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Mortgage rates are dropping, but buyers still skeptical of housing market
After the 2008 financial crisis, the housing market recovered fairly well, with mortgage rates remaining below 5% and competitive housing prices. However, the post-COVID housing market faces instability and long-lasting affordability concerns,
Here's What Markets Now Predict for 2025 Fed Rate Cuts—And What It Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Fed is currently neutral on interest rates but could resume cuts later this year. If you're house hunting, here's how that may—or may not—impact 2025 mortgage rates.
Homebuyers Receive Mortgage Interest Rate Warning
Mortgage rates are likely to dip as uncertainty around Trump's policies grows—but that may be as low as they are going to get this year, experts say.
Showdown: The White House vs the Fed on mortgage rates
The White House and the Fed are set for a showdown on mortgage rates. Who will come out on top in this economic tug-of-war?
Buyers Have More Homes To Choose From as Mortgage Rates Drop—While Jobs Report Shows Unemployment Ticking Higher
Spring is off to a roaring start, and along with it are changes to the market, including the latest mortgage rates, housing inventory, and the hottest housing markets. This week, unemployment edged higher,
Mortgage rate dip spurs uptick in housing market activity
Real estate expert Lane Lyon says a drop in mortgage rates is encouraging some buyers to re-enter the housing market.
U.S. mortgage rates again make significant drop
U.S. mortgage rates dropped this week the largest percentage in six months. That's the word from Freddie Mac, which released its latest data. Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.
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Mortgage Rates Forecast For 2025: Experts Predict How Much Rates Will Drop
including the number of times the Fed cuts interest rates and by how much. The mortgage rate you got when you initially financed your home is another major factor. Refinance rates tend to be ...
Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?
With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.
Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in more than 2 months. Here’s what 4 pros say rates will do next
This week, mortgage rates decreased to their lowest level in over two months. The drop in mortgage rates, combined with ...
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Compare Current Mortgage Rates
Federal Reserve Policies: The Federal Reserve's monetary policies, including changes to the federal funds rate, can impact mortgage rates. When the Fed raises interest rates to control ...
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What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?
as the Fed has increased interest rates, borrowing has become more expensive," says Taylor Jessee, CFP, founder of Impact Financial. "For example, in 2020 you could lock in a mortgage rate ...
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March Mortgage Outlook: Hostile Rates, but Friendly Price Cuts
Mortgage rates might remain level for the first two-thirds of March. But they could rise after March 19, when the Federal ...
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How Trump could lower certain mortgage rates
The Fed’s target rate is 2% ... Let’s turn to long-term interest rates. Trump could order the Treasury Department to ...
Mortgage rates have declined but could stay at a level that makes it tough to afford a home
Mortgage rates eased this week for the seventh week in a row, a trend that gives prospective home shoppers more financial ...