Basic savers can’t seem to find a break. Most savings accounts are below 1 percent interest per year, and there doesn’t seem to be any relief in sight. So when a financial institution offers a rate earning that is well … Continue Reading

For savings hunters and those trying to keep their money safe with a bit of earning it’s pretty much impossible right now to find a certificate of deposit (CD) interest rate at 2 percent, but the First Internet Bank of … Continue Reading

  Offering a car loan with an interest rate of 2 percent for five years will definitely raise eyebrows, especially when the average market rate is closer to 3 and 4 percent. TrustCo Bank is the lender of the day … Continue Reading

Mortgage rate averages for the week of April 15 ending Friday with a slightly lower position than they had earlier in the month. The best execution opportunities are now settling out the week’s market play at 3.5 percent of the … Continue Reading

The average mortgage rates for the week of April 8 showed little improvement over the previous week. However, the fact that a rise occurred is a bit of a surprise. The previous Friday’s federal job report was dismal, with many … Continue Reading

As good news to homeowners who are underwater with their mortgages or struggling to meet financial commitments and still hold onto their homes, the HARP program will be extended through to the end of 2015 per an April announcement from … Continue Reading

For those based in California, a CD rate that is a notch above the measly offerings from the big banks is worth paying attention to, at least for the next year or two. California First National Bank is making such … Continue Reading