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.
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
RMCN Credit Services, Inc. Ranked # 28 among Fasting Growing, Privately Held Companies in Dallas/Fort Worth Area. - November 19, 2007 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
California Foreclosures Increase 221 Percent in October 2007
Foreclosures Increase More by 18,975 in One Year - November 16, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Smarttaxinfo.com: Reminds That Special Relief is Available from the IRS for Homeowners Who Lose Homes
SmartTaxInfo.com may be able to help people who have lost their homes due to foreclosure in light of the new relief unveiled by the Internal Revenue Service. - November 13, 2007 - Michael Petrushansky CPA PC
Seattle Foreclosures Increase 21 Percent in October 2007
336 New Foreclosures Filed in King County - November 10, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Arizona Foreclosures Increase 164 Percent in October 2007
Maricopa and Pima Counties See 2,829 New Foreclosures in October 2007 - November 10, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Making 36%: New Business Book Summary from BusinessSummaries.com
BusinessSummaries.com releases its new business book summary “Making 36%” by Dr. Terry F. Allen. Subscribers may now access PDF, PDA, Powerpoint, Audio, Video and Mindmap formats of “Teaching an Anthill to Fetch” and enjoy the book summary anytime, anywhere. - November 09, 2007 - BusinessSummaries.com
Creditors Target Subprime Borrowers, Bankruptcy Filers
More credit card companies are marketing specifically to low income consumers, consumers with poor credit and people freshly out of bankruptcy, which the National Financial Awareness Network claims is irresponsible lending. - November 07, 2007 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.
First Time Buyers Are Fighting Back Says Fair Investment
First time buyers have not been put off by the recent dip in the property market and are still hoping to cinch a good mortgage deal, according to research from fairinvestment.co.uk. Following news this week that Britain’s first time buyers may soon be a thing of the past, it seems that those... - November 03, 2007 - Fair Investment Company
Sparks Will Fly on Bonfire Night Without Home Insurance and Safety Awareness
Bonfire Night is a much-anticipated event, but things can quickly go awry if the public does not take precautions or protect themselves from the potential financial damage with an adequate home insurance policy, financial comparison site Fair Investment Company has warned. There is a whole host of... - November 03, 2007 - Fair Investment Company
ReverseMortgageAppraisers.com - An Appraiser Cooperative Saves Senior Citizens Money
A group of appraisers from all over the nation has joined forces to create www.ReverseMortgageAppraisers.com – a website that brings quality and ethical appraisers to the forefront of the industry. While the forward mortgage industry has experienced its share of problems with sub-prime loans... - November 02, 2007 - ReverseMortgageAppraisers.com
Did You Get a Health Insurance Rate Increase? Tips to Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs
Health Insurance Policyholders are receiving rate increases and need to better understand the increases, find ways to reduce premiums, and most importantly make sure that they avoid problems and rip-offs that could leave them in medical or financial jeopardy. Health Insurance Resources are available free online at www.BestHealthInsuranceBook.com - November 02, 2007 - Aji Publishing LLC
Offshore Bank Launches New Tracker Savings Account
Bradford & Bingley International (BBI) has released a new no-notice base rate tracker account paying up to 6.40%. - October 27, 2007 - Bradford & Bingley International
A Real Alternative to Property Repossession
Bournemouth based property company, A Swift Sale is offering a solution to people facing repossession. The service offers to buy property quickly and deal with all negotiations and proceedings with mortgage lenders and courts to prevent repossession. The sale of the property allows the owner to... - October 27, 2007 - A Swift Sale
Wildfire Insurance Expert Speaks on SoCal Property Protection
Los Angeles’ Top Rating Morning Show, “The Bill Handel Show” welcomed Gary Shepard, President of Shepard Insurance Agency, this morning to discuss how the ongoing wildfires will affect all homeowners in California. An audio recording of this interview is available at... - October 24, 2007 - Shepard Insurance Agency
California Foreclosures Increase by 17,631 in September 2007
Foreclosures Increase More Than 400 Percent in One Year - October 23, 2007 - Default Research Inc
New Health Insurance Guidebook Puts the Consumer in Control; Book Shows How to Buy the Best Health Insurance Policy for You, Avoid Rip-Offs and Get the Most When Buying
Finally a book that shows you how to get the best deal when purchasing your health insurance. Want to know how to compare health insurance plans with each other and know which one will be better for you? Would you like to avoid getting ripped-off? How about navigating the laws that can mean the... - October 22, 2007 - Aji Publishing LLC
Charlotte Foreclosures Stabilize in September 2007
513 New Foreclosures Filed in One Month in Mecklenburg County - October 20, 2007 - Default Research Inc
MyHomeAssets! Software Receives Mortgage Industry 1003 PA Certification
MyHomeAssets! Software Receives Mortgage Industry 1003 PA Certification Software is First to Obtain Certification from the 1003PA Standards Alliance for Producing Standard Mortgage Lending Reports and Files. - October 19, 2007 - MyHomeAssets! Software
CreditSolutions.com Introduces Informative Blog
Credit Solutions now provides an informative Blog, offering its clients practical and useful information on debt relief and debt consolidation alternatives. - October 18, 2007 - Credit Solutions
Credit Solutions Reports 68 Percent Increase in Online Traffic in One Quarter
Over the last quarter, Credit Solutions welcomed almost 70 percent more visitors to its website, experiencing strong increases since June 2007. - October 18, 2007 - Credit Solutions
Sand Dollar Title Group in Naples Florida Announces Short Sale Division to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
One of The Most Respected Title Service Providers in Southwest Florida Has Implemented a New Short Sale Division. This Division Will Assist Homeowners Who Are Headed Into Foreclosure by Halting the Foreclosure, and Saving Their Credit, While Protecting Them from Future Liability. - October 17, 2007 - Short Sale Solutions of Florida
Foreclosures Stabilize in Illinois in September
Cook County Leads the State with 3,867 Foreclosure Notices - October 12, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Mortgage Applications Decline Despite Drop in Interest Rates
Lonestar Financing, based out of Austin Texas, continued to stay steady in wake of national mortgage downturn. While the national mortgage application declined, Mortgage Broker Houston applications for Lonestarfinancing.com reported a 12% online application increase in September over August. Strong online tactical marketing techniques has helped the Texas based online mortgage company stay ahead of the competition. - October 12, 2007 - LoneStar Financing
New Turnkey Revenue Source for Real Estate and Mortgage Professionals
Equity Returns helps foreclosure candidates save their homes and equity. - October 12, 2007 - Equity-Returns Program
Detroit Foreclosures Up 30 Percent in September 2007
Area Welcomes One Month Foreclosure Stabilization - October 10, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Personal Finance Meets Web 2.0 in MoneyBlog
Personal Finance and Building Wealth website www.ReliantAFS.com announces the release of its new Web 2.0 portal for finance, the MoneyBlog. - October 10, 2007 - ReliantAFS.com
Rodman & Rodman, P.C. Offers “Understanding & Analyzing Financial Statements” Seminar on October 16th
Larry Rice, CPA and Director of Strategic Consulting at Rodman & Rodman, P.C. will present a free seminar in “Understanding & Analyzing Financial Statements” to business owners and the general public on October 16, 2007 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The seminar will be held at... - October 10, 2007 - Rodman & Rodman, PC