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| Hang Seng | 21,167.27 | +78.41 | +0.37% |
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Rates
See today's average mortgage rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Fixed | 4.49% | 4.33% |
| 15 Year Fixed | 3.90% | 3.85% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.66% | 3.67% |
| 30 Year Fixed Jumbo | 5.38% | 5.48% |
| 5/1 ARM | 3.36% | 3.39% |
| 3/1 ARM | 3.38% | 3.36% |
See today's average home equity rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| $30K Home Equity Loan | 7.48% | 7.50% |
| $50K Home Equity Loan | 7.37% | 7.42% |
| $75K Home Equity Loan | 7.40% | 7.44% |
| $30K HELOC | 5.05% | 5.06% |
| $50K HELOC | 4.79% | 4.81% |
| $75K HELOC | 4.78% | 4.81% |
See today's average savings rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Savings Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 6 month CD | 0.76% | 0.76% |
| 1 year CD | 1.10% | 1.09% |
| 3 year CD | 1.79% | 1.80% |
| MMA | 0.71% | 0.73% |
| $10K MMA | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| $25K MMA | 0.94% | 0.93% |
See today's average auto rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Auto Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Month New Car Loan | 6.08% | 6.08% |
| 48 Month New Car Loan | 6.16% | 6.16% |
| 60 Month New Car Loan | 6.22% | 6.21% |
| 72 Month New Car Loan | 4.23% | 4.23% |
| 36 Month Used Car Loan | 6.49% | 6.48% |
| 48 Month Used Car Loan | 6.28% | 6.28% |
See today's average credit card rates across the country. Source: CreditCards.com
| Card Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Low Interest Credit Cards | 11.99% | 11.99% |
| Cash Back Credit Cards | 12.31% | 12.31% |
| Balance Transfer Credit Cards | 12.68% | 12.68% |
| Business Credit Cards | 12.85% | 12.85% |
| Student Credit Cards | 14.05% | 14.05% |
| Airline Credit Cards | 14.14% | 14.14% |