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Low mortgage rates lock in homeowners as buyers keep on looking (Marketplace.org)

The bigger problem for the housing market, though, is that according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, roughly 60% of current homeowners with mortgages are ...

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The Fed Cut Rates. Why Are Mortgage Rates Higher? (U.S News & World Report Money)

Mortgage rates have risen since the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates in September 2024. Here's why mortgage rates don't always follow the ...

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Powell's remarks shoot mortgage rates higher (HousingWire)

Remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Powell during the Q&A presser sent the 10-year yield and mortgage rates higher.

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Why Are Mortgage Rates Higher Despite Another Fed Rate Cut ... (CNET)

Today's interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve isn't a cure-all for high mortgage rates.

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Why mortgage rates remain high despite federal reserve rate cuts ... (The Africa Logistics)

The Federal Reserve's recent decisions to cut its benchmark interest rates might lead many to assume that mortgage rates would also decline.

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Mortgage Rates Jump Abruptly Higher After The Fed's Rate Cut (Mortgage News Daily)

Either way, the top tier conventional 30yr fixed rate will easily be back over 7% for the average lender. What gives? First off, the mortgage rate spike has ...

The Fed Cuts, but Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise (WFXG)

Banks don't always act the way you expect them to, and this week is an example. The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates on Dec. 18.

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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Dec. 18, 2024 (Investopedia)

Check our interactive map to find today's 30-year mortgage rate average for any U.S. state. Right now, New York, California, Florida, and Texas have the ...

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China Banks Raise Mortgage Rates For the First Time Since 2021 (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese banks raised new mortgage costs for the first time in three years, as narrowing margins are dragged down by a persistent property ...

The Fed Cuts, but Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise (Nasdaq)

Banks don't always act the way you expect them to, and this week is an example. The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates on Dec. 18.

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The Fed Cuts, but Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise (CBS19 News)

Banks don't always act the way you expect them to, and this week is an example. The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates on Dec. 18.

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30-Year Mortgage Rates Climb Again After One-Day Pause (Investopedia)

After a brief pause Tuesday, the flagship mortgage average resumed its recent upward trend Wednesday. Most other loan types tacked on points as well.

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Mortgage Rates Move Up Over the Last Week: Mortgage Interest ... (CNET)

A handful of notable mortgage rates inched up. Here's what experts say is next for the housing market this year.

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Today's Mortgage Rates, December 19, 2024 | Rates Tick Up As ... (Business Insider)

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Fewer cuts from the Fed in 2025 mean mortgage rates may not go down as much as expected.

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Today's Mortgage Rates Rise After Fed Meeting - December 19, 2024 (Norada Real Estate Investments)

Today's mortgage rates rose to 6.50% for fixed loans after the Fed's recent meeting. Understand why and how it affects buyers and homeowners.

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Heading into the Holidays, Mortgage Rates Increase (GlobeNewswire)

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®),...

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November home sales surged more than expected, boosted by ... (CNBC)

This count is based on closings, so contracts were likely signed in September and October. Mortgage rates had fallen to an 18-month low in September but then ...

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US Existing-Home Sales Rise as Buyers Accept High Mortgage Rates (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- Existing-home sales in the US topped a rate of 4 million in November for the first time in six months as house hunters begrudgingly accept ...

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New York Home Inventory Drops Amid Rising Mortgage Rates (GlobeNewswire)

ALBANY, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inventory of homes for sale across New York State dropped to the lowest point since March while interest...

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Home Sales Keep Rising Despite High Mortgage Rates (Investopedia)

Homebuyers may not like the new normal of mortgage rates in the high 6% range, but they're getting used to it.

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US mortgage rates rise after three straight weekly declines (Yahoo Finance)

U.S. mortgage rates increased this week following three straight weekly declines and could rise further after the Federal Reserve projected fewer interest ...

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Mortgage rates rise, hitting demand (Fox Business)

Mortgage rates rose this week with the average 30-year fixed-rate note climbing to 6.72%, dinging demand as overall mortgage applications decreased due to a ...

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Average 30-year mortgage rate snaps 3-week slide (ABC News)

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose this week to its highest level since late November, reflecting a recent uptick in the bond yields ...

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US mortgage rates rise after three straight weekly declines (Reuters)

U.S. mortgage rates increased this week following three straight weekly declines and could rise further after the Federal Reserve projected fewer interest ...

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Why did existing home sales grow with higher mortgage rates? (HousingWire)

From NAR: Total existing-home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – improved 4.8% from October ...

Home sales rebound as buyers seize a dip in mortgage rates. Could ... (Morningstar.com)

Sales of previously-owned homes rose 4.8% to an annual rate of 4.15 million in November, the National Association of Realtor said. That's the highest level ...

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The Fed is lowering interest rates. So why are mortgage rates going ... (USA TODAY)

The central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate three times in 2024, but mortgage rates haven't followed suit. In fact, they're higher. Why?

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