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June 4, 2026
Daily Rate Update — June 4, 2026
Today's 10-Year Treasury yield is 4.47% and Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed PMMS is 6.53%. 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 2026-06-01)
- 30-Year Fixed Mortgage (Freddie Mac PMMS): 6.53% (as of 2026-05-28)
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
Weaker Start on Renewed Bombing, But Still In The Range
Mortgage News Daily · Mortgage Market
Iran launched missiles at several U.S. allies yesterday afternoon and oil prices responded accordingly with a move back up to May 22nd levels. Treasury yields followed, but have generally been staying lower than the oil price correlation would suggest. 10yr yields continue holding a narrow range between 4.43 and 4.52. They're roughly 3.5bps higher to start the day at 4.485 and MBS are down a quarter point. ADP employment came out almost right on the screws and garnered no notable bond market res
What this means for borrowers: Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving oil prices and Treasury yields higher, impacting mortgage-backed securities.
Homeowners have record equity and won’t touch it. Loan data explains why
HousingWire · Industry
Homeowners with locked-in low mortgage rates are refusing to tap their record equity through high-rate HELOCs, opting instead for point-of-sale installment loans for necessary renovations. This shift is transforming the home improvement industry, forcing contractors to sell based on predictable monthly payments that fit squeezed household budgets.
What this means for borrowers: High mortgage rates are discouraging homeowners from refinancing or leveraging equity, shifting consumer borrowing toward smaller, unsecured installment loans.
Mortgage Rates Move Back Up With Oil Prices
Mortgage News Daily · Mortgage Market
Imagine being stuck at home watching TV for 3 months and only being able to stream one show. That's been the case for the bond market (which dictates interest rates) since the beginning of March. The show in question involves watching war-related headlines and reacting in roughly the same manner as oil prices. Today's episode was more interesting than yesterday's. Key details included reports of Iranian missile strikes on various U.S. and allied targets. In general, rates have improved on news t
What this means for borrowers: Geopolitical instability and rising energy costs are currently driving volatility in the bond market and influencing mortgage rate trends.
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.