Banking & Financial Services News
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Payroll 4 Families Helps Parents Claiming Carer Entitlements
Sydney nanny agency’s Andrea McNulty, from “Heaven Sent 4 U,” says one of the most confusing issues around employing nannies is whether or not families are entitled to any child care benefit for registered care, and whether those benefits are means tested. “We have... - September 02, 2009 - Payroll 4 Families
Getting a Poor Return on Your Savings? Consider an Offset Mortgage with London and Country Mortgages
With the Bank of England Rate remaining at an all-time low of 0.5% in August, now could be a good time for many borrowers to consider an offset mortgage. - September 01, 2009 - London & Country
Investor Profile Launches Free Online Investment Service
Investors can master the web to open up a world of opportunities when investing online. - September 01, 2009 - Investor Profile
Nation’s Leading REO Asset Managers to Offer Real Estate Agents Insights on Marketing and Sales of Bank Foreclosures
What are the secrets for selling distressed properties? What are the foreclosure sales opportunities in the future? The nation’s leading REO asset managers will answer these questions and more in a rare exchange with real estate agents at the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference on October 25-27 at the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas. Membership is not required to attend. - August 29, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Troubling Forensic Mortgage Loan Audit Data Points to Wrongful Foreclosures
According to the website www.documentaudit.org and MitiGroup, the latest forensic mortgage loan audit data for mortgage loans referred to the company is even worse than expected. Documentaudit.org said it is providing forensic mortgage loan document audits to check for violation of federal lending laws like TILA, RESPA, HOEPA, and excessively high debt to income ratios, income discrepancies, and other areas fraught with inconsistencies. - August 28, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC
St. Louis Estate Auctioneer, Rick Bauer AARE, CES, of Father Time Auctions Designated Certified Estate Specialist by NAA
Father Time Auctions, Real Estate and Estate Services, www.fathertime.com today announced that Auctioneer, Rick Bauer AARE, CES received his designation as Certified Estate Specialist (CES) from the National Auctioneers Association’s Education Institute. The CES program provided an educational platform for Bauer AARE, CES with the best practices in the settling of estates process as well as how to be a facilitator with family members and lawyers when an estate is settled. - August 23, 2009 - Father Time Auctions and Real Estate
Tracker Rate Mortgages Gain in Popularity
This month, tracker mortgages have been gaining in popularity as more borrowers have opted for deals linked to the Bank of England rate. - August 22, 2009 - London & Country
New Jersey Foreclosures in July 2009 Are 6% Lower Than in July 2008 Says New Jersey Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com
There were 1,041 new foreclosures scheduled for auction in New Jersey in July 2009. This is almost equal to June 2009 (1,036) and 6% lower than in July 2008 (1,107). - August 21, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
London and Country Mortgages Confirm 125% Mortgages Are Back
Nationwide has hit the headlines with news that it can offer homebuyers a mortgage of as high as 125% of the property value. - August 20, 2009 - London & Country
YapStone, Inc. Joins Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
YapStone Ranks No. 662 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 418%. - August 20, 2009 - Yapstone, Inc.
Agents: Become an Expert on Handling Distressed Property Sales Through Two-Day Designation Course
Real estate agents that want to learn how to sail through distressed property transactions like seasoned pros should sign up for the Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation course offered on October 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing... - August 20, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
L&C Mortgages Announce Fixed Rate Mortgages Remain the Most Popular Choice
CML reported an increase in mortgages for home purchase in May, up 4% from the previous month. Fixed rate deals continued to take an increasing proportion of new business as borrowers undoubtedly looked to protect themselves against possible interest rate rises in the future. - August 20, 2009 - London & Country
Complete End to End Financial Management Software Released
“Manage My Financials,” an end to end solution for managing consumers’ financial information is released today by Guidique Products and Services, a company opened by young entrepreneurs educated in the top United States business schools and have had work experiences in Big 4... - August 20, 2009 - Guidique Products and Services
Greenlight Debt Relief Outlines the Six Steps to Credit Card Debt Settlement
Consumers can eliminate their credit card debt by using a professional debt settlement program. - August 19, 2009 - Green Light Debt Relief
Trupanion Offers a Pet Health Insurance Policy That Fits the Economic Times
Trupanion pet insurance now offers a customizable pet health insurance policy to give customers more flexibility during the tough economic times. - August 18, 2009 - Trupanion
Job Hungry Workers Finding Satisfaction in Qatar
A Qatar Jobs Survey reveals most expats are happy with their move to Qatar - but that it may not be a place for single men. - August 17, 2009 - Qatar Visitor
