This is a good time to buy a house for living or as a form of investment because the housing prices are low and the loan rates are also highly competitive. Many banks are vying with each other to offer the best rates to customers and it is time to cash in on this opportunity. The house prices are only going to go up from here and this makes it the right time for a home. The mortgage rates at Wells Fargo bank are attractive and this post contain a review of their rates.
Under the confirming and FHA loans category, for a 30 year fixed mortgage, the Wells Fargo bank mortgage rates are 5.65% APR. The interest rates for a 30 year fixed loan is 5.624%APR and for a 15 year fixed loan, the interest rate is 4.447% APR. For a 5 year ARM, the interest rate is 3.258% APR and for 5 years ARM under FHA, the Wells Fargo interest rates are 3.351%APR.
For larger loan amounts in eligible areas ( Confirming & FHA) for a 30 year period, the fixed interest rate is 5.012% APR, the Wells Fargo mortgage rates are 5.568% APR for a 30 year fixed FHA loan and for 5 years ARM, the interest rate is 3.255% APR.
The Jumbo Loans category are loans that exceed confirming limits and the 30 year mortgage carries a fixed interest rate of 5.390% APR while for 5 years, the ARM Wells Fargo bank home loans rate is 3.388%APR.
These rates are competitive and the features that come with it make it a convenient option for those looking to buy a house. The online banking facility of Wells Fargo Bank and the low mortgage payments also enhance its attractiveness.
April 18th, 2011 | Posted in Wells Fargo mortgage rates | No Comments
Wells Fargo is one of the top financial institutions in the country and its merger with Wachovia has made it much stronger. The combined strength of the two banks is visible in every aspect of its business including the wide choice of products and services that it offers to customers. It reported a revenue of $21.5 billion during the last quarter and this result is a good indicator of the strength of the bank. Among the products offered to individual customers, the Wells Fargo savings and money market accounts are popular because of their flexible features and convenient choices. Also, the Wells Fargo interest rates have always been attractive and this is another reason for the popularity of these products.
The current Wells Fargo money market rates are 0.05% APY. The interest is compounded daily and so there is a good chance for your money to earn a higher interest. Besides, the Wells Fargo Bank money market rates for a relationship account is 0.15% APY. This higher rate, also known as the bonus rate, can be obtained when you have a PMA prime checking account or Wells Fargo Complete Advantage checking account or Wells Fargo premium membership checking account or Wells Fargo custom management checking account.
The minimum amount required to open an account is $100 and there is no monthly fee with a minimum daily balance of $3,500 or a $75 monthly transfer from any other Wells Fargo account. Otherwise, the monthly maintenance fee is $10. Every account comes with online and mobile banking and all these factors make it a convenient investment option.
March 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Wells Fargo money market rates | No Comments
Online banking allows customers to have free access to their accounts online. Just by signing in at any time and from anywhere, one can access his or her accounts free of any hassle. Be it checking of your balances, verification of statements or payment of your bills, you can do it all in one place. Also, you can avoid a trip to the local branch to get these details. Wells Fargo is a banking institution which provides you all these online banking services and much more.
Wells Fargo bank online banking facilitates you to monitor your account activities like checking of your current balances of all your accounts, checking the activities of your account such as deposit, payment, withdrawals and other general transactions. Loan details such as interest rate, payment due date and escrow information could also be viewed online. You can view your statement of accounts and also the images of checks cleared with Wells Fargo online banking. Wells Fargo interest rates are also attractive and you can find this information on their website.
Transfer of funds could be done easily with Wells Fargo banking online. You can transfer money to your loan or to your savings account or to any of the Wells Fargo accounts or to other Wells Fargo customers easily through this feature. The transactions done with your debit or credit card gets automatically updated and this could be viewed anytime. You can also set up your own savings plan with the help of this banking feature. You can order checks, ask for overdraft protection or make your change of address through the Wells Fargo site.
December 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Wells Fargo online banking | No Comments
Wells Fargo Bank is one of the leading banks and they offer high interest savings account. They offer a hassle free banking experience where customers could open their accounts easily online. Let’s have a quick review on the interest rates offered on Savings accounts of Wells Fargo bank.
Under the Wells Fargo Way2Save scheme, the annual percentage yield (APY) for any balance is 0.05%. There is another scheme known as Way2Save Premium scheme, where for the first $500.99 wells Fargo savings account rates are 3.00% APY, for balance of $501 and above, it is 3.00 to 0.06% APY. A minimum of $100 is required to open an account and when there is at least one existing checking account with Wells Fargo, there should be a minimum of $25.
Next is the Wells Fargo Money Market savings, where the APY bonus is 0.05% for any amount of balance. To open an account, a minimum of $100 is required. Wells Fargo money market rates also fetches a bonus of 0.15% APY.
Under the Wells Fargo High Yield Savings account, for a balance of $0 to $9,999.99, the interest rate is 0.05% APY. From $10,000 to $24,999.99 interest is 0.10% APY. For balances from $25,000 to $49,999.99, the interest rate is 0.20% APY, for a balance of $50,000 to $99,999.99, Wells Fargo savings rates are 0.24% APY. For a balance of $100,000 to $249,999.99, the Wells Fargo interest rates are 0.30% and $250,000 and above fetches an interest rate of 0.40% APY. For all the above there should be a Wells Fargo checking account with a minimum balance of $25,000.
The money deposited at Wells Fargo Bank is safe and along with a competitive rate of interest, it is a good avenue for investment.
December 7th, 2010 | Posted in Wells Fargo savings rates | No Comments
Wells Fargo Bank is one of the leading financial institutions in the country today and they aim to provide the best service to their customers. To keep up with the changing nature of people’s demands, this bank has come with products that are geared to meet everyone’s needs. One such product is their certificate of deposit. This is ideal for people who are looking for a steady stream of income by way of interest for extended periods of time. If you anticipate that you may require that money anytime in the future, then CDs are not the best option for you.
The current Wells Fargo CD rates are 0.01% for a term of three months for all deposits. Wells Fargo Bank CD rates for a period of six months are 0.10% while for a period of one year, the rates are 0.15%. The Wells Fargo interest rates for a term of 37 months are 0.90% and for a term of 45 months, the rates are 1.15%. Wells Fargo certificate of deposit rates for a term of 58 months are 1.75% and the minimum deposit required to open a CD with a term of more than 36 months is $5,000. For all other term periods, the minimum opening deposit is $2,500.
A penalty is charged for early withdrawal. For a period of three months and under, the penalty is one month’s interest. The penalty for a term of three to 12 months is three months’ interest while for more than one year, the penalty is six months’ interest. The minimum amount charged as penalty is $25.
November 18th, 2010 | Posted in Wells Fargo CD rates | No Comments