Housing Market Faces Pressure As Mortgage Costs Climb
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.51%, the highest level since August last year.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.51%, the highest level since August last year.
The benchmark 10-year yield also rose sharply to 4.67%, increasing pressure on mortgage rates and broader borrowing costs across the economy
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.601%, its highest level in 15 months, while the 30-year bond remained above 5.1%, according to market data.