{"podcast":{"title":"Mortgage Rates Today | Housing Market & Fed News – The Rate Update with Dan Frio","slug":"mortgage-rates-today-housing-market-fed-news-the-rate-update-with-dan-frio-1155244","podcast_index_feed_id":1155244,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5005820.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5005820","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43646837/s=1400x1400/el=1/rt=fill.png","author":"Dan Frio","episode_count":500,"summary":"The Rate Update with Dan Frio explains mortgage rates, housing market news, inflation, and Federal Reserve policy in plain English. Hosted by nationally recognized mortgage advisor Dan Frio , this podcast breaks down the market forces that move mortgage rates — including the 10-Year Treasury, mortgage-backed securities, CPI inflation, jobs reports, Fed decisions, housing inventory, and economic headlines. Each episode helps homebuyers, homeowners, Realtors, investors, and loan officers understand where mortgage rates may be heading and what it means for buying, refinancing, or investing in real estate. No hype. Just real data, clear explanations, and practical mortgage insight. 📞 (844) 775-LOAN 🌐 https://www.TheRateUpdate.com 🎯 Rate alerts: https://www.TheRateUpdate.com/ratewatch 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRateUpdatewithDanFrio","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T06:17:15.978213+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mortgage-rates-today-housing-market-fed-news-the-rate-update-with-dan-frio-1155244"},"episode":{"title":"The Rate Update —Iran Headlines, Oil Prices, and Your Mortgage Rate — What's Connected","slug":"the-rate-update-iran-headlines-oil-prices-and-your-mortgage-rate-what-s-connected","published_at":"2026-04-27T14:29:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mortgage-rates-today-housing-market-fed-news-the-rate-update-with-dan-frio-1155244/the-rate-update-iran-headlines-oil-prices-and-your-mortgage-rate-what-s-connected","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mortgage-rates-today-housing-market-fed-news-the-rate-update-with-dan-frio-1155244","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8895959","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8895959.mp3?modified=1777300272&sid=5005820&source=rss","summary":"Mortgage rates are starting the week near recent lows — but this could be a major turning point. This week, the Federal Reserve meets, oil prices are back in focus because of Iran headlines, and several major economic reports could move the bond market, Treasury yields, mortgage-backed securities, and ultimately mortgage rates. In today’s Rate Update, I break down: ✅ Where mortgage rates are right now ✅ Why the Federal Reserve announcement matters this week ✅ How oil prices and Iran headlines can impact inflation expectations ✅ Why inflation is still a key driver for mortgage rates ✅ What buyers should consider before locking or floating ✅ What homeowners should know if they’re waiting to refinance Mortgage rates do not move in a vacuum. They are affected by inflation, Federal Reserve policy, the 10-year Treasury, mortgage-backed securities, oil prices, geopolitical risk, and economic data. So if you’re buying, refinancing, or waiting for rates to drop, this is a week where you need to understand the WHY behind the market — not just the headline mortgage rate. CHAPTERS 00:00 Mortgage Rates and the Fed This Week 00:28 Why This Is a Big Week for Rates 01:00 Where Mortgage Rates Are Today 01:45 The Command Center: Rates, Bonds, and the 10-Year Treasury 02:25 Why Oil and Iran Matter to Mortgage Rates 03:15 How Inflation Impacts Mortgage Rates 03:50 Federal Reserve Meeting Expectations 04:30 Economic Calendar: What Could Move Rates This Week 05:25 What Homebuyers Should Watch Before Locking 06:05 What Homeowners Should Know About Refinancing 06:45 Don’t Guess — Track Your Target Rate 07:15 Final Thoughts and Next Steps 🔗 NEXT STEPS 🏠 Ready to Buy or Refinance? Get Pre-Approved https://257781.my1003app.com/246527/register 📅 Want to Talk Through Your Options? Schedule a Consu…","meta_description":"Mortgage rates are starting the week near recent lows — but this could be a major turning point. 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