Daily Rate Update — May 17, 2026

Today's 10-Year Treasury yield is 4.47% and Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed PMMS is 6.36%. Below: the rate snapshot plus the three finance headlines moving the macro picture today.

Today's Rate Snapshot

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.47% (as of 2026-05-14)
30-Year Fixed Mortgage (Freddie Mac PMMS): 6.36% (as of 2026-05-14)

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

Mortgage rates are at yearly highs, but housing demand is still positive

HousingWire · Industry

Pending sales rose to 78,006 and purchase apps rose 7% yearly, even as mortgage rates hit highs and yields neared 4.60%.

What this means for borrowers: Housing demand remains resilient despite higher borrowing costs and rising treasury yields.

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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.

Sources cited in this commentary

HousingWire:Mortgage rates are at yearly highs, but housing demand is still positive

Reviewed by Jesse Gonzalez · NMLS #278103. This commentary was AI-drafted using public market data and reviewed for compliance before publication. It is not a forecast, recommendation, or financial advice.

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