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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...

Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation
May 6, 2002 "I have two mortgages plus a lot of short-term debt with high interest rates. Because my house has appreciated substantially in recent years, I?m sure I can save money by consolidating the short-term debt into one of my mortgages, but which one?" I ... more...

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Equal Credit Oportunity Act
Equal Credit Oportunity Act (ECOA) Is a federal law that requires lenders and other creditors to make credit equally available without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status or receipt of income from public assistance programs. ... more...

Mortgage Broker
Mortgage Broker An individual in the business of assisting in arranging funding or negotiating contracts for a client buy who does not loan the money himself. Brokers usually charge a fee or receive a commission for their ... more...

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Where Does Your Real Estate Commission Fee Go - Why is The Commission so HIGH?
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Why Choose a Home Improvement Loan?
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Condo-Hotels A New Second-Home Alternative to Time Shares
Condo-hotels have evolved as a better, more reliable second home alternative to time-shares. They are usually attractive, high-rise hotels on the ocean or in other prime locations, and range in price from the mid $200,000s to over 1 million, depending on the size, location, and amenities.Many of ... more...

Subprime Hybrid Mortgages
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The Quickest Way to Significantly Increase Your Net Worth
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How to Choose a Capital Provider and Navigate Commercial Capital Markets
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Going Bankrupt in the World
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Don't Buy Term Life Insurance
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Tax Reform, My Way
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Top Tips from Real Estate Author Mark Nash for Negotiating a Home Purchase Contract
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Homebuyer's Loan Guide
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