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on 2/3/2017 1:39:00 PM
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I LOVE this. I find the honey caramel scent absolutely delicious and it lingers for quite a good while on the skin after my shower. The gel lathers fantastically well; I find I don't need to use much of this at all, so the bottle will last me a good long while. It leaves my skin really soft and not at all dried out.
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on 7/27/2015 9:28:00 AM
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The (closest thing to a) liquid version of my fave Lush soap Honey I Washed the Kids. The scent of this is Absolutely Divine. I cannot stop smelling myself when I use this! You literally will smell good enough to eat/lick post-wash. ;)
Apart from being incredibly moisturizing, this makes my skin so soft and supple. Makes for a good shaving gel, too.
Possibly my only gripe is it is a bit pricey, but I sure hope Lush does not discontinue this as I'll be repurchasing forever!
on 4/2/2016 2:05:00 PM
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It's raining men is a lush shower gel. It contains: honey,rosehip,lotus flower and tiger lily infusion,sweet wild orange oil,bergamot oil. It smells like caramel honey orange with a hint of lily. Wonderful smell! It lathers a little on a washcloth more in the hands. It leaves the skin smooth and fresh. Love it!
on 8/11/2015 4:19:00 PM
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Love love love this showergel! Every time i pop open the bottle i let out a faint sigh, because the smell is absolutely gorgeous! The scent also stuck with me after showering, longer than any drug market bought showergel! Plus it makes my skin super soft! Only downside is that my boyfriend discovered it recently when he ran out of his showergel. Although the name was slightly off-putting for him first (which was great for me because that meant he didn't use it at first) he now happily steals it from me every time!
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Love this shower gel, love the smell, the honey like gel-ly consistence, the cruelty free, sustainable commitment by Lush. Have repurchased over and over. You can use this for months (500ml) if used with a sponge of loofah since it gets much soapier and bubblier then. <3
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The scent is fantastic, and this shower gel never irritates my mild psoriasis!
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on 4/28/2015 10:17:00 AM
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on 1/15/2015 2:16:00 AM
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Not only does it have an amazinggg scent, (honey caramel and a few floral notes) but it does a great job at cleansing my skin and the scent does linger for a bit after i'm done showering. It also lathers up very nicely and it does last for quite a long time, my bottle is the 280g and i've had it for a few weeks and it looks like i've barely used it! Unlike most soaps, this one doesn't strip all the moisture off my skin and doesn't make me feel really squeaky clean. It's moisturising and hydrating and i do love this shower gel very much :)
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Everyone keeps raving about the smell of this shower gel and I can't understand why! The scent smells like honey, but it has some other disgusting scent to it, I can't pin point what it smells like but it smells nasty at first. Maybe this is how real honey smells, I don't know, but the scent isn't that sweet to begin with.
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Rated 5 / 5 stars
One of my favorite songs on Newgrounds?
I'd say so. This song is just so dark, sinister, and creepy, but it also has a sort of calming melody... neat. It's pretty slow and makes a good companion to a fast and heroic song like Boss Battle 1 from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
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Love it!
This is great! Short and to the point, doesn't waste any time. I get a mental picture of that hairdryer thing from the Subspace Emmisary skipping around and whistling to this song... lol.
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Eheh, well.....
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A man wearing a Louisiana State University (LSU) hat was reportedly denied service at a Florida restaurant by a manager who claimed LSU "does not carry a good name" at the establishment.
Don Bass made reservations at Harry T's Lighthouse in Destin, Florida, on Oct. 17 to celebrate a wedding. When he arrived at the door wearing his LSU hat, he was turned away, WDSU reported. He took to Facebook to detail his experience.
Bass wrote:
"It was at this point that the greeter of Harry T, stated LSU fans were not welcomed here. I was surprised by this statement, and explained that I was looking for guest's of the wedding. I again was told we are not welcome, I proceeded to the rear of the restaurant and observed numerous tables vacant. But more so observed countless numbers of Gator fans at decorated tables. This did not offend me or cause me to lose my appetite.
"I then was again told by the greeter who additionally made a point to tell my wife that our party was not welcome. I realized it was the LSU hat I was wearing so proudly. We then left this establishment and all met at margaritaville for dinner. This is by all means one of the craziest things I have ever encountered as for as out right discrimination. They should be ashamed of themselves, I am sure there are many LSU fans that spend a lot of money in Destin. Please read this response to see what they think of us in Harry T's Maybe the rest of the business's feel the same?"
Bass attached a photo of an email response he got from the restaurant's manager, Nick Empson. In the email, Empson explains that Florida alumni host watch parties at the restaurant and ask that no fans of the opposing team be seated. He added that LSU fans have a reputation of physically attacking staff members.
