http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/ Information about financing and debt consolidation options. Bad credit solutions for everyday living. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:04:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/vantage_score.htm An updated overview of the VantageScore credit method and a comparison to other credit models, including FICO. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:04:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/2010-consumer-statistics.htm We have compiled our annual consumer summary for 2010. Included are information about income, employment, spending, retail sales, and construction. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:01:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/business-bank-loan.htm Before you apply for a business loan, know what the bank will expect and the steps required to qualify. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:28:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/scams-using-western-union.htm Consumers should be aware of loan scams that have taken many people by surprise. Remember, never send any money to anyone in advance of a loan. We have posted some of the loan scam stories that our visitors have sent us. Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:05:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/scam-reports-2008.htm Scam reports submitted to Direct Lending Solutions during 2008... Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:05:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/advance-fee-loan-scams.htm Scam reports submitted to Direct Lending Solutions during 2007... Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:05:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/2009-consumer-statistics.htm We have compiled some consumer stats for 2009, including general spending and debt... Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:32:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/credit-card-abuse.htm Recognizing the signs of credit card abuse may help save your financial wellbeing and your credit score... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:32:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/monitor-credit.htm Being proactive when it comes to monitoring your credit can go along way toward helping you survive the credit crunch... Sun, 11 May 2008 15:43:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/foreclosure-prevention-plan.htm Get the details on the president's new foreclosure prevention programs and learn how these new programs can help homeowners, especially those struggling with adjustable rate mortgages... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:32:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/peer-lending.htm Peer lending is a new and revolutionary form of lending that allows consumers to borrow from each other, without any banks involved... Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:24:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/foreclosure-scams.htm With foreclosures at an all-time high, it seems to reason that scam artists would find a way to capitalize on them. Sure enough, foreclosure scams and refinancing frauds are becoming more prevalent as desperate homeowners struggle to find a way to keep their homes... Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:30:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/loan-documentation.htm Yes, lending practices have gotten a bit tighter, but that does not mean that you cant get a mortgage if you have credit challenges, such as no credit or bad credit. In fact, todays tighter lending practices stand to be as beneficial... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:47:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/mortgage-lending-rules.htm The Federal Reserve Board is considering significant changes to affect the mortgage lending inudstry, especially the lending practices used by those who aggressively target borrowers with flawed credit. The increasing rate of foreclosures, which is related to the rising interest rates associated with adjustable rate mortgages, or ARMs, is one recent trend that has spurred the Federal Reserve Board into action... Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:14:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/disaster-planning.htm The tornado season is proving to be quite destructive in portions of the United States and the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season is set to begin in just two weeks. So, if you haven't already, now is the perfect time to review your disaster plan. Make sure you know how to protect your family and your financial future if a disaster strikes... Mon, 21 May 2007 15:50:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/cosign-a-loan.htm If you are planning to cosign a loan for a friend, make sure you know what it means to cosign, and what the risks are... Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:36:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/uk-loans.htm Direct Lending Solutions is now expanding it's information on lending programs to include more of the United Kingdom. If you live in the UK or plan to move there, please visit our site... Fri, 07 Jul 2006 22:46:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/business-loans.htm Are you considering starting a new business? If so, you probably know that obtaining funding isn't always very easy. There are some things you should consider before you ask for money from a lender. There are also some alternative ways of financing your business venture... Tue, 23 May 2006 22:34:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/disaster-planning.htm Are you prepared for the financial burden that could follow in the wake of a natural disaster? With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to think about your financial disaster plan, and make sure you are prepared... Mon, 15 May 2006 22:48:00 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/bad-credit-mortgages.htm Do you have problem credit? If you do, you may have worried about getting qualified for a mortgage loan. The good news is that you can qualify. The bad news is that it may cost a little more. However, a home will be the biggest investment you will ever make, so don't let your poor credit scare you away from the mortgage broker's office... Sat, 06 May 2006 19:51:53 GMT http://www.directlendingsolutions.com/myths_about_credit_debt.htm There is a common misconception that debt can help create wealth and status. As ludicrous as this may sound, many believe it to be true. Contrary to this belief, many truly weatlhy people created their wealth by being thrifty, saving, and carefully investing their money... Thu, 20 Apr 2006 02:59:51 GMT