Find out how much you could earn by locking in a high CD rate today. A certificate of deposit (CD) allows you to lock in a competitive rate on your savings and help your balance grow. However, rates vary widely among financial institutions, so it’s important to make sure you’re getting the best rate possible…
Home equity rates nationwide have fallen in the first quarter, according to ATTOM, a real estate analytics firm. ATTOM’s “2026 US Home Equity & Underwater Report” found that 43.3% of properties with a mortgage were considered “equity rich,” up from 44.6% in the fourth quarter, and the lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2021….
Find out how much you could earn by locking in a high CD rate today. The Fed cut its federal funds rate three times in 2025. So far in 2026, the Fed has left interest rates alone, so now could be your last chance to lock in a competitive CD rate before rates continue to…
Yesterday we said: “It wouldn’t be a surprise if tomorrow’s interest rate article talked about mortgage rates going up again.” As predicted, 30- and 15-year fixed-rate loans have increased again. According to Zillow Lender Marketplace rates, the current 30-year fixed rate is 6.25%seven basis points more than yesterday. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate rises nine…
When you’re in the process of looking for a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC), consistent rates are key. Looking at April rates compared to current HELOC and home equity loan rates, they have remained incredibly consistent. HELOC rates started in April at 7.24% and are even lower today. Fixed rate…
Find out if now is the right time to put your money in a savings account. In 2024, the Federal Reserve implemented a series of cuts to the federal funds rate and those rates continued on a downward trend through 2025. As a result, deposit interest rates have fallen from their all-time highs. So far…
Find out which banks offer the best MMA rates right now. The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in 2024 and three times in 2025. So far in 2026, it has left rates unchanged. As a result, deposit interest rates (including money market account rates) have not increased. It’s more important than…
Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC)The world’s largest business development corporation (BDC), pays a forward dividend yield of 10.1%. Some investors might look at that massive return and assume it’s a struggling company or a high-yield trap, but it’s actually one of the best income-producing financial stocks you can buy with $1,000 (or more) in this choppy market….
The 30-year fixed rate fell eight basis points to 6.18%according to Zillow’s lender marketplace. The 15-year fixed loan fell two basis points to 5.57%, and the 20-year fixed loan fell eight basis points to 6.12%. 4 Lenders Drop Below 6% APR: Weekly Survey of Mortgage Lenders with the Best Rates The direction of everything from…
Home equity rates posted broad gains this week. The $30,000 home equity line rose 16 basis points to 7.26%, according to Bankrate’s national lender survey. Meanwhile, the $30,000 five-year home equity loan rose 12 basis points to 8.03%. Even with this week’s increase, home equity rates remain the most affordable in years. Roger Boschulte, head…
