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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 18 MIN

Mortgage Interest Rates Explained: Impact of New FED Chair | EP207

from The Educated HomeBuyer | First Time Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Rates & Housing Market Updates · host Josh Lewis & Jeb Smith | Real Estate, Mortgage & Housing Market Experts

✅ Ready to become a homeowner? Start your stress-free journey today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theeducatedhomebuyer.com/start⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Have questions about your situation? Shoot us an email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] TRUMP just elected a new FED chair, and many buyers are wondering what that actually means for mortgage rates. In this episode, we explain why the appointment of Kevin Warsh may not lead to the lower interest rates many people expect. We break down what the Federal Reserve can and cannot control, how Fed policy impacts mortgage rates, and what this means for today’s housing market.Connect with Us 👇Jeb Smith | Huntington Beach Realtor / Orange County Real EstateDRE #01407449Real Broker Josh Lewis | Huntington Beach Certified Mortgage ConsultantDRE #01209148Buywise MortgageMobile: 714-916-5727

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