Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates

Refinance Rates Drop Again, to an Almost 3-Week Low
Mortgage refi rates have fallen for a second day, lowering the 30-year average to its cheapest level since mid-October. Most other loan types saw rates hold steady or drop.
Today's Mortgage Rates, November 12, 2024 | Rates Drop Back Down
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down slightly today, but they're still higher than they've been in recent months.
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
Following the Fed's 0.5% rate cut in September, mortgage rates went up, not down. Even though the central bank's policy decisions and economic outlook affect credit markets, the F
Why mortgage rates are still high after a Fed cut — and likely won't go down anytime soon
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Today's Mortgage Rates, November 11, 2024 | Rates Have Been High So Far This Month. When Will They Drop?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are expected to go down next year, but a resurgence of inflation could change that forecast.
What Fed’s latest rate drop means for your mortgage, credit cards, retirement and more
When the Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate, the decision begins to ripple outwards, affecting everyone from credit card holders to car buyers to corporations. Reset talks with a personal finance expert about what you need to know about the recent rate cut as well as tips for saving for retirement in today’s economy.
Mortgage rates keep going up despite interest rate drop
The average 30-year mortgage rate remains high despite the Federal Reserve again dropping its key interest rate.
What To Expect From Mortgage Rates For 2025
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Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week
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Today's Mortgage Refinance Rates by State – Nov. 12, 2024
New York, California, and Florida currently have the lowest 30-year mortgage refi rates Editor's Note: Investopedia did not ...
Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates stay at 6.88% while 15-year terms remain at 6.13%
The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88% as of November 12, which is unchanged from yesterday.
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America's prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren't coming down for a while
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