Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve started a rate-cutting cycle on Sept. 18, 2025, lowering its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points (bps) to a range of 4.75% to 5%. The cut was the first since March 2020 after the Fed raised interest rates to a 23-year high point to cool the economy and quell inflation. The Fed cut rates two more times in 2024, each by 25 basis points. It has not cut interest rates so far in 2025.
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The Fed is keeping its eyes on mortgage servicers
Apr 10, 2020The Daily Download examines the most captivating articles reported from the HousingWire newsroom. Each afternoon, HousingWire provides its readers with a deeper look into the stories that are not only chronicling the biggest announcements within the housing finance industry but are also helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted by the HW team and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. […]
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Here’s why you shouldn’t worry about the miserable inflation report
Apr 10, 2020 -
Fed chairman urges caution on reopening economy
Apr 09, 2020 -
The Industry responds to FHFA Director Mark Calabria’s views on mortgage servicing
Apr 09, 2020 -
Average mortgage rate unchanged at 3.33%, Freddie Mac says
Apr 09, 2020 -
COVID-19 pandemic warranted forceful response, Fed says
Apr 08, 2020 -
MBS Highway’s Barry Habib on the coronavirus mortgage meltdown
Apr 08, 2020 -
Testing is key to restarting the economy, Yellen says
Apr 07, 2020 -
AIME’s Anthony Casa on the mortgage industry’s most pressing topics
Apr 03, 2020 -
Mortgage rates drop on Fed intervention
Apr 02, 2020 -
David Stevens answers 5 questions about the state of the mortgage market
Mar 26, 2020 -
Fed Chairman contradicts Trump’s coronavirus timeline
Mar 26, 2020
