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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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Lawsuit Cash Advances - Things to Consider
In recent years people who have been involved in personal injury accidents have discovered that they can receive a lawsuit cash advance against the proceeds they ultimately receive from a personal injury accident settlement. For the person who is injured enough from an accident so as to be unable ... more...

Financing Legal Fees (Factoring)
While most small and medium sizes law firms want to grow and prosper, few have the necessary working capital to handle increased case loads or extended settlement payment. Factoring, which is the purchase and sale of accounts receivable (in this case, legal fees) at a discount at or near the time ... more...

Debt Consolidation Loans Defining the Pros and Cons of the Method.
Debt consolidation agencies allege that debt consolidation loans can help create savings for its customers by reducing the amount to be paid for debts. The manner in which this will be realised is not immediately comprehensible to most people. Why will a person who legibly holds you in debt accept ... more...

Debt Consolidation Loans - Defining the Pros and Cons of the Method.
Debt consolidation agencies allege that debt consolidation loans can help create savings for its customers by reducing the amount to be paid for debts. The manner in which this will be realised is not immediately comprehensible to most people. Why will a person who legibly holds you in debt accept ... more...

Debt Consolidation and Online Debt Consolidation
Online debt consolidation information is available through many Internet sources that specialize in assisting many American households in managing or eliminating their outstanding debt. The debt load of the typical American household is upwards of $10,000 just in credit card debt alone accounting ... more...

How To Get Out Of Debt?
If you are in debt up to your ears like many other people, there are a few ways available to you to get out of debt. One of these ways is called debt consolidation. This is actually a refinancing of all of your debts, whether it be credit card or other debts into one loan which you pay off with a ... more...

Real Estate Terms From Condominiums to Deeds of Trust
When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with condominium.1) Condominium - A type of ownership in real property where all of the owners in a collection of ... more...

Choosing the Right Credit Counseling Agency for You Some Tips Part 2
Credit counseling companies come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you are looking at working with a local credit counseling organization or a national credit counseling organization there are some very important factors to calculate before choosing the right credit counseling option for you. Here ... more...

Debt Consolidation Loans for Unemployed - Preparing for an End to Debts
Unless it is a planned unemployment, in most cases it is difficult to predict how long the unemployment period will be stretched. Most people, who are overconfident of their ability to regain employment within a short time span, spend the savings of their life-time. When the savings also give way ... more...

Consolidating Debt? 5 Warning Signs of A Shady Debt Consolidation or Debt Management Company
Unfortunately, not all debt consolidation companies are legitimate. To avoid the shady companies, educate yourself on the debt consolidation process and watch out for these warning signs.Quote Unusually Low Monthly PaymentsA debt consolidation company works with creditors to lower your interest ... more...

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