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A December review of your personal finances might help you rein in expenses. As a bonus, you’ll be well-prepared when tax-time rolls around.
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Confused by all the Mortgage Options? Here's Help (Kewanee Star Courier) (ARA) - Fixed rate. Adjustable rate. Interest Only. Flex. All of the different types of home loans that are available these days can puzzle many homebuyers. But, say mortgage experts,
Ladder 'too high for many couples' A growing number of young, working couples cannot afford even the cheapest properties in their local area, according to a new report.read more...
Homeowners face 2 bln pound mortgage lock-in (Tiscali) In January, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) gave lenders until the end of February to justify their high mortgage exit fees, also called "discharge", "vacating" or "sealing" fees.read more...
Should home buyers offer more than the appraisal? Many do Three months ago, Jeff and Senta McAdoo began searching for their first home. Every weekend, they drove hundreds of miles, looking at houses from Hollywood to Delray Beach.via
Ahead of the Bell: Mortgage Lending (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Senators will scrutinize home lending practices Tuesday when they convene a hearing on how to protect consumers from mortgage abuses.read more...
American Home Mortgage ceases business in Tennessee (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance) The state has issued an emergency "cease and desist" order for all mortgage lenders in the state doing business under the umbrella of American Home Mortgage Investment Corp.read more...