Finance Law Author

Uma Desai

Uma Desai is a skilled international finance and trade lawyer with a strong background in international law. She has represented numerous clients in cross-border transactions and has a deep understanding of the complex legal and financial issues involved.

Credentials

J.D., University of Iowa, LL.M. in International Law

8+ yearsInternational FinanceTrade Law

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Articles by Uma Desai

What Is a Structured CD? How It Works and Key RisksHow Much Construction Loan Can I Afford: Borrower RequirementsWhat Is a Bankcard Deposit on Your Bank Statement?What Is an Annuity and How Does It Work?How to Calculate Cash Value of Life Insurance: Step by StepHow to Buy Yen as an Investment: Tax Rules and ReportingCan You Use Equity to Refinance? Rules and RequirementsHow to Cash a Returned Money Order: Deposit or RefundWhen Is a Financial Advisor Worth It—and When Not?How to Pay Off a Credit Card With High Interest?Does an FHA Loan Help With Your Down Payment?What Does a Loan Closer Do? Duties and ResponsibilitiesHow Is the Chart of Accounts Organized? ExplainedHow to Refinance Debt: Steps, Costs, and RequirementsWhat's the Point of Cryptocurrency? Uses and RisksHow Should I Pay My Credit Card to Build Credit?How to Get the Lowest Mortgage Rate PossibleHow to Find a Financial Planner: Credentials and CostsWhat Are the Pros of Credit Cards? Rewards and ProtectionsWhat Does Generating Alpha Mean in Investing?How to Hedge a Short Stock Position: Options and TaxesWhat Are Accrued Expenses? Definition, Examples & Tax RulesWhich FICO Score Do Mortgage Lenders Use: 2, 4, or 5?Does Having an Overdraft Affect Getting a Mortgage?Are Closing Costs Tax Deductible? What You Can DeductWhere to Get a Personal Line of Credit: Top LendersWhat Are Swap Rates? Definition, Types, and Tax RulesHow to Calculate Maximum Loan Amount Using DSCRCan I Take My Retirement Money Out Early: Penalties & ExceptionsWhat Are Unrestricted Net Assets for Nonprofits?