Loan Options and Seller Financing

Protecting Your Credit After The Equifax Data Breach

As you may be aware, there has been a data breach at Equifax. There were 143 million people whose personal information was exposed.

Here are the facts, according to Equifax. The breach lasted from mid-May through July. The hackers accessed people’s names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. They also stole credit card numbers for about 209,000 people and dispute documents with personal identifying information for about 182,000 people.

The information is evolving, but in the meantime here are… [Read More…]

Credit/Debt Consolidation Vs. Negotiation

Understanding Credit Counseling with Credit/Debt Consolidation VS. Debt Negotiation VS. Credit Repair

Finding the appropriate credit solutions for your challenged credit situation can be confusing, tricky, and can affect your debt and credit differently.

It is extremely imperative that before you commit yourself to a specific direction, to regroup your credit. You should be aware of all the benefits, consequences and risks (immediate and in the future) that are involved with the choice that you make.

This article will provide you insight to the consequences benefits and risks of each choice. [Read More…]

Why You Need Title Insurance

Other types of insurance coverage focus on possible future events and charge an annual premium – such as flood insurance or hazard insurance that safeguard against loss from wind damage. Title insurance protects against loss from hazards and defects already existing in the title and is purchased with a one-time premium.

Title Search And Examination Is The First Step.

Insuring a home’s title begins with a search of public land records affecting the property. The title agent or attorney working on behalf of the underwriter examines pertinent documents to determine whether the property is insurable. Those documents include deeds, wills, trusts, outstanding mortgages and judgments, property liens, highway or utility line easements, pending legal actions and notary acknowledgements. [Read More…]

The 10 Commandments Of Buying A Home

Buying a home with a mortgage loan? Be careful you obey these ten commandments for a smooth closing.

Ten Home Buying Rules

#1 – When buying a home Thou shalt not change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job.

#2- Thou shalt not buy a car, truck or van (or you may be living in it)!!

#3 – Thou shalt not use credit cards excessively or let current accounts fall behind. [Read More…]

7 Rules of Negotiating Debt

Trying to dispute, reduce, or remove debt from your credit report? Here are 7 Rules for Negotiating Debt…

Rule #1 – Document A Dispute

The smartest negotiating tactic thing to do before settling a “recent” debt is to document (certified mail or email) a “dispute” as to the total amount of monies owed. Be precisely this general but this wording of specifics, Independently, A summary judgment (automatic/no trial verdict) requires that the defendant not had a previous dispute as to the alleged amount of monies owed prior to the inception of the lawsuit. [Read More…]

The Confusion Is Over!