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Car Insurance - On The Rise(By Chris Rowlands)

You’d expect the price of any insurance policy to increase over time due to inflationary demands. Perhaps worryingly a 10% increase has been noted in the car insurance sector over the course of the last year and this trend seems set to continue. According to a report actioned by Deloitte, the findings of which were released earlier in the week, the average third party policy has risen from £473 in August last year to £519 this August. If we take a look at the average cost of comprehensive cover this has shown a rise of 4% in the last year now standing at £458. Many believed the prices would start to drop with the introduction of financial comparison sites which in their simplest form compare a range of financial products and then return a list of quotes for the customer. It was thought that the competitiveness these aggregator sites would bring about would cause the insurance companies to review their prices in an attempt to remain the cheapest. The question is; why have we suffered a

A Triple Play - Rare But Possible!(By Victor R. Harris)

Utah’s AARP Driver Safety Program is trying to reach the major leagues by launching Operation Tripleplay this month. When October was designated as Driver Safety Month by the national office of AARP’s Driver Safety Program, the nation’s largest and oldest defensive driving course for those over 50, Utah decided to lead the way! This rather unusual approach came about when the state coordinators were asked to come up with ways to expand the program. Because October also includes the World Series, Utah State Coordinator Ken Baldridge of Pleasant Grove, decided the triple play concept might be unusual enough to attract some attention, hoping that both Instructors and sponsors would be willing to step up to the plate and enjoy some great innings. Baldridge hopes the publicity generated by the rather bizarre link between baseball and safe driving will alert drivers who are unaware that such a program even exists. “Also,” says Baldridge, “every driver— even those who have never had a crash o

Finding Your Best Options In Discount Auto Insurance(By Jon Arnold)

Anyone shopping for auto insurance wants to get the best deal. However, working out just how to do that is harder than it sounds. One option that many people choose when hoping to lower their rate is discount auto insurance. Many companies offer this kind of insurance, but not all of them are honest. Here's some basic information to help you get the best deal on your discount auto insurance. First, submit accurate information to be sure you get the right quote. There's nothing more frustrating than thinking you know how much your auto insurance is going to cost, then finding out the quote wasn't correct. Be sure that you mention any safety or security features that your car might have, in order to qualify for the largest number of discounts. For example, if your car has 8 cylinders, then state that. Getting a quote on a 4 cylinder car when your car really has 6 or 8 cylinders will not cover you if you are in an accident. If you have some tickets on your driving record, you

Car Insurance for College Grads - How to Get the Best Rate(By Brian Stevens)

As a college student, you are typically insured on your parents’ policy, but once you graduate you need to buy your own. Here's how to get the best car insurance rate if you're a college grad. Shop Around for Coverage The first thing you need to do is to compare rate quotes by going to an insurance comparison website that will let you compare quotes from multiple insurance companies. This will save you time and money, plus the best insurance comparison websites have insurance professionals on hand to answer your car insurance questions. (See link below.) Make sure that you compare the coverages, deductibles, and fees on every quote you get and that you read everything before you sign any paperwork. Car Insurance Tips To help you get the best rate on your car insurance, follow these tips: * Ask if the insurance company offers a college grad discount. This is usually a 10-15% discount for people under age 30 who are college graduates. * Ask about any other discounts you may quali

Cash Advance No Credit Check(By Chris Campbell)

We all run into circumstances from time to time, where a little emergency money can help us get from one paycheck to the next. It's really quite easy to get up to $1500 or more on very short notice, with no credit check required. The abundance of reliable and secure electronic access helps both in the application process, and the actual transference of money. Since most cash advance loans require no credit check, the funds can often be transferred within 24 hours of the applicant submitting a simple online form. Now, this ease of use and speed, comes with a price of course. These types of loans will cost more than loans available from your typical bank. The advantage of course, is that you don't have to leave your home, drive across town, and wait in line to speak with a bank manager. Which for most people, ranks just slightly above getting a root canal on their all time list of favorite things to do. I know it is on mine, and I know first hand what a root canal feels like. The

