Podcasts about short-term loans

On Tuesday's show: Houston ISD, like many school districts across Texas, has been addressing teacher shortages in recent years by hiring uncertified teachers. A bill in the Texas House would end the practice. We learn what the bill says and what it would mean for schools here in Houston and across the state.Also this hour: More than half of all payday lending fees issued in the country are paid by Texans, according to the nonprofit advocacy group the Center for Responsible Lending, We find out why that happens and what Texans can do to escape the cycle of debt.Then, Todd Waite, longtime resident actor at The Alley Theatre, joins us. He's in his final role with the theater after 25 years, performing in Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, a wacky twist on the classic tale.And we discuss the challenges of meeting new people in a large, busy metro area like ours.

On this episode of REI Mastermind Network, Rod Stanback, an experienced real estate professional, shares insights on the importance of having a trustworthy contractor before getting a property under contract. They also provide valuable information on hard money lending as an alternative to traditional lending for investment purposes only. Additionally, listeners will gain a better understanding of the lending process, tips for being pre-qualified, and how to avoid potential problems. Lastly, the episode covers current interest rates and how they are impacting the lending industry.

Dan Fitchler, AVP of Housing Finance Policy, MBA and Tim Kitt, SVP of Pricing and Execution, Single-Family, provide an update on the efforts across the industry to replace LIBOR with the GSE-supported overnight SOFR framework. Hear what's staying the same and what may be changing to ensure a successful transition to SOFR before the end of 2021.