May Mortgage Outlook: Rates Stable but Braced for Shocks

Mortgage interest rates should remain stable in May unless there are significant negative developments in Iran, which would push rates higher.

# May Mortgage Outlook: Rates Stable but Braced for Shocks Mortgage interest rates should remain stable in May unless there are significant negative developments in Iran, which would push rates higher. **Read the full article:** [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/news/mortgage-outlook-may-2026) *This article was originally published by NerdWallet. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*