Mortgage Rates Decline; Current 30-Year Fixed Rate is 4.76%, According to Zillow(R) Mortgage Rate Ticker
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace is currently 4.76 percent, down four basis points from 4.80 percent compared to this same time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fluctuated between 4.76 and 4.82 during the past week.
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Publish date - 19:35:51 03/09/10

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Debt Settlement and Mortgage Modification Scams on the Rise, Warns Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyer Richard Fonfrias
Experienced Chicago bankruptcy lawyer Richard Fontrias of the Fonfrias Law Group, LLC, warns that the number of debt settlement scams and mortgage modifications scams reported in the state of Illinois is on the increase and that consumers need to better understand their rights under the law in order to take control of their financial future.
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Publish date - 09:23:54 03/08/10

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Mortgage fraud: Bronzeville building scrutinized
By Mary Ellen Podmolik | A title company, seven mortgage companies, six loan originators and two appraisers were cited by the state Monday for allegedly defrauding lenders of $7.7 million on a 27-unit condo building, all the units of which are in foreclosure.
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Publish date - 21:34:43 03/08/10

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Man accused in Illinois arson deaths was owner of foreclosed, condemned La Crosse apartments
Lawrence Myers was in financial trouble. His rental property onLa Crosse's South Side had been condemned, and he'd fallen behindon the mortgage.
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Publish date - 09:04:57 03/09/10

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Atty. Gen. has tips on protecting seniors
CHICAGO (AP) -- There are resources available to help Illinois senior citizens avoid getting ripped off during these tough economic times. They can get help from the Illinois attorney general's office.
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Publish date - 13:56:51 03/09/10

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Attorney general wants to help seniors avoid rip-offs
There are resources available to help Illinois senior citizens avoid getting ripped off during these tough economic times. They can get help from the Illinois attorney general's office. Lisa Madigan's office has a guide seniors can use if they're...
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Publish date - 17:49:10 03/09/10

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Madigan has tips on protecting seniors
CHICAGO (AP) -- There are resources available to help Illinois senior citizens avoid getting ripped off during these tough economic times.
Read more News Source - WICS Springfield
Publish date - 09:23:06 03/09/10

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Associated Bank apologizes to customers
By Becky Yerak | The new chief executive of Associated Banc-Corp apologized last week to almost 300 Chicago-area customers, prospects and employees at a private breakfast, saying that the Green Bay-based lender has been too "inwardly focused" and vowing to be more aggressive in the market.
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Publish date - 17:27:33 03/09/10

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Livingston County flooding assistance available
The Livingston County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency is assisting in administering an Illinois Disaster Assistance Program. Many areas of Livingston County were affected by flooding from Jan. 7 to March 14, 2008. Assistance was made available by the U.S.
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Publish date - 00:21:07 03/09/10

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Lifelock to Pay $12M Over Misleading Ads
LifeLock, an Arizona-based identity theft protection service that promiseds "complete protection" against all types of identity theft, has been misleading consumers with its advertising, the state Attorney General's office claims.
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Publish date - 19:16:15 03/09/10

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