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Product Rate +/- Last week
30 yr fixed mtg
3.65% 3.65%
15 yr fixed mtg
2.80% 2.78%
5/1 ARM
2.59% 2.60%
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$30K HELOC
4.99% 5.00%
$30K home equity loan
6.17% 6.19%
$50K HELOC
4.56% 4.56%
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48 month used car loan
2.92% 2.97%
48 month new car loan
2.44% 2.45%
36 month used car loan
2.88% 2.92%
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Product Yield +/- Last week
6 month CD
0.45% 0.41%
1 yr CD
0.65% 0.65%
5 yr CD
1.24% 1.22%
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Balance Transfer Cards 15.92%
Cash Back Cards 16.34%
Low Interest Cards 11.01%
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