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Ilyce Glink is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated columnist, best-selling author, and radio and television personality. She is the best-known consumer advocate for home buyers, sellers, and owners, and her content touches millions of readers, viewers, and listeners each week. She is the Founder/CEO of Best Money Moves, an employee benefit that companies provide that helps employees measure financial stress, then dials it down with a unique content mapping system. She is also the Founder/CEO of Think Glink Media, a digital content agency, and the Publisher of ThinkGlink.com. Listen to Ilyce on WGN Radio each week, follow her on Twitter, and sign up for the ThinkGlink free weekly newsletter, in the blue box at the bottom of this page.
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Principal Reduction Program From Bank of America May Help Borrowers Facing Foreclosure

By | June 7th, 2010|

The Principal Reduction Program from Bank of American may be able to help borrowers who are most "at risk" avoid foreclosure. The Principal Reduction Program will help borrowers with a sub-prime mortgage, Pay Option ARM or 2-1 prime hybrid ARM loan. Bank of America is using the program to help borrowers who are most at risk for foreclosure. The Treasury also offers a principal reduction program like Bank of America's principal reduction program.

Lender Guidelines Prevent Discrimination Against Borrowers

By | June 7th, 2010|

Lender guidelines established under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act prevent a lender from discriminating against a borrower. The lender guidelines say lenders cannot discriminate based on your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or because you receive public assistance, or charge you a different interest rate or loan terms based on these factors. The lender guidelines say that the lender can only consider factors that relate to your ability to repay the loan.

HUD Bidding Process: How Does the HUD Bidding Process Work?

By | June 7th, 2010|

How does the HUD Bidding Process work? For all HUD homes, there is an automated bidding process to purchase a HUD home. Buyers who want to purchase a HUD home for a primary residence usually have a lead over real estate investors. A HUD certified real estate agent can help you purchase a HUD home through the HUD bidding process.

Joint Debts And Divorce

By | June 1st, 2010|


If you have a debt that came about during marriage, will that debt be a joint debt? Is it possible to have a debt during marriage that belongs only to one of the spouses? What if you inherit money and then incur debts and file for divorce? Who will be liable for those debts?

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit For Unmarried Couples

By | June 1st, 2010|


If you are unmarried and have purchased a home or will close on your purchase of the home by June 30, 2010 (with a contract that became binding on or before April 30, 2010), you may still be entitled to the first time home buyer tax credit. You and your partner may each be entitled to apply for the tax credit and get a portion of it on your tax return. Make sure you qualify for the tax credit and then file your tax return to get the tax credit.

Low Interest Loans Are Good For The Home Mortgage Market

By | June 1st, 2010|


Low interest loans are great these days but if your loan is tied to LIBOR, you may be in for a surprise. Some interest rates are better than others. For home loans, you are better off with a fixed rate mortgage rather than an interest rate tied to LIBOR. LIBOR rates can fluctuate and may increase more than other interest rates. Some low interest loans can rise rapidly if they are tied to an interest rate index that can fluctuate greatly.

Real Estate Broker Fees and Term Must Be Negotiated Up Front

By | June 1st, 2010|


Before you sign with a real estate broker or salesperson to buy a home, make sure you understand the agreement and you know the fees and the term involved. If you are not committed to working with a specific broker to buy a home, don't sign an agreement to work with him or her.

Divorce And A Quit Claim Deed

By | June 1st, 2010|


If you are in the process of being divorced, think twice before using a quit claim deed to convey the interest in your home to your spouse. If you think that getting rid of the home will be enough to get rid of your obligation to pay the mortgage on the home, you'll be wrong and may be sorry.

Ilyce Glink Show Notes – Memorial Day Weekend 2010

By | May 30th, 2010|

Ilyce Glink Show Notes - Memorial Day Weekend. How to find the value in a stock or bond certificate? Should you refinance? Should you convert your IRA to a Roth IRA? Should you use a Roth IRA to save for college tuition if your 529 plan isn't giving you the desired results. Introducing the new EQUIFAX PERSONAL FINANCE BLOG and why it's a great, free resource for you. FREE BOOKS and new ebooks and podcasts from our latest events. SPECIAL OFFER on Buy, Close, Move In! for REALTORS AND LENDERS.

Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – Memorial Day Weekend – May 30, 2010

By | May 30th, 2010|

Ilyce Glink Show Notes - Memorial Day Weekend. How to find the value in a stock or bond certificate? Should you refinance? Should you convert your IRA to a Roth IRA? Should you use a Roth IRA to save for college tuition if your 529 plan isn't giving you the desired results. Introducing the new EQUIFAX PERSONAL FINANCE BLOG and why it's a great, free resource for you. FREE BOOKS and new ebooks and podcasts from our latest events. SPECIAL OFFER on Buy, Close, Move In! for REALTORS AND LENDERS. Read Ilyce's Blog for more show notes.

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