Fast Cash Personal Loans - Answer to your Financial Needs(By Steve C Clark)

Do you need quick cash? If yes, then a fast cash personal loan is what you should look out for. A fast payday loan or a fast cash personal loan may be the best and the quickest way to get cash that would be of help in your financial emergencies because such a loan is paid off in a lump sum. The best part is that since the processing time is very less, the loan amount is transferred in jiffy. Application Process – Easy and Hassle free Well the traditional way to apply would mean that it is going to consume lot of your precious time. Apart from the necessary paperwork you also have to wait for your information to be copied and verified for authentication. Thus you would have to plan your business hours so as to suit these conditions. But all of this could be avoided if you apply for the loan online because it is very easy and quick this way. With the variety of online lenders you could choose the best among them according to your needs. All you have to do is type in your contact informat

Online Home Equity Loan - Your Home Can Fetch You Money(By Steve C Clark)

Are you in need of financial assistance? Well Online home equity loans are the best bargain if you are inclined to keep your house as security. As the name suggests these loans are accessible online where one can get free loan quotes from different online lenders. Such loans are broadly classified into two types namely traditional home equity loan and home equity line of credit. These multipurpose loans can be used for home improvements, buying a car, debt clearance, carrying out wedding expenses or even going on a holiday. Equity – Now what is that ‘Equity’ denotes the market value of borrower’s property in excess of all debts to which it is liable i.e. equity is calculated by subtracting the due payments on the home from its current value in the market. Equity of your home plays a pivotal role in determination of the loan amount. Higher equity would mean a higher loan amount. The loan amount would either be equal to or lower than the equity. Thus these loans are associated with very

Student education loan - get set for more burden-less education(By Antonio Vargas)

It is one of the most important requirements today that everyone should obtain quality education. Though it requires money, various encouragements are given by the government as well. Providing money is one of the most effective ways to encourage education and this is being done well with the help of student education loan. Student education loan is a provision that has been made for students to encourage them so that they do not feel burdened with the lump expenses of education, nor do their parents. With student education loan, the student can be the borrower as well as the payer of the cost incurred on his education. But this of course happens when he gets employment. So this is another benefit for the students that they have to start repaying the student education loan only after they complete their study and get employed. Student education loan is basically an unsecured loan that is available to students at a very low rate of interest as compared to other unsecured loan in the mar

Online Unsecured Loans - Meant For Competitive Rate Finance(By Tim Kelly)

While shopping for unsecured loan suitable deal, you wish to take maximum benefits that the loan and the lender can possibly offer you. Unsecured loans are generally costly affairs for any borrower and so taking the loan from right source is all the more important. Well, you can depend on online unsecured loans as these are carved out especially for providing host of advantages. Online unsecured loans are meant for instantly processing the loan application so that the lender is immediately informed of his candidature for the loan. These loans are given by online lenders on their easy to fill online application requiring you to give details of loan amount, its purpose, repayment duration, home address etc. because most of the processing of the loan is done online, you get unsecured loan in time. So approval without delay is one advantage of online unsecured loans. Online lenders give unsecured loans for home improvements, buying a car, wedding, holiday tour or debt consolidation etc. th

Hard Money Borrowing -- How Does It Work? When Should You Use It?(By Sharlet Briggs)

You have a low credit score ...show low income ...have no cashflow ...need cash quick to buy or renovate a property. You need hard or private money. Hard or private money lending is when a person with capital (read "cash") lends you money. This money comes with strings attached. If you don’t understand the strings that are attached when you borrow hard money -- these are the rules that hard money lenders follow to protect their loan -- you will find yourself owing so much that you will never get out of debt or make a good investment. When you have a property that is below 80% occupancy or needs major renovation, the banks won’t lend you the money, or if they do you have prepayment penalties that don't fit within your flip or refinance plan, thus eating up your profit. You need the money to purchase or renovate a home or property quickly. The first thing to know is that the "hard money lender" doesn’t emphasize your "creditworthiness" since they are mak

Get More To Know About Bad Credit(By Erika Anaya)

