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Why Is Mortgage Servicing So Bad?
February 3, 2003, Revised December 13, 2004 Dissatisfaction With Mortgage Servicing The letter below is typical of many I have received on this theme. "I have had 3 mortgages by 3 different lenders, and the service I received after the loans closed ranged from poor ... more...

How Do I Figure Escrows?
September 6, 1999 "My loan officer tells me I need to deposit $1157 into an escrow account at closing to take care of future taxes and hazard insurance payments, but when I asked him where that number came from he said 'it is set by HUD' and was unable to explain it further. ... more...

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FHA, Federal Housing Administration
FHA, Federal Housing Administration A division of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Its main activity is the insuring of residential mortgage loans made by private lenders, issues loan guarantees to make more housing available. FHA also sets standards for ... more...

Ginnie Mae, Government National Mortgage Association, GNMA
Ginnie Mae, Government National Mortgage Association, GNMA GNMA or "Ginnie Mae," is an agency within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A government-owned agency, it buys mortgages from lending institutions and pools them to form securities, which it ... more...

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How Microenterprise Can Help You Achieve the "American Dream"
Do you have an idea for starting your own business? Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss, having the freedom that comes of working for yourself instead of someone else? Are you ready to weave your dreams into reality?If you think youve got what it takes to become an entrepreneur, but you ... more...

Best Four Letter Words For Parents
Rearing children has never been an easy task. Children are human beings in an underdeveloped state and just like their adult counterparts; they exhibit personality traits that can be challenging. Unfortunately, more and more parents are opting for the easy way out and not promoting healthy ... more...

Expense List for Buying a Home
There are many expenses that come with buying a home. The following list is a good example of what to expect:Down payment - A minimum of 20% of the homes purchase price is usually required for the best loan terms and to avoid paying private mortgage insurance (see below), but its entirely possible ... more...

The all important Clematis
Clematis adds a sense of depth and beauty to our gardens with their lush, fragrant blossoms and rich green foliage. The majority of clematis are climbers, with several hundred species worldwide. Many of these are hardy and well suited to nearly every landscape and every gardening skill level. More ... more...

Violence Against Women
Much has been written and said regarding Violence Against Women, this word violence comprises of several connotations, definitions, and explanations, forms of which are usually verbal, physical, and sexual. Almost 80% women in Pakistan endure violence in any form, every now and then a mishap is ... more...

Riverton Utah - The Next Real Estate Boom
Riverton is located in the southern west portion of the beautiful Salt Lake Valley. Riverton Utah real estate offers a mix of rural areas, established neighborhoods and new developments. It is about 20 miles south of Salt Lake City. The current population of Riverton is estimated to be around 30 ... more...

Booming: Television News Channels in India
News programmes have suddenly become hot property and are vying for attention with other popular programmes telecast in different channels. All major television broadcasters are including at least one news channel to their bouquet. The biggest headache for launching a satellite channel is programme ... more...

Trains in India
TECHNOLOGIES IN INDIAN RAILWAYSMinistry of Railways has invested several crore rupees for modernization and uplifts the technologies used in Indian Railways. Most of them are for speeding up and for safe travel. Let us see the various technologies works and innovations executed in Indian Railways ... more...

The Typology of Financial Scandals
Tulipmania - this is the name coined for the first pyramid investment scheme in history.In 1634, tulip bulbs were traded in a special exchange in Amsterdam. People used these bulbs as means of exchange and value store. They traded them and speculated in them. The rare black tulip bulbs were as ... more...

Home Buyer Checklist
Before You BuyThe biggest question is: where do I want to live? All of us have different likes and dislikes. The needs of one person may be of little consequence to another person. If you are moving to a new community your questions may be different from somebody who is moving within the ... more...

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