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30-year mortgage6.55%▼ -0.20 pts15-year mortgage5.93%▲ +0.01 pts10-year Treasury4.55%▲ +0.08 ptsMortgage spread2.00 pts▼ -0.28 ptsMedian list price$430k▼ -2.5%List $/sqft$228▼ -2.1%Days on market53 +0 daysActive listings1.1M▲ +1.9%New listings463k▲ +2.4%Pending sales506k▲ +4.9%Housing starts1.43M▲ +3.5%Building permits1.37M▼ -2.3%New-home sales580k▼ -6.8%Existing-home sales4.09M▲ +2.8%Months of supply10.3▲ +0.6 moMortgage delinquency1.89%▲ +0.12 pts

as of Jul 2026

Mortgage Rate Lock Strategy in 2026: When Buyers Should Lock or Float

July 20, 2026July 6, 2026

Mortgage rate lock concept with house model, padlock, calculator, and loan papers.

A mortgage rate lock can protect buyers from rising rates before closing. Here’s when locking or floating may make sense.

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