10-Year Treasury Yield Edges Up to 4.68%
The 10-Year Treasury yield ticked up to 4.68% on July 30, rising one basis point from the prior day's 4.67% according to Federal Reserve data.
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HavenScore coverage of rates stories, pegged to our own ZIP-level data.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.55% from 6.49% week-over-week, according to FRED data, as housing costs continue straining household budgets nationwide.
As Kevin Warsh faces Senate confirmation hearings for Fed Chair, HavenScore data reveals mortgage payments consuming over 1300% of median income in multiple ZIP codes.
Mortgage rates decreased to 6.30% this week according to Freddie Mac, with ongoing geopolitical conflict driving bond market movements that determine borrowing costs.
While mortgage rates stabilized in the mid-6% range this week, affordability remains severely strained in rural markets where monthly payments can exceed local median incomes.
Despite mortgage rates falling to a 4-week low of 6.30%, affordability challenges persist with some markets showing payment-to-income ratios exceeding 1,000%.
A real estate influencer's prison sentence for a $23M Ponzi scheme highlights how extreme affordability challenges create conditions where desperate buyers become vulnerable to fraud.