Banking & Financial Services News
Get a balanced look at what’s new in the banking and financial services industry. This section features information about commercial banking services and products, credit unions, credit card companies, cryptocurrency, compliance issues and news from banking and financial service companies.
Smart Payment Solutions Partners with SofterWare and Delivers Strategic Payment Services
Announces the Integration of Electronic ACH Payment Processing – Creates Savings and Convenience - November 20, 2008 - SofterWare
Free Credit Repair Consultation from Pegasus Credit Repair
Website offers free credit repair consultation and free credit repair information. - November 20, 2008 - Pegasus Credit Repair
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC Expands It’s Service Offerings to Include Stock-Secured Loans
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC (Aspen) is pleased to announce that is has expanded it’s service offerings to include facilitating stock-secured loans. - November 19, 2008 - Aspen Financial Partners, LLC
Long Island Foreclosures Drop 8% from September 2008, But Up 41% from October 2007 Says PropertyShark.com
The number of new foreclosures in Long Island is 41% higher than in October 2007, however compared to September 2008, foreclosures dropped by 8%. Suffolk foreclosures were up 23% compared to October 2007, while Nassau foreclosures recorded a 51% increase over the same time period. - November 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Bettertrades Collaborates with Forbes.com to Catapult Investor iConference
Online-Only Event Features Steve Forbes and an All-Star Panel of Investment Advisors, including BetterTrades veteran Scott Schilling. - November 18, 2008 - BetterTrades
Mortgage Loss Mitigation Office Now Open in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
3 out of 10 homeowners are facing foreclosure action, 7 out of 10 homeowners are 30 days or more behind in the their mortgage payments. Housing Rescue Plan, LLC is open and offering Loss Mitigation Services. - November 18, 2008 - Housing Rescue Plan, LLC
Los Angeles Foreclosures Down 51% from Sept 2008: Seattle and Miami Foreclosures Up
In the October Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com, Los Angeles Foreclosures were down 51% from Sept 2008, falling close to Oct 2007 levels. Compared to September 2008, Miami was up 93% and Seattle was up 14%. Compared to October 2007, foreclosures in Miami were up 35%, while Seattle increased by 108%. New York City Foreclosures drop 15% from Sept 2008 but climb 50% over Oct 2007. - November 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Reduce Costs with the Remortgage Reminder
Whole of market mortgage brokers, North Mortgages in Manchester has revealed a Remortgage Reminder Service in a bid to help home owners reduce their costs. - November 15, 2008 - North Mortgages
EverySingleHome.com Announces Mortgage Assistance Program
Every Single Home, Inc, the nation’s leading provider of homeowner related tools and services, announces the release of the Mortgage Assistance Program. Borrowers now have the tools and expertise needed to save thousands of dollars and identify and avoid confusing and sometimes deceptive mortgage origination practices. - November 15, 2008 - Every Single Home, Inc.
The President Makes It Law to Help Struggling Veteran and Military Home Owners
Congress and the President have both acted in a bold move to help assist thousands of deserving military home owners to prevent foreclosure and make the cost of home ownership easier to bear. In October on this year (2008) President Bush signed into law, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of... - November 13, 2008 - Low VA Rates
Churchill Knight Announces Its 3,000th Client
Churchill Knight, one of the UK’s leading freelancer and contractor accounting firms, today announced the signature of its 3,000th client. In addition to its other services, Churchill Knight provides freelancers, contractors and the self-employed with umbrella company alternatives, limited... - November 13, 2008 - Churchill Knight
The Countdown as Americans Save One-Billion Dollars in Interest on Mortgages
One financial company finally helps credit-weary mortgage holders keep their homes and actually pay them off faster. - November 13, 2008 - WeXL Financial
Go Green, Conserve Energy Use and Save Money with New Product, Vera ™
Green product, Vera ™, provides homeowners with up to 30% financial savings on home energy costs as part of AVM LLC’s Go Green Initiative. - November 11, 2008 - Audio Visual Masterpiece, LLC
The Trusted Expert Network, the First Site Offering Free, Expert Advice Has Launched
Introducing the Trusted Expert Network, the First Site Offering Free, Expert Advice on Retirement, Investments, Personal Finance, Legal Matters and Insurance from the Most Trusted Names in their Fields. - November 10, 2008 - Trusted Expert Network
Global Economic Crisis Requires Immediate Action by World Citizens
Take action now to prepare for economic crisis of record proportions. - November 09, 2008 - Greg Schellhammer
Homeowners Fighting Back with a Forensic Loan Audit
Distressed homeowners facing foreclosure are now fighting back with the aid of a Forensic Loan Audit, forcing lenders to the negotiating table for fear of a costly lawsuit. - November 06, 2008 - National Loan Audits
Bull's Eye Investment Group, Inc. Fills Void for Investors Seeking to Escape the Volitility of the Stock Market
With its acquisition of new inventory for clients this week, Bull's Eye Investment Group, Inc., based in Southern California, has brought to light the well-established, but under-utilized concept of land banking as a sound alternative to those seeking refuge from the volitility of the stock market and uncertainty of retirement funds in 401(K), IRA's and other "traditional" retirement vehicles. - November 05, 2008 - Bull's Eye Investment Group, Inc.
