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March 21, 2018 in Economic News Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve announced a rate increase as expected. But here's what you might not have anticipated.
February 15, 2018 in About Mortgages Economic News Essential Mortgage Miscellany Federal Reserve First-Time Home Buyers Forecasts Homeownership Topics Mortgage Rates Mortgage Strategy Real Estate Refinance Uncategorized
How useful is mortgage rate history? Mortgage rate history may sound a pretty boring topic. Indeed, you may subscribe to the Henry Ford school, which believes that all history is bunk. However, knowing how mortgage rates behaved in the past can help you understand what might happen to them in the future. That knowledge could […]
December 13, 2017 in Federal Reserve Mortgage News
The Fed hiked rates for just the fifth time since the financial crisis. What does that mean for mortgage rates?
December 12, 2017 in Economic News Federal Reserve
As the FOMC meets for the final time in 2017, analysts expect a rate hike. Janet Yellen's comments on future Fed actions could have a ripple effect.
November 30, 2017 in Federal Reserve Mortgage Rates
Federal Reserve says things are looking up U.S. economic growth has strengthened in 2017, signaling the need for gradual interest rate hikes to ensure a continued recovery, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told lawmakers Wednesday. Yellen didn’t give specifics on whether the Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, will increase interest rates at its meeting, […]
November 1, 2017 in Federal Reserve Forecasts Mortgage Rates
The Fed holds rates steady. But another hike is expected in December. What does that mean for mortgage shoppers?
September 20, 2017 in Federal Reserve
This month's Fed meeting provided few surprises. No interest rate increase, but it's still on the table for December.
September 20, 2017 in Federal Reserve
The Fed adjourns from a 2-day meeting Wednesday. The group doesn't set mortgage rates but it can influence them. How this week's meeting could affect your refinance and purchase mortgage rate.
July 26, 2017 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark rate at its July meeting, but the group reiterated concern about low inflation, helping mortgage rates.
July 24, 2017 in Federal Reserve Mortgage Rates
HELOC rates are often based on the Prime rate, which is directly affected by rates set by the Federal Reserve. Here's how you can save money on a HELOC, even when rates increase.
July 24, 2017 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is the central banker of the USA. How "the Fed" works, what it actually does, and how it affects everyday U.S. mortgage rates.
June 14, 2017 in Federal Reserve
Today's Fed meeting resulted in a rate increase. This won't affect long-term mortgage rates, but will trickle up to increase rates on HELOCs, credit cards, and other loans tied to the Prime Rate.
June 12, 2017 in Federal Reserve Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve meeting adjourns Wednesday and, although the Fed doesn't set mortgage rates, its rhetoric and actions can influence them. Analysis and advice.
May 3, 2017 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark rate at its May meeting. No chance for another rate hike until at least June 2017. Analysis and forecast.
March 15, 2017 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve raised the Fed Funds Rate to a range of 0.75-1.0% at its March meeting. Why, then, are mortgage rates dropping?
March 13, 2017 in Federal Reserve Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve meeting adjourns Wednesday and, although the Fed doesn't set mortgage rates, its rhetoric and actions can influence them. Analysis and advice.
February 14, 2017 in Federal Reserve Mortgage News
A Federal Reserve survey shows mortgage lenders making it drastically easier to get mortgage-approved. Been denied for a mortgage in the past? It's time to re-apply.
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