Workshop will cater to those looking to acquire their first home - 2004-03-19
Robert Turley didn't believe owning a home was possible. His monthly expenses took huge bites out of his paychecks, making saving money difficult. And the cost of housing was steadily increasing, getting further beyond his reach.

The discussion will focus on choosing the right real estate agent, home and mortgage. Participants will also learn about budgeting and cleaning up their credit record.
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Legal Aid is attacking ‘predatory’ lenders - 2004-03-19
Predatory lenders could probably make the claim to being the true practitioners of the world’s oldest profession, going back to the time consumers traded in tusks.

Predatory mortgage lenders tend to target the elderly more than any other group, she said.
“The elderly aren’t thinking about (taking out a new mortgage) until they’re approached,” said Drysdale. “A big part of predatory lending is the aggressive marketing.
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