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

Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, days after election of Trump
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, setting the latest path for borrowing costs just two days after the victory of President-Elect Donald Trump.
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
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 potential homeowners see mortgage relief.
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.
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates stay at 6.88% while 15-year terms climb to 6.25%
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Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week
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Kansas City Fed's Schmid says 'remains to be seen' how much further interest rates fall
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Savings, CD and Checking Account Interest Rates Today: Earn up to 5% APY
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With falling interest rates, have T-bills and savings bonds lost their allure?
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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 has promised lower interest rates. That will be largely out of his control.
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