Insights / Daily Rate Update — May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
Daily Rate Update — May 11, 2026
Today's 10-Year Treasury yield is 4.41% and Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed PMMS is 6.37%. Below: the rate snapshot plus the three finance headlines moving the macro picture today.
Today's Rate Snapshot
- 10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.41% (as of 2026-05-07)
- 30-Year Fixed Mortgage (Freddie Mac PMMS): 6.37% (as of 2026-05-07)
Mortgage rates are not the same as the 10-Year Treasury yield, but they generally track its direction. Personal scenario rates can vary based on credit, LTV, occupancy, and product.
Today's Finance Headlines
UWM boosts cash bid for TWO to $12.50 per share, topping CCM offer
HousingWire · Industry
UWM Holdings Corp. (UWM) raised its unsolicited offer to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp. on Monday, proposing $12.50 per share in cash or 2.3328 shares of UWMC stock as it seeks to derail a pending merger with CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM).
What this means for borrowers: Increased bidding activity indicates ongoing consolidation within the mortgage and real estate investment sector.
Longbridge’s Tim Wilkinson on the secondary market dynamics reshaping reverse mortgages
HousingWire · Industry
In an exclusive interview with HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily, Wilkinson said that while positive, a reliance on private securitization leaves the market vulnerable to sudden shifts in investor appetite.
What this means for borrowers: The secondary market for reverse mortgages currently relies heavily on private securitization, creating potential vulnerability to changes in investor demand.
The "What this means for borrowers" notes above are AI-generated and reviewed for compliance — they describe macro context, never make recommendations or forecasts. Not personal financial advice. Talk to Jesse Gonzalez, NMLS #278103, for your specific situation.