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Market Commentary

What actually moves mortgage rates, why the headlines get it wrong, and how to think about market trends as a borrower.

Market Commentary

What Actually Moves Mortgage Rates (It's Not the Fed)

Most people think the Fed controls mortgage rates. They don't. Here's what actually drives the 30-year fixed and why headlines get it wrong.

LRL Editorial Team · 6 min read Read →
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