Woman?s identity stolen for mortgage (Daily Herald)
A Carpentersville man who works for a temporary employment agency used a stolen Social Security number to secure a $173,000 mortgage for his home, police said Wednesday.
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Harland Reports Strong First-Quarter Results John H. Harland Company today reported strong results for the first quarter of 2005.via
Christmas-Tree Stands That Promise Less Fuss These items now come with cool features that make it easier to water your pine or spruce. Here's a look at four different products designed for a 10-foot tree.read more...
Remodeling Pays Off When James Decker moved into his home at 577 Woods Avenue in 2003, he knew he had a lot of work in front of him.via
Freddie Mac Reports Mortgage Rates Down "Mortgage rates eased slightly this week following three weeks of increases. The initial effects of the credit market turmoil that began in August are starting to emerge in housing statistics"
Citigroup to Buy Prudential's Egg Bank Citigroup Inc. announced Monday that it was buying the world's largest stand-alone online bank, London-based Egg Banking PLC, to expand its financial operations in Britain and its Internet expertise worldwide.Commentread
Banks prepared for challenges of the future Now that the banks' interim reporting season is over, there are several conclusions that can be drawn: Britain is good at banking ; risk is not out of control; and