Home Equity Loan Rates

Scam artists lurking to take advantage of mortgage crisis

Everyday people being mislead into thinking that they are saving their homes while in reality they are being scammed out of their last savings and the very homes they had tried to save in this horrific economy fall prey to foreclosure leaving the property owner homeless and broke …

Mortgage Defaults: Many Are Intentional, Study Finds

Up to 26% of U.S. homeowners who stop paying their mortgage may be doing so intentionally, not because they can't make the payments, because they don't want to put money into a house that's worth less than what they owe.

To Pay or Not To Pay (My Mortgage): An "Untroubled" Homeowner's Hardship Letter

After hearing the details of the latest proposed Federal Mortgage Aid Plan, do any other homeowners out there feel like you just won the un-lottery?

Borrowers' Delight: Consumer Loan Rates to Stay Low

The Fed extended "easy-money" into 2014 -- a move beloved by some, loathed by others.

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.

Don't overlook tax break of mortgage points

Taxes » Tax Deductions » Don't Overlook Tax Break Of Mortgage PointsIf you have ever taken out a mortgage, you probably already know of the tax advantage provided by deducting your mortgage interest payments.But ...

Wells Fargo to Help Inland Empire and Los Angeles Customers Facing Mortgage Payment Challenges

Wells Fargo & Company is hosting a free Home Preservation Workshop in the Inland Empire for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo Financial, Wachovia Mortgage and Wells Fargo Home Equity customers facing financial hardships. Wells Fargo has invited more than 16,000 mortgage customers in Riverside, San Bernardino and surrounding counties to the free workshops which will be held on both Tuesday ...