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Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Maxing out a home equity line of credit may impact your FICO score, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Something may be amiss if a HELOC rate doesn't decline with the prime rate, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
Lenders are freezing access to home equity products. What can borrowers do to keep the cash flowing?
Readers ask a variety of questions about debt and savings, and financial expert Dave Ramsey has strong opinions about what they should do.
If there's a lesson for homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure, it is this: Be patient, don't take mortgage servicers' actions personally, and be ready to send paperwork multiple times.
Mortgage rates went down a bit this week, with the 30-year fixed at 6.13 percent.
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home.
Optimistic consumers are more likely to buy a home, say economists, but with consumer confidence at its lowest level in 17 years, the real estate market is unlikely to rebound soon.
This may be your big chance, but it's no place for amateurs.
When it comes to incentives for buyers, don't be impressed with a mere TV. Get cold, hard cash, says the Real Estate Adviser.
In this real estate environment, lowball bids are more common. But how do you determine the difference between an insult to the seller and a smart bid?
Mortgage rates nudged up a fraction, and tight credit conditions continue. But FHA-insured mortgages are growing by leaps and bounds.
Many people now find they owe more than their home appraisal. What should they do? Senior reporter Holden Lewis, who covers mortgages and writes the Mortgage Matters blog, answers another batch of common questions about refinancing.
It's a real estate buyer's market in most areas of the country but many would-be purchasers -- especially first-timers -- may be outsmarting themselves by waiting for prices to fall still further.
Will mortgage rates go lower or higher and what sort of events can drive them there?
Local assessors won't automatically adjust property value on the tax rolls, but, armed with the right information, homeowners can present a case, says the Real Estate Adviser.
In today's inventory-laden market the first thing is to attract attention. Here are a few methods clever sellers have used successfully.
Foreclosure notices in February went down 4 percent from a month earlier but still represent a 60 percent jump from the filings for the month of February 2007.
Expert opinions are splt on this question. Two veteran real estate specialists give opposing points of view to help you decide.
If a seller backs out of a purchase agreement, there could be legal repercussions, says the Real Estate Adviser.
Between a rock and a hard place, the would be homebuyer with a median income today usually is not qualified to buy a median-priced home.
The American dream seems to be fading as the percentage of American homeowners drops.
Bankrate's annual examination of home sales in the U.S. market includes more than two dozen stories, interactives, maps and calculators to help readers survive in this turbulent market.
Bankrate revisits a popular 2006 interactive feature and shows that a qualified buyer can buy a lot more house today than two years ago.
Interest Rates - Real Estate
| LOAN TYPE | TODAY | +/- | LAST WEEK | |
| $30K HELOC FICO | 5.02% | | 5.06% | |
| $30K home equity loan FICO | 7.42% |  | 7.41% | |
| 30 yr fixed mtg | 5.69% | | 5.77% | |
| 15 yr fixed mtg | 5.28% | | 5.35% | |
| 5/1 ARM | 5.09% | | 5.39% |
