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Bankrate operates an online marketplace where mortgage lenders, banks, and credit unions compete to offer rates for home purchases, refinancing, and home equity, alongside publishing rate data and financial research for U.S. consumers. It also serves as a rate data provider and personal finance publisher in the United States.

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RKRobert K. Heady
Robert K. HeadyFounder

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What does Bankrate do?
Bankrate operates an online marketplace where mortgage lenders, banks, and credit unions compete to offer rates for home purchases, refinancing, and home equity, alongside publishing rate data and financial research for U.S. consumers. It also serves as a rate data provider and personal finance publisher in the United States.
Who founded Bankrate?
Bankrate was founded by Robert K. Heady.
Who are Bankrate's investors?
Bankrate's investors include FundThrough, Manhattan West, Red Ventures.