Easy-Forex® Now Offers One-Click Trading
Easy-Forex® clients are now able to place trades with just one click. The new feature on the Visual Trading Machine™ allows traders to make quick executions during volatile markets and news events. “Over the past few months our R&D and product teams continue to add value... - August 15, 2009 - easy-forex
Fileforunemployment.net Launches New Unemployment Benefits Website
New website aims to provide out of work Americans with tools and resources to file for unemployment benefits online. - August 14, 2009 - File For Unemployment.net
Miami Health Insurance News and State of the Union
Miami Health Insurance news and outlook for 2009. Medicaid news, county health plan information, health insurance plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield including the new Miami Dade Blue. - August 14, 2009 - ECHealthInsurance.com
Long Island Foreclosures Down 34% from June 2009 But Up 3% from July 2008 Says PropertyShark.com
PropertyShark.com today released its monthly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Long Island (Suffolk County, Nassau County) for July 2009. - August 13, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
The Truth About Consumer Debt Write Off
Do you have a consumer loan that you cannot repay? Have you been told that it can simply be written off. Read this article to find out exactly what can be done, legally. - August 13, 2009 - Goddard Smith Solicitors
New Ways for Australians to Save 90% on the Cost of Investment Funds Threatens to Rock the $1.2 Trillion Funds Management Industry
Exchange traded funds are still relatively unknown in Australia, but interest is exploding. If trends in the US are followed, Australians stand to save thousands on retirement planning in a move which could rock the cosy established world of funds management. - August 12, 2009 - PennyWise Investment
Real Estate Investment Simulator Allows Individuals to Learn and Practice Real Estate Investment Strategies in a Virtual Environment
The Real Estate Investment Simulator from InvestorHeadStart.com uses cutting edge technology to help new Real Estate investors learn what kind of properties are profitable, what areas to invest in, how the business works, tax implications, real world tenant rental simulation, fix-and-flip, foreclosures, creative financing, net worth growth through leverage and much more. - August 12, 2009 - Investor Head Start Inc.
Fixed Rates Set to Rise - Predicted by RateCity
RateCity research found more than 60% of new fixed rate mortgages expected to rise - August 12, 2009 - RateCity.com.au
Los Angeles Foreclosures Fall 26%, Miami Foreclosures Drop 22% and New York City Decline 7% Compared to July 2008; Seattle Foreclosures Up 63% Says PropertyShark.com
Los Angeles foreclosures fall 26%, Miami Foreclosures drop 22% and New York City decline 7% compared to July 2008, while Seattle foreclosures up 63%. - August 11, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Fix That Foreclosure
If you lost a property through foreclosure from 2004 to 2009, you may be entitled to a money settlement. A large number of these foreclosures were improper due to violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) or predatory lending practices by the lender. It is estimated that 85%... - August 10, 2009 - Sickle Cell Anemia & Charity, Inc.
Debt Settlement Company Donates to Ducks Unlimited
Award-winning debt settlement company makes charitable donation to environmental and wildlife conservation group. - August 10, 2009 - Debt Shield, Inc.
Don't Panic Into a Fix - RateCity Warns Consumers
RateCity research finds variable rates attractive choice for Australians - August 10, 2009 - RateCity.com.au
San Diego CA Mortgage
A new website specifically designed for those people wanting comprehensive information about San Diego CA Mortgage Loans has just been released. Has been created in order to provide the general public with mortgage loan secrets your lender does not want you to know. - August 10, 2009 - San Diego Ca Mortgage
Residential Rentals Jump by 88%
Golfpark Properties sets new record for home rentals in the month of July with a staggering 88% increase over July 2008. - August 08, 2009 - Golfpark Properties
Fidelity Debt Solutions Expects New Law to Help Debt Settlement Process
Fidelity Debt Solutions, a California-based debt settlement company, has recently commented on the newly-passed Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009. According to Fidelity Debt Solutions, the legislation, which was signed into law on May 22, 2009 by President Barack Obama, will help... - August 07, 2009 - Fidelity Debt Solutions
Fast-Growing Mortgage Lender Thrives Amid Crisis
Total Mortgage Services sticks to the basics: Offering the lowest rates for fixed-rate mortgages, jumbo mortgages, FHA loans and adjustable rate mortgages while continuing to place a premium on exceptional customer service. - August 06, 2009 - Total Mortgage
Dodging the Depression-2009-2015
We are at the start of a Great Depression which began in Dec. 2007 and and will reach its peak in 2009 & 2010. It may not resemble Great Depression on the scale of the 1930s, when output in the US declined by as much as 33% and unemployment reached 25 per cent. The output in the developed world... - August 06, 2009 - Dodging The Depression
Debt Shield Joins The Association of Settlement Companies
Award-winning debt settlement company protects consumer interests and promotes good practices as the newest member of TASC (The Association of Settlement Companies). - August 06, 2009 - Debt Shield, Inc.
