Why 87% of homebuyers overpaid on their mortgage last year

Published on July 16, 2026

A new Bankrate analysis of 3.2 million HMDA loans finds 87 percent of 2025 homebuyers overpaid on their mortgage rate, costing the typical borrower $78,186 over the life of the loan.

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