Wednesday's interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve had led some to hope that mortgage rates would also go down. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how the Fed's rate cuts can - and can't - help in lowering mortgage rates.
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Wednesday's interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve had led some to hope that mortgage rates would also go down. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how the Fed's rate cuts can - and can't - help in lowering mortgage rates. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our Watch page.

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Wednesday's interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve had led some to hope that mortgage rates would also go down. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how the Fed's rate cuts can - and can't - help in lowering mortgage rates.
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