How does the federal reserve influence mortgage rates?
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The Federal Reserve influences rates through the discount window by adjusting the rate that bank lend to other banks. When they raise the rate this increases the cost of borrowing pulling funds from the reduction. Lowering the rate conversely makes borrowing money cheaper and adds funds to the cutback.
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