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HUD's Proposals For Reform
October 19, 2002 On July 29, 2002, HUD released a set of proposals to substantially change the ways in which home loans are originated in the US.  As usual, the proposals were open for comment, and many thousands of them were received.  Mine was among them, and is shown ... more...

How to Shop Settlement Costs
March 5, 1999, Rewritten February 15, 2003 Settlement costs are one of the most confusing and irritating features of home mortgages in the US.  Confusion arises out of the many different types of costs involved, which can vary from ... more...

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RESPA
Real Estate Settlement Procedure Act (RESPA) A federal law passed in 1974 that requires lenders to provide home mortgage borrowers in advance with information of known or estimated settlement costs. RESPA also limits the amount lenders may require to be held in escrow for ... more...

Settlement Statement, HUD-1
Settlement Statement, HUD 1 Document used by the settlement agent to itemize all charges for a real estate transaction, detailing the final financial settlement and costs paid by both buyer and seller of a property. Settlement Statement or closing document required by HUD ... more...

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An Estate Planning Primer
An estate plan can be designed by clients and their professional advisors to achieve the clients personal and financial objectives. Or, it can be an arrangement imposed upon survivors by state intestate succession laws if someone dies without a valid, up-to-date will. Even though a will is the most ... more...

"No Win...No Pay...No Risk" Lawsuit Loan Bridges Financial Gap
"No one pays much attention to how a person who has been injured is going to live while waiting for a case to go to trial. The legal system tends to put people who cannot afford to wait for their money at a disadvantage." - Boston Bar Association Ethics Committee Chairman, Gerry CohenWith these ... more...

Real Estate Development Feasibility Study (Income) - $1.2 Billion Developer Tells You How To Do One
There are two sides to a feasibility study and in an earlier article I discussed the cost side of the format and:Now Let's Discuss The Income SideWithout the Sales Income, All Youve Done Is Spend Money, And Anyone Can Do That.So that we are clear in what I am going to define for you, let me say ... more...

Lawsuit Loans - Caveat Emptor!
If you have been injured in an accident it is quite likely that you have been financially stressed as a result, and are in need of an advance against your insurance claim, lawsuit or other legal action. If you are looking for someone to lend you money based on your future settlement, BEWARE! There ... more...

How to Negotiate Debt Settlement
People over extend themselves financially as a result of a change in their lifestyle. In todays economy were company mergers, and such; creates a displacement and hardship to the major of the workforce. This event leaves good people without a decent source of income to sustain their lifestyle and ... more...

Connecticut Jury Awards and Out-of-Court Settlements: Examples of Damages Awards
Gall Bladder Surgery Medical Malpractice Death Results in $2.2 Million Jury VerdictIn the case of Dos Santos v. Zarif, a jury awarded $1.5 million to the estate of artist and sculptor Luis Dos Santos and $700,00 in loss-of-consortium to his wife. A motion for remittitur was denied. Dos Santos was ... more...

Tax & Financial Impacts of Divorce: 10 Mistakes to Avoid
Divorce is something no one hopes will happen to them when they get married. Unfortunately, almost half of all marriages end in divorce. Since few people have pre-nuptial agreements, most divorces involve often bitter tangles over children, money, and assets. When it comes to the tax and ... more...

Credit Card Debt Reduction 3 Tips for Dealing with Debt
Many who have accumulated excessive credit card debts are unaware of the numerous strategies to reduce debt. Instead of filing bankruptcy, it would be wise to research other methods of debt reduction and elimination. Although bankruptcy will remove debts, the effects of filing a chapter 7 ... more...

Be Prepared to Pay Closing Costs
It can be so hard to save the money for a down payment, then you realize that you'll need to pay closing costs as well. It can be a stressful feeling, wondering if you are going to have enough cash at closing.You will receive a Good Faith Estimate of the closing costs within three days of applying ... more...

Debt Consolidation vs. Debt Negotiation
As the national consumer debt amount increases, many people are looking for an easy and quick way to eliminate their debt. Unfortunately, there is no quick solution to becoming debt free. In spite of this, many people fall victim to debt elimination scams.Debt elimination scams insist that ... more...

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