When you own a car, there will be standard types of maintenance you must do if you want the car to drive well and last. While some of these services might be very affordable, there are others that might cost a lot of money. Additionally, you might also experience problems with your car that are beyond normal types of maintenance, and these can also be very expensive. If you are currently in a position where your car needs work that you cannot afford, you could always look into getting a car repair loan.
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Recovering a Bail Jumper: Don't Do It Yourself
So, you posted bail for a family member, and he/she repays the favor by jumping bail and running away. Perhaps more disturbing is the fact that you cannot pay a bounty hunter to retrieve him/her. In fact, if you know where he/she is hiding out, you definitely should not try to retrieve him/her. Below are the steps you should follow if you know where the bail jumper is hiding out, as well as why you need to leave the apprehension of bail jumper to the professionals.
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Looking To Buy Your First Home? Why You Should Start With A Fixed Rate Mortgage
If you're going to be buying your first home, it's time to start thinking about your home loan; or specifically the type of loan you're going to get. There are two different types of loans to consider; fixed rate and adjustable rate. If you're given the option, you need to choose a home fixed rate mortgage. Here are just four of the reasons why that decision will be the best one you can make when purchasing your first home.
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Three Credit Report Tasks You Need To Know Before Applying For A Mortgage
It's no secret that a good credit score can make it easier to get a mortgage at a competitive rate. The following tasks can help you polish your score before you contact a broker to begin the mortgage process.
#1: Get a copy of your credit report
There are three major credit bureaus that mortgage lenders typically check — Experian, Transunion, and Equifax. You can request one free report from each of these bureaus annually.
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