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.

Baby Boomers Dominate New Homes Sales for 2007

Del Webb’s Village at Deaton Creek is #1 Selling Community in Atlanta. - February 13, 2008 - Village at Deaton Creek by Del Webb

Kristin Abouelata Home Loan Specialist Joins Mortgage Investors Group as a Mortgage Banking Officer at the Knoxville (Home Office) Branch

Mortgage Investors Group is pleased to announce that Kristin Abouelata has come on board as a Mortgage Banking Officer at the Knoxville (Home Office) branch. Kristin is a native of Maryville, Tennessee, and resident of Knoxville. She is a graduate from Clemson University, South Carolina; receiving... - February 12, 2008 - Kristin Abouelata - Mortgage Investors Group

ProFund Real Estate Releases New San Diego Foreclosure Service and Web Interface

ProFund Financial & Real Estate announces new foreclosure service and web interface through their website www.profundrealestate.com - February 09, 2008 - ProFund Financial and Real Estate

The State of Information Security Survey 2008 - Executive Overview

Exclusive Survey Uncovers Disconnect in Financial Institutions' Efforts to Manage Vendors, Educate Customers. - February 07, 2008 - Information Security Media Group

One of the Nation’s Largest Real Estate Investing Summits Kicks into High Gear

Leap into Prosperity, boasting one of the largest educational line-ups for real estate investors in 2008 has rolled out the schedule of events and it includes over 40 hours of real estate education. - February 07, 2008 - Get Real REI

Two Out of Three Dentists Are Not Wealthy

When asked if they consider themselves wealthy, two out of three dentists said no. Though the average dentist's salary is high, so are the costs of getting a dental education and running a dental practice. - February 06, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist

Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Opens Its Online Help Center

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center, today announced that they have launched an on-line assistance help website, providing information, help, legal aid, housing aid, current news and events for Home Owners at Risk due to the current mortgage and lending crisis. Go to www.FederalForeclosureAssistanceCenter.com - January 30, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

Ransom Enterprizes, LLC Sees Surge in Homeowners Ready to Stop Foreclosures

Foreclosure consulting firm says more homeowners are trying to work directly with their mortgage lenders to stop their foreclosures. - January 30, 2008 - Ransom Enterprizes, LLC

Albany Reverse Mortgages Web Page Launched by the Coleman-Kirsch Team at First Niagara Mortgage

IMSS Web Solutions has developed a web page to promote Reverse Mortgages in the Albany, NY region for the Coleman-Kirsch Team at First Niagara Mortgage. - January 30, 2008 - Independence Marketing Systems and Solutions

Lipsky & Associates Acquires Douglas-Michaels Company, LP

Acquisition Builds on Lipsky & Associates Leading Position in Electronic Payment Processing. - January 29, 2008 - Lipsky & Associates, Inc

Is Your Christmas Credit Card Statement a Fright

The true definition of despair is opening your January Credit Card Statement. - January 28, 2008 - The Mom-Defrazzler

New Analysis Shows Telecommuting Could Save Consumers $52 Billion at the Pumps

Telecommuting could reduce Gulf oil imports by 60 to 75%, reduce greenhouse gases by up to 101 million metric tons a year, and save as much as 12 billion gallons of gasoline each year. These findings are based on research conducted by Kate Lister and Tom Harnish from Undress4Success.com. "It's clear that as nation we can and should make the road less traveled the way to work," says Lister. - January 26, 2008 - Undress4Success

The Federal Banking Co-Op Considers Asking US Senate Banking Committee to Review Consumer Bank Fees and Charges

The Federal Banking Co-op, today formed a committee to research and develop a plan of action to ask the US Senate Banking Committee to review retail consumer fees charged by the banks to their customers. The Federal Banking Co-op will begin raising funds to lobby for changes and caps in these charges. The committee will determine which fees are excessive and ask that these fees be limited on a performance basis, and that there is full disclosure of the actions that account for the fees. - January 24, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

The Only Thing Assist-2-Sell® Discounts is Its Price

Unlike many other discount real estate companies, Assist-2-Sell does not discount its fee by eliminating services. - January 24, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell

Elizabeth S. Daly, Vice President of Bankers Trust, Has Been Named a Princeton Premier Honored Member in Business

Elizabeth S. Daly has an impressive academic history. She graduated from Carlton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and earned her Masters Degree in International Administration from the School for International Training in Vermont. In her current position as Vice President for Bankers... - January 24, 2008 - Princeton Premier

First Debt Settlement Company to Win SmartCEO Future 50 Award

Debt Shield is the only debt settlement company to be selected as a Baltimore SmartCEO Future 50 winner this year. - January 17, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.

