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Interest Rate Cuts Help Spur Slowing California Real Estate Market and Increase California Home Loan Requests
A new interest rate cut in California home loans effects real estate market. - February 17, 2008 - Derek Beisner, Premier Lending Group
Andrew Fullmer Earns Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) Designation
Affinity Mortgage adds another Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist to the firm. - February 16, 2008 - Affinity Mortgage Corporation
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
Tony Award Winner Acquires $2.67M for New Project
Fast Capital 360, LLC, (FC360) recently acquired a $2.67M loan for a veteran Tony Award-winning costume designer’s new business venture. The designer, who wishes to keep his name out of the papers for the time being, has been recognized for his excellent work in numerous Broadway hits. He has... - February 10, 2008 - Fast Capital 360
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
Financing Still Available for Small Businesses Despite Economic Uncertainty
With the number of foreclosure filings soaring by 75%, and the slow jobs growth around the country, many small business owners might be led to think the market for commercial lending is tight. On the contrary, while lenders are certainly being more cautious in granting loans, loans are still available. - February 08, 2008 - Provision Capital Corp
Capital Payments, LLC and USA Corporate Services Inc. Forge Alliance
Capital Payments, a leading provider of merchant and electronic payment solutions, announced today that the company has formed a marketing and client services alliance with USA Corporate Services Inc. Based in New York City, USA Corporate Services Inc. has been assisting attorneys, accountants,... - February 07, 2008 - Capital Payments, LLC
The Federal Banking Co-Op Today Introduced TheCertificateofDepositStore.com to Assist Members in Making International Deposits at Higher Interest Rates
In response to the continued decline in interest rates offered to depositors by US banks The Federal Banking Co-op has introduced thecertificateofdepositstore.com offering deposits easier access to foreign deposits in the EU and the Commonwealth at much higher rates of return. - February 05, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Commercial Account Officers Meet in Chicago to Discuss Best Practices
First American Annual Sales Kick-Off Meeting Held in Downtown Chicago. - February 05, 2008 - First American Equipment Finance
Music for Minors Foundation in Naples, FL Receives Award as Part of the 2008 "Honoring the Community" Series
Music for Minors Foundation honored as part of the 2008 “Honoring the Community” series sponsored by First Integrity Bank, the Olde Marco Inn & Suites and the Kruchten Law Firm. - February 02, 2008 - First Integrity Bank
Beacon Realty Capital Closes Record Volume of Self-Storage Loan Transactions in 2007
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage lending group, announced it closed a record-setting $166,754,300 in self-storage property transactions in 2007, amidst a changing and challenging capital market environment. The firm’s 55... - January 31, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
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
Beacon Realty Capital Closes $411 Million in 2007 Financing Transactions
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, announced it closed more than $411 million in property financing transactions in 2007. The company closed 83 debt and equity transactions, with individual property financing sizes ranging from $500,000 to $40 million. The... - January 27, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
FastGuaranteedLoans.com Partners with Renowned Law Firm and Offers New Free Service
The new partnership will let FastGuaranteedLoans.com offer a Free Credit Repair Analysis by legal professionals with expertise on credit problems. - January 25, 2008 - Fastguaranteedloans.com
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
RTS Financial Now Working with Multiple Industries
RTS Financial Service, Inc. announced that it is expanding its customer base, and will be offering working capital financing to US-based manufacturers searching for cash flow solutions. The company has been factoring receivables in the trucking industry for more than a decade. “We have been... - January 24, 2008 - RTS International
Grants, Financial Aid, Assistance and Help Available for Home Owners at Risk
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center today announced the availability for financial aid, grants and assistance for Home Owners at risk of foreclosure due to subprime mortgage loans - January 20, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Learn About the Changes to Real Estate Agency Laws in RI
Oceanside Mortgage Group (Providence, RI) announced today that the next topic in their continuing series of seminars for real estate professionals will discuss forthcoming changes to agency laws. The seminar will be held January 30, 2008 at the Fabre Line Club in Providence, RI. All realtors are encouraged to attend. - January 20, 2008 - Oceanside Mortgage Group
Beacon Realty Capital Promotes Huber to Senior Vice President
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, announced Devin S. Huber has been promoted to senior vice president. He previously served as a vice president with the firm. Huber originates a full spectrum of real estate financing transactions for all commercial property... - January 19, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Chris Hurn Named "Most Respected Executive in Central Florida"
Orlando Business Journal Readers Select Chris Hurn for Top Award in 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards List. - January 19, 2008 - Mecantile Commercial Capital
SBA 504 Loan Experts, Mercantile Commercial Capital, Named “Best Small Company in Central Florida”
Orlando Business Journal Readers Select Mercantile Commercial Capital for Top Award in 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards List. - January 18, 2008 - Mecantile Commercial Capital
Keyes Company Affiliate President Joins South Florida's Union Mortgage Investment Group
Union Mortgage Investment Group, Corp, a leader in the mortgage financing industry in South Florida has announced that John P. Doherty has joined the company as Executive Vice-President in charge of Recruiting. The announcement was made by Sergio Aleaga, President of Union Mortgage. John Doherty... - January 18, 2008 - Union Mortgage Investment Group, Corp.
