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
While the central bank influences home loan rates, it doesn't directly set them. 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 ...
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 Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
While rate cuts from the Fed should gradually lead to lower mortgage rates, we haven't gotten there yet. There's no reason to rush into a mortgage given there's little financial upside right now. There's a reason the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark ...
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.
Following Elections Results and a Fed Rate Cut, Mortgage Rates Stall
“After a six-week climb, rates have leveled off, but overall affordability continues to be an issue for potential homebuyers,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Our latest research shows that mortgage payments compared to rents on the same homes are elevated relative to most of the last three decades."
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 cut in September. But borrowers aren’t yet feeli
The Fed will need to tread a cautious path in cutting rates in 2025, says one strategist
U.S. stock futures were inching higher on Wednesday morning after the latest consumer-price index report matched expectations. "A hotter-than-expected inflation number could h
Should the Fed have waited to cut rates?
Breitbart's John Carney discusses the state of the economy heading into 2025 on 'Kudlow.'
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
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 ...
Average Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Drops Slightly After 6 Weeks of Increases
Mortgage rates on a 30-year home loan have fluctuated throughout the year, reaching a peak of 7.22 percent in May. In late ...
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 ...
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Mortgage Rates Roughly Unchanged Yet Again Despite Bond Market Losses
Losses... weakness... selling pressure...  When any of these things happen in the bond market, it puts upward pressure on ...
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 ...
Understanding The Future Direction Of Mortgage Rates
To better understand the future direction of mortgage rates, we need to understand what factors influence them.
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Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.
This uptick might also cause the Federal Reserve to reconsider its schedule of interest rate cuts — which could also have an ...
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 ...