Average credit card interest rate on May 19: Record highs persist
San Francisco Chronicle· 1 week agoCredit card interest rates are heavily influenced by the federal funds rate, which is what it costs...
HELOC Rates For May 23, 2023: 20-Year HELOC Rates Drop
Forbes· 6 days agoThe average rate on a 20-year HELOC, or home equity line of credit, is 8.04%, down from last week,...
Consumer Credit Rises Despite Higher Interest Rates, Keeping A Recession At Bay
Forbes· 2 weeks agoThe Federal Reserve has been raising its short-term interest rate to reduce inflation. Meanwhile,...
How mortgage points can help you beat sky-high mortgage rates
San Francisco Chronicle· 2 weeks agoWhether or not you buy discount points can impact your rate, too — and quite a bit. What are...
Fixed-rate HELOC: What it is and how it works
New York Post· 2 weeks agoAnd the greater your loan amount, the more you’re impacted by the interest rate you’re charged. Remember that with any type of financial product that uses ...
Mortgage rates for May 22: Rates spike to two-month peak
San Francisco Chronicle· 1 week agoThis week, analysts aren’t pointing to any one factor that’s responsible for the jump this week, but...
How to use home equity while prices are still high
CBS News· 2 weeks agoThe benchmark rate for interest rates now ranges from 5% to 5.25%, a 15-year high. The effect of the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate
Borrowing home equity? These 3 things can help you pick the right loan type.
CBS News· 5 days agoHere are three factors to consider before you decide between a cash-out refinance, home equity loan...
When is the best time to borrow home equity? The answer may surprise you.
CBS News· 5 days agoInterest rates are high and homeowners are staying put. Withmortgage rates now in the 6% to 7%...
Treasury bills vs. bonds: Which is better for your money?
San Francisco Chronicle· 2 weeks agoAll Treasury securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. As long as the...