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Benchmark mortgage rate hits 14-month high as bond yields keep rising

The Hill·September 10, 2026·1 min read
Benchmark mortgage rate hits 14-month high as bond yields keep rising

The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 6.76% this week, up from 6.71% a week ago, marking a 14-month high, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. Rising global bond yields continue to push borrowing costs higher, affecting homebuyers and the housing market.

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