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The current average fixed rate on a student loan is %6.80. Of course this changes on a regular basis as the economy and prime rate fluctuate. This also depends on the country you are living in.
There are multiple factors that affect commercial loan rates. Loan rates are controlled by predesignated amounts and changes in the economy.
You can get a loan with a fixed interest rate or a variable interest rate. The interest rate is the extra amount of money you have to pay back for taking out the loan. A fixed rate doesn't change the entire time you have the loan--even if the economy fails and everybody else has to get higher interest rates. However, the rates are usually set up higher and you end up paying more in the long run if you have a lengthy loan. If the economy does poorly, you might save money in a fixed rate because variable rates will spike.
If agreed by the Bank/Loaner - fixed load has fixed interest
A conventional loan is a loan that is not insured by the FHA, VA or USDA. Some are ARM's and some are fixed. You can get a fixed rate conventional, FHA, VA or USDA loan.
Most people do not invest in fixed loan rates. Fixed loan rates means the rate at which one would pay interest on a loan does not change over the course of the loan.
An equity fixed home loan is a home equity loan with a fixed interest rate. These are used to repair a roof or fix a septic system. The homeowner takes this loan out in addition to the first mortgage and the equity fixed home loan is often referred to as the second mortgage.
I'm not sure it's ever "better". If you have a crystal ball, and can predict exactly what the economy and banking are going to do over the life of your loan, you might well see that a variable rate loan would be in your best interest. But while you may pay out more in the long run, a fixed rate loan is much safer. There's a lot to be said for that. And if, perchance, you are getting ready to buy a house right now, for heaven's sake go with a fixed rate loan! You can't lose!
The lowest 10 year fixed mortgage rate for 2010 depends on several factors. These factors include purchase, refinance, loan amount, and state one is applying for the loan.
ARM
The lender can change the rate on a variable rate loan. A fixed rate stays the same for the life of the loan.
The par rate (the actual rater for a particular loan) for a 30-year fixed loan is 3.41 percent.