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	3.66%		3.58%
15 yr fixed mtg	2.79%		2.72%
5/1 ARM	2.59%		2.57%

View rates in your area:

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
$30K HELOC	4.99%		5.00%
$30K home equity loan	6.18%		6.21%
$50K HELOC	4.56%		4.58%

View rates in your area:

Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
48 month used car loan	2.93%		2.97%
48 month new car loan	2.45%		2.46%
36 month used car loan	2.89%		2.94%

View rates in your area:

Product	Yield	+/-	Last week
6 month CD	0.45%		0.43%
1 yr CD	0.67%		0.63%
5 yr CD	1.24%		1.24%

Compare rates:

Product	Rate
Balance Transfer Cards	15.92%
Cash Back Cards	16.34%
Low Interest Cards	11.01%

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