09/16/2026
🏡 THE FED HAS MADE ITS SEPTEMBER DECISION
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target rate by 0.25 percentage point, bringing the range to 3.75%–4.00%, as it continues to focus on bringing inflation back toward its 2% goal.
What does this mean for homebuyers and homeowners?
It’s important to remember that the Fed does not directly set mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are influenced by a number of factors, including inflation expectations, Treasury yields, the bond market, and expectations about future monetary policy.
That means what happens next may be just as important as today’s announcement. How inflation, the economy, and financial markets respond in the weeks ahead can all play a role in where mortgage rates go from here.
For anyone thinking about buying, selling, or refinancing, staying informed can help you better understand your financing options as market conditions change.
What are you watching most closely after today’s Fed announcement — mortgage rates, home prices, or affordability?
Source: Federal Reserve
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20260916a.htm
The Federal Open Market Committee approved the following statement for release by a 12 – 0 vote: The Committee decided to raise the target range for the