Archive for November 21st, 2008

Thankfully loan modifications are up!! Unfortunately there are no golden standards.  Luck and who the servicing agent is plays a tremendous role in how the modifications are made and what they are based on.
I encouragage readers to comment or link to relevant blogs addressing ways to modify loans and helpful hints, etc….
Popular modification options include:

Lower [...]

The WSJ yesterday highlighted changes in credit card terms that I have been speaking of for weeks.  Terms are getting very difficult for the typical user of credit.
The following summarizes some of the changes highlighted.
American Express: Raising rates and fees for advances, purchases, late payments and defaults.
Bank of America: Lowing credit lines and closing accounts [...]