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Understanding Mortgage Rates: What Actually Moves Them

Why mortgage rates change and what borrowers should, and shouldn't, read into the headlines.

Mortgage rates track the bond market more than the Fed funds rate. Inflation data, employment reports, and treasury auctions move pricing daily. Locking strategy matters more than chasing the perfect day.

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