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Buying or Selling Real Estate (Separate Website)
This pamphlet is intended to provide you with general information about the basics of buying and selling real estate.
By: Washington State Bar Association
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Don't Be a Victim of Loan Fraud - Protect Yourself From Predatory Lendors This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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(Separate Website)
Information you should know before you purchase or refinance a home loan. Link to PDF file.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Know Your Rights Before Purchasing a Manufactured Home
Many times the buyers do not understand all of the terms, often relying on verbal statements that are not in writing. Inform yourself well before buying!
By: Northwest Justice Project

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Read this in: Spanish / Español

Predatory Lending (Separate Website)
Predatory loans harm borrowers by making it difficult or impossible for them to keep up with payments. Borrowers may pay unnecessary fees and excessive interest charges. If they miss their payments, they risk losing their home. Borrowers who do not meet minimum credit standards usually do pay higher interest rates, but no one should be a victim of price gouging and outrageous fees.
By: Seattle / King County Coalition for Responsible Lending

High-Cost Home Loans: Don't Be a Target This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
You may be a target for abusive lenders trying to sell you a loan you can’t afford. This brochure has helpful information on how to avoid high cost loans.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Spanish / Español

Smart Borrowing TV: How to Make Wise Borrowing Decisions
A series of short videos that cover the topics of borrowing fundamentals, credit cards, payday loans, auto loans, mortgages and mortgage refininancing
By: Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS)


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