Mortgage Rates & the Fed - What Home Buyers Need to Know Now

Buying a home isn’t just about timing the market — it’s about understanding it. In this episode, the team sits down with Matt Doyle of Guild Mortgage to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in real estate: mortgage rates, the Fed, and what actually matters for buyers right now.

Matt explains why connecting with a lender early — even months before buying — gives buyers clarity, confidence, and leverage. The conversation clears up common misconceptions about Federal Reserve rate cuts, why mortgage rates often move before Fed meetings, and how the bond market plays a bigger role than most people realize.

They also dive into practical advice buyers care about: when rates can be locked, why waiting on the sidelines can backfire, and how “mock scenarios” help buyers understand real monthly costs long before writing an offer. From down payments and credit scores to purchase price differences, Matt pulls back the curtain so buyers aren’t learning everything for the first time at the closing table.

The episode wraps with a look at what sets Matt and Guild Mortgage apart — flexibility, education-first lending, and accessibility — all with the goal of making the home-buying process feel transparent, calm, and predictable.

Contact Matt:
https://branches.guildmortgage.com/nc/charlotte/matt-doyle-511-cbmdo.html

Foster Rojahn Premier Properties | Keller Williams Lake Norman
19721 Bethel Church Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 604-3054

https://frpremierproperties.com/