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Why Do Lenders Itemize Loan Charges?
July 20, 1998 "Wouldn't taking out a mortgage be less of an ordeal if lenders, instead of charging borrowers a bunch of different fees, charged a single fee covering everything? Why don't they?" You have put your finger on ... more...

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...

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Origination Fee
Origination Fee Charge by a lender or broker connected with originating a loan; charged to prepare loan documents, make credit checks, inspect and sometimes appraise a property; usually computed as a percentage of the value of the loan. Loan origination fee usually ... more...

Warehouse Fee
Warehouse Fee Some mortgage companies borrow money on a short term basis in order to originate loans which are to be sold later in the secondary mortgage market. When the prime rate of interest is higher on short term loans than on mortgage loans, the mortgage firm has an ... more...

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Mortgage Glossary of Terms
A brief list of some of the most common Mortgage terms.Adverse Credit The term used if the borrower has a poor credit history. This could include previous mortgage or loan arrears, bankruptcy or CCJ's. Other terms used to describe an adverse credit mortgage include: Bad credit mortgagePoor ... more...

Credit Cards for People With Bad Credit How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
If you've had credit problems, then you've probably received offers for credit cards aimed at people with bad credit. These offers range from legitimate, to questionable, to outright scams. How can you tell the difference? The answer is to read the fine print, usually to be found in a document ... more...

Cash Til Payday Loans - When Is The Best Time To Get A Quick Cash Loan
There are times when a cash advance loan or payday loan may be a good way to get you out of a tight, financial scrape. There are times when a payday loan may be a wise decision. Keep in mind, this is assuming that you definitely have the ability to pay back the loan right away. Here are some ... more...

No Win, No Fee, and Power Questions
Nonetheless it's a popular term used by personal injury solicitors. There are advertisements all over the place, online and offline by solicitors and claim management companies. "If you lose, we won't charge you a penny" and many of the likes. But do you understand what it means...A solicitor will ... more...

No Fee Mortgages Coming Soon
Buying a home, especially for the first time, can be a daunting experience. There are endless credit checks, bank checks, employment checks, appraisals and more paperwork than seems to make sense. Adding to the angst associated with buying a home is the endless list of fees that are added to the ... more...

10 Simple Steps to Manage Your Credit
By far the greatest invention the banks have ever come up with came out in the 20th century. Also the new field of Credit Management was born with the invention of the credit card. It is the most available out of any financial product out there. In fact more than 80% of the U.S. households have at ... more...

Low Interest Payday Loan - How To Figure Out The APR Of A Payday Loan
The annual percentage rate (APR) of a payday loan is a helpful tool to compare rates of lenders. According to the Truth in Lending Act, passed by Congress, payday companies are to provide you with the APR. Some companies list this information on their site, while others only provide the fee amount ... more...

Hidden Bank Loan Charges That Would Make a Pick-Pocket Envious
There can be more to a bank business loan than making interest and principal payments. Your firm may get a great rate on its new credit line or term loan but you may cry on the way home when you discover the hidden fees and charges.Even seasoned borrowers can be caught off guard. Borrowing costs ... more...

How To Raise Chickens: Don't Sweat the Little Stuff!
From the Eye of the Potato: When you are starting a business, use the resources at hand.I taught engineering at Iowa State University for eight years. While I was there, a friend of my called me and asked if I would like to share the cost of raising some chickens. He said that he had to buy 100 ... more...

Prepaid Credit Cards
If you have a history of bad credit and are unable to obtain a mainstream credit card, then prepaid credit cards may be just the answer you are looking for.First of all, although prepaid credit cards are accepted at any retail outlet where the credit card logo is displayed, strictly speaking they ... more...

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