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Mortgage rates could move even higher — dealing a fresh blow to home buyers

Tuesday, August 18, 2026


Mortgage rates increased as bond markets declined. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which influences mortgage rates, moved higher. Bond-market movements typically correlate with changes in mortgage lending rates.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mortgage-rates-could-move-even-higher-dealing-a-fresh-blow-to-home-buyers-ad8d0f3d?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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