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It is an alarming situation for people in California wildfire zones. Strong players in the market, such as State Farm and Allstate, are also shrinking from the game. There is a growing reliance on the Californian FAIR Plan as a last and sometimes only option. However, many homeowners dislike it simply because it offers relatively more expensive insurance policies than they ought to.
You have, therefore, understood that the California FAIR Plan amounts to about 3,200 annually and is considerably higher than what most American homeowners are used to. The FAIR Plan lending, however, has extensive but shallow coverage, a situation whereby many houses may need additional lending under liability or even umbrella policies, which further escalates the expenses incurred.
The trend may also be positively affected in the same way the state has taken steps to lure back insurance providers by allowing them additional measures that increase their ability to evaluate and predict disaster risk. Because we have managed to address this, there is no doubt that the skeptics’ arguments are whether this will help bring down the expenditure on coverage or merely help make excuses for a drastic upward revision in premiums, and if so, how much?
Wildfires are now an issue of concern; one can see they need to change. But if no long-term measures are taken, several people residing in fire-marked areas will continue to face high insurance premiums or, worse, will not have insurance, which will be catastrophic. Further, working on other ways of reducing the chances of fires (using available home hardening and defensible spaces) could help some homeowners obtain lower premiums or better coverage.
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If it is ineligibible you are doing something wrong. Check the disclosures. It is a mistake. You probably checked off something you should not have checked or did not check something you should have checked.
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What does Predatory Lending mean in the Mortgage Industry?
Predatory lending is defined as unethical practices by lenders toward borrowers, such as misleading them with unaffordable loans or unfair terms. These activities are meant to profit the lender at the borrower’s expense.
Common Predatory Loans:
- High-cost Mortgage.
- Balloon payment mortgages.
- Negative amortization loans
How do you recognize predatory lending?
- Are fees or interest rates exorbitant?
- Did they use pressure tactics?
- Were all loan terms disclosed correctly?
Is it illegal to do predatory lending? Yes, many federal and state laws make predatory lending illegal.
How can we identify when someone is engaging in this practice towards us so we don’t become victims ourselves?
Is Predatory Lending Illegal?
Yes, predatory lending is illegal under various federal and state laws.
Recognizing Predatory Lending:
A loan officer should identify predatory lending if the loan terms are excessively costly, unfair, or not properly explained to the borrower, violating laws such as HOEPA.
Understanding and avoiding these practices is essential for ethical lending.
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What are high-cost mortgage loans?
High-cost mortgage loans have interest rates and fees above certain thresholds set by the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA). This makes them prone to predatory acts. Therefore, more safeguards apply to them.
High-Cost versus High-Priced Loans
High-Cost Loans: These are considered as such because they trigger additional rules due to high rates or fees.
High-Priced Loans: These types of mortgages may have slightly higher-than-average interest rates but still fall outside the category of being regulated under high-cost loan rules.
High-Cost Loan Protections
Mandatory Counseling: Borrowers must receive counseling before taking out a high-cost mortgage loan.
Restrictions on fees: Lenders cannot charge excessive amounts for services related to these loans, like appraisals or credit reports.
Limitations on Prepayment Penalties: There are limits on how much money can be charged if someone wants to pay off their debt early. This is done so that people who want to refinance their houses or sell them do not get discouraged by having huge sums deducted from what they owe just because they did not wait until the end of an agreed-upon period before settling their debts, which were designed in such a way as to make it difficult for borrowers with limited resources repayments within the specified time frame. Usually, it is five years, ten years, or so on. It depends on the agreement between the lender and borrower).
Causes For Struggles With Mortgage Loan Originators
The complexity of the high-cost loan rules makes it hard for mortgage brokers to understand them fully. They may inadvertently breach these regulations despite their best efforts simply due to the labyrinthine nature of such laws.
Relationship Between High-Cost Lending & Predatory Lending
While any form of lending beyond HOEPA thresholds is deemed high-cost borrowing, only financial transactions characterized by the exploitation of clients can fall under predatory lending. Thus, high-priced credit involves charging exorbitant rates or fees but does not necessarily imply unfair treatment of customers. They are making people classify all expensive loans as predatory.
What is a high-priced loan?
A high-priced mortgage loan has an APR that exceeds the average prime offer rate by a certain percentage point but is less than what would qualify it as costly under HOEPA standards.
High-Cost Requirements
Mandatory Counseling: Borrowers must receive counseling before they can take out this kind of mortgage
Loan terms and cost disclosure: The lender should provide clear information about all aspects such as duration of payment, interest rate charged, among others
Restrictions on specific fees or charges, such as appraisal fees, cannot exceed 500 dollars.
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What is a Judgment?
Judgments are court orders stating that a person owes money. They’re typically the result of a lawsuit in which the creditor wins.
What are Deficiency Judgments?
Deficiency judgments happen when the sale of a foreclosed property doesn’t cover what’s owed on the mortgage, and the borrower has to pay the difference.
Examples of Judgments
- Unpaid credit card debt.
- Medical bills.
- Unpaid personal loans
Scenarios That Result in a Judgment
Credit Card Debt: When a borrower stops making payments on their credit card bill, the creditor sues and gets a judgment.
