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| Type | Current | APR |
|---|---|---|
| 30 yr fixed mtg | 5.11% | 5.24% |
| 5/1 ARM | 4.25% | 3.87% |
| $30K HELOC | 5.22% | 0.00% |
| 36 month new car loan | 6.93% | 0.00% |
| 1 yr CD | 1.61% | 1.62% |
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