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		<title>Mortgage Advice</title>
		<link>http://www.myfinance-magazine.com/mortgage-refinance/Mortgage-Advice-1478/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<category>Mortgage Refinance</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the US today more households have mortgages than ever before. In fact the chance of you having or knowing someone who is paying off their mortgage is greater than 50%. You would think that because they are so common most people would have a good idea on how they work. Surprisingly that is not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the US today more households have mortgages than ever before. In fact the chance of you having or knowing someone who is paying off their mortgage is greater than 50%. You would think that because they are so common most people would have a good idea on how they work. Surprisingly that is not the case, in fact the majority of people who are currently paying off their mortgages know little more than their monthly payment information. In this market it pays to be an informed consumer. So what should you know?</p>
<p>Mortgage advice number one ? what can you afford and how much do you need. Before you ever step into a bank or fill out an online application you owe it to yourself to spend some time to analyze what monthly payments you can afford and how much money do you really need. The best advice for this step is that it pays to overestimate. Over estimate your expenses and over estimate how much you will need. Inevitably unforeseen things will happen while you are paying off your loan and it is much easier to cope when you have a buffer.</p>
<p>Mortgage advice number two ? know your state laws. Many states have different laws guaranteeing you certain things. Some states even have subsidized loans depending on your situation. So before taking your mortgage it is good advice to take a look at your state or local government website&#8217;s financial section. There you will usually find a simple and clear explanation on what option and regulations your state has.</p>
<p>Mortgage advice number three ? shop around. This step may seem obvious but most people are paying a higher monthly payment than they have to. When dealing with a broker or a bank makes sure you take a notebook and write things down. Don&#8217;t be afraid to ask questions, you will be the one making the payments after all. Don&#8217;t let yourself be swayed by the hype of a TV commercial or the convenience of the bank down the street. The best advice is to shop around for your mortgage. Check your local yellow pages, search online. I suggest you contact at least ten different places before you start to settle on a choice. This step can make the difference in thousands of dollars so take it seriously, and don&#8217;t be afraid to negotiate the terms either.</p>
<p>Mortgage advice number four ? don&#8217;t miss a payment. If you have taken my advice up to this point, you should never have a problem missing a payment. However, if something does happen and you see that you may not be able to make this months payment, take my advice acting sooner is better than later. If at all possible before you miss a payment contact your lender. Lenders are only looking to regain their money and do not benefit when you are unable to pay. For this reason you may often be able to work something out with them before things go too far. There are also a number of programs available today which may be able to help you before they thought of default or bankruptcy enter your mind.</p>
<p>If you follow this mortgage advice you should find yourself able to comfortably take out and pay back your mortgage with ease.</p>
<p>Eric Newman is an author for Teanobi.com. All articles may be used and reprinted as long as they have an active link at the bottom pointing to <a target="_new" href="http://www.teanobi.com">http://www.teanobi.com</a> with the anchored text: <a target="_new" href="http://www.teanobi.com">Teanobi - Green Tea</a>
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		<title>Debt Problems? You Can Negotiate With Your Creditors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<category>Debt Relief</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is always possible to negotiate with creditors ? even if they have already taken you to court to get a judgment or to garnish your wages.
