Mortgage Rates Continue Higher Despite Bond Market Improvement

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Mortgage News Daily reported Tuesday that the average top-tier 30-year fixed rate ticked up for a third consecutive day, reaching 6.75% after a 0.02% increase. What made the move notable was the divergence underneath it: bonds actually strengthened slightly, a condition that typically pulls rates lower. The disconnect, according to the outlet, came down to timing—mortgage lenders operate on their own rhythm relative to broader credit markets, and that lag can leave borrowers watching rates climb even when underlying conditions suggest relief.

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