Unpaid Medical Bills: After an extended period with no payment, the medical provider sues and gets a judgment.
Auto Loan Default: The car is repossessed and sold at auction but doesn’t cover the loan. The lender sues for the balance.
Can You Get a Mortgage With a Judgment?
It isn’t easy. Most lenders will not approve a mortgage until the judgment is paid off, but some non-QM loans might allow it if a payment plan is in place.
How to Clear Up (or Resolve) a Judgment
Pay It Off: Simplest way.
Negotiate or Settle: Offer less than what’s owed.
Payment Plan: Some creditors may agree to let you pay over time.
Dispute It: If it was improperly entered or is otherwise incorrect.
Can You Vacate (Get Rid Of) a Judgment?
Yes, under certain circumstances, such as improper service or if it was obtained by fraud.
What Are Considered Judgments?
Debts from unpaid loans, credit cards, medical bills, and deficiencies from repossessions or foreclosures ordered by courts to be repaid are considered judgments.
Four Types of Judgments
- Default Judgment: Issued when a defendant fails to respond to a lawsuit or debt claim within the allowed timeline (varies by jurisdiction).
- Consent Judgment: Both parties agree to terms.
- Summary Judgment: Issued without a trial when the facts of the case are clear, and one party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
- Vacated Judgment: A previous judgment overturned or set aside by the court.
What Happens if a Defendant Does Not Pay a Judgment?
Creditors can take further action, such as garnishing wages, placing liens on property, or seizing bank accounts and other assets.
What Happens After a Judgment Is Entered Against You? The creditor may pursue wage garnishment, bank levies, or property liens to collect the debt.
What Does Judgement for the Defendant Mean?
It means the court ruled in favor of the defendant (person being sued), and the plaintiff (person suing) gets nothing.
What Is a Default Judgment?
A default judgment is issued against someone who fails to respond to a lawsuit or debt claim within the allowed timeline (varies by jurisdiction). Thereby forfeiting their right to defend themselves and automatically ruling in favor of the plaintiff(s).
Statute of Limitations on Judgments
Each state has its statute, which varies, usually ranging from five to twenty years. These are often renewable upon expiration.
Resolving a Judgment and Rebuilding Credit
Pay/Settle the Judgment: First step toward resolving debt.
Obtain Satisfaction: File it with the court (or agency responsible for filing this document). So, public records reflect satisfied judgment. Sometimes called “satisfaction.”
Dispute Errors: Contest inaccurate information within credit bureau files about it, challenging validity thereof while requesting removal where appropriate; follow up regularly until resolved satisfactorily.
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I suggest to start an S-Corp and use a Powered by The S-Corp. For now have a holding or marketing company.
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Your friend needs to verify her Google My Business (GMB) page. This is a key step before she can run Google Ads. She should:
Sign into Google My Business
- Go to Google My Business.
- Use the Google account she wants to be linked with her business.
Claim or Create a Business Listing
If her law firm shows up on Google, she can look it up and click “Own this business?” to claim it. Then, follow the steps provided. If her business isn’t listed, she can make a new listing by clicking “Add your business to Google.”
Input Business Details
Please ensure that the information about her law firm—the name, address, phone number, and website—is accurate here. Everything should be spelled correctly and in the right format.
Verify the Business
Typically, Google offers a few different ways to do this. The most common are:
Postcard by Mail: In about 5-10 days, she’ll get a postcard from Google that includes a verification code at the listed address for her law firm. Once it arrives, log into the GMB dashboard and enter the code.
Phone Verification: Depending on eligibility — sometimes it’s only for certain countries — she might see this option; after entering her phone number, she’ll get an automated message with the verification code.
Email Verification is rare these days (but still exists); if this option is selected and she clicks it, she should receive a verification code via email.
Instant Verification: Some businesses can be instantly verified if they’ve verified their business website with GSC (Google Search Console).
Complete Verification Process
Log into GMB account >>> enter code from postcard/email/phone prompt >>> verify!
Once complete, this will prompt the fully functional GMB listing to appear in search results associated with your friend’s legal practice’s location(s). She can now respond to reviews, update business information, etc.
Run Google Ads
Once her GMB account is verified, she should link her Google My Business account with her Google Ads account. This can be done through the “Locations” section in Google Ads.
Linking these accounts allows her to use location extensions, which can improve the performance of your ads by displaying her business address and showing your business on Google Maps.
Troubleshooting Tips:
Check for Updates: Sometimes, verification issues arise due to outdated information. Ensure everything is current, and double-check the spelling/formatting, too.
Contacting Google Support: If she needs help verifying or seeing different data between accounts, she can contact GMB support here (https://support.google.com/business/contact).
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Kamala Harris narrows the Democrat Vice President spot to two candidates
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
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I know there are many dogs that have their tailed docked and ears cropped like Doberman Pinschers, and Boxers. Dogs like Rottweilers and Great Danes only have their tails docked and not their ears. Does anyone know why I am seeing more and more Doberman Pinschers without their tails docked and without their ears cropped? I seen pictures of Rottweilers with long tails and they do not look right. I am sorry to say that dogs like Rottweilers without their tails docked look awful. Anyone who is familiar with this topic matter and can answer my questions will be greatly appreciated.