Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, August 17: A Little Jolt

Mortgage interest rates are higher today, and where they head next could depend on events overseas.

# Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, August 17: A Little Jolt Mortgage interest rates are higher today, and where they head next could depend on events overseas. **Read the full article:** [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/news/mortgage-rates-today-monday-august-17-2026) *This article was originally published by NerdWallet. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*