Mortgage Rates Are Lower This Week. Could They Drop Further?

Mortgage interest rates ebbed slightly this week. The Treasury Department's plan to buy more longer-term bonds could potentially support lower rates.

# Mortgage Rates Are Lower This Week. Could They Drop Further? Mortgage interest rates ebbed slightly this week. The Treasury Department's plan to buy more longer-term bonds could potentially support lower rates. **Read the full article:** [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/news/weekly-mortgage-rates-8-20-26) *This article was originally published by NerdWallet. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*