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Why Did Phoenix Mortgage Rates Go Up After the Fed Cut Rates?
By Jermaine Miller – Realtor | Gilbert, AZ
Posted on AZFruitfulHomes.com
📈 “Priced In” Effect
Markets often anticipate Fed moves. By the time the Fed announced its recent cut, bond markets had already adjusted. This meant little room for mortgage rates to drop further.
💵 10-Year Treasury Yields and Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates follow the 10-year Treasury yield, not the Fed Funds Rate directly. After the cut, yields ticked upward as investors demanded higher returns. This increase fed into local mortgage rates across Phoenix, Gilbert, and the Southeast Valley.
🏦 Spread Widening and Risk Premiums
Lenders sometimes widen the spread between Treasury yields and mortgage rates. This happens when hedging costs, liquidity concerns, or added risk premiums rise. Even with a Fed cut, spreads can push mortgage rates higher in Phoenix and beyond.
🔥 Inflation and Growth Signals
If investors see signs of inflation or strong economic growth, they expect higher returns. That expectation often outweighs Fed action, keeping mortgage rates elevated despite policy cuts.
🏡 Impact on Phoenix Buyers and Sellers
For Phoenix-area buyers, this means that a Fed cut doesn’t guarantee cheaper mortgages. Sellers in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, and Queen Creek should also understand how broader financial markets influence local affordability.
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