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2025-11-18

The Fed Is Expected To Cut Rates This Month Being September–What Does That Mean?

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| How a Fed Rate Cut in September Could Affect Homeowners

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| The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut the federal funds rate this September–a move that could ripple across the housing market and affect homeowners directly.

While the federal funds rate doesn’t set mortgage rates, it influences borrowing costs. A cut often lowers Treasury yields, which can bring down mortgage rates. For homeowners, this may open opportunities to refinance at lower rates, reduce monthly payments, or shorten loan terms. Those with adjustable-rate mortgages or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) could also see savings as interest costs decline. Still, market conditions, inflation trends, and lender pricing all shape how much relief reaches borrowers. Even a modest rate drop can make refinancing or tapping home equity a smart financial move. In short, a Fed rate cut could ease borrowing costs, but the impact will vary by situation. Reviewing your mortgage options now can help you act quickly if rates move in your favor.

| | “Quote of the Month”

It’s never too late to start. It’s always too late to wait.”
– Jeff Olson

| September 2025

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| 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Data

4-WEEK AVERAGE52-WEEK AVERAGE
6.59%6.69%

The data/info presented above are the exact published results of the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) as of 8/28/2025. The data/info is provided for informational purposes only. The data are not rate quotes and are not intended as an advertisement of interest rates as defined by Regulation Z, Section 1026.2. Averages are for conforming mortgages with 20% down. The PMMS does not provide any Annual Percentage Rate (APR) data and therefore APRs are not included herein.

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