Mortgage Rates Rise Above 6.5% Amid Inflation Concerns

On May 21, 2026, mortgage rates climbed above 6.5%, driven by rising Treasury yields and growing concerns over prolonged inflation and geopolitical tensions in Iran. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached as high as 6.67% according to some reports.

By Claire Boston · Senior Reporter Tim Manni · Lead Editor Updated Thu, May 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT+3 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Mortgage Rates Rise Above 6.5% Amid Inflation Concerns

Topics: bond yields inflation fears mortgage rates

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