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Renewing Principal and Interest
12/15/2003
When you are renewing a consumer loan, I have always thought you were breaking some rule or regulation if you renewed both the principal and interest into the renewal. Because you would be collecting interest on interest. I was just told that is not "against the law", but it is just something you don't make a habit of doing. Please clarify for me.
Abbreviations on HOEPA Calculator
12/15/2003
What does the AFR LOL Fee stand for on the HOEPA calculator?
RESPA Revision
12/15/2003
I have been looking for the resolution to the proposed rule on changes to RESPA regarding settlement costs as discussed in the July 2002 Federal Register. Comments were due by 10/28/02. HUD's website still indicates that they are proposals. Are there any links in BankersOnline that can provide an update?Thank you for your assistance.
Debiting a Military Customer's Account
12/15/2003
Can a financial institution debt an active military customer's account for loan payments without their permission?
Defining CRA
12/01/2003
According to Anna Alvarez of the OCC, the critical issue of CRA used to be access to credit. Today, the issue is credit at what price.