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%.
Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in
Mortgage experts agree that the right time to lock in a rate depends on your situation. Making your move later this month could offer some advantages. But your timeline, financial readiness and local housing market should guide your decision. The choice isn't just about getting the lowest rate — you must find the right balance for your needs.
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.
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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.
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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
Average Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Drops Slightly After 6 Weeks of Increases
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Fed Cut Interest Rates, So Why Do Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing?
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Mortgage Rates Roughly Unchanged Yet Again Despite Bond Market Losses
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Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
On Nov. 7, the Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25% reduction to the federal funds rate, its second cut in over four years.
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 ...
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Weekly Mortgage Rates Dip as Inflation Heats Up
Mortgage rates fell slightly in the week ending Nov. 14, marking the first time weekly rates have gone down since September.
Here's how Trump, Fed rate decreases could impact Nashville area's housing market
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What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
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Powell Says Fed Doesn't Need To Be In A Hurry To Lower Rates
Following the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates by a quarter point last week, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in ...