HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL - HPC
HPC was established in 2003 in Washington D.C. as a lobbying group and subsidiary of the Financial Services Roundtable. Its objective is to promote the interest of its members which include mortgage and housing interests. Approximately 75% of all mortgages issued in the U.S. originate from HPC members.
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Defining Inflation
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Retirement Planning: Creating a Nest Egg
Last time, we discuss the different income sources for building a retirement fund. We shall now tackle the ways to create a retirement nest egg.
Digesting Financial Statements: System
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Buying a Home: Finding the Best House
Nothing can stop you from looking for the home of your dreams. Even though you have no agent, you can do your own diligence. Drive around neighborh ...
Student Loans: Consolidating Federal Loans
If you find it difficult to monitor and pay the student loans on your own, and want to reduce your monthly payment and lengthen the repayment sched ...
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