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As the name implies, bridge loans fulfill a vital need for active developers by giving life to a new project in the months before lenders feel confident enough to make available a construction loan, or a repositioning loan in the case of an existing project. But real estate bridge loans have other uses, both tactical and strategic, that make them indispensable in today's New York marketplace. For new development projects, bridge loans provide financing for property assemblages, site acquisition, and development expenses....

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A number of states from coast to coast are attempting to impose further regulations on the payday loan industry, but without much success in many cases. Consumers of payday loans have generally argued against more stringent measures and limitations, that would limit their access to payday loans. And, in the meantime, the payday loan industry continues to grow, both in the numbers of loans issued and the dollar amounts of loans issued. In Washington State, there were no less than 14 bills introduced during the 2004-2005 legislative session, with the specific intent of more tightly regulating the payday loan industry....

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If you have bad credit and you are trying to get a personal loan or mortgage, it may seem like a difficult situation. However, there is hope. There are many lenders with loan programs available today to help people with poor credit, bankruptcy and even foreclosures obtain financing. The first step in finding a loan is to check you credit report for errors and have any found corrected. This can make a big difference and will save you money by getting a better rate of interest. You can apply for a copy of your credit report from all three credit bureaus for free....

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