Getting a creditor to reduce your monthly payment helps and does provide short-term relief. However, this is only a temporary measure and you need to remember that the interest [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is always possible to negotiate with creditors ? even if they have already taken you to court to get a judgment or to garnish your wages.</p>
<p>Getting a creditor to reduce your monthly payment helps and does provide short-term relief. However, this is only a temporary measure and you need to remember that the interest on your debt will continue to pile up.</p>
<p>You need to negotiate settlements with your creditors to get real debt relief and fix your credit.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s take credit card debt first. Suppose you owe $4,000 but that the original amount was only $2500 and the rest is interest. Let&#8217;s also assume you have been behind in your payments for six moths. Call the company and explain the reason why you have fallen behind. You will need to have a real reason such as illness or the loss of a job. Agree to pay $2500 as a settlement in full. In turn, have the company agree to report your account as current to the credit reporting agencies.</p>
<p>Most creditors will buy off on this kind of settlement because they&#8217;d rather get the money now vs. having to wait many months or pay a collection agency. So you should be able to negotiate this kind of settlement with many, if not all, of your creditors.</p>
<p>However, some creditors will elect to take you to court to get a judgment. A judgment is a court order stating that you must pay the amount owed. It gives the creditor the right to garnish your wages or seize your assets, including your bank accounts.</p>
<p>Even if a judgment proceeding has begun, there is still time to negotiate a settlement. You can approach the creditor&#8217;s attorney (or have your attorney approach the other attorney) and make an initial offer of 40 percent to settle the case. You will probably have to go up from the 40 percent. However, a settlement may be attractive to the creditor because it saves the company attorney&#8217;s fees and the cost of seizing your assets or garnishing your salary.</p>
<p>If you do reach a settlement with a creditor, be sure to receive proof of payment. Also, don&#8217;t send any funds until you have a legal document that spells out the terms of the settlement. Keep a copy of this document. Make the payment as agreed and then request that the creditor provide you with a receipt or some other proof of payment.</p>
<p>Some creditors, especially contractors and subcontractors and the IRS, can file a lien on your property. A lien is a court order that gives the creditor an interest in a piece of some real property you own such as your home. When you sell the property, the creditor will be paid what he or she is owed out of the proceeds of the sale. Once a lien has been placed against your property, the only way to eliminate it is to pay or reach a settlement with the creditor. If it is the IRS that filed the lien, be sure to get a Certificate of Release of Federal Tax Lien when you do pay it off. Negotiating with creditors may not be much fun, but it can help you get out of debt and repair your credit.</p>
<p>For more FREE help with debt and credit, subscribe today to Douglas Hanna&#8217;s free email newsletter &quot;8 Simple Steps to Debt Relief&quot; at <a target="_new" href="http://www.all-in-one-info.com">http://www.all-in-one-info.com</a>
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		<title>Credit Report Hassles</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no end to the amount of pain that your credit report can cause you. If you have a bad credit history this is something that can follow you around and wreak havoc on your life without you even knowing it. Do you know how many people did not get a job because their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is no end to the amount of pain that your credit report can cause you. If you have a bad credit history this is something that can follow you around and wreak havoc on your life without you even knowing it. Do you know how many people did not get a job because their credit report was awful? Thousands and how many do you think realized that that was the reason they did not get a call back? I would venture to say a big fat zip. Credit counts for everything nowadays and it is only going to count for more in the future.</p>
<p>Whenever you apply for a job, an apartment, a loan or for credit your report is likely going to get looked at. No one wants to get involved with an unreliable person, especially those who are going to have to depend on this person for some important reason, like a rent check or to keep their business running. That is why people with bad credit find themselves getting the short end of the stick all of the time.</p>
<p>If you have found yourself getting rejected an awful lot lately you may want to sneak a peek at your credit report to see if that is the reason. Even if you have never owned a credit card you may still have bad credit. They are not the only things that get reported to the credit bureaus. If you have any bills in your name, car insurance, heating, anything at all, whether you make your payments or not are all finding their way onto your credit report.</p>
