Mortgage rates worsened last week amid evidence of an improving economy.
Breaking Down The Federal Reserve Statement (January 2013 Edition)
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to maintain the Federal Funds Rate within its current range of zero to 0.25 percent
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 28, 2013
Mortgage rates rose last week as investors gained confidence in the global economy
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 7, 2013
Mortgage rates rose during the first week of 2013.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 17, 2012
Mortgage bonds worsened last week, moving mortgage rates higher.
Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (December 12 , 2012)
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Wednesday.
The Federal Reserve Begins A 2-Day Meeting Today
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins a 2-day meeting today, its last of 8 scheduled meetings this year.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 10, 2012
Mortgage bonds worsened last week as Fiscal Cliff talks moved closer to resolution and as the U.S. economy showed continued signs of growth.
Federal Reserve : New Economic Stimulus May Be Warranted
The Federal Reserve released its October Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes last week.
Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (October 24 , 2012)
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Wednesday.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : October 22, 2012
Mortgage markets worsened last week, taking mortgage rates higher. The Federal Open Market Committee meets this week.
Fed Minutes Detail QE3 Discussion; Mortgage Rates Down
The minutes from the Federal Reserve's September Federal Open Market Committee meeting were released Thursday.
Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (September 13 , 2012)
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Thursday, while adding new market stimulus.
FOMC Expected To Announce New Stimulus Today
The FOMC adjourns from a 2-day meeting today. Mortgage rates are expected to change -- perhaps by a lot.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : September 10, 2012
Mortgage rates rose slightly in last week's holiday-shortened week.
Mortgage Rates Dropping After Release Of Fed Minutes
Eariler this week, the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its 2-day meeting which ended August 1, 2012. Since the release, mortgage rates have dropped.
Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 1 , 2012)
Breaking down the FOMC's August 1 statement.
Planning Ahead For The Federal Reserve’s Next Move
The FOMC meets today for the fifth time this year. Mortgage rates will be volatile for the next few days. Make sure to have a plan.
Fed Minutes Suggest Fiscal Stimulus Later This Year
The Federal Reserve released the minutes from its June Federal Open Market Committee meeting, revealing a Fed divided on the future of the U.S. economy.
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (June 20, 2012)
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Wednesday.