Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country. The internet has been the fastest growing avenue for identity theft, and is difficult to find or catch the thief. Identity theft can happen to anyone. Thieves will:Steal a purse or wallet containing personal information and credit/bank
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06/19/2007
On July 15, 2007 Norine Carro (Ashley's mom) and Bill Lancaster will be riding in memory of Ashley, in the Ride for Kids®. Ashley Carro is the precious daughter of Norine who did not get to see her 6th birthday due to a brain tumor. The Ride for Kids® program supports the efforts of the Pedi
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06/18/2007
Recently I have received a huge increase in the number of requests for home equity loans. Home equity loans are great for a number of reasons. With a home equity loan you can payoff current credit card debt, purchase a car, send a child to college, do home improvements, or just simply get a lin
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06/12/2007
I am a licensed Loan Originator in the state of Illinois. What does that mean?What this means is that I have had a background check, my credit pulled, completed and passed an exam, and have had at least 6 hours of continuing education each year. I am regulated by the state of Illinois. I hav
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06/12/2007
On Friday the proof of selling a clients information after pulling their credit became reality. I posted Credit bureaus selling our clients information, to protect against this practice.I had a client call me on Friday and asked me if they should still continue to talk to Scam MortgageCompany,
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06/10/2007
While in the office today the receptionist asked if I would help a man on the phone looking for a loan officer. She told me that when asked if he had a loan in process, he gave her a very firm, "that is none of your business". I expected my conversation with this man to be interesting but not a
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06/07/2007
The IAMB (Illinois Association of Mortgage Brokers) has a recommended home loan pre approval letter that is increasing in popularity. I have heard comments from individuals that a pre approval letter is only worth the paper its written on. I guess depending on what type of mortgage professiona
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06/05/2007
I became a volunteer for the Carol Stream Police Department a few months ago. I will be volunteering at this event on Thursday! Stop by and say Hi! Thu., June 7th Fabulous Janes (G
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06/05/2007
Late last week I received a call from my favorite Realtors Rick and Lynn Orze about a client they were working with. Their client, Norine was not working with anyone for her mortgage yet, but was going to be calling a few different mortgage specialist for information. Norine called me on Frid
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06/04/2007
Carol Stream is having their 34th annual Bicycle Rodeo Saturday June 2, 2007. This event is sponsored by the Carol Stream Police Department. The event starts at 9am and continues through noon at the Village Town Center at Lies Road and Gary Avenue. Children ages 3 to 5 can participate in a bi
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06/01/2007