Primerica Presents Tips to Have More and Spend Less
Economic woes and an increase in consumer prices have made sticking to a budget even more difficult for families across North America. People who were already struggling financially under the burden of debt and poor savings may be feeling the pressure even more intensely now. Primerica, a... - November 05, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
Bail Me Out
Hard financial times have always led to great music. Muddy Waters. Johnny Cash. James Brown. All of them sang about the struggle to put food on the table. So it's no surprise that musicians today are responding to the credit crunch, and the federal government's attempt to solve it, in song. Jim Becker, a 47-year-old Whittier songwriter who says he moved to Los Angeles in 1984 with $800 in his pocket hoping to make it big, echoes what a lot of Americans are feeling right now. - October 31, 2008 - Foggy Idea Music
Three Things You Can do to Get Out and Stay Out of Debt for Good According to Psalm Tree Records Owner Jim Anderson
In these challenging economic times, most people are finding themselves too deep in debt, and don't know how that happened. Reverend Jim Anderson, author of the audio book "How To Live Debt Free", and owner of Psalm Tree Records understands that problem all too well. In his audio book, which is being released by Psalm Tree Records in an unusual move for a record company, describes three simple steps for getting out of debt and staying out. - October 30, 2008 - Psalm Tree Records
Primary Tradelines a Solution to Our Credit and Economic Crisis. Primary Credit Lines to Build Better Payment History.
There is finally a way to get real Primary Tradelines legally. Raising your personal credit score has never been so easy. The fastest way to prime credit without credit repair. - October 29, 2008 - My Credit Headquarters
Debt Shield Continues Big Brother Big Sister Program for 3rd Year
Employees at award-wining debt settlement company participate in local Big Brother Big Sister "Bigs in School" program for third consecutive year. - October 29, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.
InkjetSuperstore.com Continues to Focus on Reducing Printing Costs When Printing Checks with MICR Toner Cartridges
With the expansion of its lineup of replacement MICR toner cartridges for use in Lexmark, HP, IBM, Dell, Xerox, Troy, and Source Technologies printers, InkjetSuperstore.com continues to focus on reducing printing costs when printing checks with MICR toner cartridges. "InkjetSuperstore.com has... - October 24, 2008 - InkjetSuperstore.com
CT Better Business Bureau Urges Students Learn Financial Responsibility
Fewer than half know how to manage credit & finances - October 23, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
New Jersey Foreclosures Reach a One Year-High in Q3 2008; Q3 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com
PropertyShark.com today released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q3 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures reached a one year-high. - October 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
INspirACTionNOW.com Declares Money Appreciation Week: October 25 – November 1, 2008
Thinking about, talking about, and fearing a bad economy actively promotes more bad economy. No athlete who wants to win focuses on losing; their focus is lazered on the win. - October 17, 2008 - InspirACTionNOW.com, Inc
Online Shopping Can Fund Child's College Education
Can recommending where your neighbor shops increase your child's education fund? It's not by saving boxtops or coupons but it's just ordinary "word of mouth" that can add dollars to your kids' savings account. - October 17, 2008 - Canines and Critters
Attorney Wants to Help Consumers in Credit Repair Trouble -- Contest for Free Legal Help
The Back on Track Credit Repair Essay Contest -- a nationwide contest where entrants will submit their stories telling why they need the help – will award one winner Free Legal services to help repair credit problems with three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Trans-union and Experian (valued at up to $1,000). The runner up will receive a $250 discount coupon for legal services with Amorison. - October 17, 2008 - John Amorison Esq.
Women: Dreaming of a Great Retirement? Start Now.
In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for women to not only think about their financial future, but also to start preparing for it. Retirement may feel like a long way off, but considering that women are 71% more likely than men to live below the poverty line in retirement,1... - October 16, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
A Lifeline in the Ocean of Debt
Canadian Customer Debt Relief’s BluePrint 2 Black plan is an affordable, reliable solution to get out of debt and into a sound state of financial health. - October 15, 2008 - Canadian Customer Debt Relief Inc.
Debt Shield Launches Third Annual United Way Fundraising Drive
Award-wining debt settlement company kicks off annual United Way charity drive. - October 15, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.
