Mortgage Rates: Mortgage rates ease slightly to 6.09% in 2026 as strong economy and job market drive homebuyer demand

Mortgage Rates: Mortgage rates ease slightly to 6.09% in 2026 as strong economy and job market drive homebuyer demand

Mortgage rates in the US fell slightly this week despite bond market volatility. Bond yields fell for the first time at the beginning of the week but suddenly bounced back on Wednesday after a surprise jobs report. After this surge, the Treasury market quickly adjusted, and bond yields returned to earlier lows within a day. … Read more