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Between higher fees and larger down payment requirements, buyers have to pony up more money than ever these days to land a loan... read more
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Expert Opinion
Do Mortgage Borrowers Have Bargaining Power?
By Jack GuttentagWhat exactly should mortgage borrowers use their bargaining power for? Here’s what you should know.
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Rates
See today's average rates across the country.
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Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 6.29% 6.32% 15 Year Fixed 5.79% 5.82% 1 Year ARM 5.92% 5.89% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 7.33% 7.45% 5/1 ARM 5.90% 5.83% 3/1 ARM 5.77% 5.70% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 7.63% 7.62% $50K Home Equity Loan 7.27% 7.27% $75K Home Equity Loan 7.27% 7.27% $30K HELOC 5.18% 5.17% $50K HELOC 4.83% 4.81% $75K HELOC 4.83% 4.81% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.72% 6.73% 48 Month New Car Loan 6.51% 6.78% 60 Month New Car Loan 6.52% 6.47% 72 Month New Car Loan 6.44% 6.32% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.08% 7.10% 48 Month Used Car Loan 6.80% 6.92% Source: Bankrate -
Card Type Today Last Week Balance Transfer 10.31% 10.03% Low Interest 11.01% 10.97% For Bad Credit 13.02% 13.12% Cash Back 11.47% 11.46% Business 11.10% 10.91% Airline 12.75% 12.69% Source: CreditCards.com
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