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$170 million Effort Offers Home-buying Education, Down Payment Assistance for Moderate Income Buyers in 20 U.S. Housing Markets San Francisco and Washington, DC — February 5, 2013 — Wells Fargo, one of America's leading financial services companies, and NeighborWorks America,…
Predators Prowling the Mortgage Market A District of Columbia woman engaged a mortgage company to modify the loans on three apartment buildings she owned. The company pocketed $3,000, she later complained to the D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, yet…
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Financial Literacy
Written by Lucy Drafton-Lowery, Public Affairs Specialist, D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
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Written by Lucy Drafton-Lowery, Public Affairs Specialist, D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
Buy-Here-Pay-Here Dealerships Seldom Good for Consumers A century ago, the prevalence of public transportation enabled many Americans to take a bus or trolley car to work, school, shopping or health care providers. Today, many communities lack these public…
The District's homeowners and buyers need to be more careful nowadays. Several residents have contacted the city's Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking suspecting that the mortgage advertisements in their mail or mail hand-delivered to their door may be deceptive.…
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Financial Literacy
Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
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Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year for scam artists, too. As you shop busily for family and friends at the mall or online, scammers are working just as hard to get their hands on your…
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Financial Literacy
Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
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Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
We've all heard the adage, "the more you give, the more you receive." I believe that most people are willing to give, but uncertain about how to make the most meaningful contributions. It's perfectly fine to give as opportunities arise.…
There are things about your homeowner's insurance that you don't want to learn only after a storm. Take the time to get familiar with your coverage before the next big storm. For instance, a tree falls in your yard: Are…
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Financial Literacy
Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
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Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
New Resource introduced as Wells Fargo marks 10th Consecutive Year as America's No. 1 Small Business Lender based on Government Data SAN FRANCISCO – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) recenlty announced the launch of a new Business Credit…
The biggest financial asset most elderly people have is their home. And now, because of reverse mortgages, it is easier to lose them. A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that allows homeowners 62 and older to borrow against…
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Financial Literacy
Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
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Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
In today's economy, nearly everyone wishes that his or her personal finances were a little bit stronger. It was recently revealed that household net worth has been set back 20 years, according to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finance.…
Turning 18 opens up a world of opportunity for your children. How well informed they are about new opportunities can make all the difference in their ability to make smart decisions. For many teens, opening their first credit card account…
On Thursday, September 20, 2012 Industrial Bank hosted a book signing for Maggie Anderson, author of "Our Black Year - One Family's Quest to Buy Black in America's Racially Divided Economy," at its Georgia Avenue branch. The purpose of the…
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