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Avg. National Rates

30 Yr Fixed	5.78%
15 Yr Fixed	5.39%
1 Yr ARM	4.80%
WSJ Prime	6.50%
Fed Funds	3.50%



			Today's Featured Loan Advice
			Tips To Cut Home Refinancing Costs
			Not only do you want to pay the lowest rate but you should also pay the lowest fees when refinancing your mortgage. Here's what you need to know about the different types of fees and how to negotiate for the lowest loan cost... more

Mortgage Refinancing

Mortgage refinancing is still affordable. Here's how to pay less.

•	Where are the best rates?
•	Should I refinance today?
•	All articles

New & Used Car Loans

Our new and used car loan advice gets you in the drivers seat for less.

•	Negotiating an auto loan
•	Low interest rates vs. cash rebate
•	All articles

Home Loans

Get that home loan before rates rise. We'll get you started quickly.

•	Home loan approval with bad credit
•	Comparing mortgage rates to save $
•	All articles

Auto Refinancing

Auto refinance loans are like home refinancing with some differences.

•	Car refinancing loans 101
•	Auto refinance rates tips
•	All articles

Home Equity Loans

Pay off your bills with a home equity loan but here's how to do it wisely.

•	Getting the best rate - today!
•	Home equity loan vs. line of credit
•	All articles

Motorcycle Loans

Motorcycle loans can be more difficult to get unless you know some tips.

•	Motorcycle financing options
•	Avoiding bad motorcycle loans
•	All articles

How Much Money Can I Borrow With A Home Equity Loan?
Factors such as your home's value, lender rules, and size of your first mortgage effect how much you'll be approved for... more

ARM Loans vs. Fixed Rate Home Loans. How To Decide
With interest rates moving up and down each day, correctly choosing an ARM loan or fixed rate home loan is critical... more

How To Drive Away With A Low Auto Loan Interest Rate
Haggling isn't always the answer since there are many other ways to pay the lowest car loan interest rate... more

Making The Auto Refinance Decision. An Online Loan Guide
An auto refinance loan with the wrong length or rate could cost you more than you are paying now... more

Unbiased advice and tips to help you get the best loan


•	How to be approved for mortgage refinancing with bad credit
•	5 tips for hassle free home refinancing
•	How to get the lowest mortgage refinance rate


•	Where will my home mortgage interest rates be on closing?
•	Lenders to avoid for your first time home buyer loan
•	Second mortgage loans - maximizing their benefits


•	Refinance? Home equity loan? How to decide wisely
•	Getting approved for home equity loans with bad credit
•	Pros & cons: Home equity loan vs. home equity line of credit


•	How an online car loan gives you power at the auto dealer
•	Is a new car loan or used car loan your best option?
•	The complete list of auto financing options for your car loan


•	Why auto refinancing is critical today
•	Does my car or truck qualify for an auto refinancing loan?
•	Auto refinance companies. A comparison of loan rates


•	Where to find the best motorcycle loan rates
•	How an online motorcycle loan helps you throttle the dealer
•	Getting bad credit motorcycle loans without road rash

Mortgage Refinancing

The EchoBay Expert has the answers to your mortgage refinancing questions... all articles

•	Fact or fiction: "No closing costs mortgage refinancing"
•	How to compare mortgage refinance rates from lenders
•	Should your current lender refinance your home loan?

Home Equity Loans

As interest rates rise, home equity loans and lines of credit become a good choice for funds... all articles

•	Getting cash from refinancing or a home equity loan
•	Is a home equity loan and second mortgage the same?
•	Calculating home equity line of credit vs. loan rates

Auto Refinancing

How to refinance your car at almost no cost or hassle to lower your payments... all articles

•	What cars are eligible for car loan refinancing
•	Learning about the auto refinance loan process
•	The effort needed for an auto refinancing loan

Home Loans

Advice for finding the best home loan rates, lenders and loan for your situation... all articles

•	Are interest only loans good or bad?
•	Pre-approved home loan vs. pre-qualified home loan
•	Home mortgage loan terms that should be negotiated

Auto Loans

Guidance to get a great deal on your next auto loan from a dealer, bank, credit union or online... all articles

•	How to win car loan negotiations at the dealer
•	How to get the best online auto loan
•	Picking when auto loan interest rates will be lowest

Motorcycle Loans

Money saving insight into getting a motorcycle loan before heading out to the bike dealer... all articles

•	Getting bad credit motorcycle loans
•	Motorcycle loan rates at different lenders


		Having an accurate and clean credit report has become a necessity when applying for a loan. Our advice will help you get yours in shape... all articles


		Keys to understanding your online credit report
		Fixing errors that affect your FICO credit report score
		How your FICO score is calculated on a credit report


	Why an annual check of your credit report is critical
	3 bureau credit reports vs. free credit reports
	When credit bureau report records are removed