Federal Reserve hikes rates; predicts a fourth hike in 2018
Today’s Federal Reserve (FOMC) meeting ended with a .25 percent increase in interest rates, surprising no one and having little impact on markets.
September 26, 2018
Everything you need to know aboutFederal Reserve
August 1, 2018
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates alone but indicates future increases
The Federal Reserve announced a rate increase as expected. But here’s what you might not have anticipated.
June 13, 2018
Fed raises rates, calls for faster rate hikes in 2018
The Federal Reserve announced a rate increase as expected. But here’s what you might not have anticipated.
March 21, 2018
Federal Reserve raises rates as expected, but we could be in for a wild ride
The Federal Reserve announced a rate increase as expected. But here’s what you might not have anticipated.
February 15, 2018
What mortgage rate history can tell us about the future
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 […]
December 13, 2017
Fed hikes rates. What does it mean for your mortgage?
The Fed hiked rates for just the fifth time since the financial crisis. What does that mean for mortgage rates?
December 12, 2017
Fed Preview: Rate Increase Expected, But What Will Janet Do?
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
Federal Reserve Chair to Congress: ‘U.S. economy has strengthened’
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 […]
November 1, 2017
Fed meeting: Interest rates remain as-is; hurricane impact negligible
The Fed holds rates steady. But another hike is expected in December. What does that mean for mortgage shoppers?