Mortgage and Refinance Rates Rise on Inflation Concerns, May 1, 2026

Mortgage and refinance interest rates increased on May 1, 2026, driven by inflation concerns linked to rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which pushed oil prices higher. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.21%, while the 15-year fixed loan climbed to 5.63%.

By Tim Manni · Lead Editor Fri, May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance · May 1, 2026, 10:00 UTC

Mortgage and Refinance Rates Rise on Inflation Concerns, May 1, 2026

Topics: inflation mortgage rates oil prices U.S.-Iran tensions

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