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In a recent survey of credit card holders, 34% did not know the annual percentage rate (APR) charged by their credit card company. Defined as the annual charge for borrowing the banks money, the APR includes interest and other fees that the credit card company charges the cardholder for making purchases. Credit card companies are [...]

Interest is the price the consumer pays to borrow money. Credit card interest rates are typically higher than the interest rates of conventional loans. According to information compiled by Bankrate.com, current credit card interest rates vary from 7.16% for a Capital One Personal Platinum MasterCard to 20.65% for an Orchard Bank Platinum MasterCard. Companies charge [...]

In the 1950’s, American Express and Diners Club introduced the “charge” cards so that individuals could make purchases throughout the month without carrying large amounts of cash around. Only a few people had these cards and only a few restaurants and retailers accepted them for purchases. Cardholders did not use the cards to pay for [...]

Credit Card Debt Help Online
There are a few places to look when trying to find credit card debt help. The most popular place is the internet. There are many web sites for people who need help in getting out of debt. These sites are made available by government agencies, private companies, and even credit card [...]

It’s common to hear of people using home equity loans to help pay off higher-interest loans and credit cards. However, if the idea of taking on yet another loan isn’t an option, refinancing your mortgage for a “cash-out” may be a good option.

Applying for a mortgage can be tricky business. Not only are you—as the customer—expected to find a home of worthy of purchasing; you’re also supposed to navigate the slippery slope of finding a reputable lender with competitive interest rates, provide the proper paperwork, and keep money put aside for those pesky closing costs. However, just [...]

If home is where you “hang your hat,” then it can also be a good starting place for consolidating debt or financing costly home improvements. Many homeowners find themselves so swamped in debt that they fail to see the literal value of their homes. If you have home equity and need a loan, using a [...]

So, you survived getting a home or car loan a little shaken, but unscarred. Now you can make loan payments every month knowing that your home and car are financed under the best possible terms—saving you aggravation and money. Right? Not really. Improved credit scores and lower available interest rates can dramatically lower not only [...]

A home loan or mortgage is usually the largest purchase that a person makes in his or her lifetime. The monthly mortgage payment is usually the single largest bill that a family has and, on the average, accounts for approximately 35% of the family’s gross monthly income. It may account for more than half of [...]

Getting a loan can be extremely intimidating if you don’t know who you are supposed to talking to, and going into a bank and asking for a loan is even harder. This article will hopefully help in finding a loan officer, the right loan officer for your needs.