A No Tax Society: Fictional Story Describes the Actual Plan
Fictional story describes the author's actual economic plan designed to eliminate all taxation, end poverty, prepay all government services and turn the financial world upside down. - January 12, 2008 - M. D. Armstrong
AEX Offers Business Loan Officer Training and Commercial Financing Referral Fee Program
AEX Commercial Financing Group is offering a Mortgage Broker Training Program combined with a Business Loan Referral Fee Program. - January 10, 2008 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
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
Local Mortgage Broker Helps Borrowers Avoid Predatory Lending
Preferred Funding Group, Inc., a local mortgage firm, helps borrowers avoid high cost loans when refinancing their Adjustable Rate Mortgages. “We can help avoid the pitfalls that most people make when they get a mortgage over the internet or from a telemarketer,” says Pat Meazell,... - January 02, 2008 - Preferred Funding Group, Inc
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.
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
First Foundation Announces 100% Financing for Rental Properties
First Foundation Inc., a residential-focused Alberta Mortgage Broker, announced a 100% financing option on select rental properties through First National Financial and Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). - December 14, 2007 - First Foundation Inc.
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
CEO Elected to Lead $600 Billion Industry's Trade Association
William Verhelle, CEO of First American Equipment Finance, elected Chairman of the ELFA - December 12, 2007 - First American Equipment Finance
Action Plus Featured in Tampa Business Journal
In a previous career, Frank Kopczynski was a hospital administrator who helped failing hospitals get on their feet. But 20 years ago, he found himself at a professional crossroads. - December 09, 2007 - Action Plus Bail Bonds
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
Local Mortgage Lender Announces Easing of Credit Restrictions on Commercial Mortgages
"It seems as if the credit crunch has eased,” announces local lender. - December 06, 2007 - Preferred Funding Group, Inc
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
HedgeFundLoan.com Launches New Website
HedgeFundLoan.com launches website that makes available financing for corporations from hedge funds on the web. - November 29, 2007 - HedgeFundLoan.com
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.
Oceanside Mortgage Group (Providence, RI) to Host Seminar on Tuesday, December 11th from 5:30-8:00PM. 3 RI CEU’s Provided
"What’s Stopping You? The Inside Game of Selling Success" - November 22, 2007 - Oceanside Mortgage Group
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.
Benchmark Mortgage Expands Services to NH and MA Regions
Benchmark Mortgage opens a new office in Manchester, NH to offer New Hampshire and Massachusetts customers a wide range of full-service mortgage solutions. - November 15, 2007 - Benchmark Mortgage
Apex Commercial Real Estate Solutions Selects Saranto Calamas, CPA for Back Office Financial Reporting Support
Apex Commercial Real Estate Solutions, Melville, NY, has formed an alliance with the highly reputable, Saranto Calamas, CPA firm in Port Jefferson, New York. The alliance will enable Apex CRES to provide high level financial consulting services to it's rapidly increasing Commercial Real Estate... - November 10, 2007 - Apex Commercial Real Estate Solutions
Capital Financial Bancorp Inc. Promotes Senior Account Manager to Head of Processing Department
Capital Financial Bancorp Inc has promoted Ann Ford to Processing Department Manager. Ann has been with Capital Financial Bancorp since 1999 where she started as a receptionist. In 2001 she moved to the Processing Department and in 2002 was promoted to a Senior Account Manager. With the addition of... - November 08, 2007 - Capital Financial Bancorp Inc
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
Fidelity Bank Delivers Financial Education to Crosswinds Youth
New Program Makes Financial Education Fun - October 28, 2007 - Fidelity Bank of Florida, N.A.
CCIM Institute gives Dallas Real Estate Broker Alex Johnson, CCIM an Award of Excellence
Dallas Real Estate Broker Alex Johnson, CCIM, given award through 2007 Leadership Development Academy held by CCIM Institute. Earned Susan J. Groeneveld Award of Excellence After Completing Training Program. - October 27, 2007 - Laurex Realty Advisors
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
Beacon Realty Capital Closes More Than $35 Million in Self-Storage Loan Transactions in Third Quarter of 2007
Despite capital market volatility, Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage lending group, announced it closed $35.9 million in 12 separate self-storage property transactions in the third quarter of 2007. Beacon completed these... - October 24, 2007 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.