The Facebook post was shared more than 5,000 times and the restaurant issued an apology. They called Empson an "overzealous manager," and said that he no longer holds that position at Harry T's.
"Nick responded to one guest who was apparently treated poorly at the door Saturday night," the restaurant posted. "This was, and is no, part of his responsibilities within the restaurant. He was an overzealous new manager, he has been since reprimanded and is no longer a manager at Harry T's.
"The part of his letter about trepidation over LSU fans was completely false. In fact, the owner's wife is from Louisiana and is herself an LSU fan."
Harry T's also created an event for Oct. 24 to make things right with LSU fans.
The restaurant posted:
"Flag on the play! Unsportsman like conduct towards our LSU Football fans last Saturday. We regret the situation that occurred and want to invite all of our passionate SEC fans to cheer on their teams! This Saturday we will host a GEAUX Game Day Football Party. 50% of all proceeds will go towards an LSU scholarship fund and $2,000 is being donating by Harry T's. Everyone sporting their purple and gold gear will receive a free drink on us!"
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First of all, they are two of the elite players and small forwards in the Class of 2014.
If I was coaching a team, I would take Johnson, an Arizona signee, based on his versatility, a facet of the game that I put a lot of stock into. Johnson is competitive and close to being a complete player, as he can score from deep, in the mid-range and also has a paint game. I like his versatility to handle the ball well enough in the backcourt and to push it on the fast break. He is a power driver who can finish through contact and take on defenders at the rim.
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Over Labor Day Weekend, I found myself waiting for a train at Newark Airport. I arrived about 15 minutes late for the train I wanted to catch, the 9:30. I grumbled to myself with a complaint about having to wait. Before that thought could finish echoing through my tired mind another thought arose. "45 minutes? A perfect time to meditate" I sat down in the then empty train station and began to practice in the industrial quiet.
Soon, the air was filled with the arising and fading away of sound. I heard Asian languages, Slavic languages, English with a Spanish accent and the baritone booming voice of the station master calling in trains and announcing delays.
Perhaps my train would be delayed too? No matter, I'm enjoying my practice.
This is the beauty of mindfulness meditation practice. It is both portable and durable. We can do it wherever we are in whatever conditions we find ourselves. I felt refreshed and renewed after practice. My travel-weary body transitioning into the next moment (and challenge) with ease.
Challenges always arise during family visits for reasons Buddhists and psychoanalysts alike can appreciate. Lot's of old conditionings to confront.
But that's not the point of this entry. Instead, I wanted to talk about the beauty of persistence. At my parents home in New Jersey, my mother has planted impatiens in planters around the front entry way. Impatiens are an annual variety, needing to be replanted each season.
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I hope your labor day contained moments of mindfulness and surprising beauty. These are always available when we give ourselves permission to look!
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Labour Market Regulation, Productivity-Improving R&D and Endogenous Growth
We present a growth model in which R&D increases productivity, union-firm bargaining determines the distribution of rents and the government can support unions by labour market regulation. We show that if unions are initially very strong, regulation increases only the workers' profit share and has no impact on employment and growth. Otherwise, regulation increases wages. Because firms try to escape this cost increase through the improvement of productivity by R&D, the economy grows faster. Regulation (deregulation) is desirable when the growth rate is below (above) some critical level.
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- Peretto, Pietro F., 1998. "Market Power, Growth and Unemployment," Working Papers 98-16, Duke University, Department of Economics.
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Taylor Swift's Ex Calvin Harris Sings About a Split With a 'Two-Faced' Person in New Song
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Taylor omo mi, very very swift always acting like the victim every damn time. Well done nah.
- 16 September 2016 at 14:34
- CHI EXOTIC CHI EXOTIC said...
Go fuck yourself Calvin
No one cares.
- 16 September 2016 at 14:36
- Kelvin Dat Edo Boi said...
This babe that looks like stick sweet,nothing to even pyess or otele to lash! biko am done!
Kelvin Dat Edo Boi (Stellz Cousin)
- 16 September 2016 at 14:36
- Adisa Akomolede said...
Taylor Swift 'snitch' Hollywood's no1 snake. Breakup climber. She is always acting like she is the victim I pray things dont come back to bite her.
- 16 September 2016 at 14:41
- Loveme Jeje said...
Taylor oya come and sing your song too
- 16 September 2016 at 14:44
- barbie micheal said...
Hehehehe, we've been hesperrinit
- 16 September 2016 at 14:54
- onyii Asa said...
BlOG AnaLyser: left for me, I would like to study her personality carefully.
- 16 September 2016 at 15:19
- Robyna Fenty said...