Totaldebtrelief.net Credit Card Debt Relief Programs Helping Consumers
Total Debt Relief's programs for reducing and eliminating debt are having a positive impact on the lives of consumers from coast to coast. - August 05, 2009 - Total Debt Relief
$195 Forensic Mortgage Loan Audits Stopping Foreclosure Says DocumentAudit.org
Mortgage loan audit firm MitiGroup, LLC ( www.documentaudit.org ) has seen real results from its mortgage loan audit initiative. According to its legal affiliates, some foreclosures have been stopped in their tracks, while others have seen large reductions in principal loan balances in the Loan Modification phase. Mortgage Loan audits, when done correctly, expose violations of federal lending laws that provide affirmative defenses against lender foreclosure. - August 04, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC
Self Help Debt Settlement –2SettleMyDebt.com Provides a Solution to Creditors Not Working with Debt Settlement Companies
B-EZ Enterprises redesigns their website 2SettleMyDebt.com, to assist consumers with self help debt settlement. Their new website design provides a solution to the growing trend of major creditors implementing programs aimed at curtailing negotiating with any debt settlement company. The current trend is expected to grow over the next several months as creditors stop negotiating with debt settlement companies. - August 04, 2009 - B-EZ Enterprises
Does Your Car Insurance Cover You if You Collide with an Animal?
New RateCity car insurance research released today. - August 01, 2009 - RateCity.com.au
Home Buyers Quick Cash for Properties Offer Excellent Rates When You Need Cash for Property
Homebuyers QCFP are one of the most successful and professional home buyers in the UK who can offer quick cash for properties. In addition to providing tailored cash loans for a wide spectrum of home buyers, Quick cash for Properties arrange very reasonable offers for property, both residential and commercial across the UK. They understand the property market implicitly and reflect their expertise to provide 1st class services as home buyers to all four corners of the United Kingdom. - July 30, 2009 - Quick Cash for Properties
Greenlight Debt Relief Offers Tips on Choosing the Right Debt Settlement Company
A little homework on the part of the consumer pays when it comes to choosing a debt settlement company. - July 30, 2009 - Green Light Debt Relief
Opulen Capital Life Settlement: Life Settlements via Opulen Offer Stable Investment Income and Opportunities
Although the recession has hurt many investors, the Life Settlements market has shown resiliency and solid returns for customers and investors alike. - July 29, 2009 - Opulen Capital
RateCity Shows How to Avoid Paying Exception Fees
Australians slapped $1 billion in bank fees. - July 25, 2009 - RateCity.com.au
Homeowners Can Negotiate Their Own Mortgage Modification. Learn to do It Yourself and Not Pay a Third Party Fee.
Most homeowners should be able to negotiate their own mortgage modification without paying any fees. - July 24, 2009 - AIM Funding Group, LLC
Primerica Presents Tips to Boost Finances in a Tough Economy
Primerica, a financial services industry leader, presents three tips for boosting finances in a tough economy. - July 24, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
California Attorney Says Michael Jackson Custody Battle a ‘Dire Wakeup Call’ for Unprepared Parents
California estate planning attorney Rodney J. (“Rod”) Hatley is urging parents across the state to re-evaluate the status of their estate plans should they suddenly die or find themselves unable to care for their kids. Hatley says free Web sites, such as sdkidsprotectionplan.com, make it possible to do this even if parents can’t afford a lawyer. - July 21, 2009 - Hatley Law Group
Free Webinar on Why 97 Percent of Real Estate Investors Fail; and How to Fix It
Real estate coach and author, Tim Taylor, to conduct a July 23 webinar on how to become a successful real estate investor, regardless of the current economic conditions. - July 21, 2009 - Tim Taylor Real Estate Success Coach
Suffolk County Foreclosures Jump 62% Compared to Q2 2008, While Nassau County Foreclosures Decline by 33%, Says Q2 Long Island Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com
PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate data site, today released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Long Island (Suffolk County, Nassau County) for the second quarter of 2009. Key Findings (Request report for details and charts): New foreclosures in Long... - July 21, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Primerica Presents Four Tips for Helping Teens Find Summer Jobs
Primerica, a financial services industry leader, recognizes that times are tough for job seekers – both young and old – but offers four tips to help kids find seasonal employment. - July 17, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Robert Schumann Lunches Personal Finance Blog Providing Financial Advice to Middle Income USA
The renowned Personal Finance expert and Chief Financial Advice Office at the People’s Financial Advisor service to present American consumers with essential information and insight on how to reach financial independence and peace of mind. - July 14, 2009 - peoplesfinancialadvisor.com
Modern Debt Relief, the Leading Resource for Debt Management, Now Offers Free Membership and New Tools
Today Modern Debt Relief, Inc. eliminated the membership fee. Now the millions of Americans in need of financial help can access the wealth of resources on ModernDebtRelief.com for free. New providers, financial tools, and articles are being added on a regular basis to add value to the... - July 14, 2009 - Modern Debt Relief, Inc.