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How Mortgage Rates Are Set: 10-Year Treasury + Spread

September 12, 2026September 11, 2026 by Bruno
How Mortgage Rates Are Set: 10-Year Treasury + Spread

30-year mortgage rates aren’t tied to the Fed’s rate. They track the 10-year Treasury plus a mortgage spread. Here’s how the math works.

Categories Market Education Tags 10-year treasury, federal reserve, housing finance, investing basics, mortgage backed securities, mortgage rates

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