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    Bruno

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    August 15, 2024 at 7:57 pm in reply to: Unsecured Funding for Businesses

    Unsecured business funding with no credit scores or collateral seems like a great deal.

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    Bruno

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    August 15, 2024 at 7:48 pm in reply to: What Should Veterans Know Before Using a VA Loan?

    Great information. Thank you for sharing.

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    Bruno

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    August 15, 2024 at 6:44 pm in reply to: Lennar Home Builders Drop Home Prices in 2024

    Many other home builders are now dropping prices and offering builder incentives to homebuyers to relieve home inventory.

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    Bruno

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    August 15, 2024 at 1:02 am in reply to: Kamala Harris Offer Money For Supporters

    Kamala Harris is incompetent, and not popular among voters. There’s no way Kamala Harris has the votes to get elected to become the President of the United States. So what does she do? Kamala Harris lies and buys supporters like Danny Vesokie, President of Affiliated Financial Partners says. Here’s the California Sheriff who accuses Kamala Harris of lying that she has the endorsement of the Sheriff.

    http://youtube.com/post/Ugkx61fmQlnUCzNLWOXLlhOuyGSUf1_FXnlE?si=wy6WWA0-NfMMbCLu

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    Bruno

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    August 3, 2024 at 6:36 pm in reply to: Mortgage Rates Are Plummeting

    The market is manipulated by the Federal Reserve Board, the government, and the mainstream media. The economy is not doing great like Joe Biden, the Biden Administration, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, and the mainstream media says. Unemployment numbers came out yesterday which data reveal unemployment numbers increase from 3.3% to 4.3%. Those numbers are misleading and not correct. True unemployment numbers is more like 20%. They are counting part-time jobs, temporary jobs, and employment of workers who are over qualified and taking on jobs just to make ends meet. There is no reason why the Dow Jones Industrial Average should be at 40,000. There is no reason why home prices should increase 50% to over 100% in value in a period of a few years. There is no reason why interest rates should skyrocket like the way it did. There is no doubt Joe Biden, Jerome Powell, Janet Yellen, Kamala Harris are incompetent and do not know what they are doing. You cannot keep on printing money. You cannot have a monetary policy and system where the money is not backed by assets such as gold and silver. You need a leader other than the current incompetent clowns we have to lead the United States and is familiar with economics and the financial markets. We have too much regulation. We have too many incompetent clowns entrusted with major things that affect the lives and livelihood of the American people and American businesses. We have too much corruption and patronage. How can a career politician who never ever had a real job besides be a politician making a nominal salary for 50 plus years (which is all of his working life) become a multi-millionaire. Politicians should not be able to profit from taxpayers. Politicians should not be able to serve half a century and become millionaires. Politicians should have maximum term limits. Career politicians are corrupt, take bribes, live in a patronage system, and think they are above the law.

    Mortgage rates and refinancing are subjects I can discuss in a general way:

    Market Influences:

    Inflation, economic growth, and Federal Reserve policy affect mortgage rates.

    Releasing important economic data or geopolitical events can lead to rapid rate shifts.

    Refinancing Choices:

    A refinance is advantageous if you can reduce your rate by at least half a percentage point to one full point.

    Weigh the costs of refinancing against potential long-term savings.

    Streamline Refinancing:

    Existing borrowers have streamlined refinance options through FHA and VA.

    These tend to be less expensive and have fewer requirements than other type of loans.

    Multiple Streamline Refinances:

    You may do more than one streamline refinance, but there will typically be waiting periods (often between 6 and 12 months) before doing so.

    There are guidelines specific to each program regarding frequency.

    Conventional Loan Rates:

    Several factors, such as credit score, LTV ratio, or loan term, cause daily rate fluctuations.

    Per my last update, conventional mortgages were generally slightly costlier than government-backed ones like FHA or VA loans.

    Gold And Silver Prices:

    Economic uncertainty around the world, coupled with inflation expectations within them, affects precious metal prices, which vary based on global currency movements.

    Market Predictions:

    Accurately predicting future rate movements is nearly impossible because they depend on unpredictable variables. These include broader economic conditions and policy decisions made by central banks such as the Fed over time intervals lasting from weeks to years into the future.

    Therefore, it’s best not to guess where things might go next when dealing with mortgage investments since significant uncertainty always remains. This holds, regardless of whether we can accurately predict what happens tomorrow, let alone next month or year!

