Real Estate News This Fed action could send mortgage rates higher February 14, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide To boost housing during the Great Recession, the Federal Reserve got into the bond-buying business. But if it starts to sell its mortgage-backed securities – which was always the eventual goal – mortgage rates could push past 6% within three years. Source: Florida Realtors Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPrint Related