Archive for the 'Credit and loans' Category

Facing Risks Associated with Refinancing Loans

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

The global recession has affected millions of people in corporate America.  As unemployment rates soar, bankruptcies and foreclosures go up as well.  Homeowners who haven’t finished paying off their mortgages find themselves face to face with the possibility of losing their homes.  However, they can still take some steps to save their properties from repossession.  [...]

When Your Credit Repair Plan Limits Your Personal Budget

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

If you’ve ever had a foreclosure or a bankruptcy in the past, your credit record is sure to be spotty.  Lenders, landlords, and even employers may think more than just twice before putting their trust on you because of your credit history.  However, you can’t really do anything about it aside from improving your present [...]

Dealing with Persistent Debt Collectors in the Office

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

When you still haven’t paid off your debts from your lender or bank, they may call upon professional debt collectors to help them do so.  Though these people are awarded the right to collect payment from debtors through various ways, they are also mandated by certain laws that protect debtors.  However, don’t hide from them [...]

Losing Collateral due to a Secured Loan

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Many people find living on credit very convenient.  However, when the bills pile up and there’s just not enough money to cover for these, some people end up getting their credit scores ruined or worse, lose their collateral.  Be it a house, the car, or some other property that you put up as a guarantee, [...]

When Your Unsecured Personal Loans Have Higher Interest Rates

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

An unsecured loan is made by users who do not want to put up their homes or other property as collateral.  Though lenders are more at risk with these arrangements as they only rely on the word of honor of debtors, they impose higher interest rates.  Debtors bite into this premise because it gives them [...]