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Impact of interest rates on a bond's price that will be purchased from original institution & held to maturity?

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Loan Expert

I plan to buy several bonds from the original institution and also plan to hold the bond to maturity. I understand the inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rate, but since I plan to buy & hold bond to … Continue reading →

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Are there any home loans that dont check your credit?

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Loan Expert

If so, is the interest rate higher? Because my credit is bad. I got no down for a house. I heard of 1st time home buyers, what are the requirnment for that.

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Should I get a refinance cashout now during this financial bailout crisis?

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Loan Expert

I am looking to get a refinance cashout. I originally was searching for a home equity loan but after I called several mortgage banks, I began to learn more about a refinance cashout and an FHA refinance cashout – both … Continue reading →

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Are federal loan interest rates based monthly or yearly?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Loan Expert

I’m confused. Are the interest rates stated based yearly or monthly on federal loans? If they are based monthly, how would you figure the yearly interest rate? I don’t mean the amount you would owe yearly (compounded). I mean to … Continue reading →

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How to know if I am getting a good/low interest rate for a home mortgage ?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Loan Expert

I am in the process of looking out for a home loan (first time buyer) and wanted to know as what I need to look in the quotes what I get from lenders to know that I am getting the … Continue reading →

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How to do this math word problem with interest rates?

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Loan Expert

You start off with 10,000 dollars. It is invested in stocks paying 6% and 11% annual interest. How much should be invested at each rate if the total interest earned for the year is 700 dollars? I know how to … Continue reading →

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Buying a house?

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Loan Expert

I am trying to purchase a house and have tried to get different companies to give me interest rate quotes. Will pulling my credit so much affect? I heard before that doing so will show you are "shopping" just curious. … Continue reading →

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How does Moody's AAA bond rating work as an indicator for interest rates?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Loan Expert

I read on Wikipedia that Moody’s AAA bond rating reflects interest rates. I really would like to know why so I can write up about it in my dissertation. I need interest rate data but nothing goes as far back … Continue reading →

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Can you bargain on interest rates when buying a car?

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Loan Expert

Hi, I’m looking to buy a new car in the near future, and have been looking at interest rates. I obviously would like to keep my interest rate as low as possible. Is this something I can bargain for with … Continue reading →

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calculate vehicle financing?

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Loan Expert

I am in the process of helping my mother purchase a new vehicle.. Opinions aside about purchasing new, I need help calculating the monthly payments. We have the price negotiate to where we want it but right now we’re playing … Continue reading →

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