Fed Drops Funds Rate a Quarter Point

October 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment

The Fed cut rates to the Funds Rate by 25 basis points today, as expected. Although the Fed Funds rate is lower, mortgage rates are actually moving higher as I’m writing this. Mortgage rates are NOT controlled by the Fed.

Mortgage-backed securities are down about 32 basis points.

 

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