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.
Why mortgage rates are trending

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.
Why mortgage rates are trending
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