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What is Credit? Loans, Mortgages and Overdrafts explained (Credit Made Clearer — Capital One)

An overdraft should be for short term borrowing or emergencies only. Unluckily though, it’s all too easy to treat it as your spending limit instead of as a last resort. What is it all about really? Watch this video and be enlightened.

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Posted by Cathy Miller - July 20, 2014 at 8:04 am

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The Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Personal Finance, Fourth Edition: Mortgages, Banking, Taxes, Investing, Financial Planning, Credit, Paying for Tuition

The Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Personal Finance, Fourth Edition: Mortgages, Banking, Taxes, Investing, Financial Planning, Credit, Paying for Tuition

The Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Personal Finance, Fourth Edition: Mortgages, Banking, Taxes, Investing, Financial Planning, Credit, Paying for Tuition

“The Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Personal Finance” gives you clear, simple explanations of the complexities you face every day in your financial life. This revised and updated edition also includes the information you’ll need to make smart decisions about — and avoid the pitfalls of — banking, credit, home finance, financial planning, investing and taxes.

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Posted by getloans - July 22, 2013 at 8:00 am

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Mortgages For Bad Credit

Although there are loan programs that assist people with bad credit, there will still be guidelines and qualifications. Do not try going to a bank telling them you would like an FHA loan and wait for them to just automatically approve you. Do some homework. If you’re in the frame of mind and fit to buy a home, do it the right way. Here are the things you can expect while looking at loan programs and homes.

You must know that if you go to 5 different mortgage loan originators, your credit is likely to be pulled 5 separate times. Every pull of your credit reduces your score 5-10 points. So much people make the wrong move of going to 5 banks to have all of them see what they can do for them. This is absolutely wrong. Just get one bank to check you, get a copy of the credit report and get an idea where you stand before you choose the company to do your loan.

If your score is not 620, do not make a bank pull your credit. Rather, follow these free credit repair methods. See to it that you get qualified for a loan before you look for houses. Many individuals end up finding the perfect home, signing a contract, and then have the disheartening news that they are not approved for the loan and will be forced to cancel everything. Doing this is doing yourself a favor, don’t go setting yourself up for failure.

When you are qualified, call a number of banks and inquire with them what their rates are on an approved FHA loan. Doing so will save you from giving them all your necessary information to protect you from further credit pulls. This method will make sure that you will get the best rate available and save you moolah over the long haul.

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Posted by Cathy Miller - May 30, 2013 at 12:55 pm

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Money-lenders, license laws and the business of making small loans on unsecured notes, chattel mortgages, salary assignments: a handbook.

Money-lenders, license laws and the business of making small loans on unsecured notes, chattel mortgages, salary assignments: a handbook.

Money-lenders, license laws and the business of making small loans on unsecured notes, chattel mortgages, salary assignments: a handbook.

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value to researchers of domestic and international law, government and politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and much more.
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New York : Legal Reform Bureau to Eliminate the Loan Shark Evil, 1919.
128 p. ; 23 cm

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Posted by getloans - February 22, 2012 at 9:30 am

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Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Need a mortgage but worried about the market? In Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition,bestselling authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown give you proven solutions for obtaining a mortgage, whether you want to buy your first home, refinance, or tap into your equity. You get the latest on sub-prime and adjustable-rate mortgages, finding the best lender, avoiding fiscal pitfalls and foreclosure, and much, much, more!