<p>Everyone should be checking their report at least once a year to see how they are doing. If you want to get yours you can visit Equifax, Experian or TransUnion online today to get your free copy.</p>
<p>Martin Lukac, represents, #1 Loans USA, a finance web-company specializing in real estate/mortgage market. We specialize in daily updates, rate predictions, mortgage rates and more. <a target="_new" href="http://www.1LoansUSA.com">http://www.1LoansUSA.com</a>
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		<title>A Little Lesson on Loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The opportunity to spend money is everywhere. There is no shortage of places that will take your cash. In fact, to keep the money flowing out of your wallet, banks and merchants continually come up with easier ways for you to spend it.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The opportunity to spend money is everywhere. There is no shortage of places that will take your cash. In fact, to keep the money flowing out of your wallet, banks and merchants continually come up with easier ways for you to spend it.</p>
<p>But when it comes to borrowing money, suddenly the cash pipeline doesn&#8217;t operate so smoothly. Money becomes a more complex issue with documents and terminology that practically require you to have both an MBA and Law degree to fully understand.</p>
<p>Before you get dazed by the paperwork and lost in the legalese of loan products, here is a quick lesson on loans.</p>
<p><b>1) The Basics</b> When you get a loan, you are borrowing money with a promise to pay back the original amount (principal) plus an extra amount as a fee (interest) for the privilege of borrowing. The amount you pay in interest is normally a percentage of the loan amount &#8212; the interest rate.</p>
<p>Example: If you borrow $100 with an interest rate of 10%, you will pay back $110. That consists of the $100 principal plus $10 interest.</p>
<p><b>2) Loan Categories</b> From a broad perspective, loans fall under one of two categories: a) Installment loans and b) Revolving Credit loans.</p>
<p>a) Installment loan: The installment loan is probably what most people think of when talking about a loan. Money is borrowed from the bank in one lump sum and normally paid back in installments, or increments, over a set period of time. The sum paid back can include both the principal plus interest or the payments may contain interest only with the principal being paid all at once in the last loan installment, known as a balloon payment.</p>
<p>Loans that fall under this category include mortgages, personal loans, and auto loans.</p>
<p>b) Revolving Credit loan: Revolving Credit (also called Revolving Line of Credit or Credit Line) is a loan where a lender allows someone to borrow money up to a specific limit, called the credit limit, whenever money is needed. The borrower draws down the credit limit every time an amount is borrowed. The borrower can use as much of the credit as he or she wants. When a repayment is made, the available credit rises by the paid amount.</p>
<p>Example: Borrower gets a credit limit of $1000. $100 of the credit is used to buy merchandise. The credit limit now decreases by $100 to $900. A day later, the borrower decides to borrow another $100 decreasing the credit limit to $800. Next month, borrower pays back the $200 plus interest and the credit limit goes back to the full $1000.</p>
<p>Loans that fall under this category include credit cards, home equity line of credit (HELOC), and business lines of credit.</p>
<p><b>3) Rates</b> As you already learned, the interest that you pay is calculated as a percentage of the principal amount. Some loans have a fixed interest rate while others have an adjustable rate of interest.</p>
<p>A loan with a fixed interest rate means that the interest you pay stays the same throughout the life of the loan.</p>
<p>The adjustable rate loan, on the other hand, has an interest rate that can fluctuate from period to period. That means a borrower can expect to pay more or less interest as the rate fluctuates. The rate&#8217;s movement is tied to indexes that track a basket of interest bearing investments. As the interest rates of the index moves up or down, the interest rate on your loan is adjusted accordingly.</p>
<p>There you have it. You just completed your lesson on loans. Now that you have a grasp of the basics of loans, you will be better prepared to understand the minute details of the loan that you need.</p>
<p>Jon Galanty is a financial writer for eMoneyCentral.com. Visit <a href="http://www.emoneycentral.com">http://www.emoneycentral.com</a> to find out more about loans and to get other great money tips.
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		<title>7 Credit Improving Steps You Must Take Before Applying For A Mortgage</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you think you have good credit, think again. Chances are there is something on your credit report that can effect your credit rating; this type of news is particularly alarming if you are shopping for a loan or applying for credit. You can save yourself headaches as well as thousands of dollars by implementing the following seven credit improving steps.</p>
<p><b>1. Do not charge your cards to the limit.</b> Yes, your credit line is whatever the credit card company determines it should be. Still, if you max out your credit cards your credit rating will suffer.</p>
