Mortgage Rates Jump 🔥 Despite Fed’s QT Pause — Here’s Why (Nov 3, 2025)

“Despite weaker manufacturing data, mortgage rates moved higher today — a sign that bond markets may be anticipating stronger inflation or tighter future policy, pushing Treasury yields and mortgage pricing up.”

Closing Bell — Daily Mortgage Snapshot
Mon, Nov 3, 2025 • National averages; see sources

Rates at a Glance (Closing Bell)

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30‑Year Fixed (Conforming)
MND — Nov 3
6.28%
Bankrate — Nov 3
6.26%
Zillow — Nov 3
5.99%
15‑Year Fixed
MND — Nov 3
5.81%
Bankrate — Nov 3
5.64%
Zillow — Nov 3
5.25%
5/1 or 7/6 ARM
Bankrate — Nov 3
5.50%
Zillow — Nov 3
6.25%
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VA 30‑Year
OBMMI/FRED — Oct 31
5.670%
MND — Nov 3
6.07%
U.S. Bank — Nov 3
5.95%
FHA 30‑Year
OBMMI/FRED — Oct 31
6.043%
MND — Nov 3
6.12%
Zillow — Nov 3
6.05%
USDA 30‑Year
OBMMI/FRED — Oct 31
6.064%
MND — Nov 3
6.15%
Zillow — Nov 3
6.10%
Jumbo 30‑Year
Bankrate — Nov 3
6.37%
Zillow — Nov 3
6.35%
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Market Wrap — Major Indexes & Assets

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Dow Jones
DJIA
▲ +0.28% (+97)
38,945.12
Industrials led; banks mixed.
S&P 500
SPX
▼ −0.12% (−5)
5,288.44
Mega‑cap tech faded late.
Nasdaq Composite
COMP
▼ −0.31% (−50)
17,050.29
Semis and software lagged.
Russell 2000
RUT
▲ +0.42%
2,060.11
Small‑caps bounced with yields easing.
Bitcoin
BTC‑USD
▼ −3.18%
106,625
Crypto cooled after weekend rally.
Crude Oil (WTI)
CL
−0.02%
$82.15
Supply headlines offset by demand worries.

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