increase: US Stamp Prices Are on the Rise Again - 01/04/14 01:21 AM

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US stamp prices are on the rise for the fourth consecutive year.  On January 27, 2014, the price of a first class US stamp will rise from $0.46 to $0.49.  This $0.03 increase is the largest single increase by the US Postal Service since 1991.  The 2012 & 2013 increases were only $0.01 each year.  With the exception of 2010, US postage rates have risen annually since 2006. 
A 3oz first class package will remain at a cost of $1.95.  The postcard rate will rise $0.01 to $0.34, the cost of a first class stamp in 2001. 
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increase: GA Residential Mortgage Fee to Increase to $10.00 - Efffective May 12, 2010 - 06/02/10 03:13 PM
On May 12, 2010, O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-1011(2)(b) was amended to increase from $6.50 to $10.00.  this is a per loan fee that must be remitted to the Department for each residential mortgage loan that closes for which a security deed, a modification of a security deed or other form of modification of a security interest is recorded.
For more information, visit my previous post at GA Residential Mortgage Fee to Increase to $10.00.
 
 
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increase: GA Residential Mortgage Fee to Increase to $10.00 - 04/17/10 01:57 AM
The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance announced on April 16, 2010, that there will be an increase in the $6.50 per loan fee.  The announcement states:
"The Department would like to bring to your attention that there will likely soon be an increase in the $6.50 per loan fees, required by O.C.G.A. Section 7-1-1011(b)(2), from $6.50 to $10.00.  This increase is included in HB1055 which imposes an increased per residential mortgage loan fee of $10.00 and which will become effective upon the Governor's signature.
The Department recommends that Financial Institutions, Mortgage Lenders and Brokers begin to review policies, procedures, computer program changes, loan form documents, … (0 comments)