Treasury Yield Slide Offers Temporary Relief for 30-Year Mortgage Rates

By Neil Pierson · HousingWire · 2026-10-20

According to HousingWire, mortgage rates for 30-year conforming loans dropped to an average of 7.52% this week, retreating from recent highs. This shift follows a significant sell-off in AI-related stocks that drove investors toward the safety of Treasuries, causing the 10-year y

According to HousingWire, mortgage rates for 30-year conforming loans dropped to an average of 7.52% this week, retreating from recent highs. This shift follows a significant sell-off in AI-related stocks that drove investors toward the safety of Treasuries, causing the 10-year y