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TRU Rate Update — Fed Rate Decision Could Save—or Sink—Your Mortgage Rate

Watch here: https://youtu.be/WQLrrZ9eY8c

Mortgage rates have improved recently — but next week’s Federal Reserve decision could determine whether that relief continues… or whether rates move higher again.

In today’s episode, Dan Frio breaks down what the Fed is facing right now:

✅ Mortgage rates have pulled back
✅ Inflation is still running hotter than the Fed wants
✅ Jobs numbers remain strong
✅ GDP and the broader economy are holding up
✅ Oil prices and geopolitical risk are adding inflation pressure
✅ Homebuyers and homeowners are trying to decide whether to lock, float, buy, refinance, or wait

The big question: Can the Fed help mortgage rates — or will sticky inflation force them to stay cautious?

This matters if you are buying a home, refinancing, watching home prices, trying to time the market, or simply trying to understand why mortgage rates are not falling faster.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Fed Decision Could Save—or Sink—Mortgage Rates
00:45 Why Next Week’s Fed Meeting Matters
02:10 Mortgage Rates Have Improved — But Is It Temporary?
03:30 Inflation Is Still the Fed’s Biggest Problem
05:00 Strong Jobs and GDP Keep Pressure on Rates
06:30 Oil Prices and Inflation Risk
08:00 Why a Strong Economy Can Hurt Mortgage Rates
09:45 What Homebuyers Should Watch Now
11:30 What Homeowners and Refinancers Should Do
13:00 Lock, Float, Wait, or Monitor?
14:30 Final Takeaway: Mortgage Rates Are Still Data-Dependent
15:30 Track Your Target Rate Automatically

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Welcome to The Rate Update with Dan Frio.

I break down mortgage rates, housing, inflation, Treasury yields, Federal Reserve policy, and the economic news that impacts homebuyers, homeowners, real estate professionals, and anyone watching the housing market.

My goal is simple: help you understand what’s happening, why it matters, and what you should do next.

On this channel, you’ll find content about mortgage rates today, housing market updates, refinance opportunities, homebuying strategies, inflation, Federal Reserve news, Treasury and bond market movements, mortgage industry insights, and tools to help you save money and make smarter decisions.

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