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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
When Should You Co-Sign -- and When Should You Not?
By Jack GuttentagBe careful when you co-sign. Problems can destroy not only relationships but also your financial security.
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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 6.14% 6.26% 15 Year Fixed 5.67% 5.77% 1 Year ARM 6.02% 5.92% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 7.26% 7.36% 5/1 ARM 5.81% 5.91% 3/1 ARM 5.72% 5.70% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 7.59% 7.63% $50K Home Equity Loan 7.19% 7.25% $75K Home Equity Loan 7.20% 7.26% $30K HELOC 5.15% 5.17% $50K HELOC 4.77% 4.80% $75K HELOC 4.77% 4.81% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.72% 6.72% 48 Month New Car Loan 6.51% 6.50% 60 Month New Car Loan 6.52% 6.51% 72 Month New Car Loan 6.44% 6.44% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.08% 7.08% 48 Month Used Car Loan 6.81% 6.80% 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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