At current interest rates, is it better to get a longer term fixed-rate mortgage or a shorter variable one?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Like a 10-year fixed versus a 5-year variable? Basically, what would be a prediction for interest rates over the next 5-10 years? We may only live there for about 5 years or so and then upgrade, will that affect the decision?

Where can I find an accurate listing of current interest rates ?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

I am beginning the process of applying for a consolidation loan that will include both medical debt and some credit cards (all are current in payments) so try and get the total monthly payments into a single payment. My credit is middle of the road (we had a bankruptcy ...

Do you approve of the Federal Reserves current policy of lowering interest rates to fuel even?

Friday, March 13th, 2009

more inflation and debase our currency in an effort to bailout the banks? Why do the American people always get stuck with the bill? By creating inflation the fed is stealing the money right out of our savings? Should the government be in charge of money when they keep on stealing from the ...

Does anyone kow the current interest rates for a USDA Loan in Texas?

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

I am trying to lock my interest rate in but right now I am being told that the rate is 6.5% which is a bit high for me. Is there anywhere that I can look for myself? I can oly find interest rates for FHA not USDA Guaranteed Loans. I ...

What is at present the current prime interest rate?

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

And if my mortage has a cap on my arm .. why is it always at the high end of the current interest rates..