Mortgage rates were predicted to fall in 2025. Does a Trump win change that?
Experts have been saying that mortgage rates will go down in 2025, but if inflation rises under Trump, we could actually see them tick up further.
Mortgage Predictions: The Fed Isn't Hurrying to See Lower Rates
The Fed has two main objectives: maintain maximum employment and contain inflation. Although one single data point is never decisive, when inflation is high, the Fed generally raises interest rates to slow demand. When the unemployment rate is high, the Fed often lowers interest rates to stimulate consumer activity.
Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 15: Median Rate Falls to 6.88%
The current median interest rate is 6.99% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 6.25% for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage
Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates drop to 6.88% while 15-year terms fall to 6.13%
Thinking about taking out a mortgage loan? Current mortgage rates fall to 6.88% for 30-year terms, while 15-year terms decrease to 6.13%.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips for first time in weeks
Despite its recent upward move, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage is still down from 7.22 percent in May, its peak so far this year. In late September, the average rate got as low as 6.08 percent — its lowest level in two years.
Trump's economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates
Donald Trump’s election win is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates even before he gets back to the White House.
U.S. mortgage rates rose again in week after Trump’s victory
Mortgage rates may be stabilizing after the election. Here's what to expect into early 2025
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. slightly dipped to 6.78% for the week ending Nov. 14, barely changed from ...
Mortgage Rates Aren’t Moving in the Same Direction as the Federal Funds Rate—Here’s Why
Mortgage rates aren’t directly tied to the federal funds rate like savings and CDs. Instead, they’re tied to the 10-year ...
Homeowners are using this hack to cut their mortgage payments in half — and chip away at the housing shortage
California homeowners are embracing tiny homes in their backyards. The movement has offered a blueprint for cities across the ...
CBS News on MSN2d
Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.
So, if you're planning to buy a home soon or are thinking about refinancing, you may be wondering how this new uptick in ...
Mortgage Rates Tick Higher Across Every Loan Type
After holding steady the previous day, rates on 30-year mortgages rose slightly Thursday. All over loan types tacked on ...
Mortgage costs rise despite interest rate cut
Mortgage costs are rising - with the average rate on a two-year fixed deal now at 5.5% - despite a recent cut in interest ...
Today's Mortgage Rates | Inflation Remains Elevated, Keeping Mortgage Rates High
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have increased in recent weeks and remain high today thanks in ...
Why one economist says Elon Musk could hold the key to lower mortgage rates
Could Elon Musk hold the key to lower mortgage rates?  Home sales are at multi-decade lows due to high home prices and 7% ...