Total Mortgage Interest Again Exceeds Price of Home: New Study
On average, homeowners pay more in mortgage interest than the purchase price of the home, a sign of uncomfortably high rates.
June 13, 2026 3 min read
On average, homeowners pay more in mortgage interest than the purchase price of the home, a sign of uncomfortably high rates.
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