Here’s What’s Behind Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Buy, and How It Could Affect Investors
Summary
President Trump's plan to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds aims to lower interest rates, potentially benefiting real estate investors by increasing cash flow through refinancing or new purchases. However, the impact may be limited, and without increased housing supply, lower rates could drive up home prices.
Key Insights
- •The president plans to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds using cash reserves at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to drive mortgage rates down.
- •A one-time infusion of $200 billion is not likely to change the mortgage market’s long-term pricing.
- •Home prices have nearly doubled wage growth.
- •If the rate drops from 6.16% to 5.75% on a $400,000 loan, the PITI would decrease by $96 per month, resulting in $34,560 in savings over the life of the loan.
Action Items
- ✓Take the opportunity to refinance once rates drop—even by a few tenths of a percentage point—to create some extra cash flow.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Without a sizable increase in supply, a rate cut could have a more adverse effect on housing than intended, pushing prices up.
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