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11/15/2010
A company in Rhode Island advertises that it will give consumers loans regardless of their credit history.
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08/26/2010
Unauthorized charges from Rocky Mount business a result of consumers filling out online loan applications
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08/18/2010
What’s a small business to do when a loan is sorely needed to diversify or purchase needed equipment, and conventional loans are in short supply?
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08/09/2010
In these hard economic times, a small, $5000 loan to cover those unexpected bills seems rather tempting. However, BBB warns you to be cautious of any personal loan offers you find online and avoid fal
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07/28/2010
New Federal Trade Commission settlements banned eight marketers from selling mortgage modification or foreclosure relief services.
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06/24/2010
The personal information of 3.3 million people who took out student loans was accessed by a burglar,
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04/26/2010
Payday lender Moneytree was hit with a cease-and-desist order by Washington state regulators.
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03/02/2010
Better Business Bureau is warning families to beware of online payday lenders that claim they are not beholden to licensing laws, debt collection practices or caps on interest rates.
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02/01/2007
Using a credit line to borrow against the equity in your home has become a popular source of consumer credit. And lenders are offering these home equity credit lines in a variety of ways.
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01/01/2007
If you're refinancing your mortgage or applying for a home equity installment loan, you should know about the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA).
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05/01/2005
Advance-fee loan sharks are preying on unwary consumers, taking their money for the promise of a loan or credit, and leaving them in hot water. The scam artists often impersonate legitimate lenders to entice consumers into falling for their bogus offer.
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01/01/2004
If you need money to pay bills or make home improvements, and think the answer is in refinancing, a second mortgage, or a home equity loan, consider your options carefully. If you can't make the required payments, you could lose your home as well as the equity you've built up.
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10/01/2003
Are you in need of cash? Do you want to consolidate your debts? Are you receiving home equity loan or refinancing offers that seem too good to be true? Does your home need repairs that contractors tell you can be easily financed?
If you are a homeowner who needs money to pay bills or for home repairs, you may think a home equity loan is the answer.
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01/01/1999
Shopping around for a home loan or mortgage will help you to get the best financing deal. A mortgage—whether it's a home purchase, a refinancing, or a home equity loan—is a product, just like a car, so the price and terms may be negotiable. You'll want to compare all the costs involved in obtaining a mortgage. Shopping, comparing, and negotiating may save you thousands of dollars.
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04/01/1998
Do you own your home? If so, it's likely to be your greatest single asset. Unfortunately, if you agree to a loan that's based on the equity you have in your home, you may be putting your most valuable asset at risk.
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