Tag Archives: Fed Funds Rate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 4, 2012

Mortgage rates worsened last week amid evidence of an improving economy.

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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

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 17, 2012

Mortgage bonds worsened last week, moving mortgage rates higher.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 1 , 2012)

Breaking down the FOMC’s August 1 statement.

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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.

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