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Fact Sheets

Help With Student Loan Problems This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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Fact Sheet C-11
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Think Hard About Refinancing This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Fact Sheet C-9
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Choosing a Mortgage Lender (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Commerce

College Grant Scams This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
These days, more and more students seek grants, loans, and other forms of financial aid to fund their education. Unfortunately, some fraudulent operators look to take advantage of students.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Co-Signing a Loan This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Home Equity Stripping This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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One result of the poor economy is that the number of foreclosures is growing. Unfortunately, there are people looking to take advantage of homeowners forced into foreclosure.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Need a Loan? Think Twice About Using Your Home As Collateral This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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Private Mortgage Insurance Fact Sheet This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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If someone offered you the option to spend $200-$350 now and in return save $20 to $100 per month for years to come, you probably would think it is a scam. If you are a homeowner, however, you may actually qualify for such a deal.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Reverse Mortgages This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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Through high-pressure sales seminars and other methods, some unscrupulous companies purport to guarantee or promise scholarships, grants and other financial aid for a fee, but deliver little or none of the promised assistance.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Student Guide to Financial Aid (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Department of Education
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Student Loan Consolidation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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In many situations, loan consolidation can reduce the number of loans and the overall payment. In some cases, however, fraudulent operators have taken advantage of consumers.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Where do I find information about my consumer/tax problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

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