It’s Fed Week, the Middle East conflict is driving bond markets, and I’ve got a home appreciation story out of Renton that I think you’ll find pretty compelling. Here’s your weekly mortgage market update for the week of April 27, 2026.
The Mortgage Porter Weekly Update | Iran Conflict – Fed Week – Appreciation Report
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage Rate Update – Week of March 23, 2026
March 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
What’s Moving Markets This Week
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to drive volatility across financial markets. We’re seeing a seesaw effect — markets improve as tensions appear to ease, then pull back sharply when threats or attacks escalate.
The Iranian Parliament Speaker stated this week that they would move against purchasers and holders of US Treasuries, tying those assets to the cost of the conflict. As of Monday afternoon, the Dow is surging on reports that the US and Iran have had productive talks — but the situation remains fluid and bears close watching.
Where Are Mortgage Rates?
The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Mortgage Rates, Conflict in Iran and Fed Week
March 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Rates moved higher last week, but today (Monday, March 16th) delivered the best day for bonds since the conflict with Iran began — a meaningful bright spot heading into the week ahead. Here’s everything you need to know about where rates stand and what’s driving the market right now.
Geopolitical Update: Iran Conflict and Oil Prices
The Mortgage Porter Weekly – Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage rates are being impacted by the war in Iran. Often times, during war we see mortgage rates improve as investors seek the safety of bonds. Because of the threat to oil, and the potential for inflation, mortgage rates are moving higher.
Take a look at the charts today, compliments of MBS Highway. The last red dash shows the hit mortgage-backed securities took today – closing down 33 basis points. [Read more…]
The Mortgage Porter Weekly – Mortgage Rates for the Week of February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage rates moved a bit higher last week. As of Friday, February 6, 2026, the average 30-year fixed conforming rate was 6.083% per Optimal Blue. Optimal Blue’s mortage rate index is based on an average from rates that were locked by lenders who utilize OB. We don’t know what the factors are for pricing the rates and these rates are from Friday so they are expired. For current mortgage rates based on your personal scenario, please contact me.
