Past weekly market notes
Each week's note, kept as first published, with the national averages that week. Facts with sources, never forecasts.
Week of October 19, 2026
30-year 7.32%15-year 6.68%10-year Treasury 4.96%
The 30-year average eased for the week, and bond yields came down from their highs.
- The national 30-year fixed average was 7.32% on October 22, down from 7.40% the week before. A year earlier it was 6.19%. Freddie Mac
- The 15-year fixed average was 6.68%, down from 6.71%. Freddie Mac
- The 10-year Treasury yield closed the week at about 5.00% on October 23, down from about 5.13% on October 19. Mortgage rates tend to follow it. Mortgage News Daily
Published October 25, 2026. Freddie Mac figures are national averages, not an offer and not our rates.