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    What is the deal with mortgage rates advertised on Yahoo Finance or Bankrate?

    Mar 05, 2008 by Krystal F | Posted in Personal Finance

    It seems that when I call to inquire about these good deals (for example, really low rates with 0 points), I am always told something like, "Well, that deal is for something else." How does one get an accurate mortgage quote online from these

    This is a example of how the lenders try to get the business from the people like you. They advertize low rate, but if you call them, this rate is not for you, because your credit is not good or you don't have enough equity or down payment. Every costumer

    bianca | Mar 05, 2008

    To be honest trying to get a quote online is pointless. Without a person asking you specific questions, running your credit, knowing your income, assets, and liabilities, there's no way for them to give you an accurate quote. The best way is just to
    lepr0kan | Mar 05, 2008

    Where can I find the best current mortgage rates, aside from Bankrate.com?

    Jan 22, 2008 by khj | Posted in Renting & Real Estate

    Nationwide, as well as local. Thank you!

    If you know enough about what programs you will qualify for and how much down pmt then you can poll a few brokers or banks on rough rates.
    If you have no idea what programs you qualify for, then you will need to apply for a loan.

    DallasLoanGuy | Jan 22, 2008
    How can I use Bankrate.com to find troubled banks?

    Jul 16, 2008 by halenstone2 | Posted in Other - Business & Finance

    I heard some one talk about it on BizRadio in Houston, but I got an important call and failed to hear the method.

    http://www.bankrate.com/brm/safesound/se lect.asp?insttype=0

    JUST SELECT THE INSTITUTION AND IT WILL GIVE YOU A REPORT AND ITS RATING.

    nerdyroberts | Jul 16, 2008

    bankrate news

    Bank rate rises 'all about profits'

    23.02.12

    TICKY FULLERTON, PRESENTER: I'm now joined in the studio by a man who spends his working hours seeking out value our in markets, investment manager Roger Montgomery.

    Well Roger, we're just seeing there one of the biggest finance houses, Soc Gen, basically accusing the four big banks of profiteering, in a way. In other words, that their margins, their cost of funds is actually not going up in the way they are suggesting.


    Source: ABC Online

    Financial shopping site a good buy (for now)

    23.02.12

    A well-performing initial public offering. A price-to-earnings ratio in the 40s. A long-term competitive position that’s in question.

    Here at VOX, that is usually a recipe for caution. Quite a few “don’t buy” columns have been built around such a collection of facts.


    Source: Globe and Mail

    Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Up Slightly

    23.02.12

    To see mortgage rates in your area, go to http://www.bankrate.com/funnel/mortgages/ .

    The average 15-year fixed mortgage increased to 3.36 percent, while the jumbo 30-year fixed mortgage held at a record low of 4.55 percent. The average 5-year and 7-year adjustable mortgage rates were up this week, to 3.05 percent and 3.27 percent, respectively.


    Source: MarketWatch (press release)