As of March 31st the Federal Reserve will stop buying mortgages from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Why should you care? It means that banks will have to raise interest rates on the mortgages they originate in order to attract private investors, rather than a guaranteed buyer. Get all the info here: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/personal_finance/20100317_Program_s_end_to_affect_interest_rates.html

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