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

The Fed cut rates for the second time this year. Learn how this impacts mortgage rates and what to expect in the coming months.

The current median interest rate is 6.99% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 6.13% for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside inflation. But it's been a bumpy ride back to the bottom in recent weeks. What, then, does this latest Fed rate cut mean for mortgage interest rates? That's what we'll break down below.

Overall, mortgage rates have ticked up slightly since the Bank of England's announcement, but the longer term picture looks brighter for borrowers. Read on to find out about the factors that influence mortgage rates,

Jason Furman, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, says he expects the Federal Reserve to cut rates again in December, but after that, the pace of cutting will slow down. He's on "." (

The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what this means.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Thursday for the second time in three months, likely setting the stage for a drop in borrowing costs.

The housing crisis is a genuine concern for younger generations, and many hoped that months of cooling inflation would drive down interest rates and mortgage rates. Lower mortgage