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Could coronavirus force a rate cut? by Ryan Smith
Market watchers predict the Fed may be forced to cut rates soon to avoid a financial crisis
Fed announces rate decision by Ryan Smith
The announcement came after a meeting of the central bank’s governing body

Yellen confident that interest rates will go up this year by Ryan Smith
The chair of the Federal Reserve says that interest rates will almost certainly rise before the year is out
Mortgage rates hit 8-month high by Ryan Smith
Mortgage rates broke 4% last week for the first time since November as the market reacted to strong employment data
Applications drop again as rates rise by Ryan Smith
Mortgage applications were down again this week, while both fixed and adjustable rates crept upward

Time to get those refis in? Fed minutes show central bank itching to raise rates by Ryan Smith
While the Fed probably won't raise the benchmark interest rate in June, newly released minutes show the agency doesn't want to wait much longer
Mortgage apps drop as fixed rates hit 2015 high by Ryan Smith
Mortgage applications were down last week as rates increased
Privatizing Fannie & Freddie could send mortgage rates soaring -- report by Ryan Smith
Many frustrated shareholders in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac want the mortgage finance giants released from federal control. But that might not be so great for the mortgage industry, according to a new study