Mortgage rates dropped last week despite heightened bond market volatility: Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Thursday, August 20, 2026

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Mortgage rates dropped last week despite heightened bond market volatility: Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Mortgage rates dropped last week despite heightened bond market volatility: Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Thursday, August 20, 2026

Mortgage rates fell slightly during a dramatic week for bond markets that saw the 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007. The average 30-yea

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  • Mortgage rates fell slightly during a dramatic week for bond markets that saw the 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007.

Published: August 20, 2026 10:00 am


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