Nobody wants to be branded as a bad credit holder. But, if intentionally or unintentionally you have earned this dubious distinction then you need not worry. There is definitely a way out of this situation. Many questions must be arising in your mind. Let us see if you can find the answers here. How bad credit arises? First, let us understand how exactly it arises. A bad credit means that you have very less credit score mentioned in your credit report. Your credit report is available with credit reference agencies like Experian and Equifax. These are some of the credit reference agencies that keep on recording every fine detail in your credit file. Every missed repayment and CCJ is recorded in your credit file. A lender takes the services of these agencies before sanctioning any loan to you. How can bad credit score be improved? You can take several steps to improve your credit score. If you have any loans pending, do take care to repay them in time. Do not miss any instalment. If ther

Best Mortgage Refinance(By Martin Lukac)

Many a times you want to buy something, but you cannot manage doing so with your limited salary, you need some extra cash in your hand. In that case you might think of taking a mortgage loan. But what if you already have one high interest mortgage loan. All you need to do is opt for a mortgage refinance i.e. take a new loan to pay off the present one. Thus through best mortgage refinance you can solve your financial problems. You can refinance your mortgage even if your credit history is not up to the mark. You just have to tell your personal lender about your credit history so that he can suggest you about what can be the best mortgage refinance terms and conditions for you. There are many types of mortgage refinance options available in the market. Two of the most popular options for refinancing your mortgage are: -No closing cost refinance: Through this option you can get very low upfront fees, with little refinancing costs. -Cash-out refinance: Through cash out refinancing you can

Cheap Secured Personal Loan - Finance your Needs at Low Rate(By George Bell)

When applying for a secured personal loan, do not think that just on the back of your home you will get the loan at cheap rate of interest. You still have to find out a right lender. Cheap secured personal loan comes at cheaper rate but you shall have to make extra efforts for it. you can get secured personal loans at cheap rate for renovating home, purchasing a dream car, wedding, going to a long holiday tour or for debt consolidation. Cheap secured personal loan means you take the loan at cheaper interest rate which may also be lower than normal rate on secured loans. To get the loan at cheap rate you should be ensuring two basic aspects. First you should take secured personal loans from online lenders. These lenders always have cheaper rate loans as compared to banks other lending institution. This is because there is a growing competition amongst online lenders. To combat it they tend to reduce interest rate. Secondly, you should be offering high value collateral like home to ensur

Avoid These Mortgage Refinancing Mistakes(By Martin W Hayes)

With the turmoil in the mortgage industry all over the news, many homeowners are contemplating whether it’s still safe to refinance their mortgage. The mortgage industry isn’t as dead as the media is trying to portray. Yes, lenders are cracking down on their criteria for borrowers; but with decent credit and a reasonable amount of equity in your home, refinancing can often create huge savings just in time for the holidays. Borrowers must be aware that, if done incorrectly, refinancing could actually end up costing you a substantial amount of money. To help you avoid the mistakes that other borrowers often make, we've compiled a list of some common mistakes that you should avoid at all costs: Failing to choose the best refinance program.The loan that's best for you will depend upon your unique circumstances. For example, in some cases a 15-year term may be better than a 30-year term, depending on your situation. Be sure to use our "Am I Better Off Refinancing?" calcula

All About Adverse Credit Remortgages(By Michael Sterios)

In recent years, adverse credit remortgages have become a popular choice for people seeking to remortgage their property who suffer from adverse credit. Regular high-street banks will usually not remortgage your property if you have adverse credit. However, there are specialist adverse credit remortgages available from various sub-prime lenders that may be suitable. The term “adverse credit” refers to a situation in which an individual’s credit history is imperfect. There are a number of factors which can contribute, including County Court Judgements, defaults, arrears, bankruptcy, and IVAs. Adverse credit remortgages are popular in the UK, with property owners rarely keeping the same mortgage product for more than five years. Changing products may occur for various reasons, including securing a better interest rate, freeing up equity, and consolidating debt. Specialist adverse credit remortgages can help people to rebuild their credit files. If a borrower suffers from adverse credit a

Bad Credit Loans(By Michael D Fernandez)

