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.
As of this writing, the average 30-year mortgage interest rate in the United States is 3.73%, but that only tells part of the story. The cost of your mortgage depends on your credit score, the type of loan you choose, and the fees and other closing costs charged by your lender. Here's some more information on the average cost of a mortgage by credit score and type of loan, and how you can estimate your own mortgage payment.