<p><b>2. Check your credit reports.</b> The three major reporting agencies are TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax and they all must offer to American consumers one free credit report per year. Not all states are covered by this policy until September 2005, so check to see if you are eligible now. Errors are common, so make sure you identify them and take the proper course of action to have incorrect information expunged from your report.</p>
<p><b>3. Pay off your credit cards.</b> Your credit will improve if your outstanding balances are paid off especially before you apply for credit. Consider consolidating your outstanding balances into one low monthly payment.</p>
<p><b>4. One stop rate shopping.</b> Too many mortgage applications over a lengthy period of time can reduce your credit rating. Best bet: shop online and get the mortgage companies to bid on your loan. Choose one company and only apply to them.</p>
<p><b>5. Use reputable lenders.</b> If you borrow money from less than reputable lenders, including some finance companies, you may be penalized even if you have repaid the loan. Using a finance company can be a signal to lenders that you are a credit risk.</p>
<p><b>6. Wait to purchase household goods.</b> If you are planning to purchase major appliances for your new home, do not make the purchase until after your loan has been approved. A spike in spending could derail approval of your mortgage loan.</p>
<p><b>7. Overcome a history of bad credit.</b> If you have a previous history of bad credit, do not apply for any loans within the first year immediately after your credit rating is at its lowest. You will need the one year period to build your credit rating back up. Should you apply and are accepted within that first year, chances are your mortgage rate will be higher and that could cost you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan.</p>
<p>Lenders are eager for your business, so even if your credit rating isn&#8217;t that great you may qualify for a lower rate mortgage especially if other factors weigh in, like your income level. Still, consider taking whatever steps necessary to improve your credit rating before you apply.</p>
<p>Matthew Keegan writes for <b>The Article Writer</b> an online article writing and web management business. You can view his site at <a target="_new" href="http://www.thearticlewriter.com">http://www.thearticlewriter.com</a>
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		<title>Harassment of People in Debt by Creditors</title>
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<p>Harassment of people in debt by creditors or their agents is a criminal offence under the Administration of Justice Act 1970. It is often difficult to know what to do when you feel a creditor is not dealing with your account fairly. In order for you to identify what activities by your creditors may involve harassment and what can be done about the problem, this factsheet outlines:</p>
<p>The relevant section of the Administration of Justice Act The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) Debt Collection Guidance on harassment How to deal with harassment by your creditors.</p>
<p>SECTION 40 OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ACT</p>
<p>S40 Punishment for unlawful harassment of debtors.</p>
<p>1. A person commits an offence if, with the object of coercing another person to pay money claimed from the other as a debt due under a contract he: harasses the other with demands for payment which, in respect of their frequency, or the manner or occasion of making any such demand, or of any threat or publicity by which any demand is accompanied, are calculated to subject him or members of his family or household to alarm, distress or humiliation; falsely represents, in relation to the money claimed, that criminal proceedings lie for failure to pay it; falsely represents himself to be authorised in some official capacity to claim or enforce payment; or utters a document falsely represented by him to have some official character, or purporting to have some official character which he know it has not.</p>
<p>2. A person may be guilty of an offence by virtue of sub-section (1) (a) above if he concerts with others in the taking of such actions as is described in that paragraph, notwithstanding that his own course of conduct does not by itself amount to harassment.</p>
<p>OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING CODE OF GUIDANCE</p>
<p>Many activities could count as harassment. It is important to note that anything done by a person which is reasonable when trying to recover a debt, is not considered to be harassment. Both the Office of Fair Trading and Trade Associations (run by the credit industry) have produced guidance on what activities may be considered harassment and should therefore be avoided by creditors. The following list is taken from the new Debt Collection Guidance for holders of consumer credit licenses.</p>
<p>Creditors are warned by the Office of Fair Trading under the Debt Collection Guidance that the following practices are &#8220;considered unfair&#8221;:</p>
<p>IT IS UNFAIR TO COMMUNICATE, IN WHATEVER FORM, WITH CONSUMERS IN AN UNCLEAR, INACCURATE OR MISLEADING MANNER.</p>
<p>This includes:</p>
<p>Letters that look like court claims</p>
