Mortgage Interest Rates - What Makes Them Go Up and Down
June 22nd, 2008 by cynthyashtulmanBy Michael Benifez The interest rates charged by banks are influenced heavily by the decisions ofthe Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve known as the Fed can manipulate interest rates by buyingand selling bonds in the bond markets. During economic times the Fed wants tostimulate the market, the Fed buys bonds on the open market, and pays for thebonds with cash. If the Fed continues buy bonds, the market becomes flooded withcash. This excess cash in turn makes money more available for people who want toborrow. The result is interest rates will naturally come down as differentlenders compete for a limited pool of borrowers. Stop for a moment and think out all this excess available cash. The interestrate to borrow this excess money begins a bidding battle between differentlenders each competing for the loan funds. Just like the most of us, borrowersgo for the lowest price. Interest Rates and A Growing Economy When the economy is growing, consumers gain confidence, as their confidencegrows people start spending money. What do they buy? Everything under the sunbut consumer goods are the term you will hear most often. People buy items likecars, computers, appliances like stainless steel refrigerators, etc. As demand for products increase, or more people in the I want that itemproduct pool, companies can begin to charge more for their products. Ascompanies begin to make more profits it is not long before workers begin askingfor more benefits and more money in their paychecks. As companies meet workerdemands, the company experiences increased cost and expenses then inflationbegins. Inflation is very complicated to describe, however, inflation can send theeconomy into a tailspin causing all types of money triggers to be pulled. Toslow down any inflation the Fed does the opposite of buying bonds and beginsselling bonds on the market. Before the Fed was putting money in the economy, byselling bonds for cash the Fed is now pulling money OUT of the economy andholding cash. Less available cash on the open market means borrowers must bid upthe interest rate to borrow, which slows down the economic buying frenzy andkeeps the economy at a manageable pace or level. Understanding how money works and its affect on interest rates with help you inyour search for a home mortgage, debt consolidation or refinancing loan package. Michael Benifez writes for www.LifeinPalmCoast.com, covering the world finance, mortgage, debt and insurance topics in Palm Coast, Florida and Flagler county. His recent article on home mortgage refinancing in Palm Coast covers refinance options. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Benifez http://EzineArticles.com/?Mortgage-Interest-Rates—What-Makes-Them-Go-Up-and-Down&id=384145 attorney to settle payday loan debt impact payday financial cash loans for car titles gross net paycheck defintion