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

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 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
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-
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.
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.
What To Expect From Mortgage Rates For 2025
Long-term mortgage costs have risen since the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates in September as the yield curve ...
Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week
The mortgage interest rates of 2020 and 2021 may never reappear but, if they do, it will be a gradual process to get them ...
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.
Here's What 5% Mortgage Rates in 2025 Would Mean for Home Buyers
You might be shocked at how much more affordable buying a home could get if mortgage rates reach 5%. Here's what you need to ...
America's prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren't coming down for a while
The average 30-year mortgage rate has been above 6% for two years — and is likely to stay above that level for the ...
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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.
Will Lower Mortgage Rates Really Make Home Buying Easier?
Lower mortgage rates may help make home buying more affordable, but other factors like rising prices and loan qualifications ...
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Dip in mortgage rates drove surge in fall home sales in Portland area
A dip in mortgage rates fueled an unusually strong fall season for Portland-area home sales.