Garda has 1,800 workers in war zones
Montreal Gazette - Cretier launched Garda 12 years ago, with $25,000 he raised by taking a second mortgage on his home. The company has made 20 acquisitions in the last three years. For now, “we’re in digestion mode,” Cretier said. “That isn’t to say we won’t make more

Workers may get help with homes
Biloxi Sun Herald - Working with other nonprofits and developers, the corporation may create programs to buy down interest rates or create a forgivable second mortgage. The Renaissance Corporation also wants to help guide redevelopment in a responsible manner. Davis said

A “Time” for Marcus
South Boston Online - They have taken a second mortgage on their home to finance Marcus s care, and their Holbrook neighbors have pitched in. Patty says, They ve been wonderful. We couldn t have gotten this far without our Holbrook friends.

Good Reasons to Refinance Now
Brookfield Daily News - Put cash in your pocket You can get funds by doing a cash-out refinancing, where you can draw on your home’s equity by borrowing more than you currently owe. It can be cheaper than taking a home equity loan or second mortgage, which generally carry

New loan programs help veterans, active GI’s buy homes
Pantagraph - The program offers a low-interest, 30-year, fixed-rate first mortgage for 80 percent of the purchase price to qualified veterans or current service personnel and an interest-free second mortgage for 20 percent of the purchase price, up to $40,000. The