Why Trump’s $200 Billion MBS Move Is Just a Temporary Patch — Not a Mortgage Rate Fix When headlines broke that Donald Trump ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), the implication was obvious: mortgage relief is coming. But anyone familiar ... » Learn More about Donald Trump Does Not Understand Mortgage Interest Rates
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The Fed Cut Rates… Why Didn’t Mortgage Rates Fall?
Anyone Who Claims They Know What Happens Next With Mortgage Rates Is Guessing Let’s start with a simple truth: anyone who tells you they know exactly where mortgage rates are headed next is either lying, wildly overconfident, or doesn’t really understand how rates work. Friday was a perfect example ... » Learn More about The Fed Cut Rates… Why Didn’t Mortgage Rates Fall?
Federal Reserve Holding Pull Back On Bond-Buying Activity
The Federal Reserve is holding off on taper (Bond-Buying Activity). For the past several years, the Fed has been buying approximately $85 billion in bonds per month. This strategy has kept interest rates low and attractive to would be home buyers and borrowers. Most industry professionals ... » Learn More about Federal Reserve Holding Pull Back On Bond-Buying Activity
