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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

Where can millennials afford homes? by Ryan Smith
What markets are most affordable for young people?
No housing boom this year -- bank honcho by Ryan Smith
The head of the nation's largest mortgage lender says that while mortgage demand is rising, there are too many stumbling blocks for a true housing boom this year.
Report: Fannie, Freddie would still need bailout in a new recession by Ryan Smith
Despite record profits, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would still need billions of dollars from the Treasury in the event of another housing meltdown

Low rates boost refis by Ryan Smith
Refis were up in the first quarter, the result of lower mortgage rates
Mortgage apps down, refis hit 8-month low by MPA
Mortgage applications dropped last week, while refis hit their lowest level since September
Fed won't raise rates yet, but hike could come later this year by Ryan Smith
The Fed's soft outlook on rate hikes means business as usual for mortgage rates -- but bond traders still expect rates to rise this year

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