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6.65% 30‑Year Rate: Dwight Schrute’s Beet Farm Fails the Mortgage Test
At a 6.65% interest rate we break down whether the Scranton beet farm from The Office could survive a modern mortgage – and what Dwight would actually need to earn.
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At a 6.65% interest rate we break down whether the Scranton beet farm from The Office could survive a modern mortgage – and what Dwight would actually need to earn.
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30-Year Fixed
6.65%
As of August 20, 2026
15-Year Fixed
5.95%
As of August 20, 2026
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS)
National average rates, not tied to any individual borrower — actual rates vary by credit, down payment, and lender, and don't include points or fees. Published weekly (Thursdays) by Freddie Mac.
A couple minutes of quick questions, a rough estimate — no lender, no pitch.
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