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

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 Key Interest Rate For A Second Consecutive Meeting
The Fed lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point to 4.75%. TD Asset Management's Alex Gorewicz shares his views on the decision and the implications of the US elections on Fed policy
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside inflation. But it's been a bumpy ride back to the bottom in recent weeks. What, then, does this latest Fed rate cut mean for mortgage interest rates? That's what we'll break down below.
The Federal Reserve gives Americans another interest-rate cut
Two days after Donald Trump won the presidential election, the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point interest-rate cut.
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 the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates
The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.
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 mortgage rates are still high after a Fed cut — and likely won't go down anytime soon
The average 30-year mortgage rate has been above 6% for two years — and is likely to stay above that level for the foreseeable future, experts say. A combination of better-than-
Refinance Rates Drop Again, to an Almost 3-Week Low
Mortgage refi rates have fallen for a second day, lowering the 30-year average to its cheapest level since mid-October. Most other loan types saw rates hold steady or drop.
Today's Mortgage Rates, November 11, 2024 | Rates Have Been High So Far This Month. When Will They Drop?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are expected to go down next year, but a resurgence of inflation could change that forecast.
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.
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