August 2026 Sees Lower Rates for Mortgages, CDs, and Electricity

August 2026 brings good news for consumers as mortgage and refinance rates are lower than the previous week, and CD rates offer competitive APY. Additionally, Meralco customers in the Philippines will experience reduced electricity rates.

10 Aug, 06:53 — 10 Aug, 10:00

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Why this matters

Lower rates for mortgages and electricity can significantly impact household budgets, potentially freeing up disposable income and stimulating economic activity. These changes reflect broader economic conditions and regulatory decisions affecting consumer costs.

Key entitiesMeralco ERC

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What sources agree on

Mortgage rates are lower in August 2026 compared to the previous week
Electricity rates for Meralco customers are lower in August 2026

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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Mortgage and refinance rates are lower on Monday, August 10, 2026, compared to the previous week.

agreed·Yahoo

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Meralco customers will experience lower electricity rates in August 2026.

agreed·Rappler

The reduction in Meralco's electricity rates was tempered by higher pass-through costs and an additional P8.7-billion collection permitted by the ERC.

unverified·Rappler

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The impact of higher pass-through costs and an additional P8.7-billion collection on electricity rates

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YahooMostly Factual25d ago

Mortgage and refinance rates today, Monday, August 10, 2026: Rates lower than last week

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RapplerMostly Factual25d ago

Meralco customers to have lower electricity rates in August 2026

The reduction was tempered by higher pass-through costs as well as the additional P8.7-billion collection that ERC permitted

By Lance Spencer Yu

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First report: Rappler · 10 Aug, 06:53|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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Rappler10 Aug, 06:53First to report

Meralco customers to have lower electricity rates in August 2026

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Yahoo10 Aug, 10:00Latest update

Mortgage and refinance rates today, Monday, August 10, 2026: Rates lower than last week

Story evolution

Early August Rate ReductionsAugust 10, 2026 morning

Reports emerge of lower rates for both mortgages and electricity.

August 2026 Sees Lower Rates for Mortgages, CDs, and Electricity

Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, Monday, August 10, 2026: Rates lower than last week

Meralco customers to have lower electricity rates in August 2026

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Meralco customers to have lower electricity rates in August 2026

Mortgage and refinance rates today, Monday, August 10, 2026: Rates lower than last week

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