Mortgage, Federal Reserve

Mortgage rates are dropping — can a Fed rate cut be far behind?
In recent weeks, mortgage rates have fallen ahead of the Federal Reserve’s March meeting, and the spring homebuying season is underway. Are rate cuts on the table for the year ahead, and how might factors
Why Mortgage Rates Remain High Despite Fed Cuts
The spread between 30-year mortgages and 10-year yields typically fluctuates between 100 and 300 basis points. Read more here.
Average mortgage rates see biggest cuts in 6 months
Average mortgage rates fell by the largest percentage since October 2024 last month, data from Moneyfacts has revealed.
Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?
Generally speaking, the inflation drop from January to February is good news for mortgage rates, even if rates aren't immediately headed downward. Jason Kindler, president of mortgage broker First Coast Mortgage Funding, says brokerages like his are happy with Wednesday's inflation news, all things considered.
US Mortgage Rates Drop for a Sixth Week to Lowest Since December
The average US 30-year mortgage rate declined for a sixth straight week to the lowest level since early December, sparking a pickup in purchase and refinancing activity.
This Week's Mortgage Rate Predictions, March 10-16, 2025
Mortgage rates are on a downward trend, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropping from around 6.9% to the 6.6% range over the last month. But a shaky economy will likely keep the housing market frozen for a while.
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.
Although inflation receded last month, an escalating trade war threatens to cause prices to rise on a wide range of consumer ...
Mortgage Rates Jump, for Largest One-Day Increase of 2025
Jumbo 30-year mortgages gained 9 basis points Thursday, raising the average to 6.82%. Last fall, jumbo 30-year rates ...
A silver lining amid the Trump-induced market chaos: Lower mortgage rates
As bond yields have edged down from January highs, the 30-year mortgage rate has steadily dipped, logging six straight weeks ...
Mortgage Rates Fall Again in Good News for Homebuyers as Spring Begins
“As the spring homebuying season gets underway, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage saw the largest weekly decline since ...
Home equity news: Recession fears intensify as HELOC rates hit new low
Another week, another drop for HELOCs: The average rate on the $30,000 home equity line of credit fell to 8.04 percent, its ...
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Cutting cash ISAs will raise mortgage rates and hit first-time buyers, Reeves told
Experts say building societies, which often offer among the best deals for first-time buyers, would be affected by the move ...
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Mortgage Rates Forecast For 2025: Experts Predict How Much Rates Will Drop
With over three years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed ...
Major bank cuts mortgage rates: Its 'green' home loan deals are now cheapest on the market
It will be reducing its rates by as much as 0.48 percentage points for home buyers - but they need to meet certain energy ...