FinanceUpdated Aug 2026

Federal Reserve Rate Impact Calculator

Model how a Fed rate change flows through to mortgages, bonds, stocks, savings, and auto loans. Built for serious planning.

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Default 4.50% reflects the 2026 target range.

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−200 to +200 basis points (−2% to +2%).

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30-year mortgage

6.20%%

New mortgage rate

Current payment$2,144/mo
New payment$2,144/mo
Annual payment change$0
10-year Treasury bond

5.00%%

New 10Y Treasury yield

Bond price change+0.00%
Portfolio impact-$0
S&P 500 valuation

+0.00%

P/E compression/expansion (-$0)

Historical rule of thumb: ~6% P/E compression per 100 bps hike (and symmetric upside on cuts).

Savings / CD / HYSA

4.00%%

New savings yield

Annual income change$0
Auto loan

7.00%%

New auto loan rate

Current payment$495/mo
New payment$495/mo
Annual payment change$0

Net annual cash flow impact

$0

Positive = more out-of-pocket each year

Negative = more cash retained each year

Excludes one-time portfolio impacts (bond price change and stock re-rating). Figures use historical regime averages and are estimates — not investment advice.

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Author

Maya Chen, CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Independently reviewed

Dr. Aaron Pak, PhD

Doctor of Kinesiology & Public Health

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026 · Next scheduled review: quarterly

Verified accuracy

Cross-checked against authoritative formulas (IRS, NIST, ACM) and updated for 2025/2026 tax years and rates.

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Estimates only. Calculator results are for educational and planning purposes — not professional advice. For binding decisions on taxes, investments, health, or legal matters, consult a qualified professional.

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Methodology & assumptions

The simulator uses historical regime averages for how the Fed funds rate flows through to other rates and asset prices. The relationships below are rough estimates — actual spreads vary with cycle, inflation expectations, and term-premium dynamics.

  • 30-year mortgage: ≈ Fed Funds + 170 bps (normal regime conforming loan). Spread widens in stress regimes.
  • 10-year Treasury: ≈ Fed Funds + 50 bps (term premium aside). Price % change ≈ −7 × yield change (modified duration).
  • S&P 500 P/E: compresses ~6% per 100 bps hike (symmetric on cuts). Historical rule of thumb across cycles.
  • Savings / CD / HYSA: ≈ Fed Funds − 50 bps. Tracks short-rate market closely.
  • Auto loan: ≈ Fed Funds + 250 bps. Less rate-sensitive than mortgage due to shorter terms and dealer-markup frictions.

Sources: Federal Reserve historical data (FRED), Mortgage Bankers Association PMMS, Freddie Mac PMMS, Bloomberg historical data, FRED 10-year Treasury series.

State-by-state mortgage impact

Fed rate changes affect every state's mortgage market differently due to property tax, insurance, and conforming-loan limits. See the per-state impact:

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