https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-point-since-2023-as-treasury-yields-riseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-point-since-2023-as-treasury-yields-risehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-point-since-2023-as-treasury-yields-rise#u107468Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:00:23 +0000The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.28%, the highest level in nearly three years, driven by rising Treasury yields and bond market turmoil. Some homebuyers are seeking riskier loan options or making larger upfront payments to keep rates below 7%. Active U.S. home listings rose 5.6% year-over-year to about 1.16M in September 2026.Why it mattersRising mortgage rates make it harder for buyers to afford homes. Economic growth, energy prices, and other factors have pushed yields higher globally, contributing to the spike in mortgage rates. The increase in available home inventory in s https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-point-since-2023-as-treasury-yields-risehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-hit-highest-point-since-2023-as-treasury-yields-rise#u100680Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:35:29 +0000The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.28%, the highest level in nearly three years. Freddie Mac reported this increase from 7.03% the previous week. Rising Treasury yields and bond market turmoil are driving the spike. In response, some homebuyers are seeking riskier loan options, such as adjustable-rate mortgages, or making larger upfront payments to keep rates below 7%. While borrowing costs climb, some regional markets, such as the Philadelphia area, are seeing an increase in available home inventory.Why it mattersMortgage rates are closely tied to Treasury yields, which have re