Borrowing and Credit
Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages
We believe a fully informed consumer is in the best position to make a sound economic choice. If you are buying a home, and looking for a home loan, this booklet will provide useful basic information about ARMs.
Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws
The Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968--which launched Truth in Lending--was a landmark piece of legislation.
Easy Ways to Get Loans, Leases and Mortgages
There's an old saying "a bank won't lend you money if you really need it," and it's really almost completely true. Banks prefer to lend money or extend credit to people who already have lots of money, and carry the top credit cards.
Establish AAA Credit in 30 Days
To work this plan you need at least $400 to begin. You should borrow this from your friends if necessary. Then go to a bank of your choice and deposit the $400 into a regular passbook savings account.
How to "Erase Bad Credit"
It is the purpose of this report to teach you how to obtain a copy of your Consumer credit report and to remove such things as judgments, late payments, liens, or anything that is untrue or unfair from such reports, thereby improving your consumer...
How to Borrow Money Interest Free
There are a number of ways to borrow money interest-free if you take the time to operate the methods. However, one of the simplest ways is to borrow it from a bank which offers "overdraft protection."
How to Buy a Car with Little or No Credit
A few years ago an industry emerged that served the needs of individuals who have had past credit problems, but can now afford monthly car payments. These companies helped people with past credit problems such as:
How to Get a Visa/MasterCard with No Credit Check
Creditors approve credit to those people who most closely match the right profile. They arrive at those conclusions by assigning point values to various items of information that are included either on your credit application or in a credit report.
How to Improve Your Credit
Every business will get to the point where suppliers will offer terms on bills, rather than requiring payment up front or on delivery.
How to Purchase Your "Dream Home" with No Credit Check
Most real estate salespeople will tell you without hesitation that no-one can purchase real estate without a down-payment or credit check.
Improving Your Credit by Paying Bills Later, Rather Than Sooner
Every business will get to the point where suppliers will offer terms on bills, rather than requiring payment up front or on delivery.
Lost or Stolen: Credit and ATM Cards
Increasingly, people find it convenient to shop with credit cards or to bank at automated teller machines (ATMs) with ATM cards. But the ease with which these cards can be used also makes them very attractive to thieves.
Pre-Approved Credit Cards
Pre-approved cards are the result of one bank who now has you as a customer, and sells your name to another bank or a series of banks so they can offer you their credit cards. Here's how it usually works:
Signature Loans
Here is another passport to success in taking advantage of a good deal or profitable transaction when it passes your way.
Solving Credit Problems
If you are having problems getting credit or paying your monthly bills, you may be tempted to turn to businesses that advertise quick and easy solutions to credit problems. But do not be misled. There are no instant solutions.
The Secret of Getting Credit and Credit Cards
If you have any charge accounts now, or have ever borrowed from the bank to buy a car, or if you are paying on a mortgage, there is credit information on you.
The Whole Truth About Grants, Loans, "Free" Credit Cards and Credit Repair
You got creditors calling you everyday. You could lose the car or house. Your teetering on the edge financial ruin - then you see an ad that may safe your butt!
Understanding and Improving Your Credit Rating
The American economy is based on credit. If you don't have at least an average credit rating, you will find that getting approved for any type of loan, or credit card, will be very difficult - if not impossible.
Understanding Credit Card Fees
Some banks are eliminating the standard 25 or 30-day grace period within which you may pay your bill within being charged interest. This is the normal grace period before interest kicks in. But this is slowly changing.
Women and Credit
Many women complain about not having any credit. Those complaining are those who REALIZE that they do not have credit, single women or divorced women, specifically.