That babe is a snake. The world knows and her good girl image is ruined. I doubt it's the end of het career tho. She has the most loyal fan base and her songs are OK. Her singing not so much.
- 16 September 2016 at 15:30
- Lepa shandy is back said...
Taylor Swifts,industry pussy.
She and Rihanna, who sabi share toto pass?
- 16 September 2016 at 15:32
- James' hater said...
Sorry dear, they're both talented. Why slut shame them cos they're not too fortunate in relationships. Their talent got them where they are today not their pussy, what can you say for yourself
- 16 September 2016 at 15:46
as in ehn James' hater pls help me her oo..dunno y ppl think ds way...let's be sincere,u dat u don't share urs,pls wat av u achieved???u should celebrate others so dey can celebrate u
- 16 September 2016 at 16:18
- Odus said...
He eat her to a breakup song
- 16 September 2016 at 17:13
- Lepa shandy is back said...
James' hater, am sure you will change you name to Lepa's hater by the time I pee in your dry mouth through my reply to you.
Imagine the name? "James' hater"? It shows you don't have a life outside this blog.
James didn't give you the attention you seeking, now you want to tune your Chanel to my Station? You better watch it you frustrated disgusting annoying bastard!
- 16 September 2016 at 17:35
People don't know that Calvin is the definition of petty,if you are in doubt ask Rita Ora.Well she has being singing about people so it's okay if someone else sings about her
- 16 September 2016 at 18:36
- Iphie dearie said...
Taylor might be so annoying and childish sometimes but her career is not over... Not anytime soon.
She's got the magic stick.
And the irony of it all is that she can date anyone she likes😂😂😂😂😂
- 16 September 2016 at 20:19
- Nwa AMAKA said...
Good for them.
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London, June 20 (ANI): More than a third of men still believe that housework is a job for the ladies, a new study has found.
The survey by cleaning experts Vileda of 1,853 men found although fathers and married men are the laziest, more than 70 per cent of all men do very little cleaning.
Another 38 per cent think domestic duties should naturally fall to women, reports The Daily Express.
Vileda spokesperson Lindsey Taylor added: "We were surprised to learn that the age-old opinions about who is responsible for the running of the home still hold weight with many men.
"We are supposed to be in an age of the 'new man' - but the men's answers to our survey tell a very different story."
When it came to women, the study revealed that two thirds of ladies believe that the extra pressures exerted by the credit crunch are actually turning their men into domestic gods.
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More Ohio small and mid-size business owners are expecting higher sales and profits over the next six months compared to a year ago, according to new survey results released today by The PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
PNC Bank, Ohio's fourth largest bank by deposits held, surveys business owners and customers twice a year, gauging sentiments about the economy.
On a less-positive note, the same Ohio business owners told PNC that even though business looks to be improving, it doesn't mean they plan to hire more people.
"Ohio business owners are still very guarded," said Mekael Teshome, PNC economist.
The outlook has brightened across the local, national and global economies, Teshome said. For example, six months ago the U.S. government was shutdown.
But small Ohio business owners — who do the majority of the hiring — are looking for more goods news before they risk the investment.
"I see this as indicating businesses are pretty much playing defense. There has been some volatility in Ohio's economy. We hit a bit of a speed bump in the fourth quarter" from declines in government employment, Teshome said.
"I think that speed bump had something to do with firms taken a more precautionary approach," he said.
"The other reason I think is the manufacturing rebound is really approaching a more mature, more advanced stage. I think there will be continued improvement in this sector, but not of the same magnitude we saw in 2012," he said.
Forty-eight percent of business owners surveyed statewide expect sales to increase between now and the end of September. In fall 2013, 45 percent of those surveyed expected sales to increase, and a year ago it was 44 percent.
Also 37 percent of owners expect profits to grow in 2014, compared to 33 percent a year ago.
However, better sales projections are not corresponding with plans to bolster hiring. Of the Ohio company leaders participating, 10 percent said they expect to increase hiring in the coming months, a declining share. Survey results released in October 2013 found 17 percent of owners at the time felt they would increase hiring. This time a year ago, 14 percent said they had plans to grow payrolls.
Findings are that a majority of Ohio employers — 83 percent — expect employment levels to stay right where they're at.
Plans are not to hire more people, nor to reduce staff.
"I don't see this as a reversal," Teshome said. "What we have now really is the accumulation of four or five years of a tough economy. There's no one event that's going to reverse all of that. I think we need a series of wins to slowly change and evolve our mindset."
