Mortgage rates trended slightly lower toward the end of last week. The ongoing government shutdown prevented several economic reports from being released, but mortgage application submissions decreased a couple weeks ago. Notable News: More borrowers are turning to ARMs in the current market. https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/10/08/borrowers-head-to-riskier-loans.html Will sub-6% mortgage rates be coming to the market in 2026? https://www.housingwire.com/podcast/sub-6-mortgage-