Tag: mortgage
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Mortgage Settlement Checks Reach Victims – Only to Bounce
King Solomon advocated equitable dealing with others, and a respect for the poor – who, according to his Proverbs, were more virtuous than the greedy rich. “The blessing of the Lord is upon he head of the just,” the King says in Proverbs 10:6, “but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked/” Today, victims of…
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Changing Demographics, New Views on Home Buying?
A home is more than just four walls and a roof. “Owning a home is the keystone of wealth, both financial affluence and emotional security,” says financial guru Suze Orman. And as we’ve noted in previous posts, King Solomon also recognized the many important values a house represents, as he shows us in Proverbs 9:1…
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Avoid the Enticements: 10 Signs of Real Estate Scams
King Solomon’s advice for prosperity and a righteous life involves numerous warnings against the enticement of sinners and the wicked. In today’s housing market, those warnings remain valid, as scams and frauds target all aspects of the real estate market. So, because these schemes can so easily trap the unwary, we’ll wrap up this intermittent…
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Major Lenders Get an Image Overhaul
The Bible has always taken a dim view of moneylenders and those who attempt to deceive the righteous. In his proverbs, King Solomon warns, “the mouth of the wicked utterth perverse things.” (Proverbs 10:32) For many in today’s financial world, moneylenders and the wicked are represented by the nation’s major banks, whose history of fraudulent…
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Banks and LIBOR: Sidestepping Justice?
For King Solomon, righteousness and just treatment of others are hallmarks of a life blessed by God, and many of his Proverbs and sayings emphasize the need to avoid lying and wicked individuals bent on sabotaging those who seek wisdom and prosperity. “Be not delighted in the paths of the wicked, neither let the way…
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Big Banks Still Fight Fraud Charges
King Solomon’s principles for ruling his people included fairness, just dealings and prudent action – notions stated again and again in his Proverbs and the Book of Ecclesiastes. “Envy not the unjust man,” he says in Proverbs 3:31, “and do not follow in his ways.” The sovereign also advocated the rule of law: “Keep the…
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Technical Tools Support Investors
Among the key pieces of advice offered by King Solomon in his Proverbs is the exhortation to seek wise counsel when necessary. “Counsel shall keep thee, and prudence preserver thee,” he says in Proverbs 2:11. In today’s’ world, technology offers ways to get counsel and support far beyond what the monarch had in mind, as…
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Can Shadow Demand Impact the Recovery?
One watchword for prudent living is patience, according to King Solomon. And a number of his Proverbs remind us that it’s also a key virtue for long term prosperity. “The impatient man shall work folly, “ the King says in Proverbs 14: 17. Today’s housing industry experts worry that he “shadow demand” for housing fueled…
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Homeowner Assistance Gives Investors a Helping Hand
Justice and fairness re key virtues in King Solomon’s proverbs, and these qualities are at the center of his sayings about right living. “I walk on the way of justice,” he says in Proverb 8:20, “In the midst of the paths of judgment.” Walking in the way of justice and equality in today’s world of…
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Refinancing: A Prudent Move for Investors?
King Solomon’s investment advice hinges on prudence – the wise and cautious management of money and resources to create a prosperous and stable life. As many of his Proverbs show, that kind of careful decision-making offers rewards in every area. For investors today, the same considerations apply. And as more and more lenders encourage both…