What Determines Mortgage Rates? – Quicken Loans

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Most people believe mortgage rates are set by the Feds, but this isn’t necessarily accurate. However, the Fed does influence mortgage rates . Here’s how it works:

Mortgage Rates Back Below 5 Percent

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Interest rates on 30-year mortgages fell below the 5 percent barrier last week for the first time since May, prompting a surge in homeowners seeking to refinance their mortgages, according to the weekly rate survey from the Mortgage …

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