
Mortgage Rates Headed Back to 7%? What Happens Next
From Mortgage Rates Today | Housing Market & Fed News – The Rate Update with Dan Frio by Dan Frio
May 18, 2026 · 24 min · Season 2025 · Episode 328
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential rise of mortgage rates back to 7% and the factors influencing this trend.
Mortgage rates may be headed back toward 7% — but why? Today on The Rate Update, we’re breaking down what is happening with mortgage rates, oil prices, Iran, bond yields, the 10-Year Treasury, and the bigger question every homebuyer and homeowner is asking right now: Are rates going higher again — and what should you do next? We’ll connect the dots between global headlines and your actual mortgage payment, including: • Why oil prices matter to mortgage rates • How Iran/geopolitical risk can affect inflation fears • Why bond yields and the 10-Year Treasury are moving • What this means for homebuyers watching affordability • What homeowners should know if they’re waiting to refinance • How to monitor rates instead of guessing If you’re buying a home, refinancing, or trying to understand where mortgage rates may go next, this show is built for you. LIVE weekdays at 9:00 AM Central Time. No hype. Just real data. 🔗 NEXT STEPS 🏠 Ready to Buy or Refinance? Get Pre-Approved https://257781.my1003app.com/246527/register 📅 Want to Talk Through Your Options? Schedule a Consultation https://calendly.com/d/cq29-7xd-x3v/the-frio-team?month=2025-05 ✉️ Have Questions? Contact / Ask Dan…
People in this episode
Host: Dan Frio
Topics covered
- mortgage rates
- oil prices
- geopolitical risk
- bond yields
- homebuyer affordability
- refinancing
Keywords
- mortgage rates
- oil prices
- Iran
- bond yields
- 10-Year Treasury
- homebuyers
- refinancing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 10-Year Treasury, TRU Mortgage Command Center, TRU Debt Optimizer
Places: Iran
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