Mortgage Rates Drop as US and Iran Move Closer to Peace Deal

Mortgage rates fell below 6.5% this week, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.47%, down from a week earlier, due to progress in a potential peace deal between the US and Iran. The drop is attributed to reduced geopolitical tensions that could ease inflationary pressures.

By Claire Boston · Senior Reporter Updated Thu, June 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM GMT+3 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Mortgage Rates Drop as US and Iran Move Closer to Peace Deal

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