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Wells Fargo rates attractive on small business loans and more

Wells Fargo's rates are remaining competitive on mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.
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Home equity rates rise while homeowners regain equity

Many borrowers tap their equity to pay for things such as home improvements.
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Refinance rates dive, refi applications surge

If you're thinking about refinancing, it's a great time to lock in a rate.
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Mortgage rates mixed as home prices climb

If you're purchasing or refinancing, it's a great time to lock in a rate.
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How to figure out whether you should refinance the mortgage

A reader named Oscar notices that mortgage rates are near all-time lows. He asks: Mr. Lewis, what about people with less than a year-old loan -- a 30-year fixed at 4%? Probably refinancing at 3.25%. Would it be worth the time on line in the bank? That's a $174 monthly payment difference. Based on what
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Home equity rates steady as delinquencies decline

Many borrowers tap their equity to pay for things such as home improvements.
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Mortgage rates fall despite jobs report

If you're purchasing or refinancing, it's a great time to lock in a rate.
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Home-shoppers, the jobs report didn’t raise mortgage rates

Home-shoppers, be cheerful: Job growth in June was surprisingly high, but the news hasn't had much effect on mortgage rates. They're staying near record lows. Read this week's mortgage analysis, in which the 30-year-fixed fell to just shy of its all-time low at 3.52%. RATE SEARCH: Ready to shop for a mortgage? Find the best
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Home equity rates fall with HELOC balances

Many borrowers tap their equity to pay for things such as home improvements.
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Mortgage rates tumble while home prices rise

If you're purchasing or refinancing, it's a great time to lock in a rate.
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