Mortgage rates jump as inflation fears, Iran war weigh The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.51%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.36%. Orignial Source: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/mortgage-rates-may-21-2026 Previous article: Trump makes major investment in trendy revolving sushi chain Prev Next article: Asbestos fears spark urgent recall of 120K+ squeeze toys sold at Walmart, Ollie’s Next