Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates

Today's Mortgage Rates, November 14, 2024 | Rates Likely to Remain Elevated As Inflation Ticks Up
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are expected to go down next year, but that hinges on inflation continuing to slow.
Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 7: Median Rate Rises to 6.99%
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
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
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.
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.
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 ...
Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates stay at 6.88% while 15-year terms climb to 6.25%
Thinking about taking out a mortgage loan? Current mortgage rates remain at 6.88% for 30-year terms, while 15-year terms rise ...
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 ...
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Why 2% Mortgage Rates Are a Thing of the Past
It's easy to hold up sub-3% mortgage rates as the gold standard. Four years ago, the average rate for a 30-year fixed ...
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower this week, ending a six-week climb. The rate slipped to 6.78% ...
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Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 13: Median Rate Remains 6.88%
It’s always smart to compare rates and fees from several lenders on the same day to make sure you’re getting a good deal.
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Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.
As a result, mortgage lenders might need to adjust their rates upward to maintain their profit margins. Find out how ...
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Considering a Mortgage Refinance? Read This First
The break-even point of a mortgage refinance is when the money you save is equal to what you paid in upfront closing costs.
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 ...
Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates stay at 6.88% while 15-year terms remain at 6.13%
The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88% as of November 12, which is unchanged from yesterday.
Trump’s economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates
Homebuilding sector analysts at Raymond James and Associates see mortgage rates remaining “higher for longer,” given the ...