Equal Home Finance
Bureau ALERTS!
Equal Home Finance Bureau ALERTS! The ALERTS! highlight common themes in home loan problems that we learn about
through other sources including newspaper headlines and announcements of
federal and state investigations. Read through these and take care.
How Do We Know if We Should Refinance?
Beware NegAm Loans - Other Questions
Refinancing over 100% LTV
Refinancing Run-Around
Mortgage Brokers Should be Ashamed:
Attempting to Use the 9/11 Tragedy for Profit
Mortgage Payment Processing Can Be Slow
Escrow/Impound Payments Not Handled Correctly
Beware Refinancing Promises and Gimmicks
Beware "Free" Seminars and Other Marketing Promotions
Surrendering Original Documents
Beware Negative Amortization Loans "Neg-Ams"
Be Careful with Variable Rate Loans
Always Get Copies of Anything You Sign
Watch Out For Surprise Closing Costs
Be Wary of Online Gimmicks
Appraisal-Based Scams
Mortgage Brokers May Be Forced to Disclose
their Commissions to the Borrower
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