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Loans / Mortgages

What Senior Citizens Need To Know About Reverse Mortgages

Reverse mortgages have become a very popular method for seniors to get cash out of their home during this recession.  But what do senior citizens need to know about reverse mortgages before they commit?...

Federal Trade Commission Takes Steps To Protect Homeowners

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed changes to the law that would prohibit so-called "foreclosure prevention" companies from charging up-front fees for their services. "Homeowners facing foreclosure or struggling to make mortgage payments...

Be Cautious When Using Alternative Financing, It Could Land You In Financial Trouble

Despite a push to increase small-business lending, it is still very difficult for small companies to get traditional loans from banks.  That fact has many small businesses looking to less traditional means to finance...

Many Debtors Following Disturbing Trend

A study released by TransUnion has revealed that a new "payment hierarchy" has emerged with debtors becoming more current on their credit cards while allowing their mortgage become delinquent. "Conventional wisdom has always been...

Allmand Law Firm
February 22, 2010 Economy, Foreclosures, Loans / Mortgages

FHA Loans Threaten Another Wave Of Foreclosures

Mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration are literally draining the agency of its cash reserves. The number of FHA foreclosures has increased 26 percent within the past year and at least 9.1 percent...

Three Reasons Why You Should Not Refinance Your Home To Pay Off Credit Card Debt

Using your home as an ATM to pay off your credit card debt could be a huge mistake.  When you take the equity out of your home to repay credit card debt, you are...