30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit 7.40% as Treasury Yields Climb
Freddie Mac’s weekly survey shows 30-year fixed mortgage rates jumped to 7.40% on October 8, 2026, driven by higher 10-year Treasury yields.
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Freddie Mac’s weekly survey shows 30-year fixed mortgage rates jumped to 7.40% on October 8, 2026, driven by higher 10-year Treasury yields.
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