How Do I -- All about Auto Loans

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Auto loans archive

How do I: Find the best car loan rate?

Article: A step-by-step guide to finding the best car loan rate.

How do I: Find the best deal on auto insurance?

Article: You spend extra time looking for the best deals when shopping, so why not do the same with auto insurance?

How do I: Decide to buy a new or a used car?

Article: Here's a guide for deciding whether to buy a new or used car.

How do I: Decide to buy or lease a car?

Article: Here's a guide to help you decide whether it is better to buy or lease a car.

How do I: Determine the value of my car?

Article: Here's a guide to determining the value of your car by looking at its age and condition.

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Overnight Averages

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
30 yr fixed mtg	3.89%		3.87%
15 yr fixed mtg	3.21%		3.18%
5/1 ARM	2.87%		2.85%

View rates in your area:

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
$30K HELOC	4.66%		4.71%
$30K home equity loan	5.97%		6.00%
$50K HELOC	4.28%		4.32%

View rates in your area:

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
48 month used car loan	4.29%		4.25%
48 month new car loan	3.62%		3.64%
36 month used car loan	4.47%		4.89%

View rates in your area:

Product	Yield	+/-	Last week
6 month CD	0.47%		0.48%
1 yr CD	0.75%		0.76%
5 yr CD	1.54%		1.57%

Compare rates:

Product	Rate
Balance Transfer Cards	16.14%
Cash Back Cards	16.40%
Low Interest Cards	10.78%

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