NatWest and Barclays Hike Mortgage Rates Amid Iran War

The week’s best fixed and variable mortgage rates

Bond yields have shot up since the conflict with Iran began, and markets are now pricing in the expectation of a rate hike in 2026

Mortgage rates jump as market reels from Trump's war in Iran, threatening Black homeownership

The latest developments could especially hurt Black home buyers, who already face historical and current barriers to homeownership.

NatWest and Barclays hike mortgage rates amid Iran war

Five-year swaps are almost as high as a year ago

Iran war pushes mortgage rates near yearly high

The conflict pushed oil price futures above $100 a barrel for a short time earlier this week, which affected bond investors and the 10-year Treasury yield.

Bond Yields Near Highest Levels of the Year, Will Mortgage Rates Follow?

It’s been a topsy-turvy couple weeks for the markets, leading to wild swings in stocks, bonds, and mortgage rates. The driver has been the Iranian conflict, which has also led to unprecedented movement in the price of a barrel of oil. In fact, the cost of a barrel nearly doubled, briefly hitting $120, up from… Read More »Bond Yields Near Highest Levels of the Year, Will Mortgage Rates Follow? The post Bond Yields Near Highest Levels of the Year,…