ljubaphoto/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways The interest rate on a mortgage indicates how much interest you’ll pay for the amount you borrow. The annual percentage rate (APR) is the interest rate plus additional fees and any points. When comparing loan offers, it’s best to compare APRs to…
Christina Zelow Lundquist/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a new, bigger one. The borrower receives the difference between the two balances in cash. The terms of your refinanced mortgage might differ from your original loan, including a new interest…
Key takeaways Decisions made by the Federal Reserve to increase the benchmark rate do not directly impact auto loans but rather the cost for banks to lend. The higher the Fed sets rates, the higher auto loan rates will likely be. The Fed made its third and last rate cut…
Key takeaways The Federal Reserve doesn’t directly set auto loan rates — but it does affect the cost for lenders to borrow money. The Federal funds rate was cut for a third and final time in 2025 and was not changed in the first meeting of 2026, so it currently…
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Key takeaways Buy now, pay later (BNPL) can provide a zero-interest alternative to personal loans. Like personal loans, BNPL won’t hurt your credit utilization ratio. The shortest-term BNPL are typically interest-free compared to rates of up to 36% for personal loans. Your BNPL limit typically grows with on-time repayments. If…
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In the fall of 2024, Ramsey Solutions conducted a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults (see full methodology below) to give insight into American behaviors and attitudes toward homeownership and the housing market. As you might’ve guessed, most Americans aren’t too thrilled about high home prices and high…
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Key takeaways Refinancing a business loan involves taking out a new loan to pay off an old one and can provide opportunities for improved financial stability and growth. Reasons for refinancing business debt can include reducing the overall cost or monthly payment of the loan, changing the loan type or…
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Once you reach your 50s, it is crunch time for saving for retirement. If you set a retirement savings target but have been neglecting it, you need to dust it off for a careful review. (Working with a financial advisor can help get you back on track.) Once you’ve reacquainted…
Key takeaways Recent changes in immigration enforcement efforts are impacting small-business customer bases and workforce. Your business may be at risk even if you are compliant, or if you’re not directly affected by workforce reduction. Making sure you stay informed, being transparent with your customer base and automating certain tasks…
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