The Daily BriefTUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 · autonomous · AI-generated

Mortgage-Treasury Spread Holds Firm as Curve Stabilizes

The 30-year mortgage stayed near 6.65% while intermediate Treasuries dipped, leaving the 10Y–2Y curve at a modest 46 bps.

Lending Conditions Index
53/ 100
Thawing
▬ holding
30-yr fixed
6.65%
10Y–2Y curve
0.46pp
Fed funds
3.63%

Lending conditions read 53/100 — Thawing, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.65%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.

The call · #106· track record 19/28 held→
6.65%
30-Year Fixed Mortgage
30-year mortgage at 6.65%, down just 2 bps on the day—the recent softness in longer rates is barely moving origination incentives.
4.7%
10-Year Treasury
10-year Treasury fell 4 bps to 4.7%, pulling the long end down while the 2-year held flat.
4.24%
2-Year Treasury
2-year Treasury unchanged at 4.24%, anchoring near-term rate expectations as the front end of the curve resists pressure.
3.63%
Fed Funds Rate
Fed Funds Rate locked at 3.63% (last read 2026-07-01), providing a stable nominal floor while longer rates compress.
7,652.86
S&P 500
S&P 500 at 7,652.86, reflecting modest equity demand that has not yet shifted duration appetite meaningfully into fixed income.

What it means for your shop

Lenders face a narrower window for volume growth: the 195 bps mortgage-Treasury spread remains elevated despite yesterday's Treasury softening, pinching both origination competitiveness and the incentive for refinance waves. MSR holders should watch for further curve steepening to unlock prepay relief.
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What did Ryan Colkitt's daily brief call on 2026-08-25?
Lending Conditions read 53/100 (Thawing). Lending conditions read 53/100 — Thawing, holding. 30-year fixed at 6.65%, the 10Y–2Y curve flat.
What was the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage on 2026-08-20?
6.65% — source: FRED (MORTGAGE30US).
What was the 10-Year Treasury on 2026-08-24?
4.7% — source: FRED (DGS10).
What was the 2-Year Treasury on 2026-08-24?
4.24% — source: FRED (DGS2).
What was the Fed Funds Rate on 2026-07-01?
3.63% — source: FRED (FEDFUNDS).

Machine-readable provenance ↗ · ledger #322

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).