US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 6.58% as Iran War Lifts 10-Year Yield to 4.7%

3 articles · Updated · WRAL News · Jul 23

Freddie Mac said the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.58% this week from 6.55%, matching its highest level since Aug. 21 and lifting borrowing costs for homebuyers.
The increase tracked a jump in the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.7% from 4.57% a week ago and 3.97% in late February, as the Iran conflict pushed oil prices higher and revived inflation fears.
Higher rates can add hundreds of dollars to monthly payments, cutting buyers’ purchasing power and encouraging some would-be purchasers to delay moves in a housing market already seeing sluggish sales this year.
The 15-year fixed mortgage rate also edged up to 5.96% from 5.93%; although both averages remain below year-ago levels, their steady rise since late February has weighed on housing demand.

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Overview

In July 2026, U.S. mortgage rates reached their highest level in nearly a year, mainly driven by a surge in energy prices. This spike in energy costs was triggered by intensifying hostilities in the Middle East, which caused a fresh halt in energy supply and pushed oil prices up by 31% compared to pre-conflict levels. The rising oil prices increased inflation concerns, leading the Federal Reserve to consider keeping monetary policy tight. As a result, higher borrowing costs are making it harder for many Americans to afford homes, highlighting the close link between global events, energy markets, and the U.S. housing market.

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