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5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage (links off-site)
This guide from the Federal Reserve Board advises consumers to take advantage of additional information from other Federal Reserve publications, resources, and websites. It suggests that consumers also seek financial education materials from other trusted sources such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and NeighborWorks. English and Spanish versions of "5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage" are available both in print and online.
Advance Fee Scams / Loan Scams
Ameriquest Settlement Information
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
Bank Depositor Bill of Rights
This links off-site to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Canceling a Contract
Links off-site to the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs website.
Check Fraud / Counterfeit Checks
Complaint Record of Mortgage Licensees
Complaints Against Builders and Construction Contractors
Links off-site to the Georgia Secretary of State's website.
Credit Cards: New Consumer Protections and How They Can Help Borrowers Avoid Surprises
New federal consumer protections for credit cards -- including prohibitions against abusive lending practices and requirements for clearer, more timely disclosures -- will help people avoid surprises.
Credit Consumer Protection Laws
Credit Reports / Credit Reporting Agencies
Deposit Insurance / Share Insurance Resources (Credit Unions)
Links off-site to the National Credit Union Administration
Deposit Insurance Coverage Frequently Asked Questions (Banks)
Links off-site to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
EconomicRecovery.gov
EconomicRecovery.gov is a resource for the American people to find help to keep their homes, find jobs and protect their savings.
Enforcement Actions and Orders Against Financial Institutions
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Finance Companies / Small Loan Companies
Financial Services Issues for Senior Citizens (Guide to)
Georgia Association of Mortgage Brokers
Georgia Fair Lending Act (GAFLA)
Georgia Landlord-Tenant Hotline
Home Repair / Home Improvement Scams
Hope for Homeowners Program
On October 1, 2008, the Bush Administration unveiled additional mortgage assistance for homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The HOPE for Homeowners program will refinance mortgages for borrowers who are having difficulty making their payments, but can afford a new loan insured by HUD's Federal Housing Administration. The HOPE for Homeowners program was authorized by the Economic and Housing Recovery Act of 2008.
Licensing - Mortgage Brokers & Lenders
Loan Modification Scams
Beware of Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification Scams - links off-site to the FDIC.
Mechanic's / Materialman's Lien
Links off-site to the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs website.
Military Personnel / Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Money Management and Budgeting
Money Service Businesses (MSBs)
Money Transmission/Money Transmitter
Mortgage - Broker/Lender Licensing
Mortgage - Interest Only Payments
Mortgage - Payment Application
Mortgage - Prepayment Penalties
Mortgage - Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Mortgage - Refinancing
Links off-site to the Federal Reserve and contains useful tips and answers to frequently asked questions about the refinancing process.
Mortgage - Right of Rescission/Right to Cancel
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
Regulators and Industry Groups