PNC is one of the largest mortgage originators in the U.S. Find out if it’s the right lender for you. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images PNC Bank was the ninth-largest mortgage originator in 2022, according to federal data. It offers numerous types of mortgage loans, including conventional, government-insured (FHA, VA, and USDA), jumbo, and home equity lines … Read more
PNC Bank offers competitive rates and a wide network of branches in many states. Read on to see if it’s right for your banking needs. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images PNC Bank is one of the largest financial services institutions in the U.S., with assets of $557 billion (as of Sept. 30, 2023) and a presence … Read more
Want an online mortgage? Better Mortgage could be the choice for you. SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett Better Mortgage is an online mortgage lender, offering conventional loans, FHA loans, and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). The lender originated nearly 45,000 loans in 2022 alone. Better is known for its technology-driven approach to mortgages, one that … Read more
CIT Bank offers competitive rates and low fees on its deposit products. See if it’s the right fit for you. SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett As the online division of First Citizens Bank, CIT Bank offers several online-only banking products including savings accounts, CDs and their eChecking account. Most of their products offer competitive interest … Read more
Buying a house or refinancing? Guaranteed Rate mortgage could be your best bet. Weekend Images Inc./Getty Images Guaranteed Rate is a nationwide mortgage lender, offering a variety of mortgage loans, personal loans, home equity loans, reverse mortgages, and more. It originated more than 175,000 mortgage loans in 2022 alone. Guaranteed Rate is known for its … Read more
Auto workers have until the end of the day Thursday to reach an agreement, which may leave you wondering: Should I buy a car right now? Bill Pugliano/Getty Images With the deadline for the United Auto Workers new contract quickly approaching, consumers who need a new vehicle are wondering: Is now a good time to … Read more
Checking accounts might be the most frequently used bank accounts out there. Here are our picks for low fees, easy access to your money, and a respectable APY. Prapass Pulsub/Getty Images While a savings account is an excellent place to park and grow your money, a checking account is ideal for everyday spending and bills. The … Read more
CD rates are excellent almost across the board right now, including on 18M CDs. Here are some of the best rates we’ve found. PM Images/Getty Images CDs, or certificates of deposit, are generally available in terms of three to 60 months. While the highest CD rates have traditionally been reserved for longer-term CDs, some of the … Read more
CFG Bank is a regional bank that has earned national presence for its online offerings, including one of the highest-earning money market accounts in the U.S. SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett CFG Bank, founded in 2009, is a Baltimore-based community bank that offers online banking across the U.S. While its online offerings are limited if … Read more
After dipping the previous week, rates have begun rising once more. Phillip Spears/Getty Images First, the good news: Mortgage rates are no longer at 22-year highs. Now the bad news: The average for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage is still at 7.22%, Mortgage News Daily reported as of September 8, which is right around where they … Read more