Government-Insured Mortgages: How the Federal Reserve Does Not Affect Interest Rates

Government-Insured Mortgages: How the Federal Reserve Does Not Affect Interest Rates somebody

The Federal Reserve (the "Fed") does not affect the interest rate on "government-insured mortgages" as part of its monetary policy. This type of loan is offered by lenders, and the interest rate is decided between the lender and the borrower.


These are questions that the above text answers:

1. What type of mortgages does the Federal Reserve not affect the interest rates on?
2. Who decides the interest rate on government-insured mortgages?
3. What is the role of the Federal Reserve in determining interest rates on government-insured mortgages?
4. What is the relationship between the Federal Reserve and adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs)?
5. What is the difference between government-insured mortgages and other types of mortgages?
6. Who offers government-insured mortgages?
7. How are interest rates determined for government-insured mortgages?
8. Can the interest rate on a government-insured mortgage change over time?
9. Are government-insured mortgages affected by the Fed's monetary policy?
10. What factors influence the interest rate on government-insured mortgages?
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