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Cars - Buying & Leasing
Avoiding Home Equity Scams
(Separate Website)
Information about common loan scams that could result in your losing your home.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Avoiding Predatory Lenders
(Separate Website)
Suggestions to help you get a fair loan at reasonable rates.
By: AARP
Buying a Home
(Separate Website)
Frequently aksed questions about the steps involved in buying a home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
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
Home Buying Guide
(Separate Website)
Information about buying a home. Other guides available on this website inclue: Borrowing Basics, Mortgage Guide, and Credit Guide.
By: Fannie Mae Foundation
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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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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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How to Avoid Being a Victim of Construction Fraud
(Separate Website)
Tips for avoiding repair and home improvement problems.
By: Construction Contractors Board
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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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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Reverse Mortgages
(Separate Website)
Information about the most common reverse mortgage plans and the benefits and drawbacks of each plan.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Consumer Protection Information
(Separate Website)
Publications on many consumer topics, including Seniors' issues.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Unlawful Trade Practices
(Separate Website)
Information about things sellers can't do when you buy or rent consumer goods or services.
By: Oregon State Bar
Oregon Attorney General's Consumer Hotline
(Separate Website)
A hotline for consumers with questions or complaints about business practices. Also, how to file a consumer complaint on-line.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
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Opening Bank Accounts and Cashing Checks
(Separate Website)
How to save money and avoid theft.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Stop Phone Slamming
(Separate Website)
Slamming is the illegal switching of your long distance phone service without your knowledge or consent. Find out here how to prevent it and what to do if it happens to you.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Consumer Complaint Form
(Separate Website)
How to file a consumer complaint with the State of Oregon.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
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Oregon Insurance Complaints
(Separate Website)
Information about auto, health and other insurance in Oregon and how to file a consumer complaint against an insurance company or agent.
By: Oregon Dept. of Consumer & Business Services, Insurance Division
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Buying a New Car
(Separate Website)
Information to help you avoid problems when buying a new car.
By: Oregon Attorney General
Buying a Used Car
(Separate Website)
Information about buying a used car.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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