Mortgage rates fall for second consecutive week — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-fall-for-second-consecutive-weekContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Mortgage rates fall for second consecutive weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-fall-for-second-consecutive-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-fall-for-second-consecutive-week#u51257Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:41:32 +0000Mortgage rates have declined for the second consecutive week, coinciding with a drop in Treasury yields. This trend is being closely watched by investors as they balance interest rate movements against rising trade tensions between the US, Canada, and Iran. The Canadian economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter, and the Bank of Canada is set to make a rate decision on September 2.Why it mattersThe decline in mortgage rates and Treasury yields has implications for the housing market and the broader economy. The Bank of Canada's upcoming rate decision will be closely watched for its potential Treasury yields decline as markets await Bank of Canada rate callhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-fall-for-second-consecutive-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-fall-for-second-consecutive-week#u48831Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:26:00 +0000Treasury yields continued to fall as of August 24, 2026, following a two-week downward trend in mortgage rates. This decline in yields coincided with slight gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Meanwhile, mortgage holders in Canada are preparing for a September 2 rate decision from the Bank of Canada, which may result in a sixth consecutive hold at 2.25%. Investors are currently balancing these interest rate trends against rising trade tensions between the United States, Canada, and Iran.Why it mattersMortgage rates are highly sensitive to Treasury yields and central bank policy. Previous repo Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Consecutive Weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-fall-for-second-consecutive-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-fall-for-second-consecutive-week#u46875Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:46:22 +0000Average mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row as of August 21, 2026. Norada Real Estate Investments reported that the 30-year refinance rate dropped by 16 basis points. While MarketWatch describes the trend as relief for homebuyers, Yahoo Finance notes that rates remain on high ground despite bond market buybacks. These fluctuations create a volatile environment for borrowers attempting to time their entries into the housing market or lock in lower refinance terms.Why it mattersMortgage rate movements typically mirror bond market activity. The current trend of declining rates sugges