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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...

No-Cost Mortgages
July 19, 2004 "Why wouldn?t anyone in his right mind take a no-cost mortgage if he could find one?" Because no-cost mortgages don?t eliminate costs, they convert them from costs paid upfront to costs paid over time. No-cost mortgages carry higher interest rates, ... more...

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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...

Closing
Closing The meeting between the buyer, seller and lender or their agents where the property and funds legally change hands. Also called settlement. Closing costs usually include an origination fee, ... more...

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Poor Credit Mortgage Refinance - Getting Approved
Because of low interest rates, many homeowners are opting to refinance their homes and cash-out at closing. The refinance process is similar to the procedure of obtaining the original mortgage. Homeowners must be approved by a lender and pay fees associated with acquiring a new loan closing cost, ... more...

Poor Credit Mortgage Refinance Getting Approved
Because of low interest rates, many homeowners are opting to refinance their homes and cash-out at closing. The refinance process is similar to the procedure of obtaining the original mortgage. Homeowners must be approved by a lender and pay fees associated with acquiring a new loan closing cost, ... more...

Debt Relief -- Why Most Programs Have A 75% Failure Rate
Debt consolidation, equity loans, credit counseling, debt management plans, even Chapter 13 bankruptcy it doesn't matter which of these debt programs you're talking about. They all suffer from one fatal flaw, the number one problem that causes most people to fail at eliminating their debts through ... 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...

Get Out of Debt - Ways to Solve Debt Problems
If drowning in debt, fortunately, there are easy solutions to becoming debt free in a few years. Millions of people are living with thousands of dollars of credit card debt. Because credit cards have exorbitant fees and interest, reducing the balance is extremely difficult. Still, it is possible to ... more...

Lawsuit Loans
Lawsuit Loans which are also known as pre settlement cash advances allow a financially strapped plaintiff to access a portion of their future legal settlement to pay todays necessary living expenses. Personal Injury and worker compensation lawsuits can take years to resolve and large insurance ... more...

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...

The "Credit Card Debt Termination" Scam
"Legally terminate credit card debt! You can be debt-free in 4-6 months!" Advertisements like this are for a new type of program that has spread via the Internet over the past few years. It's called "Credit Card Debt Termination," and victims are paying $1,000s for this bogus service. One victim I ... more...

Considering Debt Settlement? What You Should Know
Your credit card bills are stacking up and for whatever reason you dont have the means to pay the debt. You definitely have choices when you are in this predicament. You can choose to do nothing and hope for the best. Unfortunately, this can cause you a bunch of headaches because creditors will ... more...

Online Mortgage Quote - Tips on Getting a Mortgage Quote Online
Getting your mortgage loan on the internet has many advantages and benefits, although, it is not a good choice for all homebuyers. Online mortgage loans are both quick and convenient. The application process can be completed in the privacy of your home, at your leisure.Applying for a mortgage ... more...

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