<p>Not making it clear who the company is or what their role is</p>
<p>Unhelpful legal language</p>
<p>Not giving balance statements about the debt when asked</p>
<p>Contacting you at unreasonable times even when asked not to</p>
<p>Asking you to contact them on premium rate phone numbers.</p>
<p>THOSE CONTACTING DEBTORS MUST NOT BE DECEITFUL BY MISREPRESENTING THEIR AUTHORITY AND/OR THE CORRECT LEGAL POSITION.</p>
<p>This includes:</p>
<p>Claiming to work for the court or be a bailiff</p>
<p>Implying action can be taken that is not legally possible such as implying they could take your property using a business name or logo that implies they are a government body</p>
<p>Implying that court action has been taken against you when it hasn&#8217;t</p>
<p>Implying not paying your debt is a criminal offence</p>
<p>Threatening to take court action in England if you live in Scotland or the other way round.</p>
<p>PUTTING PRESSURE ON DEBTORS OR THIRD PARTIES IS CONSIDERED TO BE OPPRESSIVE.</p>
<p>This includes:</p>
<p>Contacting you too frequently</p>
<p>Pressurising you to sell property or take out more debt</p>
<p>Using more than one collection company at the same time or not telling you when your debt has been passed to another company</p>
<p>Pressurising you to pay in full or in large instalments you cannot afford</p>
<p>Making threatening gestures or statements</p>
<p>Ignoring disputes about whether you owe the money</p>
<p>Trying to embarrass you in public or threatening to tell a third party about your debts such as a neighbour or your family.</p>
<p>DEALINGS WITH DEBTORS ARE NOT TO BE DECEITFUL AND/OR UNFAIR.</p>
<p>Examples include:</p>
<p>Sending letters addressed to the occupier or discussing the debt with someone without knowing if they are you</p>
<p>Refusing to deal with an adviser acting on your behalf</p>
<p>Not accepting reasonable offers or passing on payments you make</p>
<p>Refusing to freeze action if you dispute the debt.</p>
<p>CHARGES SHOULD NOT BE LEVIED UNFAIRLY.</p>
<p>Examples include:</p>
<p>Claiming collection costs when the original credit agreement didn&#8217;t allow this to happen and making you think you are legally liable for the costs</p>
<p>Not putting the specific amounts that can be added for collection costs in the original credit agreement</p>
<p>Adding unreasonable charges.</p>
<p>THOSE VISITING DEBTORS MUST NOT ACT IN AN UNCLEAR OR THREATENING MANNER.</p>
<p>Collectors should explain the reason for any visit and give you notice of the time and date they will call</p>
<p>They shouldn&#8217;t visit if they know you are ill or vulnerable and if they find you are unwell or distressed they should leave</p>
<p>They should not come in if you do not want them to and should leave when you ask them to</p>
<p>They shouldn&#8217;t visit you at work or somewhere like a hospital.</p>
<p>HOW TO DEAL WITH HARASSMENT BY YOUR CREDITORS</p>
<p>The first step is to write to a creditor and outline your concerns about the company&#8217;s behaviour. Inform them that you are familiar with the terms of Section 40 of the Administration of Justice Act and ask that the creditor takes steps to avoid similar occurrences in the future.</p>
<p>Tell your creditors how you would prefer to be contacted and ask that they confirm their agreement to this. A letter at this stage may avoid the need to take further action against the company.</p>
<p>Tell them you are aware of the OFT Debt Collection Guidance and that you will consider making a complaint about their behaviour under the guidance.</p>
<p>It is usually difficult to persuade the police to prosecute in cases of harassment unless a more serious offence such as violence, fraud or blackmail is also involved. Normally complaints should be made to the trading standards/consumer protection department at your local council.</p>
<p>They should investigate whether an offence has been committed and whether prosecution is appropriate. The penalty is a fine of up to £5,000 in the Magistrates Court. Also a conviction is likely to provide evidence that the creditor is no longer a fit and proper person to hold a consumer credit licence.</p>
<p>If Trading Standards will not act it may be worth contacting the Office of Fair Trading directly. The address is at the end of the factsheet. The OFT does not usually take up individual complaints but their Debt Collection Enforcement Team collects information that can be used to take action against creditors who can lose their consumer credit licence.</p>
<p>The creditor may be a member of a trade association with a code of practice. You could find out if your creditor is a member of a trade association and write to them with your complaint. A code of practice is not legally enforceable but the association may take some action against their members. Details of the main trade associations are at the end of the factsheet under &quot;Useful Addresses&quot;.</p>
<p>OTHER OPTIONS</p>
<p>Another alternative is for you to pursue your own prosecution in the Magistrates Court. This could involve considerable cost so you need to obtain proper legal advice first.</p>
<p>BT have a new service called &#8220;Choose to Refuse&#8221; which might help if you are getting a lot of calls from an unpleasant creditor. You have to key in a pin number after a call. The caller will then get an automated message if you don&#8217;t wish to take their call when they ring. The cost of the service is £8.00 per quarter.</p>
