Mortgage Outlook as of January 2025

In the first weeks of the new year, we've experienced a slight upward trend in mortgage interest rates. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate surpassed 7% for the first time since May 2024. These increases are attributed to the underlying strength of the economy as evidenced by recent jobs reports and inflation data released by the Labor Department. 

Regarding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, recent projections indicate a cautious approach to interest rate adjustments in 2025. Fed members continue their stance that further rate cuts will depend on the robustness of the labor market and continued progress toward the 2% inflation target. 

The bottom line is, we should expect a measured approach to interest rate adjustments this year as we continue monitoring the resilience of the economy and stubbornness of inflation.  

-Tom Baker, Introlend Carolinas

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