NewLine Consulting Publishes New E-Book Aimed at Helping Families Create a Solid Financial Plan

During his over 10 years in the financial industry consulting consumers and businesses, Alvaro Ramirez the owner of NewLine Consulting has finally put together a book that shares his formula that he uses to help his clients build wealth. - January 17, 2008 - NewLine Consulting

EU Directives and Banks of Non-EEA Countries: MiFID, UCITS iii, 8th Directive, Basel ii / CRD, Conglomerates Directive, Regulation for Hedge Funds

Compliance LLC launched a new web site and a new training course for banks and financial organizations of non-EEA countries that want to provide services to European clients. - January 16, 2008 - Compliance LLC

Full-Service Receipt Mail-In Program Makes Organizing Receipts Easier Than Ever

Receipt Mail-In allows people to mail all the receipts they would like to have organized to Shoeboxed’s offices in North Carolina. Shoeboxed’s expert organizational staff will then scan and upload the receipts into users’ accounts. With this groundbreaking program, the hassle of scanning in receipts is finally a thing of the past. - January 14, 2008 - Shoeboxed, Inc.

MyCreditGroup Launches “World Ugliest Credit Report” Contest

Company invites individuals to submit story by Jan. 31 for chance at free services. - January 13, 2008 - My Credit Group Inc.

Credit Card Rewards - Credit Card Reward Programs - Rewards Credit Card Site

The Reward Credit Card Site – RewardCreditCardSite.com welcomes 2008 with a fresh, new look and more enhanced features. It aims to help consumers and business owners from any part of the world to explore the advantages that credit card rewards have to offer. It is a leading source of reward credit card offers and reviews of the best credit card reward programs available. - January 09, 2008 - Credit Card Rewards - Credit Card Reward Programs - Rewards Credit Card Site

How to Eliminate Predatory Lending and Foreclosures - Free Mortgage Loan Comparison Worksheet

Education is the best way to eliminate predatory lending practices. This simple Mortgage Loan Comparison Worksheet from a former senior loan officer can help mortgage borrowers save thousands of dollars. Plus, the Top 10 Mistakes Mortgage Borrowers Make. - January 07, 2008 - Janus Presentations LLC

5 Ways to Keep a Financial New Years Resolution, According to Shopping-Bargains.com, LLC

Here are a few simple steps that can help families and consumers ease their financial burden by stretching each dollar further using Internet technology. Specifically, by shopping online and taking advantage of the savings available through online coupons, loose financial habits can be successfully managed. - January 07, 2008 - Shopping-Bargains.com, LLC

WDH Nationwide Mortgages Releases Its Thoughts on Why Now is a Good Time to Buy a New Home

New and used home prices have stabilized, interest rates have fallen, real estate has historically been one of the best investments, and this next year should present a good buying opportunity. - January 04, 2008 - WDH Nationwide Mortgages

Seattle Area Foreclosures Increase 47 Percent in 2007

Less than one percent of King County homes enter foreclosure process - January 03, 2008 - Default Research Inc

South Florida Foreclosures Increase 35 Percent in 2007

Broward and Miami-Dade Counties Both See Over 13,000 Foreclosures - January 03, 2008 - Default Research Inc

Personal Care America Federal Credit Union Offers Innovative New Savings Products

Personal Care America Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the unveiling of three new innovative products designed to help members prepare for major life altering events. - December 30, 2007 - Personal Care America Federal Credit Union

MyTerm.com Offers Return of Premium Quotes

MyTerm.com, a national insurance brokerage representing the top term life insurance companies in North America, has added Return of Premium term life insurance quotes to its website. - December 21, 2007 - myTerm.com

Finally, a Book That Lays It on the Table: a 7-Step Process for Separating the Good from the Bad - Financial Advisors

Selecting a competent, ethical financial advisor may be one of the most important decisions an investor makes to ensure their financial future. Unfortunately, there are many advisors who lack in many of the core competencies required – integrity, knowledge and professionalism. - December 21, 2007 - Financial Forum Publishing

Housing Market Slump? - Loans for Bad Credit Seek New Lenders

Loans for Bad Credit announce plans to help first time buyers with a poor credit rating get on the housing ladder by actively seeking new lenders to join their existing panel of specialists. - December 20, 2007 - Loans for Bad Credit

RMCN Credit Services, Inc. Supports Habitat for Humanity

RMCN Credit Services, Inc. supports volunteerism and believes it is important to strengthen their connection with the community. RMCN is a credit repair company that has chosen to do many different projects over the years such as Adopt a Highway, providing clothing for school aged children, and... - December 16, 2007 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.

