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.

The Fed cut rates for the second time this year. Learn how this impacts mortgage rates and what to expect in the coming months.

The Federal Reserve delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut ... bond yields and mortgage rates should smooth itself out, said Beth Ann Bovino, chief economist at U.S. Bank. "But the uncertainty around the data flow and what the Fed will do next will be ...

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

Earlier on Thursday, mortgage rates rose again for the sixth consecutive week, hitting a four-month high of 6.79%, according to Freddie Mac. The Fed's latest rate cut, which was universally expected and thus fully priced in to bond markets, is unlikely to bring relief to mortgage rates in the near term.

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.

The Fed has officially cut interest rates twice this year. But read on to see whether you should run out to sign a mortgage or not.

New reports suggest the chance of a rate cut for homeowners before the next federal election is unlikely. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock says the economy is running at a level that cannot be sustained without inflation.