Posted on February - 28 - 2011

Bad Credit Personal Loans and You

Bad credit personal loans are offered to people in need of financial assistance but cannot qualify for regular loans because they did not meet the required credit score.  Are you in the same situation?

It is a relief to know that there are lending companies willing to extend financing to the bad credit market.  Yes, you can turn to bad credit lenders for help in case you need to take out a loan for an emergency.

Secured and Unsecured Loans for Bad Credit

Loans for bad credit can either be secured or unsecured.  For instance, if you are a homeowner, you can use your home as collateral for your debts to get a lower rate.  Secured bad credit loans generally carry lower interest rates because they are guaranteed with the borrower’s property. Thus,

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Posted on February - 28 - 2011

Chicago Borrowers To Pay Higher Premiums For FHA Loans

Thinking about getting a little help from Uncle Sam for that mortgage or refinance? It might cost more than you think, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys.

This month the Federal Housing Administration announced it will raise premiums for its popular government loans by a quarter of a percentage point. It’s a tiny increase, for sure, but for folks toeing the line between being able or unable to afford a loan, it could have big consequences.

More than 30 percent of home purchases in 2010 were made with FHA loans. To put the significance into perspective, that’s up from just 5 percent in 2005. With credit tight and money for down payments short, the government program is the only thing that has made owning homes possible for many Americans.

Unfortunately, the program is running low on Congress-required reserves, and raising rates is the best way to provide a boost.

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Posted on February - 24 - 2011

Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer Can Help Overwhelming Situations

Sometimes circumstances in a person’s life go awry unexpectedly and a bankruptcy lawyer may need to be called in. Most people are surprised to find themselves in this unfortunate situation. There are many catastrophic occurrences which can spiral a responsible person into deep red ink. When debts pile up, the accumulation of interest can make even the minimum payment not enough. Bill collectors may start to call and the person may feel under an overwhelming burden. Examples of situations which may have caused a person or family to spiral into red ink include:

- Job loss: Unemployment can create a dire financial situation for nearly every individual who loses their job. Layoffs and downsizing of companies have been occurring which entails job losses for many unsuspecting employees. Most individuals are just one paycheck away from losing their house or apartment.

- Mortgage trouble: Many homeowners ended up in houses that they couldn’t really afford. For Read more…

Posted on February - 24 - 2011

Credit Fix Report Errors & Government Red Tape Stop Young Couple From Buying First Home!

Angry & confused is what happens when new home dream disappears…for now! photo credit: tikibata

Maurice Roberts and his wife found their dream home.

They have 20% to put down.

They have W-2 verifiable income.

They also have good credit.

Should be a slum-dunk, right?

That’s what Maurice and his wife thought until their mortgage professional called them with some strange news.

Oh wait, it’s the government we’re talking about here.

Why didn’t you say so. Anything “shocking” is to be expected when the government’s involved.

DO NOT DISPUTE YOUR CREDIT REPORTS….

Maurice followed the book on buying a home.

He first pulled his own credit reports and discovered damaging credit information that was NOT his.

So he did what I expected him to do. He informed the

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