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License & Permit Bonds 04.10.2019

How to Open a Car Dealership in New York

It takes a lot to open a vehicle dealership in New York. It’s not as simple as just buying a lot and placing cars for sale on it. To apply to be a retail dealer…
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How to Open a Car Dealership in New York
License & Permit Bonds 04.10.2019

How to Become a Home Improvement Contractor in NYC

In order to legally construct, repair, remodel or add to any land or building used as a residence in New York City,  or business you may need to obtain a home improvement contractor license. Construction,…
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How to Become a Home Improvement Contractor in NYC
License & Permit Bonds 04.03.2019

How to Become a Registered Investment Advisor

A Registered Investment Advisor is an individual or company engaged in the investment advisory business. But how do you actually become a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)? In order to become a Registered Investment Advisor, you…
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How to Become a Registered Investment Advisor
License & Permit Bonds 03.28.2019

The Mortgage Broker Profession is Rebounding

Mortgage brokers are back! Mortgage brokers originated 56% of home loans prior to the Great Recession, according to the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), but that number dove once the housing market fell. But…
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The Mortgage Broker Profession is Rebounding
License & Permit Bonds 03.28.2019

Mortgage Brokers vs. Bankers

Mortgage brokers have come back and created competition for mortgage bankers over the last few years. While bankers still dominate the home loan industry, employment in the mortgage broker industry has nearly doubled since 2011….
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Mortgage Brokers vs. Bankers
License & Permit Bonds 03.28.2019

Become a Mortgage Broker in 5 Steps

So you want to become a mortgage broker. You want to work in real estate with both numbers and people while analyzing qualification requirements and the availability of loans. While mortgage brokers don’t actually lend…
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Become a Mortgage Broker in 5 Steps
Court Bonds 03.28.2019

New York Administration Proceedings: What You Need to Know

In the case of someone in New York dying without a will, or intestate, many considerations are deliberated in connection with the appointment of an administrator for the deceased’s estate. Factors such as next of…
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New York Administration Proceedings: What You Need to Know
Court Bonds 03.28.2019

New York Surrogate’s Court Bonds: What You Need to Know

Executors and Administrators in New York Surrogate’s Court are often required to post an estate surety bond in order to be appointed as a fiduciary. Whether a bond is required is usually within the judge’s…
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New York Surrogate’s Court Bonds: What You Need to Know
Court Bonds 03.08.2019

Conservatorship vs. Guardianship

Both conservators and guardians are appointed to assist with the financial needs of a minor, disabled, or elderly person. Both have court ordered authority to make decisions for someone who is a minor, elderly, incapacitated,…
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Conservatorship vs. Guardianship