If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Mortgage rates continue to inch up, applications fall
Mortgage rates continued to inch up, dragging mortgage applications down, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.79% as of November 7, up from 6.
Current Mortgage Rates: October 21 to November 1, 2024
Mortgage rates increased for the fifth consecutive week, averaging 6.72% for the week ending October 31, according to Freddie Mac. It’s the highest average for a 30-year fixed-rate loan since early August.
Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 7: Median Rate Rises to 6.99%
The current median interest rate is 6.99% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 6.13% for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage
Mortgage rates go up again this week – what’s the forecast for November?
Citing Freddie Mac, the Mortgage Reports noted that the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) increased from 6.44% on Oct. 17 to 6.54% on Oct. 24. While the last month of growth hurts potential borrowers, the 30-year FRM averaged 7.79% at the same time a year ago.
Fed cuts rates, says election has no bearing on policy
After rate cut, Fed chair says he has no plans to change policy following election :: November 7, 2024 :: Washington, D.C. :: Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair "In the near term, the election will have no effects on our policy decisions.
Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut
Today's Mortgage Rates, November 9, 2024 | Will Rates Still Fall in 2025?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are forecast to go down in 2025, but if inflation reignites, that outlook could change.
Lock in a mortgage rate after the Fed cuts? This might be your last chance
What November’s Fed Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Rates and Potential Homebuyers
The Fed cut rates for the second time this year. Learn how this impacts mortgage rates and what to expect in the coming months.
The Fed just cut interest rates again, this time by a quarter of a percentage point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent as inflation begins the path to stabilization.
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Mortgage Rates Show Biggest Drop in 3 Months
National Averages of Lenders' Best Rates – New Purchase Every Thursday, Freddie Mac, a government-sponsored buyer of mortgage loans, publishes a weekly average of 30-year mortgage rates.
U.S. mortgage rates climb for fifth straight week
Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.72% for the week ending Oct. 31 — up from 6.54% last week.
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US mortgage rates climb to highest level since July
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Mortgage Rates Inch Closer To 7%
Long-term mortgage rates continued to get closer to 7% on Thursday. Today, Freddie Mac reported 6.79% as the average on a ...