Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (December 14, 2010 Edition)
Posted by Gayle Blonar on December 14, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/12/fomc-december-14-2010.html
Make A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Today’s Fed Meeting
The Federal Open Market Committee holds a one-day meeting today, its 8th scheduled meeting of the year and 10th overall.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on December 14, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/12/fomc-meeting-lock-strategy-december-2010.html
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (November 3, 2010 Edition)
Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on November 3, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/11/fomc-november-3-2010.html
Mortgage Rate Lock Alert : Expect Rate Changes Wednesday Afternoon
The Federal Reserve ends a scheduled, 2-day meeting today. It’s the seventh of 8 scheduled Fed meetings in 2010, and the eighth overall this year. Mortgage rates should be especially jumpy.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on November 3, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/11/fomc-meeting-lock-strategy-november-2010.html
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (September 21, 2010 Edition)
Today, in its 7th meeting of the year, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on September 21, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/09/fomc-september-21-2010.html
The Federal Reserve Meets Today. Should You Lock Your Rate Before It Adjourns?
If you’re actively shopping for a mortgage, it may be prudent to lock your rate ahead of the Fed’s announcement today.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on September 21, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/09/fomc-meeting-lock-strategy-september-2010.html
August’s Fed Minutes Lead Mortgage Rates Higher
Home affordability took a slight hit this week after the Federal Reserve’s release of its August 10 meeting minutes.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on September 2, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/09/fomc-meeting-minutes-august-2010.html
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 10, 2010 Edition)
Today, in its first meeting in 6 weeks, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged. The Fed Fund Rate remains at a historical low, within a prescribed target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on August 10, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/08/fomc-august-10-2010.html
The Fed’s June Minutes Keep Mortgage Rates In Rally-Mode
At 7,333 words, the June Fed Minutes is the unabridged version of the more well-known, post-meeting press release. The corresponding press release was just 360 words. It turns out, the Fed’s words are doing wonders for mortgage rates.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on July 16, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/07/fomc-meeting-minutes-june-2010.html