Fed Hawks & Japan Push Mortgage Rates Higher [trhhmsY6LNt]
Mortgage rates ended a difficult week near their 2026 highs. Three Federal Reserve officials who voted to raise rates said inflation remains too high and the economy is still strong. Meanwhile, reports that the U.S. Treasury may intervene to support Japan’s yen created additional pressure in the bond market. Treasury yields moved higher—and mortgage rates followed. As of Friday afternoon, the national average for a well-qualified Fannie Mae borrower was near 6.83%. Compare today’s national average against my online rate at: No Social Security number or email address is required. Subscribe for new mortgage-market updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoon. Compare before you commit—and save with SpinnerTeam. #MortgageRates #FederalReserve #HousingMarket #MortgageNews #Homebuyers #Shorts Jim Spinner | NMLS #410323 US Wide Financial LLC | NMLS #192116 Equal Housing Opportunity 2200 Westport Plaza Drive, Suite 312 St. Louis, MO 63146 This communication is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment to lend. All loans are subject to buyer and property qualification. Programs, rates, and fees are subject to change or cancellation at any time.