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Interest Rates
| Type | Current | APR |
|---|---|---|
| 30 yr fixed mtg | 5.13% | 5.29% |
| 5/1 ARM | 4.30% | 4.18% |
| $30K HELOC | 5.24% | 0.00% |
| 36 month new car loan | 6.90% | 0.00% |
| 1 yr CD | 1.61% | 1.62% |
Gina Roberts-GreyNov 6th 2009 @ 1:30PM Filed Under: Banks, Banking-checking-account, Banking-savings-account
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