Small and mid-sized Ohio business owners were surveyed about the economy with the following results:
48% expect sales to increase the next six months, and 42% expect sales to stay the same
37% foresee profit growth the next six months, and 43% percent expect profits to stay the same
10% say they'll hire more people, and 83% say they have no change in hiring plans
SOURCE: The PNC Financial Services Group Inc.


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Since I'm always in the gym, I will always need clothes to sweat it out in. My problem is that I never have time to shop. And when I do, I usually get overwhelmed by all of the choices -- and not to mention the cost of some items -- to the point that I end up leaving the store empty-handed.
You can probably catch me leaving the store mumbling something under my breath like, "Are you kidding me? A hundred dollars for a pair of black workout pants? Seriously?"
With that said, you can about imagine what my fitness apparel looks like -- a bunch of stuff that I've had forever and free tees that I've cut up into tanks. Here is an example. Geez.
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Some of the quiz questions ask about which activity you like to do best (yoga, running, etc.), which types of clothing fits you like, colors you prefer -- be it bold or conservative or somewhere in the middle, and of course your size.
My quiz results concluded that I was a Cardio Queen. I love the gym and bold colors.
I signed up at the end of November and my first shipment and billing was scheduled for December 17, as noted on their site when you log in and view your account.
I felt like a kid waiting for their birthday. I couldn't wait to see my new outfit. The best thing that I like about this service is that I don't have to do the selecting. As I stated before, that task is too much sometimes. I like that someone else is picking out the clothes for me. It's kind of like having a stylist -- which feels pretty awesome.
When I signed up, I got in on a deal that locked in my rate at $39.95 instead of the $49.95 that it is now. I also had a discount code that knocked off 20% for my first shipment. And because I signed up through Facebook, I was to get a free tank. Good deals all around!
On December 19, just two days after it shipped, the outfit arrived at my door wrapped in hot pink packaging. I eagerly opened the bag (again, like a kid on their birthday), to find the two pieces wrapped in tissue paper (nice touch). I peeled off the paper to find a bright blue racer tank and grey fitted leggings. Loved them. I was so happy that neither of the items were black -- a color I have plenty of.
The leggings were by American Apparel and the tank was by Electric Yoga. They both fit well.
I was so pleased with my items that I didn't even realize that my free tank was missing until the next day. This unexpected disappointment prompted me to log into my account and check things out -- only to be let down again. The billing wasn't right.
Remember that 20% off code I had? It wasn't reflected. I was charged the rate of $39.95 and not $31.96 that it should have been. Interesting too because the confirmation email that was sent to me had the correct amount with the discount. Sigh.
Yesterday, I finally got around to calling the company's customer service line. Luckily to my surprise (because these interactions are usually unpleasant), the guy on the phone was very helpful. I told him what went wrong and he quickly apologized for the issues. Then he said that he had just put my tee in a bag that would go out the next day and the discount got credited to my account immediately.
That was probably one of the fastest and easiest customer service calls I've ever experienced. Overall, I'm really happy with this company and its subscription service. I'll likely continue with it for a while so I can stock up on some gear. You can cancel at any time with a hit of the "cancel subscription" button found on your account profile.
My next package ships out on January 17. I can hardly wait to see what they send me next. For a gal who hates to shop for workout clothes, I'm glad PV Body has got my back.


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The process of obtaining a home loan is an unfamiliar and misunderstood process. Often apprehension about the process itself leads to unneeded discomfort and skepticism on the part of the purchaser.
It is not dissimilar to visiting a mechanic to get something on your car repaired and putting a high level of trust in an individual that you've either never done business with before or perhaps you've worked with a few times. The only difference being that auto repairs rarely involve hundreds of thousands of dollars like a home purchase does.
Gaining a better understanding of the loan process is going to make you a smarter buyer and should take some of the stress out of purchasing a new home.
First we'll do an overview of the steps that should take place before you go under contract on a home and then we will go through the loan process.
Prior to going under contract on a home, you should seek out a lender to get prequalified. There many different ways to find and select a lender. Making a mistake at this step in the process can affect the entire homebuying experience, so be deliberate about who you seek out to help you with what will likely be the largest purchase of your life.
- Ask friends and family if they've had a favorable experience with someone
- If you have a real estate agent, ask them who they have had success working with in the past
- Search company/individual reviews online and see what the reviews say and who the reviewers recommend
To decide on the lender, make a phone call and speak to the person you will be working with. Even in this world of texting, tweeting, FBing, and emailing, there is much more that you can glean about an individual in a phone conversation. Trust your instincts and your ears.
