NEW YORK, July 24, 2026, 04:08 EDT
The U.S. mortgage market’s actual rate is nearer to 7% than indicated by weekly figures. Mortgage News Daily listed the 30-year fixed rate at 6.85% on Thursday. Freddie Mac OTCMKTS:FMCC showed 6.58% in its weekly report.
The 27-basis-point spread serves as a cue for investors. Freddie’s survey tracks applications from the previous Thursday to Wednesday, so it did not capture Thursday’s steep drop in Treasuries.
On the daily measure, 7% is just 15 basis points distant. Freddie’s figure shows a gap of 42 basis points. Projections for housing that rely solely on that weekly figure may not fully reflect current borrower expenses.
An initial calculation shows monthly principal and interest at roughly $2,310 with a 6.85% rate. This amount is $63 higher than at 6.58%, or around $758 annually. Taxes, insurance, and fees are not included in this estimate.
| Reference | Latest | Change or comparison | Estimated monthly principal and interest* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie 30-year fixed, weekly | 6.58% | Increase of 3 basis points | $2,246 |
| Mortgage News Daily 30-year | 6.85% | Risen 17 basis points from July 16 | $2,310 |
| 7% mortgage example | 7.00% | 15 basis points above daily figure | $2,345 |
| 10-year Treasury yield | 4.71% | Up 14 basis points from July 16 | — |
Initial estimates are based on a $352,480 loan with a 30-year term, representing 80% of the median price for existing homes in June.
The daily mortgage rate reached its highest point in 52 weeks. Freddie’s figure was the most elevated since August 21, but still under
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Between July 16 and Thursday, the daily mortgage rate climbed 17 basis points. The 10-year yield moved up by 14 basis points. Freddie’s weekly gauge inc
Pressure came from the Treasury market. The yield on the 10-year note climbed to 4.71% on Thursday, up from 4.57% a week ago. It was at 3.97%
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The delay in survey data poses a risk of needing to catch up. Should Thursday’s daily rate remain steady, Freddie’s upcoming average could climb even in the absence of fresh bond declines. That would further restrict affordability prior to the latest weekly housing data fully re
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The upcoming test on Friday is set for 10 a.m. EDT, when the Census Bureau will release new-home sales figures for June. The numbers reflect a period before much of this
The Federal Reserve will hold its July 28-29 meeting next week. No economic projections are on the agenda. Investors are set to monitor whether its statement offers reassurance
Risks: A drop in oil prices or Treasury yields may lead to lower daily rates. If yields climb again, some lenders could move offers above 7% more quickly.