When a borrower has a bad credit history it's not the end of the world. There are still many companies that offer money for people with bad credit. These are called bad credit loans. So even if you have a bad credit history, and you have a situation where you need extra money there is always someone available to help. By the way, a bad credit can be also a result of actions you performed, either on accident or deliberately. It could be that you missed your payments due or other things as well. But you have a chance to improve your financial status. Bad credit loans may serve more than just one purpose of the borrower. It could be money borrowed for wedding expenses or education or debt consolidation and such. Another very important reason for taking a poor credit loan is when the credit history of the borrower can is bad and can be improved by monthly repayment of bad credit loans. By taking a bad credit loan you have two options of borrowing money : the secured and the unsecured l

Refinance Home Loan(By Martin Lukac)

Home owners who are facing problems in repaying there loan dues on time can obtain a refinance on there first loan. It is an easy and simple process which enables them to solve the loan problem as well as covering extra expenses. Refinance Home Loan is available directly from the bank or a lending company. Nowadays it is also available online. The primary procedures can be done online. There are various refinancing packages offered by the lenders, who would suggest a package deciding up on the present financial status of the borrower. The lender may suggest a Refinance Home Loan deciding upon various factors concerning the borrower. There are some risk controlling measures too both on the borrower's part as well as the lenders. Reasons For Obtaining A Refinance Home Loan A Refinance Home Loan enables home owners to repay the previous loan and Cash out refinance will not only provide loan repayment amount but also some extra cash to spend for home improvements or educational expense

Is it Time to Refinance Your Mortgage or Buy a New Home?(By Chris Robertson)

These days, you can't open a newspaper, turn on the television news, or pick up a news magazine without reading or hearing about the looming home mortgage crisis in the United States. When the housing boom was at its peak and home mortgage rates were at an all time low, lenders enabled people who wouldn't ordinarily qualify for mortgages to borrow money in order to buy houses. Called subprime mortgages, this type of lending is often tied to interest-only house payments and adjustable rate mortgages. This means that the interest rates realign periodically. One wave of adjustments has already come, while another wave that affects many more homeowners is on the horizon. For many people, this interest rate adjustment can mean that their house payments can increase by several hundred dollars a month. In some cases, this puts a strain on families, while in other instances, borrowers are unable to make the increased payments and are forced out of their homes - either through selling o

Debt Consolidation Home Mortgage Loan-Tips To Help You Get The Most From One(By Josh Neumann)

A debt consolidation home mortgage loan is a perfect way to reduce your debt obligations and manage your finances more effectively. Debt consolidation allows you to renegotiate your payment terms and make them more cost effective through a simultaneous home mortgage loan to refinance your existing loan. Needless to say that the strategy has done wonders for a number of people. What debt consolidation does is that it gives you an option to rework your financing options and strategies to the betterment of your financial future. Whether you want debt consolidation for your credit card dues, consumer finance, marriage loan, medical expenses or other forms of loan assumption, debt consolidation is a perfect solution to all your financial woes. If you own a home, debt consolidation can be a much sweeter option. This is because a home mortgage loan refinancing allows you to consolidate your existing loans and debts into low interest and easy payment terms mortgage loan. So much so that home e

Reverse Mortgages - What To Look For In A Reverse Mortgage Lender(By Terry Edwards)

If you have decided to get a reverse mortgage on your home the next big decision you will have to make is how to choose the right reverse mortgage lender. There are many out there to choose from, but how do you know which ones are the best. Keep reading this article to uncover some great tips on how to choose the right reverse mortgage lender that will meet your needs. The most common type of reverse mortgage is the HECM which stands for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. This is the only reverse mortgage that is insured by the federal government. They are insured by the FHA which tells the HECM reverse mortgage lenders how much they can lend you. This decision is based on your age and your home value. Another type of reverse mortgage lender can be a state funded lender. The cash received from these reverse mortgage lenders will usually have stipulations on how you can spend the money. The money will be given to you in one lump sum but it must be spent for home improvement, to pay ta

Home Loan Refinance Rate(By Martin Lukac)

