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Discusses the drop in interest rates in the United States as of October 1998. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage, according to Freddie Mac; Reactions from analysts; The possibility that automobile loans could drop even further.

Reports on a record high charge-off rate posted by the United States securitized home equity loans at the end of the second quarter 2001. Reflection of loan seasoning; Weak credit quality of subprime home loans brought to market in the year 2000; Subprime credit quality mortgages.

Discusses the rise in mortgage rates that has taken place in the United States in March 1999. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage; The money that could be saved by taking a 15-year loan instead of a 30-year loan; What type of loan to consider if the house will be sold in a few years.

Presents information the lowest loan rates from cities across the United States as of December 11, 1998. Boston, Massachusetts; Charlotte, North Carolina; Saint Louis, Missouri; Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Lenders; Rates; Contact information; National averages for 30-year mortgages, one-year adjustable rate mortgages (ARM) and auto loans.

Presents information for the lowest loan rates available in the United States as of October 14, 1998 on a variety of loans. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Tampa, Florida; Omaha, Nebraska; Las Vegas, Nevada; San Diego, California; National averages.

Reports the increase of mortgage rates according to the rate survey of Freddie Mac in Virginia. Average rate of 30-year fixed rate loans; Percentage rate of one-year treasury-indexed adjustable-rate mortgages; Accounts on the basis points of the fixed rate loans.

Discusses the rate increase for the maximum amount obtainable per loan in the United States. Vulnerability of mortgages to be refinanced into conforming loans; Impact of the increase on households; Justifiability of the increase.