A Fed hike can affect mortgage rates, and understanding its impact is crucial for homebuyers and homeowners. Read on to learn more about the relationship between the Fed and mortgage rates.
What is going on in real estate and home loan rates is the name of a new monthly series being produced by the Martini Mortgage Group for the Martini Mortgage Podcast. Episode 161 is the inaugural issue. I truly believe…
The Federal Reserve increased short-term interest rates (known as the Federal Funds Rate) by 0.75% on September 21, 2022. This means the Fed Funds rate is currently at 3.25%. The Fed Funds Rate is the interest rate that banks charge…
Right now, there is noise about real estate and mortgage rates and sadly the real truth and the real opportunity is being missed. Fluctuating mortgage rates, home price deceleration and looming recession are facts but, is a recession bad for…
Raleigh mortgage broker and mortgage strategist, Logan Martini, shares what happened last week and what to expect this week in the Logan Martini Market Update (week ending June 10, 2022). LAST WEEK IN THE REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE MARKETS Last…
When there is a conversation about a recession coming to Raleigh, North Carolina it is natural to be curious about what it means for mortgage rates and real estate values. Episode 142 of the the Martini Mortgage Podcast with Certified…
2.9 Trillion – is the amount of mortgage bonds the Fed has purchased since March 2020. The Fed plans to reduce its bond holdings in the coming months which could drive up mortgage rates. This is a Special Report by…
On the economic calendar is the Fed Interest Rate Decision! It is expected they will hike their benchmark Fed Funds Rate however it is CRITICAL to know the Fed does not directly control mortgage rates. Let’s get technical with you…
