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.
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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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Understanding The Future Direction Of Mortgage Rates
To better understand the future direction of mortgage rates, we need to understand what factors influence them.
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 ...
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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 ...
Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut
The 30-year rate inched up for the sixth week in a row ahead of an expected interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
The interest rate on my high-yield savings account keeps dropping. I asked 3 experts how to earn more on my cash.
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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 ...
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 ...