Mortgages
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates posted broad gains this week. The $30,000 home equity line climbed 16 basis points to 7.26%, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders. Meanwhile, the five-year $30,000 home equity loan jumped 12 basis points to 8.03%. Even with this week’s increase, home…
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates moved up once again this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.43%, up from 6.37% last week, according to Bankrate’s latest lender survey. Current mortgage rates Loan type Current 4 weeks ago One year ago 52-week average 52-week…
Cross Photography, illustration by Clay Laucella/Bankrate For some, southern New Hampshire is the ideal three-day jaunt up from Boston or autumn leaf-peeping destination. But for Ebony Martin, it’s home. Though the 42-year-old now owns a house in Manchester, NH., there was a time when the market was so competitive it…
Key takeaways With nearly $200 billion in assets, Navy Federal is by far the largest credit union in the U.S. Most of the 10 largest credit unions restrict membership, but Pentagon Federal and Alliant are notable exceptions — anyone can join. Federal data shows that credit unions are growing steadily.…
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When Delores Kennedy-Williams moved to Indianapolis 53 years ago with her late husband, she was well aware of the city’s redlining past. Despite the challenges, the couple put down roots and bought a home in 1990. What she didn’t know then was how enduring that system would prove to be. …
When Crystal and Jorge Javier outgrew their tiny attic apartment in New Jersey, buying a home felt like a natural next step. After all, they’d just gotten a cushy tax refund, and Jorge had earned a raise at work. Jorge is a general manager for a real estate company and…
Prospective homebuyers in Texas are demanding thousands of dollars in price cuts as once-hot real estate markets cool off. It’s the same in Southwest Florida, where owners are offering to repaint their homes in hopes of enticing buyers. Even a little prayer helps, said Emily Alspaugh of Grandville, Michigan, who…
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Key takeaways Refinancing your auto loan is often a good financial choice if you are able to secure a better rate or a lower monthly payment. Consider the amount of time remaining on your loan before exploring options to ensure you qualify for the new loan. To choose the best…
