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Weekly Interest Rate Figures

December 2nd, 2005 . by Knox Bardeen

Here’s the latest numbers on interest rates for the week of November 27th - December 2nd. This national survey was performed by Bankrate.com on Wednesday, November 30th.

  • Mortgages - 6.36% (30 Year Fixed)
  • Home Equity Lines - 7.07%
  • Auto Loans - 7.84% (48 Month - New Car)
  • CD - 3.23% (One Year Yield)
  • Credit Card - 13.03% (Standard Fixed)

Experts Disagree On Short Term Mortgage Rate Trends

November 27th, 2005 . by Knox Bardeen

Bankrate surveys mortgage experts each week to find out which direction they think rates will go over the next 30-45 days. Last week 50% of them saw mortgage rates going up and 50% saw mortgage rates staying the same. This week, 50% think rates will increase, 25% think rates will decrease and 25% think rates will stay unchanged.

Weekly Interest Rate Figures

November 18th, 2005 . by Knox Bardeen

Here’s the latest numbers on interest rates for the week of November 14th - November 20th. This national survey was performed by Bankrate.com on Wednesday, November 16th.

  • Mortgages - 6.42% (30 Year Fixed)
  • Home Equity Lines - 7.05%
  • Auto Loans - 8.08% (48 Month - New Car)
  • CD - 3.19% (One Year Yield)
  • Credit Card - 12.97% (Standard Fixed)

Experts See Mortgage Rates Rising

November 17th, 2005 . by Knox Bardeen

Bankrate surveys mortgage experts each week to find out which direction they think rates will go over the next 30-45 days. Last week 50% of them saw mortgage rates going up and 50% saw mortgage rates dropping. This week 50% think rates will increase and 50% think rates will stay the same. This is the first time in long string of weekly Bankrate surveys where no mortgage experts, not even a small percentage, thought rates would drop. This may be a sign that mortgage rates really are going to trend upwards for a while.

Need To Know Credit Score Terminology

November 16th, 2005 . by Knox Bardeen

There’s no need for the blank, “deer in headlights” stare when it comes to understanding credit scores and their methodology. You’ll probably never completely understand how your credit score is tallied, but this glossary of 25 need to know credit terms will certainly help you become more knowledgeable.

Credit Score Linkage

November 11th, 2005 . by Knox Bardeen

Mortgage Experts Can’t Agree On Where Interest Rates Are Going

November 11th, 2005 . by Knox Bardeen

Bankrate surveys mortgage experts each week to find out which direction they think rates will go over the next 30-45 days. Last week 75% of them saw mortgage rates going up. This week 50% think rates will increase and 50% think rates will decrease.

Weekly Interest Rate Numbers

November 11th, 2005 . by Knox Bardeen

Here’s the latest numbers on interest rates for the week of November 7th - November 13th. This national survey was performed by Bankrate.com on Wednesday, November 9th.

  • Mortgages - 6.42% (30 Year Fixed)
  • Home Equity Lines - 7.04%
  • Auto Loans - 8.08% (48 Month - New Car)
  • CD - 3.15% (One Year Yield)
  • Credit Card - 12.97% (Standard Fixed)

Things To Think About Before Shopping For A Mortgage

November 7th, 2005 . by Knox Bardeen

I am a big believer in getting your finances in order before (or very, very early) you begin the house hunting process. Do your research about financing. Talk to mortgage professionals. Get copies of your credit reports. Getting the right mortgage and the best rate is so very important in home buying. To help, I found the beginning part of a seven part series on what to know before you start mortgage shopping.

Weekly Interest Rate Numbers

November 4th, 2005 . by Knox Bardeen

Here’s the latest numbers on interest rates for the week of October 31st - November 6th. This national survey was performed by Bankrate.com on Wednesday, November 2nd.

  • Mortgages - 6.37% (30 Year Fixed)
  • Home Equity Lines - 6.97%
  • Auto Loans - 8.08% (48 Month - New Car)
  • CD - 3.14% (One Year Yield)
  • Credit Card - 12.97% (Standard Fixed)

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