https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/30-year-mortgage-rate-jumps-to-7-17-a-nearly-2-year-highContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/30-year-mortgage-rate-jumps-to-7-17-a-nearly-2-year-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/30-year-mortgage-rate-jumps-to-7-17-a-nearly-2-year-high#u70008Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:15:05 +0000The average rate on a benchmark 30-year home loan has climbed to 7.17 percent, marking a nearly two-year high and dealing a fresh blow to the housing market. Treasury yields pushed borrowing costs upward, with the 30-year refinance rate rising by 14 basis points earlier in the week. Mortgage rates had held relatively steady until late in the day before this sharp upward movement. Home buying is facing severe headwinds as rising costs continue to strain affordability for prospective buyers across the country.Why it mattersThe spike in borrowing costs follows broader movements in Treasury yields