JET Mortgage Blog

Insights, tips, and industry news from our mortgage experts.

Mortgage Rates Hit 6.71% as August Jobs Blowout Revives Fed Hike Odds and Sends Yields Higher

The August jobs report tripled forecasts with +162K payrolls, reviving Fed hike odds and pushing the 30-year fixed to 6.71%. Full breakdown of rates, Treasuries, inflation, and the JET programs built for this runway.

Jet MortgageSep 4, 2026

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Market Update

Mortgage Rates Hold at 6.66% as Bond Yields Retreat From 2007 Highs Ahead of Warsh's Jackson Hole Debut

The 30-year FRM held at 6.66% while the 30-year Treasury hit its highest since 2007. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole debut looms Friday. New home sales plunged 10.5%. Here's what it means for your pipeline.

JET MortgageAug 28, 2026

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Market Update

Why Mortgage Rates Dipped to 6.65% This Week -- Even as the Fed Threatens a Rate Hike

Mortgage rates dipped to 6.65% for a second straight week -- but Fed minutes revealed a hawkish shift, with officials signaling a possible rate hike if inflation doesn't cool. Iran-driven bond pressure, declining purchase applications, and July pending sales at January lows add to the runway pressure.

Jet MortgageAug 21, 2026

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Market Update

Why Mortgage Rates Dipped to 6.65% This Week -- Even as the Fed Threatens a Rate Hike

Jet MortgageAug 20, 2026

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Market Update

Mortgage Rates Dip as Cooler Inflation Data Eases Fed Hike Fears

The 30-year fixed fell to 6.67% as cooler CPI and PPI data eased fears of a September Fed hike. Here is what moved the market this week and which JET products help brokers keep files flying.

Jet MortgageAug 14, 2026

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Market Update

Why Mortgage Rates Hit a 2026 High: Oil, Bond Yields, and the Runway Under Pressure

Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed hit 6.69% -- a 2026 high -- as oil prices, Treasury yields, and bond market volatility kept mortgage pricing under pressure. Here's what moved the market and which JET products help brokers keep files flying.

Jet MortgageAug 7, 2026

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Rate Runway Report

Why Mortgage Rates Hit a Near One-Year High: Warsh's Hawkish Fed Hold and the 9-3 Dissent

The Fed held rates steady on July 29, but a hawkish 9-3 vote and Chair Warsh's inflation-first stance pushed the 30-year fixed to 6.66% -- its highest level in nearly a year.

Jet MortgageJul 31, 2026

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Market Update

Oil Shock Pushes Mortgage Rates to 6.58% as Bond Market Sells Off Ahead of Fed's July Meeting

Middle East oil shock triggered a bond market sell-off, pushing mortgage rates to 6.58% and MBS coupons down 62 bps. The Fed enters its July 29 meeting with rate hike odds back at 40%.

Jet MortgageJul 24, 2026

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Market Update

Inflation Cooled to 3.5% But Mortgage Rates Hit 6.55%: Why the Bond Market Defied the CPI Print

June CPI fell to 3.5% YoY and the Fed July hike is dead -- yet the 30-year fixed still hit 6.55%. Here's why the bond market defied the CPI print and what it means for mortgage brokers.

Jet MortgageJul 17, 2026

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Market Update

Inflation Cooled to 3.5% But Mortgage Rates Hit 6.55%: Why the Bond Market Defied the CPI Print

June CPI fell to 3.5% YoY and the Fed July hike is dead -- yet the 30-year fixed still hit 6.55%. Here's why the bond market defied the CPI print and what it means for mortgage brokers.

Jet MortgageJul 17, 2026

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Market Update

30-Year Treasury Breaks 5% and the Fed Is Divided: What Mortgage Brokers Need to Know

The 30-year Treasury broke 5% this week, FOMC minutes revealed a divided Fed, and June payrolls missed badly at +57K. Yet mortgage rates barely moved. Here's what it means for your pipeline.

Jet MortgageJul 10, 2026

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Market Update

Inflation at 4.2% and No Fed Cuts in Sight: How Smart Brokers Are Winning Anyway

CPI hit 4.2% in May -- the hottest reading since April 2023. The Fed is on hold through 2026. Non-QM just crossed 10% of total originations. Here's what it means for brokers and the 3 JET products built for this runway.

Jet MortgageJun 25, 2026

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Market Update

Bank Statement Borrowers Are the Market: Why Self-Employed Deals Are Winning Right Now

The 30-year fixed eased to 6.47% and the FHA spread hit its widest gap of 2026 at 32 bps. But the real story this week is Non-QM: bank statement lending is projected to exceed 15% of total originations by year-end, and JET is priced #1 nationally on Business Class Bank Statement. Here's what moved the market and 3 JET products built for this runway.