Many buyers will start their search for a lender by skipping the prequalification process altogether and instead begin by seeking out interest rate quotes from an array of lenders without fully understanding what the best loan program for their particular situation even is. Often they will make their decision simply by choosing the lender with the lowest rate available. While rate is an important factor to consider in the home buying process, there are many other things to consider including the cost for a given rate, the service that the lender is able to provide, the knowledge/experience that a lender has with a particular type of transaction, etc. These are all factors that should be considered when deciding on which lender to use. Every day there are buyers that choose their lender based solely on the interest rate, and often this premature decision making strategy will backfire later in the process.
Once you've found someone that you are comfortable with you should begin the prequalification process.
The prequalification process begins with a loan officer gathering your personal identifying info (SSN, DOB), residence history, employment history, income/asset/liability information, and information about any other properties that you own. They may ask that you provide W2s, tax returns, paystubs, and bank statements to substantiate the information provided.
Following this they will likely pull a credit report so that they have a complete picture of all of the debts that need to be counted against you. This also gives them your credit score, which is very important in getting an accurate interest rate quote. On conventional loans, the rate offered with a 620 credit score versus a 740 credit score can vary by more than .5% in certain cases.
The information will be gathered in an application system that allows the loan officer to see the ratio of your monthly payments to your monthly income. Depending on how much money you have for down payment, your payment requirements, your credit history, and your income/debts, the loan officer will be able to develop an opinion of what they think you will qualify for.
In addition to the lender letter, at this stage in the process, a loan officer should be able to provide you with an estimate breaking out just about all of the expected costs on a typical purchase at a specific purchase price. Often they will provide an array of estimates to show you the down payment and monthly payment changes given increasing purchase prices.
With most lenders it is possible to take your "prequalification" one step further and get "preapproved". There is a significant difference between prequalification and preapproval. As we said in the previous section, prequalification involves a loan officer drafting a letter offering their "opinion" that you are prequalified. A preapproval involves a loan officer submitting your information to a lender's underwriter for review. Following this review the lender will issue a "conditional approval" or "credit approval". This approval is binding given that certain factors such as employment, assets, credit, etc do not change prior to resubmission.
In a market where there is a shortage of properties and a surplus of buyers, often a preapproval letter will be looked upon more favorably than a prequalification letter because it solidifies the qualifications of the buyer in the mind of the seller.
This may seem like a bit of a segue from the prequal/preapproval process, but it is important to gain a basic understanding of loan estimates and the various charges that you will see from lenders. This knowledge will help you understand the figures you are seeing from your lender.
Most lenders are capable of presenting an estimate that details the fees you will pay, the down payment, and the monthly mortgage payment. This will help you identify some basic questions that most people ask before they get a loan:
- What is my out of pocket cost including the down payment?
- What is my total monthly payment (including taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, HOA dues, and the principal and interest)?
Most estimates will break the cost for your loan into two different categories:
- Closing Costs
- Prepaid Expenses
Closing costs are primarily third party costs associated with the real estate and loan closing processes. Below is a list of the common categoiries of closing costs:
Origination Fee – This is a fee that goes back to the lender on your transaction. It is usually represented as a percentage of your loan amount.
Discount Points/Fees – This is a fee that is charged for a rate that is below the "par" rate (more will be covered on this topic later on)
Underwriting Fees – This is a fee that a lender MAY charge for underwriting your loan
Doc Prep Fees – This is a fee that a lender MAY charge for drawing your closing documents
Processing Fees – This is a fee that a lender or a third party originator may charge if they are using a third party company to process your loan
A lender credit is a credit back from the lender that can be applied to the borrower's closing costs and/or prepaid expenses.
Appraisal Fee – This is the fee paid to an Appraisal Management Company for the completed appraisal
Final Inspection – This is the fee that an appraiser charges to go back out to the property to confirm the completion of repairs or completion of construction in the case of a new build.
Credit Report – This is a fee that is paid to the credit reporting company. The fee will include the cost for your credit report plus any additional fees the credit reporting company charged as a result of ordering supplements to the initial credit report.
Settlement/Closing Fee – This is the fee to close the real estate and loan portion of the transaction. In Colorado, this fee is broken into two separate fees on the final settlement statement. It is common for the buyer and seller to split the real estate closing fee. The buyer will be responsible for the loan closing fee.
Owner's Title Insurance – This is the title insurance that covers the new purchaser's interests. It is commonplace in Colorado contracts for the seller to pay for this title policy. This policy covers situations where a contractor completed work on the property prior to the buyer purchasing the home. The title policy protects the buyer from someone that is trying to file a lien for work completed prior to the buyer's ownership. It covers other similar situations and you can find more research online by searching for "owner's title insurance".
Lender's Title Insurance – This is the title insurance that covers the lender's interests. It does not serve the buyer's interests, but the lender that is funding the new mortgage. See more information by searching for "lenders title insurance".
