Home Equity Loans Rate

Coming to terms: Prime rate, catalysts

It matters because many other interest rates, such as those for mortgages, home-equity loans, credit cards and other business loans, take their lead from the prime rate.

Consumer Loan Rates

Springfield financial institutions quoted the following rates Friday for home equity, auto and boat loans. The home equity rate is based on a $10,000 loan or line of credit with applicable points included. Rates are variable unless otherwise noted. Additional fees are not included. The auto loan rate is based on a 48-month contract for a new car. The boat rate is based on a loan for a new boat.

What Low Interest Rates Really Mean For Your Savings And Home Loans

My, how things have changed. In the old Alan Greenspan days, the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates were a mystery enveloped in a fog. Now, under Ben Bernanke , the Fed has become so open that it has already announced plans to keep rates low through late 2014.

HeadStart Equity program aims to help with down payment

A new housing program is targeting would-be homebuyers who need a hand putting together a down payment. Eight of Saskatchewan’s credit unions are committing up to $10 million toward down payment loans for people purchasing new houses or condominiums constructed through the HeadStart on a Home program introduced by the provincial government in 2011.

85 Percent of Refinancing Homeowners Maintain or Reduce Mortgage Debt in Fourth Quarter: 26-Year High

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC.OB - News) released the results of its fourth quarter refinance analysis showing homeowners who refinance continue to strengthen their fiscal house. ...

How To Spot A Predatory Lender

Remember these signs of unscrupulous lending when shopping for your mortgage.

Auto rates

Springfield financial institutions quoted the following rates Friday for home equity, auto and boat loans. The home equity rate is based on a $10,000 loan or line of credit with applicable points included. Rates are variable unless otherwise noted. Additional fees are not included. The auto loan rate is based on a 48-month contract for a new car. The boat rate is based on a loan for a new boat.