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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 14, 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.
June 14, 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.
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.
June 12, 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.
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.
May 2, 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.
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.
February 1, 2017 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve held the Fed Funds Rate to a range near 0.50% at its February meeting. Plus, the group pledged continued support for low mortgage rates.
January 4, 2017 in Federal Reserve
The future of mortgage rates is unclear. Even the world's most preeminent financial body -- the Federal Reserve -- has little guidance for 2017 rates.
December 14, 2016 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve lifted the Fed Funds Rate to a range near 0.50% at its December meeting, in a unanimous vote. It also increased its projections for 2017 hikes, pushing up mortgage rates.
November 2, 2016 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve left the Fed Funds Rate near 0.25% at its November meeting. That leaves just one more chance for a rate hike in 2016.
September 21, 2016 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate near 0.25% after its September 2016 meeting. But, a rate increase is on the horizon.
July 27, 2016 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate near 0.25% after its July 2016 meeting. Mortgage rates are dropping.
June 15, 2016 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve eased its forward guidance and held the Fed Funds Rate near 0.25% after its June 2016 meeting. Mortgage rates are dropping.
April 27, 2016 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve eased its forward guidance and held the Fed Funds Rate near 0.25% after its April 2016 meeting. Mortgage rates are dropping.
March 17, 2016 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve held the Fed Funds Rate unchanged after its January 2016 meeting, while pledging support to consumers for low mortgage rates.
January 7, 2016 in Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve raised the Fed Funds Rate, but the decision was a murky one. How this affects today's mortgage rates, which are currently beneath four percent.
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2017 Conforming, FHA, & VA Loan Limits
Mortgage loan limits for every U.S. county, as published by Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
