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The cost of homebuying is going up as mortgage rates have hit their highest level in several years.
Builder sentiment fell in September as higher mortgage rates, labor shortages and rising material costs weighed on housing demand.
The prolonged high interest rate has increased the interest expense on loans borne by households by nearly 55% in four years, while the card interest-free installment period has been shortened. The in..