Zillow predicts big mortgage rate, housing market change — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zillow-predicts-big-mortgage-rate-housing-market-changeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Mortgage Rates Hit 7% as Bond Yields Risehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zillow-predicts-big-mortgage-rate-housing-market-changehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zillow-predicts-big-mortgage-rate-housing-market-change#u67071Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:26:09 +0000The 30-year fixed mortgage rate surpassed 7% for the first time in over a year, reaching a 14-month high. This milestone follows rising bond yields and comes as major financial institutions increase their fixed mortgage rates. The shift in borrowing costs impacts both mortgage and refinance rates. Meanwhile, Zillow has issued predictions regarding significant upcoming changes to mortgage rates and the broader housing market, signaling potential shifts for buyers and sellers navigating the current economic environment.Why it mattersBenchmark borrowing costs directly influence housing affordabil