Geopolitical Tension and Volatile Bond Yields Push Mortgage Rates Toward Eight Percent

By Logan Mohtashami · HousingWire · 2026-10-03

Geopolitical Tension and Volatile Bond Yields Push Mortgage Rates Toward Eight Percent

HousingWire reports that a combination of failed diplomatic negotiations in Iran and persistent economic strength is destabilizing the bond market. While initial 2026 forecasts placed rates below seven percent, current volatility in the 10-year yield suggests that borrowing costs

HousingWire reports that a combination of failed diplomatic negotiations in Iran and persistent economic strength is destabilizing the bond market. While initial 2026 forecasts placed rates below seven percent, current volatility in the 10-year yield suggests that borrowing costs