Beholden To The Bondholder: How Bonds Affect The Housing Market By: Benzinga via Benzinga August 22, 2016 at 10:45 AM EDT While there are many factors that affect mortgage rates, bonds tend to have the most influence. To understand how potential ... Read More >> Related Stocks: 20+ Year Treas Bond Ishares ETF REIT Review Composite Index SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust