US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 11-Month High

2026-07-22 11:04 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

The average contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US rose 4 basis points to 6.69% in the week ending July 17, 2026, reaching its highest level since August 22, 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The increase followed a rise in Treasury yields, with inflation concerns continuing to weigh on bond markets and limiting the prospect of near-term relief for homebuyers.

Mortgage rates have climbed 0.60 percentage points since the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran in late February, which pushed global oil prices higher and added to broader inflation pressures.

Although energy prices eased in June on hopes of peace talks, renewed hostilities have reignited concerns that inflation could remain elevated and force the Federal Reserve to keep rates higher for longer.

Despite higher borrowing costs, total mortgage applications rose 1.9% after two weeks of declines, with purchase applications up 5.5% while refinancing fell 2.4%.



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