Recording Fees – There is usually a cost to record the note and deed, which are documents you sign at closing. Every county is different when it comes to what they charge for recording fees, but this fee represents the estimated cost top record these documents with the county.
Transfer Taxes – Depending on where you live there can be transfer taxes required by the city, county, or state that you are purchasing in.
There are a number of third party fees that may come up on your transaction depending on certain property characteristics.
Survey Fee/ILC Fee – This is a fee charged by an engineering company to survey the property you are buying to make sure the boundaries and easements are well defined. A property that has a dispute over something property boundary related will usually have one of these required. Generally, the title company will be the party that requires this be completed in order to issue the title insurance policy.
HOA Reserves and Fees – Whenever you are purchasing a home in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) or a condominium, there will usually be monthly/quarterly/annual HOA fees. The requirement is driven by the particular HOA.
Most often HOA's will require a couple of months of HOA dues up front. You will also be responsible for reimbursing the existing owner a prorated portion of the current month's HOA dues.
Most HOA's will also have a transfer fee and working capitol fee. Transfer fee is the fee assessed to transfer the ownership from one owner to another. The working capitol is generally a fixed amount that you put into the HOA account upon purchase and this amount gets refunded when you sell.
How this gets disclosed (if it gets disclosed) is largely driven by the loan officer. Since this isn't a lender fee, its inclusion is largely loan officer discretion and experience.
Interest rates are at the heart of just about every consumer in the market – and rightly so. The factor that doesn't get as much consideration by consumers is the cost to obtain a loan. Only by comparing different interest rates and the cost associated with each rate can you analyze which option makes sense for your particular situation.
Before we dive into some real world examples, let's talk a little bit about some terms that you need to familiarize yourself with when discussing estimates and interest rate quotes with lenders.
When it comes to rates, there is a term frequently used called the "par" interest rate.
The par rate is the interest rate offered that has no cost (discount points) to the consumer and no credit (lender credit) towards closing costs. Unfortunately for many lenders, there is never a perfect "par" rate. The concept is still one that helps illustrate an idea that mortgage consumers should pay close attention to.
Any rate higher than the par rate, should yield a credit to the consumer. Any rate lower than the par rate should have a cost (discount points). The lower or higher the rate from the par rate, the higher the cost/credit.
Here are a few simple examples to help illustrate the cost of money and the process a buyer should go through with any lender they are talking to:
Price: $350,000 Loan: $300,000
- Principal and Interest Payment: $1389
- Interest Component of the Payment: $937 ($300,000 x .0375 / 12 = initial monthly interest)
- Discount Points to get 3.75%: 1.375% of $300,000 = $4125
- Principal and Interest Payment: $1432
- Interest Component of the Payment: $1000 ($300,000 x .04 / 12 = initial monthly interest)
- Discount Points to get 4%: $0
- In contemplating the option at 3.75% compared to 4%, you have to consider that you are paying an additional $4125 out of pocket at closing for the option at 3.75% so that you can save $63 per month in interest. If you divide the cost ($4125) by the savings ($63) you will get the number of months to recoup the cost to get the lower rate:
- $4125 / $63 = 65 months = 5.5 years
Now you can do a proper analysis of whether the option at 3.75% makes sense with your situation. The questions to ask yourself are:
- (First and foremost) Do I have the extra $4125 to bring to closing to get this lower rate?
- (Most Importantly) Will I be in this home (and keep the mortgage) for at least 5.5 years?
Because if the answer to B is uncertain or unlikely, then paying $4125 to save $63 per month is wasting your money unless you keep the loan long enough to recoup the cost to gain the savings.
More ofthen than not you won't be comparing a "par" transaction to a transaction with discount points. Usually it will be an option that has "points" versus and option that has a "lender credit" towards your closing costs.
Price: $350,000 Loan: $300,000
- Principal and Interest Payment: $1410
- Interest Component of the Payment: $968 ($300,000 x .03875 / 12 = initial monthly interest)
- Discount Points to get 3.875%: .375% of $300,000 = $1125
- Principal and Interest Payment: $1432
- Interest Component of the Payment: $1000 ($300,000 x .04 / 12 = initial monthly interest)
- Lender credit at 4%: 1% of $300,000 = $3000 credited to your closing costs
- In contemplating the option at 3.875% compared to 4%, you have to consider the NET difference between the option with an $1125 costs versus the option with a $3000 credit ($1125 + $3000 = $4125 net difference). If you divide the difference ($4125) by the savings ($32) you will get the number of months to recoup the cost to get the lower rate:
- $4125 / $32 = 128 months = 10.75 years
You still ask yourself the same questions as in example one, but the numbers on this example are very different than the prior example. Hopefully you are beginning to see how important cost can factor into the rate that you select.
