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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Mike Benbow, Business Editor benbow@heraldnet.com   Published: Friday, September 5, 2008 Consumer loan rates This chart shows rates available as of Wednesday from area banks, thrifts and credit unions on selected consumer loans. They may change without notice. Rates are annual percentage rates (APRs) and include loan fees, if any. New auto loans are for fixed-rate, $10,000 loans with 60-month terms. Used auto loans are for fixed-rate, $7,000 loans for a 1-to 3-year-old model, with 48-month terms. New boat loans are for fixed-rate, $15,000 loans with 60-month terms. Home improvement loans are for fixed-rate, $20,000 loans with 10-year terms, secured by equity. INA = Information not available. NO = Not offered. Source: Informa NEW USED NEW HOME INSTITUTION AUTO AUTO BOAT IMP. Banner Bank 7.258 9.592 8.070 7.478 Boeing Employees' C.U. 5.740 6.240 6.740 NO CityBank 8.326 9.026 8.326 8.232 Community First C.U. 5.990 5.990 6.990 6.500 Mill Town Credit Union 5.250 4.990 5.250 6.270 SnoCope C.U. 5.250 5.250 5.990 7.750 State Farm Bank 8.300 8.300 7.000 6.190 Verity C.U 6.140 6.390 6.640 7.040 $PHOTOCREDIT_ON$The Herald$PHOTOCREDIT_OFF$

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