Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Until the market can figure out when the Fed will cut its policy rate again, mortgage rates are expected to remain elevated for the time being. The Fed monitors an array of economic indicators, including employment data and inflation in the U.S. economy ...
The Fed Just Cut Rates Again, but Mortgage Rates Keep On Rising
Earlier on Thursday, mortgage rates rose again for the sixth consecutive week, hitting a four-month high of 6.79%, according to Freddie Mac. The Fed's latest rate cut, which was universally expected and thus fully priced in to bond markets, is unlikely to bring relief to mortgage rates in the near term.
What November’s Fed Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Rates and Potential Homebuyers
The Fed cut rates for the second time this year. Learn how this impacts mortgage rates and what to expect in the coming months.
Despite Fed Cut, Mortgage Rates Go Up in Eventful Week
Mortgage rates rose for the seventh week in a row in the week ending Nov. 7 as markets digested Trump's victory and a Fed rate cut.
Today's Mortgage Rates, November 12, 2024 | Rates Drop Back Down
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down slightly today, but they're still higher than they've been in recent months.
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
Following the Fed's 0.5% rate cut in September, mortgage rates went up, not down. Even though the central bank's policy decisions and economic outlook affect credit markets, the F
What Fed’s latest rate drop means for your mortgage, credit cards, retirement and more
When the Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate, the decision begins to ripple outwards, affecting everyone from credit card holders to car buyers to corporations. Reset talks with a personal finance expert about what you need to know about the recent rate cut as well as tips for saving for retirement in today’s economy.
Mortgage rates keep going up despite interest rate drop
The average 30-year mortgage rate remains high despite the Federal Reserve again dropping its key interest rate.
Why mortgage rates are still high after a Fed cut — and likely won't go down anytime soon
The average 30-year mortgage rate has been above 6% for two years — and is likely to stay above that level for the ...
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Understanding The Future Direction Of Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates are top-of-mind, and for good reason. Buying and selling a house is one of the most consequential financial ...
The Fed’s ‘temporary’ mortgage-backed security experiment will last decades
It looks like the Fed is stuck with very large, losing “temporary” mortgage-backed securities investments for a long time to ...
If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It ...
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 ...
Why Mortgage Rates Have Stayed High Despite the Fed Cutting Rates
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower its benchmark rate by a quarter-percentage point Thursday, following its half-point ...
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Lock in a mortgage rate after the Fed cuts? This might be your last chance
“Either way, it does seem likely, at least in the short term, that mortgage rates are going to go higher.” The Fed's quarter-point cut was widely expected by economists. Mortgage rates ...
Trump's Economic Agenda for His Second Term Is Clouding the Outlook for Mortgage Rates
Donald Trump’s election win is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates even before he gets back to the White House ...