November 13th, 2025 | Market Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Markets were brimming with optimism that the Fed would cut short-term rates in December. Just a week ago, that probability was as high as ~91%. Now, those odds have dropped to around ~70% as inflation remains stubborn and internal dissent grows. This change is sending ripples through mortgage markets and borrower expectations. Why the optimism is cooling Even though there was a recent rate cut, some Fed offic

November 10, 2025 | Market Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ The headlines say it loud and clear: “The Fed Just Cut Rates!”  — and naturally, homebuyers across Connecticut start asking the same question: “Does that mean my mortgage rate is going down?” Not so fast. While a Fed rate cut may sound like a silver bullet for borrowers, the truth is far more complex. The Federal Reserve influences the economy in many ways — but long-term mortgage rates don’t always follow its

November 9, 2025 | Market Insights | Presented by ReadySetLoan™️ Mortgage demand is slowing again, even after rates dipped to their lowest point of the year. That brief moment of relief sparked some activity — but as rates crept back up, buyer enthusiasm cooled fast. For Connecticut homebuyers and homeowners, this is a real-time reminder that the mortgage market moves faster than the headlines — and that being prepared is far more valuable than waiting for the perfect moment.