Why the bond market influences mortgage rates
A quick primer on why bond yields impact mortgage rates
Mortgage rates and bond yields are closely related because mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are a type of bond. When the bond market is doing well and bond yields are rising, mortgage rates tend to rise as well. This is because investors are willing to pay more for mortgage-backed securities when they expect to receive …
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