Interest rates fluctuate based on the availability of mortgage funds in the financial marketplace. Mortgage(s) fall into two general categories: Investment Grade and Portfolio Grade. Investment Grade mortgage loans are sold in a secondary market that has a consistent appetite for such loans. This means that loans made to the homeowner are sold to another financial entity after the lender makes the loan to the homeowner.

Basically, interest rates are tied to inflation and the reaction of the financial markets. An increase in inflation causes interest rates to rise because lenders pool loans into securities and then sell them in the secondary market, competing with the entire pool of worldwide investment opportunities. Inflation causes the value of fixed-rate securities to go down, so mortgage rates go up. For more information about interest rate trends, please see our Check Current Interest Rate information. See similar questions...

Since Ireland joined the Euro in January 1999, the European Central Bank (ECB) predominantly determines the interest rate charged by commercial banks and building societies to customers. the level of savings and consumption affects the prevailing interest rate in the economy, the ECB may decide to raise the interest rate if it feels there is a threat of inflation, where consumer spending is rising too quickly. See similar questions...

Auto insurance rates fluctuate according to traffic violations, at-fault accidents, a change in vehicle use, a change in vehicle, and/or a change in annual mileage driven. See similar questions...

Important to the play of "Wall Street up/down" is its rewards and risks in credit financing. This feature adds more than the elements of daring and suspense to the game's play, it also teaches the risks of high leveraged financing. In the game, interest rates charged on borrowed funds, "generally" rise and fall with stock prices. See similar questions...

Exchange rates change due to a multitude of economic and political conditions, most importantly inflation, interest rates, and political stability. Governments will participate in the Forex market to influence the value of their currencies, either by selling large amounts of their domestic currency in order to lower the rate, or buy to raise the price. See similar questions...

Hotels have the ability to manage rates on a daily basis. It is a volatile market and they adjust the rates up or down based on their occupancy projections. If occupancy is up for a particular date they will raise rates. If volume is down they discount accordingly. This is a very inexact process and explains why you will see rates fluctuate from time to time. See similar questions...

Download the Client Profile and return and we will be happy to include you in our daily email rate distribution. See similar questions...

No. All rental rates are per week. If you rent for three days, the amount charged is still the same as a week. See similar questions...

Bills often fluctuate because your utility use more than likely varies from month to month. Factors that affect utility use include the number of people in the household, new or additional appliances or vacations. Bills also fluctuate with the weather. When the weather is hot and humid, consumers tend to use more energy and require additional power for air conditioning, fans and refrigeration equipment. The same concept applies in cold weather. See similar questions...

Heating oil is a commodity and as with all commodities several factors affect their price. Supply, the weather, tension in the Middle East. It seems as though when someone hiccups, the price of oil is affected. See similar questions...

You can call your local FSA office after 8:00 a.m. for the updated LDP rate. Local elevators should also have access to this information. LDP's are listed on the Data Transmission Network (DTN) screen under the Grain heading. You can also find LDP rates at www.grainline.com. The current forms can be found online at www.fsa.usda.gov/dafp/psd. See similar questions...

Weekly rentals are 7 consecutive days. Weekend rate at most locations starts after 1200 noon Friday with a return by 1200 noon Monday. Daily rates apply if the weekly or weekend parameters are not met. See similar questions...

Corporate housing is typically quoted as a nightly rate. Simply multiply the nightly rate by the number of days in the month. We quote the best rate based on the length of your stay, location, and furnishing preferences. See similar questions...

Rental rates are subject to availability and demand. Reservations made "Online" are always heavily discounted . Once confirmed arrival and departure details are available, we suggest you confirm your rental requirements. Online rates are itemized to show a breakdown of all fees and charges, and includes GST as a separate item. An email "Confirmed Reservation" or "Quote" will indicate a "Total Estimate of Charges" and be GST inclusive. See similar questions...