Word: lenders
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...draft the defining financial legislation of the 20th century. Born in tough times, Glass-Steagall expanded the powers of the Fed in controlling credit. It established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which insured bank deposits. Most important, the act required banks to choose between being a simple lender (a bank) or an underwriter (a brokerage...
...better off tapping a home-equity line of credit, where the interest rate is far lower and tax deductible to boot, or taking a loan from your 401(k) plan at work or from some reputable lender. You'd even be better off cutting a deal directly with the IRS. That's right. The IRS must offer you an installment loan on the taxes due if you meet certain criteria: you owe less than $10,000; have filed a tax return and paid tax in each of the previous five years; and agree to pay off the balance within three...
...know that the role and modus operandi of the IMF and the World Bank must be substantially revisited in view of the realities of the new environment created by the increasing global role of the emerging-market economies. It would not be sufficient to transform the IMF into a lender of last resort at the global level. Such a move would also require the elaboration of a broad consensus toward a new global financial infrastructure that will ensure a smoother and more transparent functioning of the institutions and a better ability to identify potential crises and contain them...
...high price for tardiness. That's the conclusion of a new Consumer Action study, which shows that banks have increased late fees 75% since 1995, to $21 on average. To avoid stiff penalties, according to Bank Rate Monitor, try a local credit union or a low-fee national lender like Cleveland's Metropolitan Savings Bank or Chicago's Pullman Bank & Trust...
...best websites: HSH Associates hsh.com) which has a simple work sheet and shows current rates (including points) for lenders in each state; Bank Rate Monitor bankrate.com for current rates; E-loan eloan.com and Lending Tree lendingtree.com for comparing options. The last two sites allow you to apply for a loan online. But I think once you've done some homework, it's best to turn to a good mortgage broker. I like having someone to make sure I've considered all options, and who will use his relationship with lenders to push along the process. Your broker may be able...