Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election

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, it doesn't directly set them. In fact ...
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.
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The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
The Fed has officially cut interest rates twice this year. But read on to see whether you should run out to sign a mortgage or not.
What the Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Your Bills
The Fed’s benchmark federal funds rate influences the cost of borrowing for individuals and businesses. In theory, with the two cuts already in place and Wall Street assigning a
Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.
This uptick underscores the challenges facing the Federal Reserve, which began easing interest rates in September in response ...
Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates stay at 6.88% while 15-year terms climb to 6.25%
Thinking about taking out a mortgage loan? Current mortgage rates remain at 6.88% for 30-year terms, while 15-year terms rise ...
Mortgage rates have increased for the past six weeks— here’s why
Consumers have been eagerly awaiting interest rate cuts for several years, hoping the cuts would translate to a reduction in ...
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Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 13: Median Rate Remains 6.88%
Today’s mortgage interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate loan is 6.88%, which is unchanged from yesterday. While rates ...
Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week
The mortgage interest rates of 2020 and 2021 may never reappear but, if they do, it will be a gradual process to get them ...
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Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
On Nov. 7, the Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25% reduction to the federal funds rate, its second cut in over four years.
Fed Cut Interest Rates, So Why Do Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing?
Though the Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates, mortgage rates have been increasing or holding steady. When will ...
Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates stay at 6.88% while 15-year terms remain at 6.13%
The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88% as of November 12, which is unchanged from yesterday.
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside ...
Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 11: Median Rate Stays at 6.88%
The current median interest rate is 6.88% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 6.13% for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage ...
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 ...