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Fed announces interest rate decision by Ryan Smith
The Federal Reserve announced the decision after a meeting of its board of governors
Fed rate hike this week ‘as certain as can be’ – experts by Ryan Smith
Market observers are nearly certain the Fed will hike rates this week, and again in December

Mortgage apps up, rates back below 4%, but for how long? by Rachel.Norvell
Stock market selloffs, fears that Europe’s faltering economy will create drag for the rest of the world and perhaps even Ebola helped drive down mortgage rates to their lowest levels in 16 months.
Foreigners riding the U.S. real estate market up by Rachel.Norvell
International home buyers fill a void left by Americans facing borrowing hurdles.
Rate snapshot: US stock sell-off hits European, Asian markets by MPA
Yesterday's massive selling in US stocks has hit European and Asian markets, which are both weaker this morning, and export prices are down further than projected. This and more in today's rate snapshot

Why borrowers will still have trouble getting a mortgage for at least 3 more years by Rachel.Norvell
New study predicts that’s how long it will take for Congress to decide the fate of Fannie and Freddie
Rate snapshot: Mortgage apps up, stocks fall hard by MPA
Mortgage applications increased 3.8% last week, but the Dow is still trying to recover from yesterday's 272-point plummet. This and more in today's rate snapshot
Are borrowers still struggling with new loans? by Rachel.Norvell
A new report shows the average mortgage age has reached its highest level ever

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