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What Are Mortgage "Junk Fees"?
August 3, 1998 "I have been warned to watch out for junk fees. What are they, and how much might they cost me?" Junk fees are upfront charges by the lender that are not included in "points". Junk fees are expressed in dollars whereas points are expressed as a percent of ... more...

How to Estimate Junk Fees
September 21, 1998 "Junk fees" can be defined as all fees imposed by lenders as a condition for the granting of a loan which are defined in dollars, rather than as a percent of the loan. [See What Are Junk Fees?] Fees ... more...

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Closing Costs
Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time transactional costs ... more...

Settlement Costs, Closing Costs
Settlement Costs, Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time ... more...

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Refinance Advisor Online - What to Ask Before You Sign When Refinancing
Before you sign your new mortgage loan, be sure that your lender or mortgage broker has disclosed their annual percentage rate (APR) and their terms. Lenders are legally required by the Truth in Lending Act to disclose the cost and terms of your financing package before you sign any final paperwork ... more...

Instant Payday Loans How They Work
A payday loan allows consumers to borrow up to $1000, depending on their states laws and the consumers monthly income. Payday loans are intended to be short-term loans, helping get through a financial emergency until your next payday. Online payday loan companies add convenience to the process ... more...

Payday Loan Companies - Are Their Rates Too High?
Payday loan companies do provide cash at higher rates than other types of credit programs. But these rates are for short periods, so fees are often small. While payday loans are not for every credit situation, they can help during a financial emergency.Are Rates Too High?Payday loan rates are ... more...

Buying A Condo In Chula Vista California
What are condominiums? A condominium is not a specific kind of home, but rather a specific kind of ownership. Condominiums can be townhouses, high-rise flats, or even detached houses. Instead of owning a piece of land outright, as with freehold ownership, condo owners own a space, called a unit, in ... more...

Home Mortgages: Up, Up and Away!
Refinance NOWbefore its too lateIf you havent found the time to refinance your existing home mortgage, its time to take actionlike yesterday! Every time Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve Board Chairman, opens his mouth, you can bet that the federal funds rates will rise by at least a quarter of a ... more...

Credit Traps Snag Consumers
Nearly 20 years ago I worked for a small consumer advocacy organization in Washington, DC. Each week we received sacks full of mail from consumers across the country requesting our list of credit cards with low interest rates and no annual fees. If you wanted a low interest rate on a credit card ... 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...

A Guide to Getting a Mortgage
Buying a new house is a major step in your life and it can also be a major debt that shouldn't be taken lightly. To save yourself both time and money, it's important to keep your need for a mortgage in mind during the entire process of finding and buying a new home.Careful consideration of ... more...

Student Loan Discussion
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Benefits of Unsecured Business Loans
Secured business loans, used as a source of business capital, are disadvantageous not only because they can lead to repossession of asset if repayments are not made. Secured business loans come with many restrictions imposed by the loan provider. The loan provider, for instance, will insist on a ... more...

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