House-rich senior denied credit for home repairs

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Pros and cons of using 3 different types of debt

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Singer Sia sells this vintage Los Angeles home

The powerhouse vocalist has unloaded this place. And yes, there’s a chandelier.

Refinance rates for Thursday, July 21

ESB Essentials/Shutterstock.com Refinance rates mostly inched up today. The average rate on 30-year fixed refinances fell, the average rate on 15-year refinances rose and the average rate on 10-year refinances rose. While rates on mortgage refinances change daily, overall, they are currently near historical lows. Be sure to shop around for the best refinance rates. […]

Home equity rates for Thursday, July 21

Home equity rates mostly rose today. The average rate on a 30K home equity loan remained unchanged, the average rate on a 50K home equity loan remained rose and the average rate on a 30K FICO-based HELOC rose. Home equity rates may fluctuate, but it’s important to remember that they are currently around historic lows. […]

Wells Fargo rates and news for Thursday, July 21

Riley Arthur/Bankrate Wells Fargo’s rates are staying competitive on mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. Overall, rates on loans are historically low. Those seeking a loan will find it’s a good time to be in the market. Wells Fargo mortgage rates The rate on a 30-year fixed-rate loan from Wells Fargo is 3.625%, around a […]

Mortgage rates for Thursday, July 21

Mortgage rates mostly fell today. The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages dipped, the average rate on 15-year mortgages fell and the average rate on 5/1 ARMs rose. Rates on mortgages change daily, but overall, they are at near record lows. If you’re in the market to purchase or refinance, it’s a great time to […]

Buying home? Sorry, sellers are in charge

sturti/Getty Images It’s still a seller’s market out there in most places. So rejoice if you’re selling a house, and feel a bit apprehensive if you’re trying to find a house to buy. RATE SEARCH: Shop today for a mortgage. And if, like my boss, you have found the house you want to buy, and […]

Freddie Mac Prices New $3.5 Billion Three-Year Reference Notes(R) Security

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Jul 19, 2016) –  Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced today that it priced its new 0.875% three-year USD Reference Notes® security due on July 19, 2019. The issue, CUSIP number 3137EAEB1, was priced at 99.758 to yield 0.957%, 12.5 basis points more than the yield on three-year U.S. Treasury Notes. The issue […]