    To get information about current mortgage rates, go online and look at news sites related to the finance/real estate industry. Then, talk directly to lenders who work these markets daily, week after week, month after month, year-round, without fail. Given the time available in each person’s lifetime, they know all the latest trends better than anyone else could ever hope to understand.

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    Bruno

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    August 3, 2024 at 6:02 pm in reply to: My old dog is getting a young dog.

    Several factors drive the visibility of Doberman Pinschers and other breeds traditionally docked and cropped with their natural tails and ears. These include animal welfare attitudes, legal frameworks, and breed standards. Below is a more detailed discussion:

    Animal Welfare Attitudes Shift

    Ethical Considerations: Many pet owners, veterinarians, and animal welfare organizations view tail docking or ear cropping procedures as unnecessary and painful. Such procedures have been criticized for causing unnecessary pain without any consideration for the dog’s health or functionality but rather to enhance aesthetic appeal.

    Public Awareness: Public awareness regarding the negative effects of these activities has increased, leading to a rise in opposition. The use of social media platforms, together with campaigns from animal rights groups, has contributed significantly to enlightening people about the ethical issues involved.

    Legal Frameworks

    Bans and Restrictions: Some countries have banned tail docking, while others regulate it strictly. For instance, European nations such as the UK, Germany, and Norway do not allow this practice at all; however, within the USA, different states may impose their own laws concerning it.

    Veterinary Positioning: Many veterinary associations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), disapprove of cosmetic ear cropping or tail docking and advocate for their prohibition.

    Breed Standards And Shows

    Kennel Clubs: In confirmation, some kennel clubs and breed organizations began accepting, even preferring dogs’ natural appearances over altered ones. For example, the American Kennel Club permits cropped/uncropped ears and docked/natural tails in certain breeds.

    Show Preferences—Breed standards traditionally require docked tails or cropped ears. However, breed standards are changing to recognize natural appearances during competitions and showings. This change is influenced by shifts in public opinion coupled with a desire to promote the welfare of animals, amongst other things.

    Practical Considerations

    Health and Functionality—Critics argue that docking/cropping can lead to poor health conditions in dogs, like chronic pain, behavioral changes, and increased susceptibility to infections, and thus, keeping them naturally prevents such problems.

    Owner Preferences Modern pet owners might not want their pets to look like they’ve had unnecessary surgeries, so they prefer a natural look.

    Rottweilers and Tails Appearance And Function: Traditionally, Rottweilers docked tails the same way as Dobermans. However, now there’s an increasing tendency to leave rotting tails naturally for similar ethical/legal/practical reasons.

    Aesthetic Views: Long-tailed Rottweilers may need to be more aesthetically pleasing because their appearance goes against the traditional image associated with the breed. However, people are generally getting used to seeing them look more like actual dogs.

    The growing number of Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, and other traditionally cropped/docked breeds having their original ears/tails can largely be attributed to evolving ethics laws, changes to breeding standards, and owner preferences, among many other things. Although some still find beauty in shortened/surgically altered pets, wider acceptance of natural looks signifies an enhanced commitment to animal welfare, well-being, and health.

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    Bruno

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    August 3, 2024 at 4:32 pm in reply to: What is the Maximum Property Tax Increase in Illinois

    What county in Chicago and surrounding suburbs got reassessed the highest in property tax assessment increase? What are the new property tax reassessment increases in Cook, Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DuPage, Will, Grundy, DeKalb, and Lake Counties.

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    Bruno

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    August 1, 2024 at 5:19 pm in reply to: Getting Pre-Approved When House Hunting

    How long before buying a house should you get pre-approved? Is it true that borrowers should get pre-approved between 1 and 4 months before buying a house? If I am a first-time homebuyer, when should I get pre-approved for a mortgage? How long before buying a house should you get pre-approved? Can you tour a house without a pre-approval from a mortgage loan officer? Can you make an offer on a home without a pre-approval letter from a mortgage company? Does a pre-approval hurt your credit? How much does a pre-approval cost? Can you get denied a mortgage after getting pre-approved for a mortgage? How fast does it take to get pre-approved for a mortgage?

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    Bruno

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    July 31, 2024 at 2:47 pm in reply to: AXEN MORTGAGE vs NEXA MORTGAGE

    NEXA Mortgage and AXEN Mortgage are mortgage companies owned by the same owners. and is the nation’s largest mortgage broker licensed in 48 states including DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Can you please tell the difference between AXEN MORTGAGE vs NEXA MORTGAGE.

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