07/14/2026
INFLATION COOLED 📉
Could This Help Mortgage Rates?
📉 INFLATION COOLED MORE THAN EXPECTED — WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR MORTGAGE RATES? 🏡
The latest inflation report is in, and there is some encouraging news for prospective homebuyers.
📊 June 2026 Inflation Data:
Headline CPI:
⬇️ -0.4% for the month
📈 +3.5% compared with a year ago
Core CPI:
➡️ 0.0% for the month
📈 +2.6% compared with a year ago
The annual headline inflation rate declined from 4.2% in May to 3.5% in June and came in cooler than economists expected.
🏠 Why does this matter if you're buying a home?
Mortgage rates are heavily influenced by the bond market and expectations about future inflation.
Lower inflation → potentially less pressure on bond yields → potentially better conditions for mortgage rates.
But one inflation report does not guarantee significantly lower mortgage rates.
The better question isn't:
❌ “Should I wait until rates hit the bottom?”
It's:
✅ What can I comfortably afford today?
✅ What loan programs do I qualify for?
✅ Can seller concessions help reduce my costs or rate?
✅ What is my strategy if rates improve later?
The goal isn't to perfectly time the market. The goal is to be financially prepared when the right opportunity comes.
If you're considering buying, refinancing, or investing, let's look at the numbers and build a mortgage strategy around your actual goals and budget.
Kifle Leulseged
Mortgage Loan Originator
Zero Point Mortgage
NMLS #2744117
📞 720.891.6979
📧 [email protected]
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics • Federal Reserve • Freddie Mac Mortgage Market Survey. Market reaction and expectations were also reported by Reuters.
For educational purposes only. This is not a commitment to lend. Rates, terms, and program availability are subject to change and borrower qualification.