September 21, 2022What the Fed’s September rate hike means for mortgage ratesSeptember brought the Federal Reserve's third 75-point rate hike in a row. What does this mean for mortgage rates?
April 19, 2022Still want to refinance? Do it before the Fed raises rates in MayDon't wait to refinance until after the Fed raises rates. You could save serious money by locking your new refinance rate before May 4.
March 25, 2022With six more Fed rate hikes expected, the time to refi is nowThe Federal Reserve provided clarity in raising its fed funds rate to combat inflation and the situation in Ukraine during its March meeting.
January 26, 2022If you want to refinance, do it before March’s Fed rate hikesWith the Federal Reserve adjusting its monetary policies to combat inflation, interest rates should continue to grow in 2022.
September 23, 20212% Mortgage rates could disappear “soon,” per Fed meetingFollowing a Fed meeting on Sept. 22, it looks highly likely that mortgage rates will rise soon — potentially as early as October or November.
May 18, 2021Mortgage rates and inflation: Why are rates going up?What's the relationship between mortgage rates and inflation? Learn why high inflation might cause mortgage rates to go up this year.
March 15, 2021How mortgage rates move when the Federal Reserve meetsThe 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.
November 5, 2020About the Federal Reserve, the FOMC, & the Fed Funds RateThe 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.
September 15, 2020New Fed policy could mean years of low mortgage ratesThe Federal Reserve has a new policy to keep inflation and employment on target. And, it could keep mortgage interest rates low for a long time. Here's why.