<p>If you receive a telephone service from another provider, contact them and ask if they have a similar service.</p>
<p>You could refer to the Malicious Communications Act 1988. This deals with the sending of letters or articles for the purpose of causing &quot;distress or anxiety&quot;. A person found guilty can be fined in the Magistrates Court.</p>
<p>To prosecute successfully, the letter or article sent would have to convey:-</p>
<p>A message which is indecent or grossly offensive</p>
<p>A threat; or information which is false and known or believed to be false by the sender.</p>
<p>The Criminal Justice Act &#038; Public Order Act 1994 Section 4a makes it a criminal offence to cause Harassment, alarm or distress with intent by using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.</p>
<p>This can only be an offence if it happens in a public place not in your own home. The police would need to be contacted and prosecute for this offence.</p>
<p>The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 makes it a criminal offence to harass people and put people in fear of violence. The harassment must happen on at least 2 separate occasions. The police would have to agree to prosecute for this offence.</p>
<p>USEFUL ADDRESSES</p>
<p>The Finance &#038; Leasing Association (FLA) 2nd Floor, Imperial House 15-19 Kingsway London WC2B 6UN Tel No: 020 836 6511 www.fla.org.uk</p>
<p>The Consumer Credit Trade Association (CCTA) Suite 8, The Wool Exchange 10 Hustlergate Bradford BD1 1RE Tel: 01274 390 380 www.ccta.co.uk</p>
<p>Credit Services Association Ltd (CSA) (For Debt Collection Agencies) Wingrove House 2nd Floor East Ponteland Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 3DP Tel: 0191 286 5656 www.csa-uk.com</p>
<p>Consumer Credit Association (CCAUK) Queens House Queens Road Chester CH1 3BQ Tel No: 01244 312 044 www.ccauk.org</p>
<p>Mail Order Traders&#8217; Association (MOTA) 7 Floor 100 Old Hall Street Liverpool L3 9TD Tel: 0151 227 9456</p>
<p>Office of Fair Trading Fleetbank House 2 ? 6 Salisbury Square London EC4Y 8JX Tel No: 08457 224 499 www.oft.gov.uk</p>
<p>If your complaint is against a solicitors firm acting for a creditor, a complaint can be made to:</p>
<p>Consumer Complaints Service The Law Society Victoria Court 8 Dormer Place Leamington Spa CV32 5AE Tel No: 0845 608 6565 www.lawsociety.org.uk</p>
<p>The author, Michael Sherriff, has written 100&#8217;s of articles realting the UK credit and finance industry. Family and personal money matters can often be a great concern and in some cases lead to depression or even suicide.</p>
<p>This is something that has affected Michael personally and since then has carried out extensive research into the financial industry and released articles to educate those that need advice.</p>
<p>His ebook &#8220;UK Credit Secrets 2005&#8243; has become a UK best seller for anyone wanting to know the truth about credit repair and what they can do to repair their credit history. Find out more at <a target="_new" href="http://ukcreditsecrets.co.uk">UK Credit Secrets</a>
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		<title>Home Mortgages: Does a No-closing-cost Loan Make Sense for You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have heard a number of radio ads and have seen many newspaper ads offering &#34;no closing cost&#34; home mortgages. These ads will tell you that you can get a new mortgage or refinance your existing mortgage at absolutely with absolutely no closing costs.. There are no points, no charges for an appraisal, no charge [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have heard a number of radio ads and have seen many newspaper ads offering &quot;no closing cost&quot; home mortgages. These ads will tell you that you can get a new mortgage or refinance your existing mortgage at absolutely with absolutely no closing costs.. There are no points, no charges for an appraisal, no charge for title insurance, no costs, period.</p>
<p>On the face of it, this sounds like a great deal and no-cost mortgages are especially popular with people who are refinancing an existing mortgage.</p>
<p>How does this work? Normally, a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, would have closing costs in the neighborhood of $2,000 to $3,000 or even more, depending on whether or not you pay points upfront. In fact, we talked to one mortgage broker two weeks ago about a mortgage on an investment property we own in another state and the closing costs were quoted as $7,000 ? outrageous but at least not typical.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard the old adage, &quot;there is no such thing as a free lunch,&quot; and these no-cost mortgages are yet another testimonial to the truth of this.</p>
<p>The way that no closing cost mortgages work is the lender gives the mortgage broker a rebate at closing which the broker then uses to to pay the settlement costs. The way the lender gets its money back is by charging a higher interest rate. For example, for a $230,000, 30-year fixed rate mortgage with no upfront fees, your interest rate would most likely be a least 0.35% higher that if you paid one point and the customary closing costs.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s an example of what this means. As of this writing, there were mortgages available at 5.250 %, plus one point. As you probably know, one point equals one percent of the mortgage so one point on a $150,000 mortgage would be $1,500.</p>
