Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How are interest rates set?

April 26, 2017interest rates

0

Posted

How are interest rates set?

2 Answers

0

Posted

These are set by the secondary market such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and are often tied to indexes such as the Treasury Bonds or LIBOR.

0

Posted

The general interest rate level in the economy is determined by the Federal Reserve Board, degrees of inflation, demand for borrowing money, the stock market, and a number of other factors.