How Will the Government Shutdown Impact Mortgage Rates? Experts Weigh In.

October 2, 2025

Yahoo Finance, October 2, 2025-Hal Bundrick

We’ve heard it before: Bad news for the economy can be good news for mortgage rates. With the government shutdown underway — along with a surprise payroll report and the possibility of an extended standoff in Washington — the 10-year Treasury yield has been declining. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates.