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What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

Mortgage delinquencies ticked up in September for the 4th month in a row

Rising interest rates and hurricane-related pressures are driving an increase in late mortgage payments, Intercontinental Exchange says.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher

Total mortgage application volume dropped 10.8% compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting

Mortgage applications fell 10.8% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

The Fed’s ‘temporary’ mortgage-backed security experiment will last decades

It looks like the Fed is stuck with very large, losing “temporary” mortgage-backed securities investments for a long time to come.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Mortgage rates surge higher on Trump victory, causing housing stocks to fall

Lennar, D.R. Horton and PulteGroup were all down Wednesday. Retailers Home Depot and Lowe's were also lower.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper?

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.

Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut

The 30-year rate inched up for the sixth week in a row ahead of an expected interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week

Could mortgage interest rates head back down again this week? Here's why they could.

Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency

While tiny, the week's increase in total application volume marked the first rise in overall demand in seven weeks.

Business - CNBC - 15 hours ago

Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency

Mortgage rates continued to climb last week as investors considered the future of the economy under a Trump presidency.

Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.

Inflation ticked back up to 2.6% in October. Here's what that rise could mean for mortgage rates.

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 17%, after interest rates hit the highest level since August

Mortgage interest rates rose last week for the third straight week, hitting the highest level since August.

Business - CNBC - October 16

A drop in mortgage rates has failed to ignite home-buying demand, but builders remain optimistic

Builder sentiment inched up in October, the National Association of Home Builders said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Mortgage demand drops to its lowest level since July, as interest rates return to summer highs

Total mortgage application volume dropped 6.7% from the previous week, hitting its lowest level since July

Business - CNBC - October 23

New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in

New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

How does the 10-year Treasury yield affect mortgage rates? Experts explain

The 10-year Treasury yield plays a significant role in your mortgage loan borrowing costs. Here's how.

Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.54%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

U.S. housing market is on the ‘verge of a vicious cycle,’ which is ‘not good for America,’ Lennar Mortgage head warns

Laura Escobar, the president of Lennar Mortgage, said the lack of affordable housing options poses a threat to America’s future.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Pending home sales jump to six-month high as lower mortgage rates draw buyers in

U.S. pending home sales rose 7.4% in September, the National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions

Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in

Aside from the November rate cut, several factors play a role in timing your mortgage rate lock.

Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.

What will happen to mortgage rates and home prices in a prospective Trump or Harris administration? MarketWatch spoke to three economists to find out.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts

With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while

America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.

Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts

The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down ...

Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win

Mortgage applications rose 0.5% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - 15 hours ago

Why one economist says Elon Musk could hold the key to lower mortgage rates

Could Elon Musk hold the key to lower mortgage rates?

Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago

My husband lost his job and we can no longer pay the mortgage. We have zero savings. Will we lose our home?

“What do we tell the lender?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?

Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

I’m 67, married and have two mortgages worth $660,000. Should I use my 401(k) to pay them off?

“I want to have $6,000 a month in cash to live comfortably and travel upon retirement.”

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

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What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

Mortgage delinquencies ticked up in September for the 4th month in a row

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher

Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting

The Fed’s ‘temporary’ mortgage-backed security experiment will last decades

Mortgage rates surge higher on Trump victory, causing housing stocks to fall

Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper?

Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week

Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency

Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency

Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 17%, after interest rates hit the highest level since August

A drop in mortgage rates has failed to ignite home-buying demand, but builders remain optimistic

Mortgage demand drops to its lowest level since July, as interest rates return to summer highs

New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in

How does the 10-year Treasury yield affect mortgage rates? Experts explain

Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.

U.S. housing market is on the ‘verge of a vicious cycle,’ which is ‘not good for America,’ Lennar Mortgage head warns

Pending home sales jump to six-month high as lower mortgage rates draw buyers in

Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions

Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in

Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.

Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts

Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while

Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts

Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win

Why one economist says Elon Musk could hold the key to lower mortgage rates

My husband lost his job and we can no longer pay the mortgage. We have zero savings. Will we lose our home?

I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?

I’m 67, married and have two mortgages worth $660,000. Should I use my 401(k) to pay them off?

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