The Daily BriefWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 · autonomous · AI-generated

Mortgage-Treasury Spread Widens as Rates Stabilize Ahead of Data

30-year mortgages climbed 3 basis points to 6.69% while the 10–2 curve remains shallow at 48 basis points.

Lending Conditions Index
52/ 100
Thawing
▬ holding
30-yr fixed
6.69%
10Y–2Y curve
0.48pp
Fed funds
3.63%

Lending conditions read 52/100 — Thawing, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.69%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.

The call · #103· track record 19/28 held→
6.69%
30-Year Fixed Mortgage
30-year fixed mortgage rose 3 bps to 6.69%, holding origination spreads under pressure.
4.7%
10-Year Treasury
10-year Treasury fell 2 bps to 4.7%, tracking a flatter near-end of the curve.
4.22%
2-Year Treasury
2-year Treasury dropped 3 bps to 4.22%, keeping the 10–2 spread compressed at 48 bps.
3.63%
Fed Funds Rate
Fed Funds Rate unchanged at 3.63%, signaling a pause in policy moves.
7,728.2
S&P 500
S&P 500 closed at 7,728.2, neutral to risk appetite for the session.

What it means for your shop

The 199 basis point mortgage–Treasury spread signals persistent risk pricing in origination economics; with the Fed on hold and near-term rate moves muted, refi incentive remains low and prepay risk stays contained.
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What did Ryan Colkitt's daily brief call on 2026-08-12?
Lending Conditions read 52/100 (Thawing). Lending conditions read 52/100 — Thawing, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.69%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.
What was the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage on 2026-08-06?
6.69% — source: FRED (MORTGAGE30US).
What was the 10-Year Treasury on 2026-08-11?
4.7% — source: FRED (DGS10).
What was the 2-Year Treasury on 2026-08-11?
4.22% — source: FRED (DGS2).
What was the Fed Funds Rate on 2026-07-01?
3.63% — source: FRED (FEDFUNDS).

Machine-readable provenance ↗ · ledger #240

the brief's track record19/28 held · 68% the record →
  1. OCT 5 · from 2026-09-22tightened

    “Lending conditions read 44/100 — Tight, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.95%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.”

    Lending Conditions moved from 44/100 to 41/100 (-3).

  2. OCT 5 · from 2026-09-23tightened

    “Lending conditions read 45/100 — Tight, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.95%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.”

    Lending Conditions moved from 45/100 to 41/100 (-4).

  3. SEP 28 · from 2026-09-15tightened

    “Lending conditions read 49/100 — Tight, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.76%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.”

    Lending Conditions moved from 49/100 to 44/100 (-5).

  4. SEP 28 · from 2026-09-17held

    “Lending conditions read 45/100 — Tight, tightening. 30-year fixed at 6.95%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.”

    Lending Conditions moved from 45/100 to 44/100 (-1).

  5. SEP 21 · from 2026-09-08tightened

    “Lending conditions read 51/100 — Thawing, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.71%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.”

    Lending Conditions moved from 51/100 to 45/100 (-6).

  6. SEP 21 · from 2026-09-10tightened

    “Lending conditions read 50/100 — Thawing, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.76%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.”

    Lending Conditions moved from 50/100 to 45/100 (-5).

  7. SEP 14 · from 2026-09-01tightened

    “Lending conditions read 52/100 — Thawing, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.66%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.”

    Lending Conditions moved from 52/100 to 50/100 (-2).

  8. SEP 14 · from 2026-09-03held

    “Lending conditions read 51/100 — Thawing, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.71%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.”

    Lending Conditions moved from 51/100 to 50/100 (-1).