Banking & Financial Services News

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Crescent State Bank Employee Named to Garner Chamber Board

Julie Clark Elected to Garner Chamber Of Commerce Board - October 03, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Taxpayer Protections as IRS Private Collections Begin

FSI Tax Corp informs taxpayers of safety tips, procedures and guidelines concerning the IRS initiative to outsource tax debt collections to third-party private debt collectors. - September 20, 2006 - FSI Financial Literacy, Corp.

Crescent State Bank Announces New Employee

Sally A. Neuman Joins Local Bank As Vice President. - September 15, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Micro Shred Offers the Best Protection Against Identity Theft

Acroprint announces the launch of Questa Brands™, LLC, a division of Acroprint Time Recorder Company. Questa Brands features CopperHead™ Micro Cut document shredders, which offer superior privacy and protection for your sensitive business and personal information with their industry-leading micro shred size. With their sleek good looks, affordable price and exceptionally quiet operation, CopperHead shredders are suitable for small office and home office needs. - September 14, 2006 - Acroprint Time Recorder Company

Homebuyers: How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy

"When you analyze those successful homebuyers who have the experience to purchase the home they want for thousands of dollars below a seller’s asking price, some common denominators emerge." - September 08, 2006 - 1st Chesapeake Home Mortgage

BankInfoSecurity.com Announces FFIEC FAQ’s Webinar

BankInfoSecurity.com has announced it will be presenting a webinar on decoding the recent FAQ’s released by the FFIEC regarding their strong authentication guidance. - September 06, 2006 - Information Security Media Group

How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Mistakes Refinance Shoppers Make

Everyday people turn to a mortgage lender to help them refinance a home loan, but because many of them don't know all of the important issues, they often make incorrect choices or no choice. Some people never refinance their home simply because the process scares them. Fear of the unknown. Or Fear of the already experienced. - September 03, 2006 - 1st Chesapeake Home Mortgage

SmartTaxInfo.com Suggests that Taxpayers Follow Simple Steps to Prevent Tax Scams as Private Debt Collection Begins

As the Internal Revenue Service begins its private debt collection initiative, SmartTaxInfo.com and the tax agency remind taxpayers there are several simple steps that can provide protection against scam artists. - August 31, 2006 - Michael Petrushansky CPA PC

BankInfoSecurity.com Adds Vendor News Section to Website

BankInfoSecurity.com has implemented a Vendor News section on its website, highlighting the press releases most important to the banking information security community. - August 29, 2006 - Information Security Media Group

Crescent State Bank Announces New Employee

Danielle Beagley Joins Local Bank as Marketing Coordinator. - August 25, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Information Security Awareness Program Online Workshop

Next to employees, a company’s greatest asset is its information, and it is the responsibility of every staff member to ensure that its confidentiality, integrity, and availability remain intact. - August 22, 2006 - Information Security Media Group

Workaround Regarding Damaged Credit

The sad fact is that many Americans today have less than a spotless credit history. The consumption habits together with an unsustainable income sources have led to situations. Is there a life after such a situation and how can things be improved? Dennis Pierce, webmaster of finance9.com answers. - August 22, 2006 - Finance9.com

Crescent Financial Corporation Executive to Present at National Conference

Michael Carlton Speaks at 11th Annual Community Bank Conference. - August 18, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Announces New Employee

Mike Carper Joins Local Bank As Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. - August 18, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Credit Card Balance Transfer Automated Service

A new credit card alert service allows you constant interest free credit by sending you an automated email to remind you before the interest free period on your credit card expires, and then allows you to transfer credit card balances semi-automatically. This is a free service. - August 17, 2006 - Inteltab

Financial Literacy Executive Discusses Do-It-Yourself Debt Settlement

Consumers can negotiate debt settlements directly with creditors and save thousands they would otherwise spend on professional debt settlement service fees. However, the do-it-yourself approach is not for everyone. - August 13, 2006 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.

NFAN Launches Self-Help Website for Debtors

The National Financial Awareness Network launched their debt-related self-help website, HelpForDebtors.com, that provides information on state and federal fair debt collection laws as well as a forum for exchanging questions, comments and stories related to the struggle against debt. - August 09, 2006 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.

Senior Vice President of Crescent State Bank Speaks at Camp Challenge

Rob Webb Provides Financial Education to Area Youth. - August 04, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Online Pay Day Loans Rock the UK with Loan Arrangers

UK residents are flocking in droves to snap up an online pay day loan, the latest instant cash loan. The summer heat is bringing out the spenders and thousands of customers need tiding over until pay day. Loan Arrangers - the instant cash advance pay day loans people - are coming to the rescue. - August 02, 2006 - Inter Financial Limited

Refinance today. Save for tomorrow with GetMeLowerRates.com

Inflation’s increasing. Interest rates are rising. Real estate markets are cooling. So is now a good time to refinance your home and consolidate all of your monthly bills into one single payment? - July 30, 2006 - GetMeLowerRates.com

Crescent State Bank City Executive Named Chairman Of Holly Springs Chamber Of Commerce Board Of Directors

Bob Myers Takes Office In January. - July 28, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Merchants Home Loan is Now an Approved Lender for the Enterprise Dallas Mortgage Assistance Program

Program allows Merchants Home Loan to offer down payment and closing cost assistance to those who qualify. - July 25, 2006 - Merchants Home Loan

Wild, Wild West Comes to UK with Loan Arrangers

Want to know about the hot secret that US customers have been keeping to themselves? Wait no longer – a new service has hit UK web pages. - July 24, 2006 - Inter Financial Limited

IRS Imposes New Offer in Compromise Requirements

Tax resolution company alerts taxpayers of new 20% down payment requirement for Offer in Compromise applications submitted to the IRS. - July 20, 2006 - FSI Financial Literacy, Corp.

