Fed Pauses Rate Hikes, Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly – June 20, 2025

Weekly Mortgage Market Update –Fed Holds Rates, Mortgage Rates Drift Lower This short week—trimmed by the Juneteenth holiday—centered around the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, which reaffirmed a cautious policy stance. The Fed opted to maintain its benchmark rate at 4.25–4.50%, echoing recent messaging that emphasized patience amid mixed signals from inflation, labor, and global trade […]