What Do Federal Interest Rate Increases Mean To Mortgages?

What Do Federal Interest Rate Increases Mean To Mortgages? Here is what Barrons.com says about how the interest rate increases will impact mortgages:

“Mortgage rates tend to go up after the Fed raises rates. If you have a mortgage already, the impact depends on whether your mortgage is fixed-rate or variable rate. The vast majority of Americans have fixed rate mortgages, meaning the rate is locked in. But those with variable rates are likely to see rates rise, and they will have to pay more every month.

If you’re looking to buy a home, you will likely have to pay a higher mortgage rate. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have to buy a smaller or a less desirable house. Higher rates can force home prices down, because sellers must accept the fact that buyers will be paying more in interest, and can presumably afford less in principal.”

Read the entire article at What Todays Fed Rate Hike Means for Your Wallet

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