The surprising reason mortgage rates are up despite interest rate cuts
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Mortgage rates jump, slamming homebuyers despite Fed’s outsize interest rate cuts
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has increased for the third week in a row to 6.5%, according to Freddie Mac. That rate is a quarter-point higher than it was two weeks ago.
Fed cuts interest rates again — why you should refinance debt now
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the economy, and in an emergency response, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by a full percentage point—the second rate cut in two weeks and the largest in Fed history.
Mortgage Rates Today, Oct. 18: Median Rate Rises to 6.63%
As of Oct. 18, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.63%, which is 0.13 percentage points higher than yesterday. Additionally, the median interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.88%, which is also 0.13 percentage points higher than yesterday.
Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they're rising. Here's why
Mortgage rates are ticking up, even after the Federal Reserve has started cutting interest rates. Here's why, and where rates — and home sales — could go from here.
Interest Rate Uncertainty Is At a Financial-Crisis Era High. Here’s How We Know.
The Kansas City Fed’s measure of policy rate uncertainty is as high today as it was during the global financial crisis.
JFR: Interest Rate Cuts Will Pressure Yield, There Are Better Plays (Downgrade)
The Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund offers an attractive 11.50% yield, but is unlikely to maintain this due to expected ...
The Most Important Thing to Know About CD Interest Rates Right Now
Should you invest in CDs? CD rates currently outpace inflation, offering a safe, steady return. Here's why you should ...
Uncertainty around the elusive ‘neutral’ interest rate could pose a real risk for markets
Nobody can say for sure where the “neutral” rate for the U.S. economy lies. As the Fed starts cutting, that’s making some on ...
Markets Project Smaller 2024 Interest Rate Cuts On Better Jobs News
With recent, stronger jobs data markets expect the remaining cuts of 2024 to be 0.25% moves as chance of 0.5% cut fades.
How to use a mortgage rate lock to secure a low interest rate
A mortgage rate lock guarantees you’ll receive the interest rate on the date you locked in the rate, even if rates change ...
Pros and cons of bond funds in a lower interest rate environment
In light of recent interest rate cuts, many investors have ramped up their investments in bonds, specifically in bond funds.
How to Secure the Best Business Loan Interest Rate
Getting a business loan is easy with digital platforms that offer quick approvals and competitive interest rates. By evaluating options based on loan amount, interest rates, repayment tenure, ...
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China lowers interest rate more than forecasts
The People’s Bank of China has lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.1%, according to an official ...