Refinancing Secrets Uncovered
by Scott Bilker
Wondering if that new loan is really going to be worth it? Find out how each component of every new loan affects the bottom-line cost and ensure that your refinance is truly saving you money!
Credit Surfing Saves You Money
by Scott Bilker
How much do you really save by transferring balances from one card to another? Is "credit surfing" worth the trouble? Let's take a look at how much you would save...
Second Mortgage?
by Scott Bilker
We want to purchase a new truck in a few weeks and are undecided on how we wish to finance it. We have plenty of equity in our home. Would it be economical to take out a second mortgage for this purchase?
Getting Better, Cheaper Credit-Right Now!
by Scott Bilker
How much you save when taking advantage of bank offers plus list of banks that accept online applications.
Unwanted Names on a Mortgage
by Scott Bilker
I am currently divorced and took possession of our home of which I am in the beginning stages of foreclosure. Even though his name has been removed from the deed, it still remains on the mortgage. Could I file bankruptcy with his name on the loan? If not , what other alternatives do I have to save my home for my children and myself?
Effects of debt on obtaining a mortgage
by Scott Bilker
I was wondering about what sorts of ramifications my credit will have on my obtaining a mortgage in the future? Here is the situation, while in college I got myself into credit card debt (about $6,000). After college I married a debt-free man (no student loans, one credit card great investments). Over the last 1 1/2 years we have paid my debt down considerably (currently I owe about $2,000, each card is at about $500). One of them was charged off the other 3 were closed by the credit issuer.
Adjustable Mortgage
by Scott Bilker
We have a adjustable rate on our mortgage. How do they decide if the rate goes up or down. How is it calculated and when?
Lower the Interest Rate
by Scott Bilker
I currently owe close to $5,000 on the card, thanks to having needed home repairs and a child in college, and have had an interest rate reduction from 21.9% to 18.9%. My minimum payment is $117.00 but I pay $150.00 each month. I tried to get them to lower the rate even more but they refused, saying that they couldn't. I've applied for even lower-rated cards but because the bankruptcy is still on my credit report I've had no luck. Any suggestions...
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