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See today's average rates across the country.
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.34% | 5.46% |
| 15 Year Fixed | 4.86% | 4.86% |
| 1 Year ARM | 4.07% | 4.04% |
| 30 Year Fixed Jumbo | 6.51% | 6.51% |
| 5/1 ARM | 4.56% | 4.79% |
| 3/1 ARM | 5.39% | 5.18% |
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| $30K Home Equity Loan | 8.37% | 8.34% |
| $50K Home Equity Loan | 8.23% | 8.20% |
| $75K Home Equity Loan | 8.22% | 8.18% |
| $30K HELOC | 5.06% | 5.04% |
| $50K HELOC | 4.80% | 4.78% |
| $75K HELOC | 4.80% | 4.79% |
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Month New Car Loan | 7.14% | 7.15% |
| 48 Month New Car Loan | 7.30% | 7.31% |
| 60 Month New Car Loan | 7.39% | 7.40% |
| 36 Month Used Car Loan | 7.77% | 7.78% |
| 48 Month Used Car Loan | 7.89% | 7.90% |
| Card Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Balance Transfer Credit Cards | 10.14% | 9.98% |
| Low Interest Credit Cards | 10.41% | 10.41% |
| Business Credit Cards | 11.41% | 11.24% |
| Cash Back Credit Cards | 11.56% | 11.20% |
| Reward Credit Cards | 12.10% | 12.03% |
| Instant Approval Credit Cards | 12.99% | 12.49% |
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