The widespread misconception that Federal Reserve rate cuts automatically lead to lower mortgage rates.

You may hear confident predictions about where mortgage rates are headed next. The truth is far simpler and far more honest.

No one knows with certainty what mortgage rates will do next.

This week proved that point again. Even after a Federal Reserve rate cut, mortgage rates moved higher and finished near their highest levels of the past three months. That is because Federal Reserve policy and mortgage rates are not the same. The Fed controls very short-term lending, while mortgage rates are tied to long-term markets that react daily to economic data.

The upcoming week brings important reports on inflation, retail sales, and employment. These reports often matter far more to mortgage rates than a single Fed announcement.

If you are buying, selling, or refinancing, the smartest approach is not guessing. It is understanding your options and planning with accurate information.

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