https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/easing-tensions-with-iran-push-mortgage-rates-lowerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/easing-tensions-with-iran-push-mortgage-rates-lowerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/easing-tensions-with-iran-push-mortgage-rates-lower#u11537Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:27:05 +0000The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.47% this week. This decline follows a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Analysts warn that potential Federal Reserve rate hikes could reverse this trend.What's confirmed:The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.Mortgage rates reached their lowest level in more than a month.Easing tensions with Iran contributed to the decline in mortgage rates.A potential Federal Reserve rate hike could influence future borrowing costs.Still unconfirmed:The 30-year mortgage rate is already climbing back https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/easing-tensions-with-iran-push-mortgage-rates-lowerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/easing-tensions-with-iran-push-mortgage-rates-lower#u6135Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:10:43 +0000U.S. mortgage rates dropped this week as a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran reduced geopolitical tensions. The decline tracks lower bond and Treasury yields following the announcement. However, a potential Federal Reserve rate hike and inflation concerns continue to cloud the outlook.What's confirmed:The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate fell to 6.47%.Mortgage rates declined as Treasury yields and bond yields dropped following a deal to end the war with Iran.A memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran helped lower oil prices and calm fears of regional conflict.Stil