Homeowners’ Rebellion: Could 62 Million Homes Be Foreclosure-Proof?

Over 62 million mortgages are now held in the name of MERS, an electronic recording system devised by and for the convenience of the mortgage industry. A California bankruptcy court, following landmark cases in other jurisdictions, recently held that this electronic shortcut makes it impossible for banks to establish their ownership of property titles — and therefore to foreclose on mortgaged properties. The logical result could be 62 million homes that are foreclosure-proof.

Mortgages bundled into securities were a favorite investment of speculators at the height of the financial bubble leading up to the crash of 2008. T

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Mistakes made by students

People often make major blunders in their life; likewise students in their college years tend to make major financial mistakes which result as the post-graduate blues. Making proper financial decisions at college level is of great essence otherwise by the time you graduate, you would’ve create a big hole for yourself which would be difficult to dig out of.  Below are the 8 common mistakes that student often tend to make which could add upto bigger debts or limit the future earning potential.

1. Holding more than one credit card :

Credit card is what makes your credit history. If

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Debt Consolidation vs. Bankruptcy

In today’s contemporary world, be it individuals, institutions or businesses, none can function alone. The acquisition of credit in terms of loans, mortgages etc is a common practice. However, the highly geared a business the more the chances of failure. Debt should, therefore, be acquired in a controlled and planned manner.

Excessive debt usually leads to insolvency which could be detrimental to the goodwill of an individual or an organization. One way to avoid such a risky situation is to consolidate one’s debts. This is a method whereby many debts are merged into one single loan. The

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The Credit Requirements of Cash Advance Loans

The requirements in obtaining a cash advance loan vary from lenders but are usually standard. Generally, the lenders would require some personal information. These include a form of ID which verifies that the borrower is over the age of 18 years old and a contact source such as a valid email address or phone number. The financial portion of the requirements include a checking account with direct deposit capabilites, a recent checking account statement, a verifiable source of income, a recent pay stub, and any other information required by the state. The means of obtaining a cash advance loan may be done either online or in person at a cash advance loan center.

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