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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Zillow expects a lot of interest rate volatility to come
Jun 25, 2013Mortgage rates are skyrocketing with one real estate firm reporting a 50-basis point hike for the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage in just the past week.That honor goes…
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FHFA: Home prices continue rising upward
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Fed hits investors with MBS game changer
Jun 24, 2013 -
Housing lays foundation for better investor opportunities
Jun 24, 2013 -
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Rise in rates, home prices threaten affordability
Jun 23, 2013 -
FedÕ Bullard: QE tapering plan was poorly timed
Jun 21, 2013 -
Fixed-mortgage rates reverse directions, move lower
Jun 20, 2013 -
Bernanke: Fiscal policy becomes biggest headwind to growth
Jun 19, 2013 -
FOMC carves recovery from bond buying program
Jun 19, 2013 -
Dodd-Frank impact on loan availability remains a concern
Jun 18, 2013 -
Housing starts up after teetering for months
Jun 18, 2013 -
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Fed mortgage bond decision forthcoming
Jun 14, 2013
