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A Mortgage Nerd’s Guide to What’s Haunting the Fed

Here’s your judgement-free explainer on the Federal Reserve, mortgage rates and why everyone’s in a mild panic.

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Abby Badach Doyle

Mortgage Rates Inch Toward 6% as Fed Weighs October Cut

Mortgage rates continue to fall as the Fed seems poised for a rate cut next week.

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Taylor Getler

Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall as Hiring Stalls

Lower rates improve home affordability and offer some homeowners a chance to refinance.

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Holden Lewis

Weekly Mortgage Rates Drop on Squirrelly Jobs Data

If you're still drawing a paycheck, you might have a refinancing opportunity.

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Holden Lewis

Weekly Mortgage Rates Slightly Lower as Shutdown Sows Uncertainty

Rates' future direction could be harder to predict, but current rates are fairly friendly for home buyers

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Kate Wood

October Mortgage Outlook: Lower Rates Could Deliver a Treat

Mortgage rates could drop amid uncertainty cast by the government shutdown.

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Holden Lewis

Weekly Mortgage Rates Are Up, But Market Optimism Persists

It’s a good idea to start shopping for mortgages and lock in a rate before an expected Fed rate cut, not after.

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Taylor Getler

The Fed Cut Rates. Will It Help the Housing Market?

Relief is here for some homeowners hoping to refinance, but buyer benefits may be less immediate

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Kate Wood

Fed Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points; Mortgage Rates Fall to 2025 Low

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 17, and mortgage rates are expected to keep trending down through 2025.

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Taylor Getler

Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall to 11-Month Low, Sparking Refinances

Calculate the break-even period before refinancing.

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Holden Lewis

Weekly Mortgage Rates Marginally Higher as Markets Await Job Data

Rates are trending downward, despite this blip.

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Kate Wood

September Mortgage Outlook: Rates May Stay Put Until the Fed Meets

Mortgage rates could go up if the Fed doesn't cut short-term rates on the 17th.

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Holden Lewis

Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall as Markets Drool Over Possible Fed Cut

Recent remarks by Fed chair Jerome Powell have stoked expectations of lower rates in September.

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Kate Wood

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise, Halting Two-Week Slide

People hoping to refinance may have to wait.

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Holden Lewis

Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall As a September Rate Cut Seems Likely

Mortgage interest rates fell in the week ending Aug. 14.

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Taylor Getler

Weekly Mortgage Rates Plunge After Bad Jobs Report

The 30-year mortgage dropped to its lowest level since March.

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Holden Lewis

August Mortgage Outlook: Rates May Slumber, but Buyers Dream of a Big Drop

Eyes are on the Fed, inflation and employment.

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Holden Lewis

No Fed Action in Key Market Week; Mortgage Rates Flatten

The Fed predictably voted to hold short-term rates steady. Some investors believe a cut is coming in September.

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Taylor Getler

Weekly Mortgage Rates Barely Budge, With No Signs of Falling

A combination of high interest rates and record-high home prices are pricing buyers out of the market, just when yearly sales should be at their peak.

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Taylor Getler

Yes, Rideshare Drivers Have a Home Loan Option

Having gig income doesn't have to prevent you from buying a home.

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Holden Lewis