How to Fix the Real Estate Market
Decoding Housing Affordability: Why Fed Rate Cuts May Increase Mortgage Costs
Stop expecting the Fed to lower your mortgage rate. Learn why premature rate cuts inflate long-term yields and analyze the uncomfortable truth required to make housing affordable again.
Short Summary
- Mortgage rates depend on the long end of the yield curve, not directly on the Fed Funds rate.
- Preemptive rate cuts can revive "animal spirits," increasing inflation risk and pushing long-term yields higher.
- Historically, cutting rates in September 2024 correlated with an increase in 30-year fixed mortgage rates (from 6.11% to 7.2%).
- Durable housing affordability requires lower asset prices, which relieves pressure on the cost of borrowing.
This analysis dismantles the widespread misconception that a quick Fed pivot will solve the housing affordability crunch. Speaker 1 investigates the mechanics linking the short end (Fed rate) and the long end (mortgage rates) of the curve. Ultimately, achieving sustainable lower mortgage rates necessitates a difficult shift in asset valuations.
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Top Comments (10)
He’s not talking about your property
So are you saying the real estate market just needs to go home?
When the GOAT speaks, you listen. S-tier content as always Ben.
Damn, interest rates went home and now no one can afford one.
I didn't even know that I was interested in this. Thank you for this insight!
Into The Cryptoverse Premium SALE: https://intothecryptoverse.com
Houses have never been more affordable. I've been saving in Bitcoin for over 7 years and have only seen home prices drop.
Another top notch analysis from Ben. It's always amazing to me how he educates us all for free. Thanks Ben your effort is much appreciated 👍.
ben change the thumbnail to a tiny home going inside a bigger home
I like commenting under Ben's youtube videos rather than his X posts because I don't get spammed by 20 accounts shilling scams. That is all