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
While the central bank influences home loan rates, it doesn't directly set them. 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 ...
Following Elections Results and a Fed Rate Cut, Mortgage Rates Stall
“After a six-week climb, rates have leveled off, but overall affordability continues to be an issue for potential homebuyers,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Our latest research shows that mortgage payments compared to rents on the same homes are elevated relative to most of the last three decades."
The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
While rate cuts from the Fed should gradually lead to lower mortgage rates, we haven't gotten there yet. There's no reason to rush into a mortgage given there's little financial upside right now. There's a reason the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark ...
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.
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. Prospective homebuyers are eager for a silver lining in the housing market. But experts don't anticipate dramatically lower rates before the end of the year.
If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
The numbers: Applications for mortgages inched up over the past week, despite the 30-year creeping closer to 7%. The 30-year rate rose for the seventh week in a row, after Donald Trump won the presidential election and the Federal Reserve cut its interest rate by 25 basis points.
Should the Fed have waited to cut rates?
Breitbart's John Carney discusses the state of the economy heading into 2025 on 'Kudlow.'
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
The Fed will need to tread a cautious path in cutting rates in 2025, says one strategist
U.S. stock futures were inching higher on Wednesday morning after the latest consumer-price index report matched expectations. "A hotter-than-expected inflation number could h
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 ...
Mortgage rates stay flat as Trump’s second term comes into focus
Mortgage rates stayed flat from last week at 6.78% as financial markets reacted to President Trump's re-election.
30-Year Mortgage Rates March in Place—But Other Loan Types Dip
After climbing an eighth of a point the previous day, rates on 30-year mortgages held steady Wednesday. But 15-year and jumbo 30-year rates eased lower.
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
F or the second time in three months, the Federal Reserve issued a cut to its federal funds rate on Thursday. Now at a range ...
Understanding The Future Direction Of Mortgage Rates
To better understand the future direction of mortgage rates, we need to understand what factors influence them.