Rate Trend Index — Mortgages
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages—a vital tool if you’re about to buy a home.
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Royal Bank scales back growth projects after record yearly profit Royal Bank reported a record annual profit of $4.73 billion Thursday, the highest annual earnings ever reported by a Canadian bank, but scaled back its projections for growth in the
An extra mortgage payment could lower your taxes Make your January mortgage payment by Dec. 31 and you'll have extra interest to deduct on your upcoming tax return.read more...
Count on WIS: Contractor starts Sumter job, still unfinished after one month Emma Mellerson says it's home improvement gone bad. One room is supposed to be a family room, but the ceiling is gone and so is a window, and there's insulation
Mortgage costs up despite rate cut The average cost of servicing a mortgage rose slightly during August despite the interest rate cut, new figures have shown.read more...
Consumer-Related Data Might Move Stocks This week on Wall Street will be all about American consumers and whether their spending habits are strong enough to support a steady advance in stocks.Commentread more...
Interest Rate Roundup Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.read more...