This easy-to-understand, objective, and jargon-free guide helps you fine-tune your finances, figure out what you can afford, and improve your credit score before you go mortgage shopping. You’ll get familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, 15- and 30-year loans, and conforming and jumbo packages. You also get help finding and working with reputable professionals, comparing programs, and securing terms you can live with. Discover how to:

  • Match your mortgage to your financial goals
  • Qualify for a mortgage even when money is tight
  • Find the right loan for you
  • Choose the best lender/broker
  • Negotiate the best terms
  • Calculate your costs and payments
  • Understand and complete all paperwork
  • Refinance an existing mortgage
  • Understand and consider special situation loans
  • Explore reverse mortgages and other options
  • Decipher amortization tables and comparison worksheets
  • Use the Internet wisely when mortgage shopping

Now, more than ever, you need clear, reliable information that helps you get the mortgage you need at a price you can afford. You need Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition!For many of us, the single biggest financial transaction is buying a house. Even more significant than the hefty down payment we fork over is the 15- to 30-year mortgage that needs feeding every month. If you have this much at stake, a little knowledge can go a long way, which is where Eric Tyson and Ray Brown come in. In Mortgages for Dummies, Tyson and Brown (who also wrote Home Buying for Dummies and House Selling for Dummies) provide a comprehensive introduction for anyone who is contemplating a mortgage. The book tells you how to evaluate your creditworthiness, determine your borrowing power, and shop for a lender, as well as covering the various types of loans. The authors also devote a section to refinancing and discuss what you should consider when prepaying a loan. They include amortization and remaining-balance tables, and a useful glossary. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or are just looking to refinance, you’ll find this a valuable, easy-to-use guide. –Harry C. Edwards

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Posted by getloans - February 17, 2012 at 9:09 am

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The New Rules for Mortgages

The New Rules for Mortgages

New rules in the housing market call for a new rulebook…

A wealth of info for consumers and mortgage professionals.

In the current credit environment, rules have changed for prospective home buyers-and this book explains them. Beginning with what makes up a FICO score, how to improve that score, and how to show a better credit profile; The New Rules for Mortgages explains the new credit guidelines that apply to mortgages. It sheds light on issues that can arise with appraisals, title searches, and home in­spections, and provides hard-headed advice. Using real- world examples, it covers the home buying and financing process in every situation, providing tips and exposing secrets that enable readers to improve their current or future position in the housing market.

A must-have for home buyers and homeowners in­terested in refinancing, The New Rules for Mortgages also belongs on the reference shelves of realtors, financial planners, and attorneys.

Contents

1. The All-Important Credit Score

2. Income: Yeah, You Need That!

3. Money Matters

4. A Good Look at the Property

5. What Mortgage Is Best for You?

6. Where to Get the Best Mortgage

7. The Loan Process

8. Interest Rates, Closing Costs, and the Closing

9. Types of Property

10. Protecting Your Homeownership: Divorce, Dispute, and Death

11. You Are a Homeowner!

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Posted by getloans - December 5, 2011 at 10:32 am

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Everything Guide to Mortgages Book

Everything Guide to Mortgages Book: Find the perfect loan to finance the home of your dreams (Everything (Business & Personal Finance))

Finding the right home can be easy. Finding the right mortgage-one you can afford-can be a challenge. You need to arm yourself with the latest information so you can make the right decision for you and your family, especially in the current housing market. In plain English, finance expert Lisa Horton shines a light on the confusing world of points, interest rates, and credit scores. Whether you’re buying your first home, trading up to a larger one, or buying a rental property, you’ll find all you need inside.

Learn how to:

  • Save for a down payment and prepare to borrow
  • Understand credit reports and credit scores
  • Deal with banks, mortgage brokers, and online lenders
  • Refinance a mortgage

The Everything Mortgage Bookteaches you how lenders work, how different kinds of loans are structured, and what they’re best for. You’ll also learn which mortgage practices and loans you should avoid. Whether you have a great credit history or a poor one, you’ll be able to get the best loan for your most important purchase-your home.

Lisa Holton is the author of How to be a Value Investor, The Essential Dictionary of Real Estate, and the Encyclopedia of Financial Planning. She is a contributing writer for the Financial Planning Association on consumer finance and retirement planning issues. Ms. Holton heads the Lisa Company, a writing, editing, and research firm. She lives in Evanston, IL.

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Posted by getloans - October 25, 2011 at 10:10 am

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