The other factor that plays into the cost for a given rate is the lock term. Most lenders will not let you lock a rate until you have a property address identified and a signed contract. Depending on how long the timeline is from when you lock until when you have to close the price for a given rate may vary.
Most lenders offer 15, 30, 45 and 60 day lock terms. The longer the lock term, the higher the cost for the rate. This is because the bank is guaranteeing your interest rate for the period in which you lock. The longer they guarantee it for, the more risk they are subjected to that the market may worsen. So the banks hedge this risk by assessing a higher cost the longer the lock term.
Interest rates are based on mortgage backed securities (a.k.a. mortgage backed bonds). Just like the stock market, the price for mortgage backed securities fluctuates daily and minute-to-minute. It is possible to get a quote from a loan officer at the begging of the day and have the quote change by the end of the day if you delay in deciding to lock.
Well educated loan officers will watch the mortgage backed bond market and provide advice based on what mortgage backed bonds are doing.
If you are ready to lock, you need to tell your loan officer that you want to lock. Most lenders cannot lock your rate without your confirmation to do so. Remember though, you cannot lock your rate until you have a property address in most cases.
Ok. You're prequalified or preapproved, you've been out looking for a home, maybe you've made a number of offers, but now you have an accepted offer.
A good rule of thumb from a borrowing perspective is that mortgage money costs about $6 per $1000 that you borrow. So $100,000 mortgage should cost you about $600 per month, $300,000 mortgage should cost about $1800 per month etc. This is a very rough method.


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- 65 years old
- Date of birth: Dec 12, 1947
- Date of passing: Apr 13, 2013
|Let the memory of Robert be with us forever
Robert Lee Parham, 65, a former resident of Granville County and a resident of Newport, NC passed away Saturday, April 13th 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
A native of Granville County, the son of the late Elbert Watkins Parham and Kernie Parham Parham. He was of the Baptist faith and a mechanical engineer for the Department of Defense at Cherry Point Marine Air Station.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in the Eakes Funeral Chapel in Oxford by Rev. Johnnie Richards. Burial will be in Mt. Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Oxford.
Surviving are a twin brother, Richard W. Parham and wife Tricia of Beach City, Tx., and a uncle Randolph Parham and wife Rachel.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Mt. Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Michael Currin ,4072 Squire Lane, Oxford, NC 27565
Visitation 9:30-10:45 AM Wednesday, April 17th 2013 prior to the funeral services at the Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford.
Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford is assisting the Parham Family.
"I went to school with Robert and his brother Richard, off into the world we went,me It is sad to know such a loving and caring person has gone. We have his memories and as long as we have thoses Bob lives, Richard and family may God Bless and Keep you til we all meet on Heaven Door. Charles Bullock"
"Words and feelings were difficult to express when Billy and I heard of Robert's passing. Billy worked with Robert at the Depot and shared other interests, one being flying. The first time he came to our house we said make yourself at home, and he did! Sat down, pulled off his boots, kicked back in My recliner. Many memories, kind and great friend."
"So very sorry to learn of Robert's passing. He was one of "my" engineers back in the 80's. He was always kind and loved to joke around...but he knew his stuff and was well-respected. I pray that the the Lord will provide you peace and comfort and this time of loss."
"I met Robert while I was working in the CH-46 rework offices and I am proud to have called him a friend. I had the honor of working with Robert and respected his dedication and knowledge. He was a very good structural engineer and the Navy/Marine CH-46 Fleet owes him a debt of gratitude. I am deeply saddened to hear of Robert's passing and send my prayers to his family!"
"Moose, Thanks for everything- the flight to Middletown, all the help with the Champ, and most of all your friendship. I was really looking foward to the flights to come with you, but now will have to take a rain check until later. My most sincere sympthy to your other friends and family"
"I worked in the same building as Bob in 1987 and again we crossed paths in 2012/2013. I always enjoyed the conversations and his quick wit. I pray that your family receives comfort from the Comforter."
"I'm so sorry to hear of Roberts passing. I met Robert in the 80's at Cherry Point. What a great guy he was! I always looked forward to seeing him and enjoyed many conversations with him. He surely will be missed.
My prayers go out to his family"
"Our prayers go out to the Parham family. Robert was always a joy to talk to and he loved to talk "shop" especially with anything that dealt with aviation. We spoke to Robert last Friday and it was a shock to learn of this earlier this week. Robert will be greatly missed and I am very happy and honored to have known him."
