Exhibit A: An FBI agent’s story about a guy named Dave and the rich online girlfriend who he’s never met in person.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Updating regulations will help prevent next mortgage meltdown
The rules should be expanded to apply to the internet-based ‘nonbanks’ that are underwriting two-thirds of home loans.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Partnership helping immigrants in Maine obtain zero-interest business loans
The DreamxAmerica-Kiva Special Initiative partnered with the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center to provide no-interest, no-fee loans for immigrant-owned small businesses.
Posted inBusiness, News
Chase Bank opens new branch in Portland, the 1st of 5 planned for Maine
The new branch – at 480 Congress St. – is part of a 2-year planned expansion to Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Two Maine banks make Forbes’ top 10 list for best U.S. banks
Bangor Savings Bank ranked No. 2 and Camden National Bank ranked No. 7 on the list.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
These states offer women the worst/best mortgage deals (Maine makes 1 list)
Women paid more than men in every state except Alaska, mortgage startup Own Up found.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Camden National named among top 50 U.S. community banks
Camden National Bank was the only Maine-based bank to be recognized by S&P Global Market as a top community bank in 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland Adult Education expands job training for new Mainers
The program, supported by local financial institutions, launched its second cohort with seven students in January.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Bangor Savings Bank offering its workers $500 to get vaccinated
The first Maine business to publicly offer cash for getting vaccinated isn’t requiring its 1,100-plus employees to have shots, but it does hope to provide an incentive.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine senator calls for crackdown on ‘snake oil and fine print’ payday loans
State Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford calls for limits on how much lenders can charge for short-term loans to hard-pressed Mainers.