Jet MortgageJun 19, 2026

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Market Update

FHA Rates Drop Below 6.3%: What the Widening Spread Means for Brokers This Week

FHA rates dropped below 6.3% this week while conventional held at 6.52% -- a 25 bps spread that's creating real opportunity for brokers. Here's what moved the market the week of June 8-12, 2026, and 3 JET products built for this runway.

Jet MortgageJun 12, 2026

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Company Updates

JET Mortgage Expands Non-QM Product Suite with New Five Product Flightline

JET Mortgage announces five new Non-QM programs -- First Class, Business Class, Premium Class, Connecting Flight Seconds, and Skyline DSCR -- expanding options for mortgage brokers and their borrowers across the credit spectrum.

Jet MortgageJun 9, 2026

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Market Update

Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly But Stay Elevated -- What Brokers Need to Know Heading Into Summer 2026

The 30-year fixed dipped to 6.48% this week but rates remain elevated as PCE inflation hits 3.8% YoY -- the highest since May 2023. The Fed is on hold, MBA apps are down 2.5%, and the May jobs report is out. Here's what brokers need to know.

Jet MortgageJun 5, 2026

JET

Market Update

Mortgage Rates Hit 10-Month Highs: PCE Inflation, Fed Hawkishness, and What Comes Next for Brokers

30-year fixed rates hit 6.53% -- the highest in 10 months. Core PCE rose to 3.3% YoY, MBA apps dropped 8.5% WoW, and FOMC minutes put a rate hike back on the table. Here's the full breakdown for mortgage brokers.

Jet MortgageMay 29, 2026

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Market Update

Why Mortgage Rates Jumped This Week: Moody's Downgrade, Iran War, and the Bond Market Selloff

30-year fixed rates hit 6.65% -- near 9-month highs. Moody's stripped the U.S. of its Aaa credit rating, Iran war oil prices kept inflation elevated, and bond yields touched multi-decade highs. Here's what mortgage brokers need to know for the week of May 18-22, 2026.

Jet MortgageMay 21, 2026

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Market Insights

Rate Runway Report: May 11–15, 2026

Mortgage rates hit 6-week highs before pulling back to 6.52%. April CPI came in at 3.8% YoY — hottest since May 2023. Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed Chair. Trump meets Xi in Beijing — the biggest near-term catalyst for rate relief. Plus: conforming share falls below 50% for the first time since 2018.

Jet MortgageMay 15, 2026

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Market Update

Rate Runway Report -- Week of May 4-8, 2026

Rates climbed to a one-month high at 6.37% as strong April jobs data gave the Fed cover to hold. Here's what moved the market this week and 3 JET products built for this runway.

Jet MortgageMay 8, 2026

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Market Update

Rate Runway Report -- Week of April 27 - May 1, 2026

Rates nudged back up to 6.30% this week, but purchase applications are up 21% year-over-year as buyers respond to improved inventory and rates still well below last year's levels. Q1 GDP came in at 2.0%, the Fed held steady, and Non-QM continues to gain ground as a primary origination strategy.

Jet MortgageMay 1, 2026

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Market Update

Rate Runway Report -- Week of April 20-24, 2026

30-year fixed rates fell to 6.23% -- the lowest in three spring homebuying seasons. Mortgage applications surged 7.9% week-over-week with purchase apps up 14% year-over-year. Here's what moved the market and what it means for your pipeline.

Jet MortgageApr 24, 2026

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Market Update

Rate Runway Report -- Week of April 13-17, 2026

The 30-year fixed dropped to a four-week low of 6.30% this week, but relief was complicated by Trump's threat to fire Fed Chair Powell, Iran war energy pressures, and March existing home sales hitting their slowest pace since 2009. The refi pipeline is coiled -- here's what brokers need to know.

Jet MortgageApr 17, 2026

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Market Update

Rate Runway Report -- Week of April 6-10, 2026

Rates dipped to 6.37% this week -- the first decline in six weeks -- as bond markets stabilized amid Fed patience and Middle East ceasefire hopes. Here's what moved the market and the JET products built for this runway.

Jet MortgageApr 10, 2026

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Market Update

Rate Runway Report — April 3, 2026

The 30-year fixed hit 6.57% — highest since August 2025 — as the Iran conflict pushes oil above $111/barrel and drags mortgage rates higher for the fifth straight week. MBA applications fell 10.4%. Here's what's moving the market and the 3 JET products built for this runway.

Jet MortgageApr 3, 2026

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Market Update

Rate Runway Report — Week of March 24–28, 2026

Rates hit their highest level since October 2025 as the Iran conflict drives Treasury yields toward 5% and mortgage applications fall for the second straight week. Here's what moved the market — and the 3 JET products built to win in this environment.

Jet MortgageMar 28, 2026