Mortgage and Refinance Rates Today, May 1, 2026: Inflation Concerns Drive Mortgage Rates Up
Rising tensions between the United States and Iran have raised concerns about inflation, driving up oil prices and mortgage rates. The 30-year fixed interest rate rose 11 basis points to 6.21%according to Zillow’s lender marketplace. The 15-year fixed loan increased one basis point to 5.63%, and the 20-year fixed loan increased from 6.08% to 6.14%….