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How the Federal Reserve's rate policy affects mortgages

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Federal Reserve lowered its interest rate target three times in 2024 .

Rates are more closely tied to long-term borrowing rates for government debt.

The 10-year Treasury note yield has been increasing in recent months .

This, combined with signals from the market for mortgage-backed securities, determine the rates issued within new mortgages.