Protect the Money and Life Savings of a Senior Citizen That You Care About by Visiting The New Website Victimsofgreed.com

By reading the information on this new website plus downloading their free Financial "Check up" forms, you can take the first step to protecting the seniors you love from becoming a victim of a investment scam. This site is dedicated to exposing fraud, protecting investment scam victims, and uncovering financial crime against the elderly. - December 15, 2007 - NMV Inc.

Veteran Home Owners Must Pull the Rate Lock Trigger Immediately

The recent .25% rate cut by the Federal Reserve on Monday the 11th of December 2007, has caused VA mortgage rates to increase. Most home owners will automatically assume that due to a Fed rate cut of any size, that interest rates on VA loans should follow suit and go lower also. This is very far from accurate. - December 14, 2007 - Low VA Rates

No Sign of Relief for Texas Mortgage

Texas mortgage industry still reeling from the sub-prime fallout but some companies managing to stay on course with business objectives despite ailing industry. - December 13, 2007 - LoneStar Financing

BadCreditLoanServices.com Announces New Free Debt Consultation Analysis Service

Well known BadCreditLoanServices.com financial site has added a new service to their online portal by means of partnership with a Debt Consolidation Company. - December 13, 2007 - Badcreditloanservices.com

The New Book Your Stock Broker Hopes You Never Read

New book describes three tools that the banks and self-made billionaires use to get wealthy and blows the whistle on cost of mutual funds. - December 08, 2007 - James Burns

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Police Getting Refunds for Homeowners

The Adjustable Rate Mortgage Police uses proprietary software to audit homeowners mortgages to secure refunds due to inaccuracies and overcharges. - December 08, 2007 - The Mortgage Police

Mortgage Management Strategies from Equitysmith Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure and Realize a Profit When the Real Estate Market Recovers

Innovative Equitysmith Programs Can Provide Sellers with Full Price Offers, Even to Homeowners with Zero Equity and Behind on Payments - December 04, 2007 - Equitysmith

Company Helps with Foreclosure Issues & Enables People to Keep Their Home

SidCo Properties Offers Hope to Families Facing Foreclosure. More than 1,800 Louisville property owners filed for foreclosure in the first half of 2007 – a 55 percent increase over 2006 – according to the Metropolitan Housing Coalition. When facing foreclosure, most people see no way... - November 30, 2007 - SidCo LLC

Detroit Foreclosures Up 118 Percent in September 2007

Company to Offer Free Foreclosure Leads at Detroit Area Convention - November 29, 2007 - Default Research Inc

Debt Settlement Company Nominated for BBB’s International Torch Award

The first debt settlement company to win the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland’s Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics is nominated for the International Torch Award. - November 29, 2007 - Debt Shield, Inc.

Luxury Residential Chicagoland Auction Set for Dec. 13th

Westar Properties, Inc., an Oak Brook, IL-based real estate marketing firm, announced it will conduct a Chicagoland auction of six luxury single-family homes and one townhome on December 13, 2007 at the Sheraton Gateway Suites in Rosemont, IL. The properties are located in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Frankfort, Glencoe, Naperville and Northbrook, Illinois. For a complete color brochure on the auction, call Westar Properties, Inc. at (630) 705-5500, or visit www.WestarProperties.com. - November 28, 2007 - Westar Properties, Inc.

State Central Bank Receives Award for Highest 12-Month CD Rate in Dubuque, Iowa

U.S. Ranking Institute’s Platinum Award Honors the Achievement - November 28, 2007 - U.S. Ranking Institute

Announcing the State of Information Security: New Study Will be the Word on Top Trends in Finance Industry

Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and its sister site, CUInfosecurity.com, announces its latest endeavor, the State of Information Security 2008 – top trends, threats and priorities for financial institutions. - November 27, 2007 - Information Security Media Group

First Foundation Signs Partnership Agreement with Professional Investment Services (Canada) Inc.

Alberta-based mortgage brokerage adds in-house financial planning and life insurance services. - November 24, 2007 - First Foundation Inc.

RMCN’s iGive.Often. Blood Drive

On Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 RMCN Credit Services, Inc. participated in Carter BloodCare's iGive.Often blood drive. www.RepairMyCreditNow.com employees were able to donate forty six units of blood. "We are very proud of the RMCN Family's continued support in our community," said... - November 23, 2007 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.

SMU Cox School of Business Lists RMCN Credit Services, Inc. in Top 100