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Mortgage rates hit their highest mark since August 2020 this week, but home shoppers continue to take advantage of record-low rates as the U.S. economy slowly comes back to life.

With the potential for another “liquidity panic,” experts say government loans are the most vulnerable, and the federal government should act now.

A new report states the Fed's balance sheet has grown to more than %7 trillion in June. Click through to read how this could impact the mortgage market.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the government will “provide relief to support the recovery for as long as needed.”

How does the Fed’s plan of purchasing mortgage-backed securities impacted this? Click through to find out.

The statement from the FOMC said it would continue this plan “at least at the current pace” to ensure the market functions smoothly.

This is despite the Federal Reserve injecting $688 billion into the market in March to offset the impact of COVID-19.

The Federal Reserve announced that it would alter its standard supplementary leverage ratio rule. This move would make it easier and accessible for banking organizations to be able ...

Additionally, the Federal Reserve Board has announced a temporary change to its supplementary leverage ratio rule.

While homeowners seek additional relief due to the effects of COVID-19, the Treasury Secretary said the government is “looking at sending checks” immediately.