Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage 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.
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
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.
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 ...
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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 stay flat as Trump’s second term comes into focus
Mortgage rates stayed flat from last week at 6.78% as financial markets reacted to President Trump's re-election.
What To Expect From Mortgage Rates For 2025
Long-term mortgage costs have risen since the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates in September as the yield curve ...
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Why 2% Mortgage Rates Are a Thing of the Past
Mortgage rates, while still elevated, have fallen into the 6% to 7% range and should continue easing at a slow pace. But the ...
Refinance Rates Hold Roughly Steady for Most Loan Types
Wednesday, but overall, refinance rates were essentially flat. Jumbo refinance loans were among those seeing a modest decline ...
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 ...