Will mortgage rates drop after this week's Fed meeting?

The Fed is set to meet again on June 16 and June 17. Here's what may happen to mortgage interest rates afterwards.

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Federal Reserve meets this week with no rate cut expected; mortgage rates unlikely to drop materially given geopolitical and inflation pressures. Borrowers should compare offers across lenders and consider ARM or mortgage points to secure better terms despite the unfavorable outlook.

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June 15, 2026 / 10:53 AM EDT

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