Buying a Home
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions about the steps involved in buying a home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Looking for the Best Mortgage
(Separate Website)
Basic information about how to get the best mortgage for your situation.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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How to Avoid Being a Victim of Construction Fraud
(Separate Website)
Publications with tips for avoiding repair and home improvement problems.
By: Construction Contractors Board
Saving Your Home From Foreclosure Information that may help you save your home from foreclosure.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Foreclosure
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A foreclosure is a procedure to remove a person's rights to own and possess real property, including a house. Find out more here.
By: Oregon State Bar
How to Avoid Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
Steps you can take to avoid foreclosure.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Avoiding Home Equity Scams
(Separate Website)
Information about common loan scams that could result in your losing your home.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Home Equity Loans: Borrowers Beware!
(Separate Website)
How to protect yourself against losing your home to abusive lending practices.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Home Equity Loans: 3 Day Cancellation Rule
(Separate Website)
When you apply for a personal loan and use your home to guarantee repayment, a federal credit law gives you three days to reconsider a signed credit agreement and cancel the deal without penalty. Learn more here.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Reverse Mortgages
(Separate Website)
Information about the most common reverse mortgage plans and the benefits and drawbacks of each plan.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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