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New tool to check out mortgage lenders
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Oregonians looking to buy a home or refinance their mortgage can go online to see if a mortgage lender has met stringent new licensing standards. At www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org, consumers can search for a mortgage company or one of its employees who works with borrowers (called a loan originator). The website will show licensing status and employment history of the loan originator. The website will expand over time to include more information, such as enforcement actions taken by states.
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Learn to avoid financial fraud and scams
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Financial fraud and scams increase during economic downturns. Education and awareness are your best tools to protect yourself and your money. As part of its ongoing effort to help protect Oregonians from financial fraud, the Department of Consumer and Business Services has developed several public service announcements that will be airing throughout the state. To view the videos, go to youtube.com/user/DFCSOutreach.
Protect yourself from illegal debt management companies
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Any company that offers to help you get out of debt, negotiate with creditors, or fix your credit rating must be registered in Oregon under a new Oregon law. Before hiring a company to help you with your debt, check to see if the company is registered, know what services you are buying, how much they cost, and understand your rights.
Help for homeowners facing foreclosure
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As unemployment continues to rise in Oregon, more and more homeowners are having difficulty making their mortgage payments. They may feel alone, but they do have options, and there are a lot of resources available in Oregon. Click below for an overview of the foreclosure process, information on new government programs that can help homeowners, contact information for nonprofit foreclosure counselors, and much more.
Federal health insurance reform
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will result in significant changes to health insurance in Oregon. A preliminary set of changes take effect on Sept. 23, 2010. Click below for information about what these changes mean for Oregonians.
Workers' compensation reform 20th anniversary celebration
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In 1990, a group of workers and employers came together to reform a crumbling workers' compensation system. The Department of Consumer and Business Services is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Oregon's landmark workers' compensation reforms. Click on the link below to find out about the reforms' successes.
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Economic stimulus and recovery information
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Oregon is focused on accelerating our state's economic recovery by creating jobs and economic stability for communities throughout the state. Click the link below to read about how the state is putting federal and state stimulus dollars to work to help Oregonians and businesses manage through these challenging economic conditions.
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Statewide budget cuts cause state office closures
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The current recession has reduced state revenues, and has forced the Legislature to make deep cuts. Coping with these cuts includes closing the Department of Consumer and Business Services and most other state agencies on 10 Fridays that fall throughout the current two-year budget period (see link to the list of closure dates below).

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