The Mortgage Porter Weekly – Mortgage Rates and More

Episode 1 of 2026: What Moves Mortgage Rates & What to Watch Next

Welcome to the first episode of The Mortgage Porter – Mortgage Rates and More for 2026.

As we begin the new year, this week’s update focuses on one of the most common — and important — questions for homebuyers and homeowners alike: what causes mortgage interest rates to move.

I also share where mortgage rates are currently sitting, how they’re trending, which upcoming economic reports can move the market, and important updates on homebuyer education for the weeks ahead.

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