"I have lost one of my best buddies ever. He would drive 3 or 4 hundred miles just to watch my sons and I race our dirtbikes. A unique individual with so much knowledge and personality. God has gained a good friend! Earthly words cannot describe.
The entire Bryant Family will miss him greatly!"
"I worked with Robert on the H46 line for many years, he was always will to help and give advice. He also was good at telling stories and remembering who had worked on the orginal airframe changes and why things worked on the helicopter."
"I am so sorry to hear we've lost Robert. He was a dear friend, first at Broad Creek Restaurant and then at the Kountry Kitchen, where he had his personal spot at the counter and loved to visit with everyone. Rest in peace, Robert. We'll all miss you."
"I was sorry to hear of Robert's passing. He was a dear friend & flying buddy of my ex-husband, Eddie. When our son was little, they spent lots of time at the airport with Robert. We loved to ask our son what kind of plane Mr. Robert had. If you can imagine a very small child answering with a pronounced lisp, "It's a Spitz". Robert will be missed and remembered with big smiles."
"My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Robert. Robert was a coworker and friend who loved to share his stories and always had of way of helping others. He was a very dear friend to us and to Daryl Bugbee, who passed away in 2011. Robert's character, friendliness, and knowledge will be missed. May he rest in peace."
"Bob was always a true friend and very talented coworker. We spent a lot of time together at the airport, flying, and fly-ins. He loved airplanes and flying. I will always appreciate the knowledge that we were able to spend time together talking about good old times the Friday, before we lost him.
Ken and Esther Ford"
"Robert left us like he was driving his car, and so unexpected. He was a great friend quick to lend a hand or anything he had to help someone. We will miss his quick humor and easygoing lifestyle, always having time to talk and share experiences. He has the slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings..."
"Complete shock when I heard of Robert's passing. He was such a nice person and will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family."
"I am sorry to hear of Robert's passing. I sat at the desk next to his at the start of my career and Robert was very welcoming. As a new engineer full of book knowledge, Robert was always ready to explain to me the way airplanes really work. I also remember the time in 1982 when we drove to Florida to see a Shuttle launch, camped in the car and watched the launch, all in one weekend."
"I will always remember Robert. I am very sad that he has departed, but I am glad that I had a chance to work with him so many years. The good die young and they make you feel guilty that you did not say the things to them that you wanted to until it is too late. We are out of town, but two friends who worked so close, Larry and Don will be there."
"I meet Robert at work back in 1991. He was our engineer on the H-46 line. We became great friends as the years went on. Robert would come by the house several times a week to eat dinner with my wife and I. Robert was 1 of those people that you couldn't help but love. We will miss you greatly.-- CRIS and HEIDI SONNICHSEN"
"I was shocked to hear of Robert's passing. He was my go to guy at the depot for last 20 years as well as a good friend. Whenever he vacationed in California, he would spend time will me and the family. He was always great to chat with and will surely be missed by all of us who knew him. God Bless"
"Blue skies "Moose". We will miss you! God bless."
"Robert has completed his journey here with us. He was adventurous and loved to do things in a care free way. All of us have memories but the poem "High Flight" is carrying him home."
"Sincere condolences to Robert's family and praying for peace. He and the wonderful aviation stories will be missed by all. I feel honored to have met Robert, the fellow known as "Moose" by many folks."
"Woody (Frank) and I are deeply saddened to have lost our wonderful friend, Robert. He visited us a couple of weeks ago and so enjoyed riding around Harker's Island. Our finest memory of Robert, was his enjoying Christmas 2012 with our family. His zest for adventure and living each day to the fullest, was an inspiration to all. We will so miss him. May he rest in peace."
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of grief. Robert was a very nice person and I always enjoyed the stories he would share with me. We would talk about firearms,planes and the .45 caliber belt buckle that his brother gave him. Robert will be missed by all who came in contact with him."
"My prayers are with the family in their time of grief and I pray God will bring solace to them knowing that Robert is with him forever. Robeert touched the liives of many. With a joke, a story, and a smile he spread his love for live to all he came in contct with. he will be missed but always remembered with affection. Thank you Robert for touching my life. I am all the better man for"
"I have know Robert since 1985 when we were working together. Robert was a unique person with multiple interests. Always seemed to be doing or planning something (maybe not as good at finishing), loved to travel, enjoyed his work, and normally had a smile. He always spoke highly of his family. And to see him with his twin was imposing. I would have to say he lived life. Here is to his life!"
"Such a shock to hear about Bob's passing. He leaves behind many people here at Cherry Point who benefitted from his knowledge and enjoyed his sly sense of humor. Be at peace, Bob. We miss you.
--Robby and Melissa Taylor"
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April 16, 2014
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