https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-near-1-week-lowsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-near-1-week-lowshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-near-1-week-lows#u111828Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:25 +0000Mortgage rates dropped slightly, offering a modest reprieve as top-tier 30-year fixed loans fell to 7.56% for the average lender. Although outright borrowing costs hover near their highest levels since 2003, this rare decline marks only the seventh time rates have fallen since August 25. Analysts observe a potential double-top pattern as recent long-term highs align closely with previous peaks, though experts warn it remains too early to confirm a lasting shift in upward market momentum. Meanwhile, elevated borrowing costs continue to suppress buyer demand, strand potential home sellers, and p