Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election

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 Rate Predictions: The Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election
In fact, mortgage rates are going on their sixth week of increases. That's despite the Fed having made an even bigger 0.5% rate cut in September. According to the data we pull from Bankrate, today's average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.88%.
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 potential homeowners see mortgage relief.
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.
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 will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?
The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.
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.
Why Mortgage Rates Have Stayed High Despite the Fed Cutting Rates
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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
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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 ...
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates rise to 6.99% while 15-year terms stay at 6.25%
Additionally, the median interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.25%, which is unchanged from yesterday.
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 ...
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 ...