Assist-2-Sell Founders Honored as Real Estate’s Most Influential Leaders
Inman News recently included Mary LaMeres-Pomin and Lyle Martin, co-founders and co-chief executives of Assist-2-Sell Inc., in its annual list of the “100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders.” - October 13, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Leader in Child Care & Daycare Management Software Introduces Innovative Solutions for Credit Card and Electronic Payment Processing
SofterWare Inc., developers of EZ-CARE2, a leading software solution for all aspects of child care program administration, announced the introduction of new and improved tools for collecting and processing child care tuition and fees electronically. - October 09, 2008 - SofterWare
California Couple Eliminates Debt with Mentoring from Prosper Inc.
Eliminating debt is a wise step to take in a troubled economy. A Temecula, California couple has made it work with personal mentoring from Prosper Inc. - October 09, 2008 - Prosper Inc.
Los Angeles Foreclosures Triple; Two-Year Highs in New York City and Seattle. Q3 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for the third quarter of 2008. Los Angeles Foreclosures Triple and reach two-year highs in New York City and Seattle. - October 07, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Seventy Percent of US Voters’ Feeling Distressed, Depressed and Terrified About United States Economy
A new SenseUs™ Poll reports how voters are feeling about the United States EconomyThe majority of voters, are afraid and sad about the current state of the US Economy, according to the SenseUs Poll, which measures voters’ emotional reactions. - October 07, 2008 - SenseUs™
SparkBase Launches SMS Gift Card Portal
Gift & Loyalty Card processor SparkBase launches SMS portal to process gift cards without plastic. - October 02, 2008 - SparkBase LLC
Trusted Organization, X Out Foreclosure, Gets Timely Website Update During These Troubled Times
X Out Foreclosure is committed to assisting families with keeping their home. Whether your goal is to stay in your home or simply get out without going through foreclosure, X Out Foreclosure can help. - October 02, 2008 - X Out Foreclosure
Teaching Children to Save Just Might be One Answer to the Economic Dilemma
Make More Cents Launches Online Store. - October 02, 2008 - Make More Cents
UApply.com's Announcement of New Research Conducted in an Extended Research Showing Homeowners Are Overlooking the Bottom Line When Trying to Refinance Their Homes
UApply.com's announcement of new research conducted in an extended research showing homeowners are overlooking the bottom line when trying to refinance their homes. Homeowners are being misled from the best deal they actually can qualify for now that the economy has shifted and banks are in trouble. While 2 out of every 3 homeowners aren't getting the best deal they qualify for today with their credit. UApply.com explains what is wrong with this picture and describes a possible solution. - October 01, 2008 - UApply Inc
Debt Settlement Clients Recommend Debt Shield
Award-wining debt settlement company Debt Shield is experiencing a significant increase in referrals to their debt settlement services. - October 01, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.
Local Business College Savings Plus Will Conduct a Free Workshop
Topics covered include Scholarships, Financial Aid and College Funding Strategies. - September 27, 2008 - College Savings Plus
15 Years for First Time Buyers to Save a 15% Mortgage Deposit
Fairinvestment.co.uk research has found that it could take first time buyers 15 years to save the deposit for their first home. - September 27, 2008 - Fair Investment Company
Debt Settlement Clients See Faster Results
Consumers in one debt settlement program are seeing a 24% improvement in the average time it takes to get their first settlements. - September 24, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.
SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com Takes Pawn Shop Experience to a New Level
San Diego Jewelry Buyers launches new website that takes customers beyond the ordinary pawn shop experience when selling or receiving cash loans on fine jewelry, diamonds, watches, and gold. - September 24, 2008 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Free San Francisco Foreclosure Listings by PropertyShark.com - Trustee Sale Listings Available in San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa and Alameda
PropertyShark.com announces the general availability of free foreclosure listings for San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. - September 23, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Green Debt Settlement Company Saves 27,000 lbs of CO2
An award-winning debt settlement company helps fight climate change through environmental programs. - September 19, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.
Cash for Homes Expert SecureASale Launches Newly Revamped Website to Help Clients Beat the Credit Crunch
London-based home-buyer SecureASale has recently overhauled its website www.secureasale.co.uk to help struggling home owners get on top of their finances in these turbulent times. - September 19, 2008 - SecureASale
San Diego Jewelry Buyers & Local Pawn Shops Increase Co-operation During Economic Slowdown
San Diego Jewelry Buyers reports increased business cooperation between the company and San Diego pawn shops during the sluggish economy this past year. - September 19, 2008 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Brits Borrow More Despite Tight Credit
• Fairinvestment.co.uk looks at the UK's lending habits during times of tight credit • Brits have seen a year on year rise in personal debt of 30% since August 2007, Fairinvestment.co.uk research has revealed • Survey shows that men are in 33% more personal debt than women - September 18, 2008 - Fair Investment Company