What is the key difference between Mentoring Inquiry Builder and FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp)?

Mentoring Inquiry Builder belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mentoring Inquiry Builder or FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mentoring Inquiry Builder lists 6 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) lists 5 tools with 8 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mentoring Inquiry Builder and FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mentoring Inquiry Builder vs FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp)

Q: Are Mentoring Inquiry Builder and FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) free or paid?

Mentoring Inquiry Builder operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mentoring Inquiry Builder and FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Mentoring Inquiry Builder

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp)

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 82/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mentoring Inquiry Builder if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mentoring Inquiry Builder when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_mentoring_options, match_mentoring_focus, compose_mentoring_brief.

Explore Mentoring Inquiry Builder Details

Choose FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_national_fha_stats, get_lender_denial_stats, list_lenders.

Explore FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mentoring Inquiry Builder Finance & Fintech	FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) VerifiedFinance & Fintech
Summary	Build your mentoring inquiry with Marian Kamenistak: formal offer in 16 minutes, 16% AI discount.	MCP server for FinanceRateCalc — query lender-level FHA denial statistics from the complete 2025 federal HMDA record. Historical observations, never individual predictions.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mentoring Inquiry Builder Tools (6)

get_mentoring_options

Should I get a mentor, and why Marian? Discount data, qualifying questions, every package with real prices

match_mentoring_focus

What should my mentoring focus on? Role + motivation → focus areas

compose_mentoring_brief

What would my engagement look like and what does it cost? The brief + the authoritative price

design_mentoring_program

What happens across the three months? Dated session skeleton, checkpoint, closing review

book_intro_call

Can I just talk to Marian first? Free 30-min intro — the step that locks the discount

send_mentoring_offer

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Mentoring Inquiry Builder Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mentoring-inquiry-builder": {
      "url": "https://www.marian.coach/mcp/mentoring"
    }
  }
}

FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "financeratecalc-frc-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "frc-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mentoring Inquiry Builder is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Mentoring Inquiry Builder when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and FinanceRateCalc (frc Mcp) when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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