Household Finance to Pay $100 Million in Mortgage-Abuse Settlement - 2003-11-26
Household International Inc., the nation's biggest consumer lender, has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle class-action lawsuits that accused the company of abusive mortgage-lending practices, a consumer group said Tuesday.

The proposed deal, which includes a half-dozen class-action suits filed by individuals across the country, would potentially help thousands of Household customers.
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South Carolina Home Sales Increase 25 Percent - 2003-11-26
A stronger economy and stable low mortgage rates helped boost sales of new and existing homes 25 percent statewide in October.

It marked the fourth consecutive month with sales increases of at least 20 percent compared with the same time last year.

"The market remains hot, and we're all set for breaking all-time records," said Jim Peters, head of the S.C. Association of Realtors.
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