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Category Archives: FOMC
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (March 15, 2011 Edition)
Today, for the second straight meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 10-0. Continue reading
Your Mortgage Rate Strategy For Today’s FOMC Meeting
The Federal Open Market Committee meets today in Washington D.C. The FOMC is a special group within the Federal Reserve, led by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, and consisting of 12 members. Continue reading
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (January 26, 2011 Edition)
Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-to-o to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. Mortgage rates are reacting. Continue reading
The Fed Meets Today. What It Means To Mortgage Rates.
The Federal Open Market Committee begins a 2-day meeting today in Washington D.C. It’s the group’s first meeting of 2011 — one of 8 scheduled for the year. Continue reading
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (December 14, 2010 Edition)
Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
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Make A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Today’s Fed Meeting
The Federal Open Market Committee holds a one-day meeting today, its 8th scheduled meeting of the year and 10th overall. Continue reading
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (November 3, 2010 Edition)
Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. Continue reading
Mortgage Rate Lock Alert : Expect Rate Changes Wednesday Afternoon
The Federal Reserve ends a scheduled, 2-day meeting today. It’s the seventh of 8 scheduled Fed meetings in 2010, and the eighth overall this year. Mortgage rates should be especially jumpy. Continue reading
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (September 21, 2010 Edition)
Today, in its 7th meeting of the year, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged. Continue reading
The Federal Reserve Meets Today. Should You Lock Your Rate Before It Adjourns?
If you’re actively shopping for a mortgage, it may be prudent to lock your rate ahead of the Fed’s announcement today. Continue reading