01/26/2026
📊 Mortgage Mondays: A good reminder that mortgage rates don’t move in lockstep with the Fed. Even as the Federal Funds Rate has come down, 30-year fixed rates have remained elevated, reflecting inflation expectations, bond markets, and investor risk—not just Fed policy.
Why this matters:
• Fed cuts ≠instant mortgage relief
• Rate spreads can stay wider for longer
• Planning works best when everyone understand the why, not just the headline
Use this chart to help set expectations and ground conversations in how the mortgage market actually works.