U.S. mortgage rates are back at their highest level since last summer, frustrating homebuyers waiting for a break from some of the steepest borrowing costs in more than a decade.

The strength of the economy — and persistent inflation — is doing no favors for buyers begging for a downturn in rates.

“Even by the end of next year, it’s hard to see sub 6 percent mortgage rates,” said Mark Fleming, chief economist at First American, which predicts the average rate on a 30-year mortgage will range between 6% and 6.5% next year, per a report from The Hill.