Fuel prices continue dictating most of the day-to-day momentum for interest rates and today was a notable example. Early this morning, news reports suggested progress in the peace process via Pakistani mediators. Oil prices dropped sharply in response and bond yields followed the move. Bond yields correlate with mortgage rates. When yields are falling, mortgage lenders are generally able to offer lower rates than they otherwise would have, depending on the timing and size of the move.  In today's case, it was good for a 0.04% drop in average top-tier 30yr fixed mortgage rates--resulting in the lowest levels in nearly a week.  [thirtyyearmortgagerates]

August 25, 2026 Download our Mobile App: Download our Mobile App: 30 Yr. Fixed 6.74% -0.04%   5.99% 6.85% 15 Yr. Fixed 6.31% -0.31%   5.55% 6.34% 30 Yr. Jumbo 6.88% +0.00%   6.1% 6.92% Compare Mortgage Rates from Local Lenders for Aug 25, 2026 Mortgage Rates Follow Oil Prices Lower Tue, Aug 25, 2026 3:41PM Fuel prices continue dictating most of the day-to-day momentum for interest rates and today was a notable example. Early this morning, news reports suggested progress in the peace process via Pakistani mediators. Oil prices dropped sharply in response and bond yields followed the move. Bond yields correlate with mortgage rates. When yields are falling, mortgage lenders are generally able to offer lower rates than they otherwise would have, depending on the timing and size of the move.  In today's case, it was good for a 0.04% drop in average top-tier 30yr fixed mortgage rates--resulting ... (read more) Mortgage News Daily Rate Change Points 30 Yr. Fixed 6.74% -0.04 0.00 15 Yr. Fixed 6.31% -0.31 0.00 30 Yr. FHA 6.32% -0.02 0.00 30 Yr. Jumbo 6.88% 0.00 0.00 7/6 SOFR ARM 6.30% -0.08 0.00 30 Yr. VA 6.34% -0.02 0.00 Updates Daily - Last Update: 8/25 Freddie Mac Rate Change Points 30 Yr. Fixed 6.65% -0.02 0.00 15 Yr. Fixed 5.95% -0.01 0.00 Updates Weekly - Last Update: 8/20 Mortgage Bankers Assoc. 30 Yr. Fixed 6.77% 0.00 0.65 15 Yr. Fixed 6.08% -0.02 0.82 30 Yr. Jumbo 6.71% +0.03 0.48 Updates Weekly - Last Update: 8/19 UMBS 30YR 5.5 99.65 +0.38   98.89 101.64 UMBS 30YR 6.0 101.62 +0.30   101.05 102.75 10 YR Treasury 4.620 -0.076   3.948 4.736 Oil Down, Yields Down Tue, Aug 25, 2026 10:06AM No point in wasting time/words on analysis when cause and effect remains so simple. After news regarding potential progress is peace negotiations, an overnight drop in oil prices coincided perfectly with a drop in Treasury yields. The end.  (read more) MBS Price Change UMBS 5.0 97.34 +0.47 UMBS 5.5 99.68 +0.41 UMBS 6.0 101.62 +0.30 GNMA 5.0 97.66 +0.52 GNMA 5.5 99.88 +0.41 GNMA 6.0 101.64 +0.21 Pricing as of: 8/25 5:28PM EST US Treasury Yield Change 2 YR Treasury 4.172 -0.051 5 YR Treasury 4.327 -0.076 7 YR Treasury 4.455 -0.080 10 YR Treasury 4.621 -0.076 30 YR Treasury 5.159 -0.067 Pricing as of: 8/25 5:28PM EST Other News Webcasts, UAD 3.6, Compliance, Digital HELOC, MSR Valuation Tools; Rates Quiet Tue, Aug 25, 2026 11:52AM Zillow and Redfin settled their FTC antitrust case, as we figured they would, and certainly technology was involved. With the increase in artificial intelligence, many teachers have gone back to having all writing done in classes, handwritten, or with an electric typewriter. Would parents rather have their child learning something in class from the instructo... (read more) Latest Video July new home sales miss estimates Mohamed El-Erian on Treasury debt buyback: Market pricing is leading the Tr... Fed Chair has to say something about inflation, says former Fed President P... Bessent could tap near $1 trillion Treasury General Account to fund bond bu... Around the Web CNBC Cash is no longer king in home sales Boston Fed Perspectives on the Economy from Susan M. Collins CNBC Oil drops 3% to 12-day low as Iran claims two-year plan to cope with Washingtons economic D-Day Eye on Housing Economic Uncertainty, Affordability Challenges Weigh on New Home Sales ADP U.S. private employers added an average of 11,750 jobs per week Investing Live US June CaseShiller 20-city home price index +2.1% y/y vs +1.7% expected CNBC Investor competition for commercial real estate sees strongest growth in a year PR Newswire US Consumer Confidence Edged Down Slightly in August Eye on Housing Cost of Materials Rises, Especially for Smaller Builders CNBC Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt CNBC Treasury yields steady as traders await more economic data BLS Hires rates were 4.0 percent or higher in 6 states in 2025 Investing Live Crude oil futures settled at $85.01

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