Federal probe into robosigning reaches initial settlement

The federal government has completed its investigation into the robosigning scandal and reached an initial settlement with the banks involved.
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Applications for mortgage modifications spike with low rates

Mortgage applications have risen recently, though the spike was due to low interest rates spurring interest in mortgage modifications.
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Mortgage modification programs under fire from Republicans

Federal mortgage modification programs are coming under fire for not working. Congressional Republicans want to cut them and save $38 billion.
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How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.

Bailout official labels mortgage modification program a failure

Neil Barofsky, the man in charge of overseeing the bailout programs, recently labeled the mortgage modification program complete failure.
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Bank loan modification is more likely to end in default

More people are getting loan mods from banks than through the HAMP program, but people are more likely default on a bank loan modification.
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Is the federal mortgage modification program worth it?

The Federal mortgage modification program has not been that successful. Less than half of participants get their loans modified permanently.
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Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online

Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.

Some homebuyer tax credits were low interest loans

Nearly a million people must repay the homebuyer tax credit they filed for. They got low interest loans for getting loans for a home.
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Mortgage applications increase; loan modification falls

Mortgage applications are down 40 percent from a year ago, but they are starting to raise slightly. Most applications are for refinancing.
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Even the wealthy need instant money sometimes

A person could think that the middle class suffer more in recessions. Some very wealthy people are actually losing homes to foreclosure.
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How To Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check

Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.

Mortgages becoming very low interest loans

Mortgage rates are lower than they ever have been. Mortgages are becoming some seriously low interest loans, if you can access the credit.
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Walking away | The basics of strategic default

Simply walking away from a mortgage, even when you can pay it, can be a very smart -- or very bad -- decision. Learn more here. READ MORE...
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Mortgage modification complicated by scofflaw lenders

The government's efforts to help homeowners avoid foreclosure are being complicated by alleged deceptive mortgage lending practices. READ MORE...
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