Home refinance in other terms can be called refunding on the same property. Home loan refinances are taken up usually to repay the first home loan and continue the second loan with a favorable rate of interest. A home loan refinance always lowers down the interest rate from the prevalent interest rates. This profitable home loan refinance rate can be the biggest reason to refinance your home loan. There also can be various other different requirements for taking up a second loan or a refinance. Reasons to obtain a Home Loan Refinance You may like to change the tenure period of the first loan. You may even obtain a home loan refinance rate to shorten the duration of the repayment schedule. A quicker repayment helps to unburden the borrower from the loans. Shorter loan tenure may raise the interest rate a little bit. But paying the loan quickly will invariably save a lot of money. Home loan refinance rate, which is bargained hard to get at the desirable rate, is the most important factor

How to Refinance a Mortgage With Bad Credit(By Brandon Cornett)

A common question among homeowners looking to refinance is, "Can I refinance my mortgage loan with bad credit ... and if so how?" The short answer is yes, you can certainly refinance your mortgage loan with bad credit. The longer answer is that you must go about things differently than a homeowner with good credit. And you'll need to make sure that refinancing the mortgage makes financial sense, given your bad credit situation. We will talk about refinancing a mortgage loan with bad credit in a moment. But first, let's talk about the reasons why people refinance in the first place. Everything will make more sense if we start with this. Why Do Homeowners Refinance? Mortgage refinance is always a popular topic among homeowners. Many homeowners feel the lure of lower interest rates and seek to refinance their mortgages in order to capitalize on lower rates. If done properly, the refinancing process can lead to significant savings over the life of the new mortgage loan. A

Mortgage Refinance Calculators Can Save You Time(By Francisco Segurata)

It may seem that you are stuck in a fixed-rate mortgage, but suddenly the interest rates are dropping significantly and you are missing out. An adjustable-rate mortgage would have allowed you to benefit from lowering rates, but you are in a fixed-rate mortgage. You may want to benefit from those dropping interest rates. Refinancing would be the answer. But will it really mean saving your more money? That is why the use of mortgage refinance calculators is so extremely useful. If you’re looking for good mortgage refinance calculators you will have to look at what functions it has. Good mortgage refinance calculators have a comprehensive list of fields that you will need to fill in. These fields should consider all your present monthly payments and interest rates compared with those if you refinance. Additionally, it should include what costs will be incurred should you choose to refinance. Good mortgage refinance calculators are usually divided into two parts. One part includes the savi

Bad Credit Remortgage(By Steve Wheeler)

Those who have bad credit will be surprised to learn that they can obtain a remortgage on their property with little or no trouble. There are several mortgage lenders throughout the United Kingdom offering bad credit remortgages for people who have problems with their credit. Many of these lenders are offering attractive rates to lure new customers to them. In addition, some lenders in the United Kingdom offer to pay administration fees, the cost of the basic home valuation and even the fee the solicitor charges to tend to the matter. There are many reasons to remortgage your property. These include obtaining more flexibility in your mortgage, lower mortgage payments and to secure a lower interest rate. If you currently have a standard variable rate mortgage, for example, you may find it desirable to obtain a fixed rate mortgage so you can budget for the payments. A fixed rate mortgage generally has a higher rate than a variable rate; however, if you are paying a relatively high variab

How To Quickly And Easily Find Good Reverse Mortgage Leads(By Terry Edwards)

If you are employed in the mortgage industry then you know how important good mortgage leads are. You are also aware of the growing popularity of the reverse mortgage. This type of loan will continue to grow as the baby boomers age and are faced with the daunting task of having enough money to survive during their retirement years. If you want your mortgage business to thrive, then it is important that you find a great source for reverse mortgage leads. You can find hundreds of reverse mortgage leads by searching on the Internet. But there are several things to take into account to be sure that you are getting quality leads. This article will help you determine what to look for in a reverse mortgage lead. First of all you want to make sure that your leads are made up of your target market. If you are specifically looking for reverse mortgage leads then your target market should be homeowners aged 62 or older. Another thing that you should look for in a reverse mortgage lead is the valu

