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Wharton professor and Genworth launch payment index

Apr 10, 2007

Valerie Frank releases new mortgage guideMortgagePress.comInsider mortgage guides Valerie Frank has published "The Educated Borrower: Your Mortgage Bible," designed to guide readers through the process of procuring a mortgage. The book outlines how to choose a loan officer, find the best program available and protect oneself after settlement. The book also discusses mortgage industry "trade secrets." Valerie Frank is broker/owner of Warrenton, Va.-based Preservation Mortgage. For more information, call (540) 351-0027 or visit www.preservationmtg.com.
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Apr 10, 2007
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