Archive for October, 1999

Speculation

Thursday, October 14th, 1999

Several years ago I completed three years rigorously studying linguistics with Business Design Associates. Linguistics was for us, the students of the Ontological Design (ODC) Course, the study and application of the principles and limits of language. So it follows that the term speculation has little to do with playing the stock market.
We are all [...]

1999 Interest Rates — Another Volatile Year?

Thursday, October 7th, 1999

Last year set new records for home refinance and purchase activity as long-term interest rates dipped to recent lows. The big question now is whether or not 1999 will continue this favorable trend or have mortgage rates hit bottom and are now on the rise? Several factors, discussed below, point towards unchanged [...]

Your Credit Standing–A Self-Portrait

Thursday, October 7th, 1999

Your Credit Standing–A Self-Portrait: With the increased use of computer technology, automated underwriting and credit scores in underwriting mortgage loans, a credit history has become increasingly important–creating a self-portrait for lenders to evaluate a borrower’s fiscal attitude.В  In the world of personal finance, a consumer’s willingness to pay, which in [...]