How will interest rate cut affect mortgages, loans and savings?

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• Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts

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  MarketWatch - 5d

• Will home equity loan interest rates fall this February?

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• Mortgage rates are stuck at 7% as Fed holds steady on interest rates

  Bad news for home buyers: Mortgage rates are largely stuck at 7% for the time being.
  
  MarketWatch - Jan. 29

• Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?

  The Fed's rate pause is likely to impact borrowing costs — but will it make mortgage loans more affordable?
  
  CBS News - Jan. 29
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  How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

  Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 29

• Mortgage demand drops further, even as interest rates settle

  Mortgage rates didn't move last week, but demand for new home loans continued to weaken.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 29

• Mortgages, credit cards, auto loans: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2025

  The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates further in 2025, paving the way for slightly lower borrowing costs for consumers.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 16

• What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

  The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.
  
  CBS News - Jan. 8

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