Houses are left behind to pay car, credit bills

Story date: 2008-03-15 03:50:00
Added on: 2008-03-15 23:00:49

Minneapolis Star Tribune - The couple first refinanced their $59,000 mortgage in 1999. They refinanced twice in 2006, using the money for home repairs, renovations and credit card bills.


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