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PHOENIX, An Arizona-based association is taking
the hassle out of paying monthly bills for consumers.
The site contains a growing list by state for businesses that accept
direct payment for recurring bills, including utility companies , telephone
companies, insurance firms and all types of loan payments.
To apply for a SHARP Loan Consolidation(R) through MOHELA,
visit http://www.

2) A debt consolidation service provider which will negotiate with a debtor's creditors and obtain the most favorable terms possible.

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org is an easy to navigate, direct-connect web site designed
to simplify the direct payment enrollment process for recurring payments. New home loan applications increased 3. is the full service mortgage brokerage whose
mission is to be a consumer's financial advocate, not just a one-time lender.mortgagemaps.
"Anyone who has a student or parent loan in their grace or repayment
period should look into consolidation ," said Greg Diamond, manager of loan
consolidation at MOHELA, the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority. This will
result in greater savings for students and parents.

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"Many billers offer a discount for direct payment customers.
Applications for refinancing mortgages jumped more than 10."
New World Mortgage, Inc.
"Some people may be able to reduce their payments by up to 55 percent after
consolidating.com or call 1-888-866-4352, ext.

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Debt Consolidation is a technique by which a consumer lumps all of their debt together in an effort to obtain lower payments through lower interest rates, reduced/eliminated late fees, and perhaps longer terms.

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MyLastStamp. The consumer is instantly connected to the
enrollment page for that biller.
"The partnership we are fostering is a win-win relationship," remarks
Holly Merrill, president of Payments Resource One. Nationwide , mortgage applications jumped more than
6.com and can be
reached by telephone at 704-549-4600 .

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org, a national web site connecting consumers to
billers, insurance companies, service providers , non-profits and many others
who accept pre-authorized, direct payments.
The Charlotte Business Journal reports that in 2003 New World Mortgage closed
more loans than any other mortgage brokerage in the Charlotte metro. Consolidation
allows an individual to lock into a fixed rate loan based upon current
interest rates, which are now at historic lows."
For example, a person that does not lock in by July 1 could pay an
additional $1,500 more in interest over the next 15 years. With interest rates on the rise, MOHELA has seen even greater
consolidation volume in 2005.

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org and clicks on their state of
residence.C. Individuals consolidated more than
$44 billion in 2004, almost four times as much as in 2000.

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directpayment.
"It's two years after the last big refinancing boom. "Just like refinancing a home
mortgage, it's best to consolidate when the rates are low.

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, Both long and short-term mortgage
loan interest rates have dropped back to historic lows in the past two weeks,
and consumers have noticed.6 percent. Most borrowers are
applying for fixed rate loans. The consolidation volume increased by 37% compared to
FY03. This program rewards individuals by reducing their
principal balance by $1,000 or 5% (whichever amount is less).

Contact:
The Vandiver Group
Terri Waters
314-991-4641

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" Merrill points out that a "bonus" of direct payment is the
reduction of consumer check fraud.

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MyLastStamp. With direct
payment, the total due is withdrawn directly from the consumer's bank account,
on an agreed upon date, each billing cycle eliminating the expense and
headache of check writing, as well as the cost of postage and envelopes.
Direct payment is usually free to the consumer, however individuals are
encouraged to confirm this fact with their financial institution or other
creditors . "For the security of a fixed rate mortgage and for the savings they
may be able to achieve, I think we're about to see another refinance boom for
as long as these rates hold at these historically low levels.

MOHELA Urges Students Graduates to Consolidate Loans Before Rates Rise

There are pros and cons to each type and the consumer is encouraged to use the links in this category in determining what is best for them.

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The
consumer will still receive a statement from the biller for their review and
records. "Consumers who
write 15-20 checks per month can make better use of this time and can enjoy
savings between $80 and $100 annually with direct payment," states Merrill.73. 3707. The minimum amount to
consolidate is $7,500.

The debtor uses the loan to pay off all of their outstanding debts and then just has to deal with making the one loan payment.

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Consumers can also eliminate the
possibility of late fees and late payment notices on their credit reports.MyLastStamp.
The company is located on the web at http://www.
"Locking in rates now, before they go up, may save borrowers thousands of
dollars in interest over time.
MOHELA will be offering an added incentive through their principal
reduction program.

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Experts in the
student loan industry are urging former students and parents to consider
consolidating their loans before rates increase on July 1.125% with a 15 -year term
and monthly payment of $79.
MOHELA is one of the largest nonprofit student loan secondary markets in
America, and is a leading holder and servicer of student loans with more than
$4.

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org is simple and only requires the consumer
to have a copy of their last bill and their bank account information on hand.5 percent in the most recent week, according to Christian Werner, CEO of New
World Mortgage. Student loan variable interest rates for Stafford and PLUS loans
are expected to rise by as much as 1. With more than 100
consolidating lenders nationally, MOHELA ranked 14th in consolidation volume
guaranteed during FY04.

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MyLastStamp.3 percent, says
Werner."
Acting quickly is the key, Diamond adds.

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org. LOUIS, For the past two years, college students
have taken advantage of the lowest student loan rates in history, but that may
soon change.

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National Web Site Links Consumers to Direct Payment

Signing up at http://www. A lot of people
refinanced with short-term ARMs and as those mortgages do their annual rate
readjustment, homeowners will be seeing their payments heading back up," says
Werner. Experts say now is time to consolidate at lower rate

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The debtor makes a monthly payment to the service provider who then makes payments to the debtor's creditors in an agreed upon apportionment.

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Fixed Mortgage Rates Drop Back Near Historic Lows

Adjustable Rate Holders Begin New Refinance Boom

CHARLOTTE , N.5 to 2 percent on July 1.

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For more information about direct payment, click on http://www .mohela.

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"For the consumer, the
stress of making payments on-time is eliminated, not to mention the time it
takes to write and mail checks monthly.
The billers receive payments on time, allowing them improved cash management
and cash flow, as well as higher levels of customer retention and
satisfaction .
"For borrowers who have a high loan balance, consolidation may make
monthly payments more affordable, especially when a person is just starting a
career and has many expenses putting a drain on their paycheck," Diamond said.5 billion in assets, and loan purchase activity in excess of $1 billion .

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Lower interest rates have made loan consolidation increasingly popular
among borrowers in the past four years.

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A consumer simply opens http://www. They then scroll down a list of businesses accepting direct
payment -- from mortgage companies to health clubs -- to locate those with
whom they wish to enroll. If the biller does not have a web site, a
generic form can be provided to the consumer.
According to recent studies, most individuals spend the equivalent of
three full days per year writing checks and paying bills.
The National Automated Clearinghouse Association (NACHA) research has
shown that 46% of consumers use direct payment for at least one recurring
payment . This
information is explained in detail on each business web site, where offered,"
remarks Merrill . You never know
when they will be this low again," he said.

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Payments Resource One, a regional payments trade organization, announces
the debut of MyLastStamp.
Instead of contacting each biller individually to enroll in direct payment,
MyLastStamp simplifies the process by listing the companies /organizations so
that individuals can register with just a click of the mouse.

This example is
based on $10,000 borrowed at a projected rate of 5.

There are basically two types of debt consolidation services:
1) A loan taken out by the debtor to cover all of their outstanding debts.

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