We’d like to wish industry icon, Cathy Hughes, a belated happy birthday. Her party was in Vegas last month and we were just sent the video link by Al B Sure. (thanks, Al). Many happy returns… (video credit: Jodi Williams Blitz Media Productions)
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Sofi
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Maximum Loan Amount: 100% cost of attendance
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