10/29/2025
📌 The Fed just cut interest rates, but mortgage rates ticked up today. Why? 🤔
A lot of people messaged me asking why mortgage rates didn’t drop right after the Fed’s announcement — and even increased slightly compared to previous days. It sounds strange, but this is very normal in the mortgage market. ✅
👉 Mortgage rates do not move directly with the Fed rate cut on the day of the announcement.
👉 Mortgage rates are driven by future market expectations, Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), and the 10-Year Treasury bond.
In reality, the market had already priced in the Fed cut weeks in advance. 🚀
When the news comes out exactly as expected — and the Fed doesn’t signal aggressive future cuts — investors become cautious, causing mortgage rates to bump up slightly.
On top of that, during the press conference, the Fed expressed ongoing concerns about inflation and hinted they may keep rates elevated for longer. Just a few hawkish comments can shake the bond market instantly. 📉
📍 Key takeaway:
✅ A Fed rate cut today ≠ mortgage rates drop today
✅ Mortgage rates depend on future expectations, inflation data, employment strength, and bond market sentiment
💬 I closely monitor the market and will keep you updated with the best opportunities. If you need a rate estimate tailored to your scenario, feel free to message me — free and with no obligation.
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