Archive for September, 2006

Beware post-bankruptcy credit report errors

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

When almost 1 million people filed bankruptcy within a few weeks of each other last year, paperwork mistakes were bound to result, says the Bankruptcy Adviser.

Refund for loan cancellation?

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

What’s the protocol when someone cancels a loan? Can they recover their settlement charges?

A bankruptcy timeline

Monday, September 25th, 2006

An interactive look at what happens, and when, to consumers facing bankruptcy, and then what happens afterward.

Do’s and don’ts for your trip to a dealer

Monday, September 25th, 2006

If a trip to a car dealer is in your near future, remember these helpful hints to keep as much of your cash and sanity as possible.

ETFs: Another choice for your 401(k)

Monday, September 25th, 2006

Exchange traded funds might be cheaper than mutual funds.

No Money Down Mortgages: 80 20 Mortgages Avoid Private Mortgage

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

If you have been putting off your home purchase because you lack the necessary down payment, there are mortgage options available that can help you. In the past homebuyers without the necessary down payment were required to purchase expensive Private Mortgage Insurance. There are now mortgage options that can get you approved without this costly insurance; this type of mortgage is called an 80/20 mortgage

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Why Should Latinos Have All The Fun? African Americans Should Stop Getting Left Behind In Business

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

The Census Bureau reports that in 2004, the African-American home ownership rate reached 49.1 percent, up strongly from 42.3 percent 10 years ago. Those numbers are only a reflection of our own community, not the whole nation. Hispanics are buying 50% of all homes purchased nationwide over the next four

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Refinance Mortgage Loans Online: How to Find the Best Mortgage Offer Using the

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

If you are in the market for a new mortgage loan, shopping from a variety of mortgage lenders will help you find the most competitive loan offer. There are a variety of mortgage lenders available on the Internet; you can still find excellent deals online if you invest the time shopping for the best loan

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100% Mortgage

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

Down payments can be difficult to come up with. Sometimes, the only way one can live the dream of homeownership is through 100% mortgage financing. This article will provide you with the ins and outs of no down payment

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Cash-Out Refinancing

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

The decision to opt for cash-out refinancing of your home depends on a lot of factors. This includes how long you plan to stay in the house, how much lower the interest rate will be, the closing costs needed and the equity position of the

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