Mortgage rates remain unchanged at start of week

14 articles · Updated · Mortgage News Daily · Apr 27

Top-tier 30-year fixed mortgage rates are steady compared to Friday, with no significant bond market movement.
The stable rates reflect a high threshold for war-related news to influence bonds, particularly developments in the Iran conflict.
Earlier in the war, headlines affected bonds and rates, but now only major events or a ceasefire are likely to cause changes.

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