With the overall economy on relatively stable footing, mortgage interest rates aren't likely to see much action in February. It would take major market movements to send rates significantly higher or lower.Why stability's likelyHere's why mortgage rates will probably be flat in February.The U.S. economy is doing pretty well on paper, even if that's not...

The Federal Reserve just voted to hold the federal funds rate steady, putting a wrap on its three-meeting streak of rate cuts and demonstrating the central bankers' cautious confidence in the economy. The official statement noted that "in considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate,...