federal reserve, Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates Aren’t Moving in the Same Direction as the Federal Funds Rate—Here’s Why
Mortgage rates aren’t directly tied to the federal funds rate like savings and CDs. Instead, they’re tied to the 10-year Treasury yield, which is at its highest level in three months.
Prediction: The Fed's Rate Cuts Will Lead to Lower Home Prices in 2025
The Federal Reserve's rate cuts won't directly lower home prices in 2025. But they could spur a chain reaction that leads to a drop in home prices.
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Despite the increase in rates, some home buyers were returning to the market, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The market composite index — a measure of mortgage a
Mortgage Rate Predictions: The Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election
The Federal Reserve delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut last week. But prospective homebuyers wishing for lower mortgage rates are likely to be disappointed. While the central bank influences home loan rates,
What the Latest Fed Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Interest Rates
When the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in September, it wasn't a particularly surprising move. At that point, the Fed was expected to make its first rate cut of the year in response to cooling inflation.
Should the Fed have waited to cut rates?
Breitbart's John Carney discusses the state of the economy heading into 2025 on 'Kudlow.'

Average Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Drops Slightly

Mortgage Rates Tick Higher Across Every Loan Type
After holding steady the previous day, rates on 30-year mortgages rose slightly Thursday. All over loan types tacked on ...
Major mortgage lender admits it won’t pass on bank rate cut to customers unless they ASK
MORTGAGE borrowers could overpay bills by hundreds of pounds as a result of a clause buried in the small print of a major ...
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Mortgage rates jump to 7% as Powell demurs on quick rate cuts
Jerome Powell's comment that the Fed won't be quick to make rate cuts raised mortgage rates to an even higher level on Friday, eclipsing 7%.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Inflation Remains Elevated, Keeping Mortgage Rates High
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have increased in recent weeks and remain high today thanks in ...
Trump’s economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates
Homebuilding sector analysts at Raymond James and Associates see mortgage rates remaining “higher for longer,” given the ...
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I’m 60 and trapped on a 10% mortgage rate – I can never retire
Kevin Carter is a mortgage prisoner, with monthly payments of £1400. He describes the stress and anguish it has caused his ...
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Mortgage Calculator: Here's How Much You Need To Buy a $424,950 Home at a 6.79% Rate
The typical monthly payment on a median-priced $424,950 home at today’s 6.79% mortgage rate is roughly $2,214. (That’s ...
How Mortgage Rates Will Change in 2025, According to Experts
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-point on Thursday, even as mortgage rates have been rising since September.