<p>The monthly payment fo this loan, excluding taxes and insurance is $826.00. The closing costs would be $1,500 plus the normal settlement costs of, say, $1,500,A for a total of $3,000.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s compare this with a no-cost mortgage. Assuming the interest rate is 0.35% higher as quoted earlier, the interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage would be 5.725%, yielding a monthly payment of $872.98 or about $46.00 per month vs. the loan where you would pay one point and the normal settlement costs.</p>
<p>Given a savings of $46.00 per month, it would take you about 65 months ? or 5.5 years to make up for the $3,000 you paid in closing costs. This means that you need to determine how long you will stay in that house before deciding on a mortgage loan or a refi. If you intend to stay in that home and not refinance your mortgage for more than six years, it might make sense for you to pay the point and the normal settlement costs. On the other hand, if you believe you will sell that house or refinance it in less than five years, a no-cost mortgage might be better.</p>
<p>Just make sure you look at all the various alternatives and their long-term costs before you leap into a new mortgage.</p>
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		<title>How to Find the Best Debt Consolidation Secured Loan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If debt is a way of life for you, it&#8217;s time for you to consider finding a debt consolidation secured loan. This loan is designed so that you can pay off some or all of your debt, leaving you with a single low monthly payment instead of multiple payments that keep increasing as time goes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If debt is a way of life for you, it&#8217;s time for you to consider finding a debt consolidation secured loan. This loan is designed so that you can pay off some or all of your debt, leaving you with a single low monthly payment instead of multiple payments that keep increasing as time goes by.</p>
<p>Since you offer collateral as security for the loan, the debt consolidation secured loan usually has a lower interest rate and is easier to get than some other loans? making it great for the person who is deep in debt and doesn&#8217;t have a spotless credit history.</p>
<p>The best part is that not only does a debt consolidation secured loan stop your outstanding debt from harming your credit score further, but on time repayment of your loan helps to rebuild your credit as well!</p>
<p>Securing your loan</p>
<p>Since a debt consolidation secured loan requires collateral, it&#8217;s important to choose the right collateral for the job. Instead of putting up precious metals or collectibles which need to be appraised to determine their value, it&#8217;s often best to stick with more common forms of collateral? automobiles and trucks, and real estate.</p>
<p>These are high-value items that are relatively easy for the lender to determine the value of, and are easy for them to find a market for should you not repay the loan and they are forced to repossess.</p>
<p>The easier it is for the lender to determine the value of your collateral on a market, the more likely they are to offer you a good rate for your debt consolidation secured loan.</p>
<p>Of course, good rates are important because it means less money that you have to pay for your loan.</p>
<p>Determining how much to borrow</p>
<p>Ideally, you want to borrow enough with a debt consolidation secured loan to repay all of your outstanding debt and have only the monthly loan payment to worry about.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re too deep in debt, however, you might have to settle for less? after all, you need to keep the amount that you borrow under the value of your collateral. If this is the case, make sure that you can cover your largest and oldest debts (or at least a significant portion of them) with your debt consolidation secured loan, and then distribute any additional amount included in the loan among the remainder of your debts.</p>
<p>Any amount that isn&#8217;t covered by the loan should be repaid as quickly as possible (all the while making sure that you don&#8217;t lapse on your loan payments.)</p>
<p>Paying off your loan</p>
<p>After consolidating your outstanding debts with a debt consolidation secured loan, try to make sure that you get all of your loan payments in on time (if not early.) Not only does this make sure that the lender doesn&#8217;t have to repossess your collateral, but it also helps to build a good business relationship with the lender as well as doing some needed repair to your credit report.</p>
<p>You can use the relationship that you build now later in life when you need financial services again.</p>
<p>You may freely reprint this article provided the following author&#8217;s biography (including the live URL link) remains intact:</p>
<p>About The Author</p>
<p>John Mussi is the founder of Direct Online Loans who help homeowners find the best available loans via the <a target="_new" href="http://www.directonlineloans.co.uk/">http://www.directonlineloans.co.uk</a> website.
