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Federal Reserve likely to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump. Here's what that means for your money
The Fed’s decision on interest rates affects many types of consumer borrowing costs, from credit cards and mortgages to auto ...
Will home equity loan rates fall after the July Fed meeting? Lending experts weigh in
If you're thinking about tapping your home's equity, make sure you understand what could happen with rates soon.
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.74%, keeping home loan borrowing costs elevated
Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also eased. The ...
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Weekly mortgage rates continue to fall as the Fed debates timing
Mortgage rates have fallen throughout June, though it’s been more like a gentle roll down a hill than a tumble off a cliff. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell one basis point ...
Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as it sifts through mixed economic data
The U.S. central bank, to President Donald Trump's chagrin, will likely leave interest rates unchanged at a policy meeting ...
Trump says cutting interest rates will make homebuying cheaper. It's not that simple
President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.
The paradox at the heart of Trump's Fed campaign isn't just long-term yields but also mortgage spreads
Alex Manzara at R.J. O'Brien makes the point that even if the Trump administration is successful in getting a more pliant Fed ...