Latest Low Income Loan news:

Health Care and Student Loan Programs Collide
Top Democrats are fighting to attach the proposed overhaul of student loan programs to health care reform.
Read more News Source - New York Times
Publish date - 22:06:15 03/11/10

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Key senators balk at adding student loan overhaul to health-care legislation
As they push to finish health-care legislation by the end of the month, Democratic leaders in Congress are weighing whether to add another of President Obama's priorities to the package: a popular proposal to overhaul the federal student loan program.
Read more News Source - Washington Post
Publish date - 20:43:49 03/11/10

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Rapid tax refund loan is no bargain to consumers
STILLWATER — With tax season now in full swing, many taxpayers are anticipating getting a refund. Unfortunately, new figures indicate that some of the country’s most financially vulnerable taxpayers — those from low- and moderate-income families — lost about $800 million from their refunds last year.
Read more News Source - The Edmond Sun
Publish date - 01:00:54 03/11/10

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Cuyahoga EITC Coalition provides free income tax preparation assistance for low to moderate income families
CLEVELAND, OH -- Free tax assistance is currently available for low and moderate income families in Cuyahoga County who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or make less than $49,000 a year.
Read more News Source - dBusinessNews.com
Publish date - 19:24:13 03/08/10

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Despite low interest rates, people aren’t buying homes
30 year fixed rate loan with $400,000 principle at prevailing rate. Monthly P&I cost - estimated annual minimum income to cover PITI using 29% 'Rule of Thumb.'
Read more News Source - The Christian Science Monitor
Publish date - 18:59:21 03/10/10

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SELANGOR TO LAUNCH MICRO-CREDIT SCHEME TO HELP POOR, LOW-INCOME GROUP
SHAH ALAM, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government will set up a micro-credit scheme to help the poor and those in the low-income group increase their earnings and break the poverty cycle.
Read more News Source - Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News
Publish date - 12:44:40 03/08/10

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Loan sharks targeted by Labour MP's bill
Labour MP Carol Beaumont is pushing a private member's bill to limit interest rates charged by fringe lenders or "loan sharks" which she says is the opening shot in a campaign against predatory lenders.
Read more News Source - The New Zealand Herald
Publish date - 16:03:28 03/11/10

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Obama’s Student Loan Overhaul Endangered
House Democrats were desperately trying to prevent an ambitious overhaul of student loan programs from becoming a casualty of the health care battle.
Read more News Source - New York Times
Publish date - 19:23:00 03/11/10

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Low interest home repair for Colorado homes
DENVER - There are several rehabilitation programs in Colorado that provide low interest loans for home repair and remodeling.
Read more News Source - 9 News Denver
Publish date - 23:59:06 03/11/10

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Medupi: Hogan answers questions on World Bank loan
Barbara Hogan, Minister of Public Enterprises, answers the M&G 's questions about the controversy surrounding the World Bank loan for the Medupi power station.
Read more News Source - Mail and Guardian
Publish date - 15:55:56 03/11/10

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Congress Considers Adding Student-Loan Bill To Health-Care Mix
Congress Considers Adding Student-Loan Bill To Health-Care Mix
Read more News Source - Fox News
Publish date - 21:54:02 03/10/10

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MPs asked to back Bill capping loan shark rates
MPs are being urged to send to a select committee a Bill seeking to cap interest rates that loan sharks charge. read more
Read more News Source - Otago Daily Times
Publish date - 18:51:19 03/11/10

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Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta's Affordable Housing Effort Is Creating Thousands of Jobs and Supporting Municipal ...
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta's affordable housing funds are a significant driver of job growth, housing production, and expanded tax bases, according to a research study recently completed by The Hendrickson Company and The Shimberg Center for Housing Studies at the University of Florida.
Read more News Source - PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
Publish date - 17:04:03 03/11/10

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MPs are being asked to back bill capping loan shark rates
MPs are being urged to send to a select committee a bill seeking to cap interest rates that loan sharks charge
Read more News Source - TVNZ
Publish date - 20:29:19 03/11/10

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Obama’s Student Loan Overhaul Endangered
House Democrats were desperately trying to prevent a sweeping overhaul of student loan programs from becoming a casualty of the health care battle.
Read more News Source - New York Times
Publish date - 03:45:12 03/11/10

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