Fed prepared to taper mortgage purchases this year The Citizen 4 years ago The Fed’s debt purchases are credited with helping keep mortgage rates low during the pandemic. Source: Inman News Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Lenders hold firm on mortgage rates after Fed dust settlesDateAugust 26, 2021In relation to15-year fixedMortgage rates stable heading into next week’s Fed meetingDateJune 10, 2021In relation tofannie maeFed stands ready to accelerate tapering of mortgage purchasesDateNovember 24, 2021In relation tofederal reserve