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12/19/2012
The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin (BBB) has been receiving numerous phone calls from individuals nationwide regarding a loan company posing as a local out-of-business company.
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10/09/2012
Consumers wanting to obtain loans of a few hundred dollars or less are urged by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to be extremely cautious when applying for money from companies that offer loans over the Internet.
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06/09/2011
A St. Louis area real estate investor who buys and “flips” property is facing criticism from consumers who say he cost them thousands or severely damaged their credit when home deals went sour.
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02/28/2011
Investing in a car is a big responsibility. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a veteran at the dealership, or even a 16 year-old, buying a safe, reliable car that is also the right choice for your lifestyle is no easy feat. There is so much to consider these days (size, gas mileage, color, level of coolness), that often easy but important tasks are forgotten.
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02/15/2011
Some Internet discount clubs are under attack from consumers who say the clubs took money from their bank accounts after they applied for online loans.
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01/26/2011
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to be wary of tax refund anticipation loans, often marketed as "rapid refunds" in the form of checks or "gift" debit cards.
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07/28/2010
New Federal Trade Commission settlements banned eight marketers from selling mortgage modification or foreclosure relief services.
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12/11/2009
Due to our nation’s current economic condition, many Americans may be more dependent on next year’s federal tax refund because of the recession.
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02/01/2007
Using a credit line to borrow against the equity in your home has become a popular source of consumer credit. And lenders are offering these home equity credit lines in a variety of ways.
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01/01/2007
If you're refinancing your mortgage or applying for a home equity installment loan, you should know about the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA).
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05/01/2005
Advance-fee loan sharks are preying on unwary consumers, taking their money for the promise of a loan or credit, and leaving them in hot water. The scam artists often impersonate legitimate lenders to entice consumers into falling for their bogus offer.
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01/01/2004
If you need money to pay bills or make home improvements, and think the answer is in refinancing, a second mortgage, or a home equity loan, consider your options carefully. If you can't make the required payments, you could lose your home as well as the equity you've built up.
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10/01/2003
Are you in need of cash? Do you want to consolidate your debts? Are you receiving home equity loan or refinancing offers that seem too good to be true? Does your home need repairs that contractors tell you can be easily financed?
If you are a homeowner who needs money to pay bills or for home repairs, you may think a home equity loan is the answer.
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01/01/1999
Shopping around for a home loan or mortgage will help you to get the best financing deal. A mortgage—whether it's a home purchase, a refinancing, or a home equity loan—is a product, just like a car, so the price and terms may be negotiable. You'll want to compare all the costs involved in obtaining a mortgage. Shopping, comparing, and negotiating may save you thousands of dollars.
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04/01/1998
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.
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