GAO was asked to review certain effects of Regulation D. This report's objectives include examining depository institutions' implementation of Regulation D's requirements, the effect of the transaction limit on their customers, and central banks' varying dependence on reserve requirements and the monetary policy implications.
1 Average Mortgage Payments in Florida is approximately $1,200 vs. $1,050 for average Rent Payments.  The Average Rate on a 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage is 3.67%. This is the lowest average rate in 60 years.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has fluctuated between just above 4% and 4.5% for most of 2014. The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., or Freddie Mac as it is commonly called, is predicting rates will rise to 5% in late 2015. (For more, see: How To Shop For Mortgage Rates.)