Rates Retreat from One-Year Highs.

 Approximate Rates for Week Ending 7/17/26

Mortgage rates briefly hit their highest levels in a year earlier this week before easing slightly, leaving us with only a modest net increase since my last update. The market is being pulled in opposite directions: inflation data—including CPI and PPI—continues to show encouraging signs of cooling, while renewed conflict in Iran and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz are pushing oil prices higher, adding upward pressure on rates.

44% of experts think rates will stay steady over the next week while 33% think they will go up and 22% think they will go down.

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Program

No Points (APR)

 1 Point (APR)

Change since last update

Conforming (<$832,750)

30yr Fixed

6.25% (6.31%)

6.0% (6.45%)

No Change

30yr FHA

5.75% (6.49%)

5.5% (6.52%)

+0.125%

30yr FTHB

6.25% (6.31%)

6.0% (6.45%)

No Change

10yr ARM

6.25% (6.41%)

5.875% (6.50%)

No Change

7yr ARM

6.125% (6.31%)

5.75% (6.40%)

No Change

5yr ARM

6.125% (6.31%)

5.5% (5.08%)

+0.125%

15yr Fixed

5.625% (5.71%)

5.375% (5.99%)

No Change

High-Cost Conforming (>$832,750<$1,249,125) *

30yr Fixed

6.375% (6.61%)

6.125% (6.38%)

+0.125%

30yr FHA

5.875% (6.29%)

5.5% (6.19%)

No Change

30yr FTHB

6.375% (6.61%)

6.125% (6.38%)

-0.125%

5yr ARM

-

-

-

15yr Fixed

6.125% (6.19%)

5.625% (6.03%)

+0.125%

Jumbo (>$1,249,125) *

30yr Fixed

6.125% (6.24%)

5.875% (6.19%)

No Change

10yr ARM

6.125% (6.24%)

5.75% (6.09%)

+0.125%

7yr ARM

6.0% (6.14%)

5.625% (6.13%)

+0.125%

5yr ARM

6.0% (6.14%)

5.625% (6.14%)

No Change

15yr Fixed

6.125% (6.24%)

5.875% (6.19%)

+0.125%

LOWER HOME AFFORDABLE RATES FOR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS (FTHB) SUBJECT TO INCOME LIMITS

No Points No Cost Also Available!Conforming Rates and APRs calculated on Purchase loan amount of $600k (conforming), $900k (high-cost conforming,) and $1.25m (Jumbo) 30- day lock, 60% LTV, impounds,780 fico.

FTHB (First Time Home Buyer) conforming rates based on purchase loan amount of $750,000 with 20% down, High Cost Conforming $1m with 20% down. Subject to Income Limits

FHA Rates and APRs Calculated on Purchase Loan amount of $700k (Conforming) and $1m (High Cost), 30-day lock, 96.5% LTV, 720 Fico
This is not a commitment to lend. Rates are provided for informational purposes only. Please contact me for rates, products, and costs for your individual situation.

*Assumes high-cost areas, e.g., Santa Clara County and other Bay Area Counties

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