Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.71% this week, its highest level in 13 months

By The Associated Press
September 4, 2026 | 4:04 AM

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.71% this week, its highest level in 13 months.

The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists

By The Associated Press
September 4, 2026 | 5:00 AM

From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.