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

The Fed is set to cut interest rates again, but why are mortgage rates still going up?
A robust U.S. economy is insulating mortgage rate changes from their usual connection with Federal Reserve adjustments to its benchmark interest rate.
Despite Fed Cut, Mortgage Rates Go Up in Eventful Week
Mortgage rates rose for the seventh week in a row in the week ending Nov. 7 as markets digested Trump's victory and a Fed rate cut.
Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 1: 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
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
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.
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
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.
Interest rates are going down. But mortgage rates are going ... up?
Interest rates are going down — but aspiring homeowners waiting for lower mortgage rates aren’t feeling relief.
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The Federal Reserve made a rate cut decision today. Here's the impact on your money.
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Interest rates keep going down but mortgage rates aren't following suit. Here's why
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Federal Reserve keeps dropping key interest rates, but mortgage rates are actually going up, ...
The Fed Keeps Cutting Rates — So Why Aren’t Mortgage Rates Going Down?
On Thursday, at the end of its November meeting, the Fed announced a reduction of 0.25 percentage points in the federal funds ...
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Why Are Mortgage Rates Going up if the Fed Is Cutting Rates?
But will it make a difference for antsy homebuyers waiting for mortgage rates to drop? On Thursday, at the end of its ...
Why are mortgage rates rising, and will they keep going up?
Overall, mortgage rates have ticked up slightly since the Bank of England's announcement, but the longer term picture looks ...
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Are CD rates going up? Everything you need to know
Several factors cause CD rates to go up and down, including how the Federal Reserve changes its benchmark federal funds rate. The Fed has raised its rate 11 times since March 2022, which is ...
Major bank becomes sixth high street lender to increase mortgage rates this week
NatWest has become the latest bank to cut mortgage rates, the sixth major lender this week to announce fixed home loan prices ...
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Utility rates in Colorado Springs are slated to go up at the beginning of the year
The increases are aimed at paying for nearly $4 billion in infrastructure and capital improvements over the next five years.
Sales tax is going up by 1 cent in 3 inland cities. Here’s where it won’t change, and when it won’t matter.
Voters appear to have rejected a countywide half-cent sales tax hike, along with proposed full-cent increases in San Diego ...