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Mortgage Auction (or Lead Generation) Sites
May 20, 2002 I Do Auction Sites Work For Borrowers? "You have discussed internet referral sites and individual lender sites, but I don?t see any reference to Lending Tree, which does a lot of advertising. Where does it fit?" Lending Tree is what I call ... more...

When Co-Borrowers Split
July 19, 2000 "I am going through a divorce, and have agreed to stay on the mortgage for 3 years. At the end of that time, my ex-wife can refinance the house in her name.  How much will this impact my buying a new home during the 3 years?" The loan will show ... more...

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Equal Credit Oportunity Act
Equal Credit Oportunity Act (ECOA) Is a federal law that requires lenders and other creditors to make credit equally available without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status or receipt of income from public assistance programs. ... more...

Truth-In-Lending, TILA
Truth-In-Lending A federal law requiring disclosure of the Annual Percentage Rate to home buyers shortly after they apply for the loan. Also known as Regulation Z and Truth-In-Lending-Act (TILA). Requires disclosures about its terms and cost and gives consumers the right ... more...

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Mortgage Loan Understanding FICO Scores
Apply for a mortgage loan and youll soon become familiar with FICO scores. Heres a primer on the infamous FICO scoring process.FICO scores are merely a mathematical representation of your credit record. Credit records are simply a recording of your debts and assets. Credit card balances, for ... more...

Know Your Credit Card Rights
When you apply for a credit card, the application that you sign is also a legally binding contract laying out all the termsbetween you and the bank, such as the interest rate and how its calculated, the grace period, whether theres an annual fee, etc.While you have to agree to the terms and sign if ... more...

7 FAQs when You Apply for a Credit Card
There are so many credit cards out there to choose from that deciding which one to get can feel really daunting. What makes one offer better than the hundreds of others youve seen? Here are top 7 FAQs to finding the right credit card:1. Are You a Student? If you are, then youll be better off with a ... more...

What is a Bad Credit History?
A bad credit history can sometimes seem like a curse... whenever you apply for financing or for a loan, it always seems to pop up and cause you problems.Having a bad credit history can even cause you problems when applying for some jobs or other opportunities! Before you let it get under your skin, ... more...

Mortgage Info You Can Actually Understand!
This is a great time to Refinance Your Home or Buy a New Home -- the Mortgage Rates are so low, these days! It's always worth a shot to find out what the costs of switching over to a new mortgage would be, to see if that's the right move for you.Whether you are building your own house, buying a new ... more...

The Benefits and Process Of Federal Student Loan Consolidation
A large number of college students apply for student loans in order to help fund their tuition. Were it not for student loans, many individuals could not even afford to attend college. Upon graduation, payments will begin on these loans and can often be overwhelming for new graduates. This is ... more...

Stop Struggling Because Of Poor Credit And Improve Credit Rating Now
Did you apply for a personal loan only to be turned down by a bank or lending institution? Like most people there is always a need to borrow money to buy a car or to renovate a home or even to get a student loan. There are many reasons why people need a loan and lenders turn people down from a ... more...

Refinance Your Home to Payoff Debt: Pros & Cons
If you own a home, you may apply for a refinance debt consolidation loan or I call it the (RDC Loan). This type of loan will allow you to have only one payment every month. This should give you a little relief and free up some cash for you. You may also be more attentive in paying your refinance ... more...

Understanding Your Credit Score
When you apply for credit one of the first things almost all credit officers do is check your credit score. Although not all of those officers explained to us what a credit score is, we are all rated according to it and the offers we receive were all dependent on that score. This is why ... more...

What Does Your Credit Score Tell You?
When you apply for a loan or a mortgage, the first thing the lender does is to check your credit score. Based on your credit score, the lender decides the amount of finance you are eligible for and the interest rate at which you will be charged. So what is this credit score and how does it ... more...

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