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		<title>Loan Options for College Students</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You just finished high school and realize you have two months to work and save up for your very expensive post secondary education. Your parents are willing to help you out a bit, you have a very impressive $4.32 stashed in your savings account, and you have a rewarding job at Wal-Mart 3 days a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You just finished high school and realize you have two months to work and save up for your very expensive post secondary education. Your parents are willing to help you out a bit, you have a very impressive $4.32 stashed in your savings account, and you have a rewarding job at Wal-Mart 3 days a week. You should be set right? Wrong. College and university is one of the biggest financial commitments you will make during your life. . Most students get a loan of some sort and almost all have credit cards. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to know you have options</p>
<p>Government Student Loans</p>
<p>Here in Canada and in many parts of the world there are government student loan programs which almost anyone is eligible for. The loan amount is usually based on a number different factors including, how much financial support you are receiving from parents, and the total cost of tuition and other fees. The major benefit to a government issued student loan is that most require repayment only after you have completed your studies. However, like any loan, a heavy interest rate is the downside.</p>
<p>Student loan through a bank</p>
<p>Most major financial institutions offer student loans or student line of credit. There are several benefits to this form of loan. Most often the interest rates are reasonable, and minimal payment is usually expected. Most banks even further the convenience by attaching the loan to an existing account, or by giving you a credit card. Remember, banks &quot;bank&quot; on the fact that you will spend that money.</p>
<p>Credit cards</p>
<p>Many students rely on their credit card(s) to get them through school. On a short term basis, credit cards are a great source of cash which is easily accessible However unlike a loan, you have to start paying back immediately (monthly), often with outrageous interest rates. Most times, students rely too much on credit cards and find themselves having money trouble before the school year is even finished. And once a credit card is &quot;maxed&quot; and you are unable to pay the minimal payment, additional interest rates and &quot;service&quot; fees are attached.</p>
<p>College educations are not cheap. In fact, tuition fees go up by staggering numbers every year. The truth of the matter is, unless you have parents who are willing to flip the bill or some other support, you are likely going to need a loan or some sort of financial assistance. The best advice is to educate yourself. Know what is involved in a loan, know the interest rates, and know your responsibility of payment. A four year education is an awesome financial burden, so it&#8217;s important to know your options.</p>
<p>Ron is the CTO for Dice Ventures Inc an internet holdings and development company. For more student information check out this <a target="_new" href="http://www.118student.co.uk/">Student loan</a> site or our <a target="_new" href="http://www.mbaguide.ca">Canadian MBA</a> resources.
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		<title>Save Money on Groceries: Part I</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One universal of humanity, no matter who you are or where you come from, you have to eat. Unless you grow your own food, you will have to go to the grocery store to get it. That means money. Here are two very simple but highly effective methods for saving money on the food you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One universal of humanity, no matter who you are or where you come from, you have to eat. Unless you grow your own food, you will have to go to the grocery store to get it. That means money. Here are two very simple but highly effective methods for saving money on the food you buy.</p>
<p>Save Money on Groceries: Coupons</p>
<p>While you can find them everywhere, people rarely use coupons. If you are one of those people who does not use coupons, this phrase may change your mind. Free money. That&#8217;s exactly what coupons are, free money. If someone were to put money in your hand, no matter how small the amount, you wouldn&#8217;t throw it in the trash. That is exactly what takes place when you throw away coupons for things you buy; you throw away free money that the manufacturer gives you for buying their product. That $0.30 here and $1.00 there starts to add up.</p>
<p>Save Money on Groceries: Plan Your Meals</p>
<p>It sounds like it is unrelated to saving money on groceries but planning you meals for the week goes a long way toward helping you in this area. When you have a specific plan for what will be eaten each day, you can avoid falling into the trap of buying food that no one eats. Planning your meals does not have to be complicated. It can be as simple as saying, &#8220;Monday - Chicken and pasta&#8221;. From there, you know what to buy and are less likely to be tempted to stray from you money saving plan.</p>
<p>Jon Martin is the webmaster of <a target="_new" href="http://www.manage-your-debts.com">Your Personal Money Management</a>. Your Personal Money Management was established to help you keep more of the money you make.</p>
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