About The Federal Reserve, The FOMC, & The Fed Funds Rate

October 30, 2019 - 2 min read

Mortgage rates drop as Fed issues third consecutive rate cut

Mortgage rates are starting the feel the effects of another Fed rate cut. What does a lower Fed rate mean for your mortgage?

September 19, 2019 - 4 min read

Mortgage rates spiked, but don’t cancel your loan search. Here’s why

Mortgage rates are up this week according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, but house hunters shouldn’t lose heart. Here’s why.

September 18, 2019 - 3 min read

Mortgage rates whipsaw after a divided Fed issues a rate cut: September 2019 Fed Meeting update

Federal Reserve cuts its rate, but mortgage rates undecisive A highly debated move — both in markets and within the Fed itself — resulted in a 0.25% rate cut to […]

September 17, 2019 - 4 min read

Here’s why the Fed is relentlessly pushing rates lower – and how it affects you

The Fed is feeling pressure to lower bank rates at this week’s meeting. Learn how Trump and others are influencing the Fed, and how this might affect you.

September 16, 2019 - 5 min read

Here’s how the September 2019 Fed meeting will affect your wallet

If the Fed decides to cut the federal funds rate at this month’s meeting, consumers could see savings reflected in mortgage rates and elsewhere.

July 31, 2019 - 1 min read

Mortgage rates hold to ultra-low levels after first Fed cut in 11 years

Mortgage rates hold to low levels as the Federal Reserve cuts rates for the first time since 2008.

July 30, 2019 - 2 min read

Mortgage rates could fall even more if the Fed issues a drastic cut

Mortgage rates are already low, but they could drop to ridiculously low levels if the Fed issues a deeper cut than markets expect.

June 19, 2019 - 1 min read

Mortgage rates fall as the Fed hints at future rate cuts

Mortgage rates are in a tailspin as the Fed holds rates steady in June and hints at a significant cut this July.

May 1, 2019 - 2 min read

May Fed Meeting: Mortgage rates fall as the Fed maintains “patient” stance

Federal Reserve stays “patient” — for now The third Fed meeting of the year adjourned on May 1 and mortgage rates are benefitting. The group continued on the “patient” path […]