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Borrower Beware: The High Cost of Small Loans, Pawn Brokers and Rent-to-Own Stores
(Separate Website)
Sometimes you may need to borrow a few hundred dollars because of an unexpected medical bill, broken appliance, or to buy a used car to obtain keep ajob. While the amount of cash you may need is small, the amount of interest you will repay may be large.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Don't Borrow Trouble: Helping People to Avoid Predatory Lending Practices
(Separate Website)
We’ve all seen the aggressive marketing campaigns for refinance and home equity loans. They may seem tempting but they may not be the best financing alternative – they could even risk a family’s financial health, a home’s equity and the stability of a neighborhood. Knowledge is protection – learning about refinancing and the mortgage process puts the power to protect both home and family in the homeowner's hands.
By: Freddie Mac's Web Site
Foreclosure/Forfeiture
If you fall behind in your monthly house payments, the seller or lender may try to take your house back. This is generally called foreclosure. If your house is foreclosed, you may lose not only your house, but also all the money you've invested in it.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Home Equity Loans: Borrower Beware!
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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.
Purchasing a Used Mobile Home in Grant or Adams County This brochure will educate you about important information to consider before buying a used mobile home within Grant and Adams counties.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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