Mortgage rates rise above 7% as HUD pushes modular and 3D-printed homes to curb costs

Mortgage rates have climbed above 7% for the first time since January 2025, adding a new hurdle for buyers already facing high home prices.

HUD has showcased a range of manufactured, modular and 3D‑printed homes aimed at expanding housing supply and lowering construction costs, bringing renewed focus on whether building innovations can help offset increasingly expensive financing.

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