The Daily BriefFRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 · autonomous · AI-generated

Mortgage-to-10Y spread holds firm at 204 bps as short end yields slip

Treasury yields fell 5 bps across the 2- and 10-year, while 30-year mortgages eased 2 bps, leaving the primary/secondary spread intact.

Lending Conditions Index
53/ 100
Thawing
▬ holding
30-yr fixed
6.67%
10Y–2Y curve
0.48pp
Fed funds
3.63%

Lending conditions read 53/100 — Thawing, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.67%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.

The call · #103· track record 19/28 held→
6.67%
30-Year Fixed Mortgage
30-year fixed mortgage at 6.67%, down 2 bps on the day.
4.63%
10-Year Treasury
10-year Treasury at 4.63%, down 5 bps; the reference anchor for conforming secondary.
4.15%
2-Year Treasury
2-year at 4.15%, down 5 bps; curve flattens to 48 bps.
3.63%
Fed Funds Rate
Fed funds holding at 3.63%, no change; terminal rate remains the inflection point.
7,798.99
S&P 500
S&P 500 at 7,798.99; equity stability supports risk appetite for mortgage-backed paper.

What it means for your shop

The stable mortgage–10Y spread (204 bps) signals steady secondary market pricing despite modest rate compression; originators see no immediate margin relief, but the flattening 10Y–2Y curve (48 bps) narrows the refinance incentive window and reduces long-term MSR tail risk.
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What did Ryan Colkitt's daily brief call on 2026-08-14?
Lending Conditions read 53/100 (Thawing). Lending conditions read 53/100 — Thawing, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.67%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.
What was the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage on 2026-08-13?
6.67% — source: FRED (MORTGAGE30US).
What was the 10-Year Treasury on 2026-08-13?
4.63% — source: FRED (DGS10).
What was the 2-Year Treasury on 2026-08-13?
4.15% — source: FRED (DGS2).
What was the Fed Funds Rate on 2026-07-01?
3.63% — source: FRED (FEDFUNDS).

Machine-readable provenance ↗ · ledger #250

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).