Fed, Mortgage Rates

Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Tick Down as Fed Eyes Elevated Inflation
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated until inflation comes down further.
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
After implementing three rate cuts in late 2024, the central bank has opted to keep its benchmark federal funds rate steady at 4.25% to 4.50%. The pause comes as inflation showed signs of stubborn persistence,
Mortgage rates decline slightly, but help from the Fed isn’t coming
Federal Reserve officials are almost certain to leave benchmark rates unchanged on Wednesday, which would end a run of three straight cuts.
Understanding the Federal Reserve's Role in Mortgage Rates
Learn how Fed meetings affect mortgage rates and what it means for borrowers. Discover trends, impacts, and expert predictions on mortgage rates.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
Mortgage Rate Predictions: Will the Fed Keep Postponing Interest Rate Cuts?
Though Trump could appoint Fed board members whose views on monetary policy align with his own, he can only make new appointments in early 2026. Will mortgage rates go down in tim
Today's Mortgage Rates | What This Week's Fed Meeting Means for Mortgage Rates
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. The Fed isn't expected to cut rates this week, but we may see mortgage rates fluctuate anyway.
Fed's rate pause could spell trouble for the U.S. economy
Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth, joined TheStreet to discuss what higher for longer rates means for the economy in 2025. Related: Major housing analyst unveils mortgage forecast ahead of Fed meeting CONWAY GITTENS: So,
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: What the Experts Are Saying
The Fed has a dual mandate. In addition to stable prices, the central bank is supposed to support maximum employment. With the labor market in "solid" shape, the FOMC has become m
Mortgage rates saw their first drop in six weeks — and this is the No. 1 mortgage provider in January 2025
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Mortgage rates went down again. Here’s what that means for you.
The mortgage rate drop provides little relief for prospective shoppers looking ahead to the spring homebuying season.
Average rate on 30-year mortgage eases, but remains just below 7%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the second week in a row, but remains just below 7%, little ...
Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts
It takes time for the Fed’s decisions to filter through the economy — and then even more time for consumers to see the ...
30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall Again, Reaching a 6-Week Low
In September, rates plunged to a two-year low, falling as far as 5.89%. But over the following three-plus months, the average surged almost 1.25 percentage points—before recently easing lower.
What the Fed’s Rate Policy Means for Your Finances
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
Average rate on 30-year mortgage eases for second week in as row, but remains just below 7%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the second week in a row, but remains just below 7%, little ...
Key Takeaways From Fed Decision to Hold Rates Steady
Here are key takeaways from the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision on Wednesday: Federal Open Market Committee votes ...