Crescent Financial Corporation Announces 54% Increase in Second Quarter Earnings

Crescent Financial Corporation Announces 54% Increase in Comparative Second Quarter Earnings and 28% Increase in Earnings Per Share. - July 18, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Merchants Home Loan Announces Its 1st Rate Service Guarantee's 2nd Anniversary

Guarantee gives Loan Officers incentive to provide top notch customer service their #1 priority. - July 14, 2006 - Merchants Home Loan

The LowVARates.com $250 Challenge

LowVARates.com is offering a $250 challenge to any veteran borrower who qualifies for a loan.  Whether you use your VA entitlement and go with a VA loan or if you choose to go with a NON VA loan, LowVARates guarantees that one of their preferred lenders will get you the lowest APR on the... - July 13, 2006 - Low VA Rates

LowVARates.com Unveils 7 Habits of Highly Effective Verteran Home Owners

LowVARates set out with a goal to show future and prospective veteran homebuyers how to effectively manage themselves prior to applying for a VA loan. - July 12, 2006 - Low VA Rates

Crescent State Bank Names City Executive For Expansion Into Raleigh Market

Jonathan Taylor Chosen To Lead Community Bank’s New Offices. - July 09, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Announces New Employee

Betty Crump Joins Local Bank As Assistant Vice President And Community Banker. - June 30, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Names Cary City Executive

Frank Shell Chosen To Lead Cary Market Banks. - June 23, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Names New Branch Operations Manager

Monica Navarro Joins Raleigh Office. - June 16, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Announces New Employee

Kim Atkins Joins Local Bank As Assistant Vice President and Community Banker. - June 09, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

GetMeLowerRates.com Asks "The Option Arm Loan, is it Right for You?"

The same company that is offering to find you the lowest rates is now offering you loan choices. GetMeLowerrates.com is designed to find you the best possible rates for your loan now gives you the choice of how much money you want to pay on your loan each month. - June 07, 2006 - GetMeLowerRates.com

Crescent State Bank Supports Wake County Public Schools

Local bank sponsors public education event. - June 06, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Honors Two Cary High School Students

Community Bank offers scholarships to graduating seniors. - June 02, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Sponsors The Friends of Scouting Campaign

Local Bank supports The Boy Scouts of America. - May 26, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

VA Interest Rates on the Rise for VA Home Loans

If you are looking to use your VA benfits to purchase a home loan, then now is the time to buy. - May 26, 2006 - Low VA Rates

Crescent State Bank Names New Assistant Vice President

Sarah Martin Joins Community Bank’s Preston Location. - May 19, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

VA Loan Holders Can Now Cash Out and/or Consolidate Debts with LowVARates.com

For years there has been a major misunderstanding in the VA loan industry.  It has been a common belief among VA Home Owners and Lenders that if a veteran home owner wanted to get cash out of their property, that they would have to get a 2nd mortgage or go to a conventional loan. ... - May 16, 2006 - Low VA Rates

Crescent State Bank Senior Vice President Serves On Young Executives Panel

Ray Vaughn Shares Marketing Advice With Young Executives. - May 12, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Veterans and Active Military Personnel Now Have a Friend in the Mortgage Business

LowVARates.com is excited to be filling a void that has been long past due. Active military and veterans have always felt that most lending institutions, banks, mortgage companies etc have not completely understood the complex dealings of a VA Loan. This misunderstanding has caused hundreds of thousands of eligible VA Borrowers to be convinced or pushed into other types of conventional loans that have not been nearly as beneficial as a VA Loan would have been. - May 11, 2006 - Low VA Rates

Capital City Club’s Young Executives Club Hosts Panel

Experienced Professionals Share Marketing Advice With Young Executives. - May 11, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Clayton Office Vice President Named Ambassador of the Year

Wanda Markuson Recognized By Clayton Chamber of Commerce. - May 05, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Announces New Vice President

Katey Petz Named Vice President And Controller. - April 28, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Named To North Carolina’s Top 100 List By Triangle Business Journal

Local Community Bank Recognized As A Top Public Company In The State. - April 21, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Garner Junior Bank Board Raises Money For Cancer Research

Local Bank Participants In Relay For Life. - April 20, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For New Raleigh Office

Community Bank Celebrates The Opening Of Their First Office In Raleigh. - April 18, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Crescent State Bank Enters Raleigh Market

Local Community Bank Opens First Office In Raleigh. - April 14, 2006 - Crescent State Bank

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union Delivers Financial Solutions to Military Personnel through Partnership with Active Data Services, Inc.

Companies Partner To Provide Delivery Of Financial Information For Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union Members. - April 11, 2006 - Active Data Services

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