Remortgage to Reduce Your Debt(By James Copper)

Its ten o'clock at night. The kids are in bed and you're ready to relax. Until… The phone rings. You sigh. Its the creditors again, you're just certain of it. So you allow the machine to answer for you. Mrs. Jones, we need to talk about the bills you owe… Will it never end? This type of scenario regularly occurs around the globe on a nightly basis. Even though our economy is generally bullish, personal debt is at an all-time high thanks to maxed out credit cards. Thus, if you're looking for a way to consolidate your many bills, why not consider remortgage as an option? Remortgage is the process of switching your current mortgage to a new lender who can offer you a lower interest rate. Thats fine, you may say, But how does that help with my existing debts? Basically, your new financial institution may also give you the opportunity to borrow enough money to pay off your creditors. Alternately, your lender may have a program to help you consolidate all your bills. Will you

3 Tips To Help You Save With Bad Credit Mortgage Refinancing(By Lisa Solomon)

Personal debt can be overwhelming. If you have bad credit then you may also be hit with higher interest rates. Bad credit mortgage refinancing can help you get out of debt and it is possible to refinance your mortgage even if you have a low credit score. Here are 3 things you need to know about bad credit mortgage refinancing… Tip #1: Get a Credit Report Find out just how bad your credit is before you approach lenders. You should be able to get a quote for your refinance from the lender with your credit score information. That way you do not have to have the lender pull your credit unless they have a mortgage that would fit your needs. Tip #2: Negotiate With the Lender If you have bad credit you may feel like you are lucky just to be able to get a mortgage refinance. The fact is that lenders might still be competing for your business. Get a detailed list of fees for bad credit mortgage refinancing including the interest rate, points, closing costs and any refinancing fees. You may be a

Refinancing a Mortgage (By David Cunningham)

Some people are very fortunate and wind up hitting the mother load by finding a timely deal with a mortgage company, obtaining a lower than typical market rate mortgage loan. Low rates are the holy grail of house buying and refinancing. If you’re a normal, every day working person, then getting a desirable mortgage rate is easier said than done. To qualify for prime rates, you’ll need your home to be in very good shape, have a steady job, and clean credit. In essence, you need to be a safe risk. When it comes to refinancing your mortgage, the process isn’t always as cut and dry as one would hope. You should take some time to decide when it is really the right time to walk through this process. Too many people jump the gun thinking they’ll get their debts paid off with lower mortgage payments, but that isn’t always true. Your financial history will surely be taken into account by the lending institution, and if it’s worse than it was when you first applied for a mortgage loan, you may b

Stated Income Mortgage (By Anthony Rigney)

A stated income mortgage may be the best option for you if you have verifiable employment and an acceptable credit score (typically a FICO of 680 or higher). This type of loan is often used by self-employed borrowers because of the ease of providing less documentation. On the application you simply state your income but it must be accurate and reasonable for your job type. Self-employed borrowers must be able to show a two year employment history in the same field. This can typically be done in one of two ways; either with two years of a State Business license or a letter from your CPA. For wage-earners the verification is much simpler. Often a telephone call to the HR department of the Employer will suffice. The lender will not attempt to verify income only employment. If your loan is a SISA (state income state assets) you will also state your financial assets. On a SIVA loan (Stated income verified assets) you will be required to document your financial assets and account for any rec

Five Reasons to Consider a Remortgage

By: Nicholas Hunt Gone are the days when we took out a mortgage and stuck with it for life, until the debt had been completely repaid. The remortgage market is big business these days, and taking a look at the options available could considerably improve your finances. What are some of the reasons for considering switching your mortgage? 1) Get a better deal: Are you sure that your current mortgage is the best one you can get? The market is very competitive and mortgage providers are desperate to attract new business, usually by offering special deals to people who switch their mortgage over to them. As well as aiming for a lower interest rate and lower monthly repayments, remortgaging could net you other benefits such as cash back, free home insurance, or other valuable extras depending on the deal. 2) Lock in a low rate: Interest rates are at historic lows, even taking into account the recent rise. Many experts are predicting that rates will begin to rise again over the next few mont