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ANZ Partners with Innovyz to Launch Small Business Accelerator Program

Posted by on March 14, 2012 1 comment

ANZ Partners with Innovyz to Launch Small Business Accelerator Program











InnovyzStart


Melbourne, Victoria (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

Start ups, early stage small businesses or those with innovative ideas are encouraged to apply. Applications are open until 20 April 2012. To apply, go to http://www.innovyzstart.com/.

The ANZ Innovyz START program is a member of the Global Accelerator Network and is modelled on TechStars, the US mentor-driven seed stage investment program which has created some of the world’s most successful start-up businesses.

The ANZ Innovyz START program offers participants the unique opportunity to be mentored by global specialists in entrepreneurship and innovation, including world renowned expert, Dr Jana Matthews.

Commenting on ANZ’s partnership with Innovyz, ANZ General Manager for Small Business, Nick Reade said: “Our support for this program forms part of ANZ’s commitment to the Australian small business sector. We’re also a strong supporter of the start up segment, having an approval rate of around 80 per cent for ANZ start up loan applications.

“The Australian small business sector contributes almost half of Australia’s private sector jobs, and while many are very successful, there are some which are having a tough time at present, and the sector continues to need investment and support.

“This program is about fostering growth and innovation in small business, and accelerating the development of start-up companies who really need that initial leg-up to get going.

“Whether you’re a new small business, or just someone with a great innovative idea, it’s about having the right support, mentoring and skills to get off the ground. The ANZ Innovyz START program is all about creating a launch pad for these people by giving them the expertise and funding to grow and commercialise their business,” Mr Reade said.

The program commences on 28 May 2012 and will require 10 selected companies to reside in Adelaide for three months. The companies will be mentored by successful global entrepreneurs, be given the tools and programs to help them identify target markets, develop business plans and create strategies for growth. On the final day of the program they will then present to potential investors to seek funding.

ANZ has also launched The ANZ Small Business Hub’ LinkedIn group which provides an interactive and inclusive community for small businesses to connect, share ideas, build profiles and open doors to new opportunities. To become a member of ANZ’s Small Business Hub community, go to LinkedIn.









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Queens Gold Buyer Cracks Grand Synagogue Theft Case for NYPD

Posted by on March 11, 2012 1 comment

Queens Gold Buyer Cracks Grand Synagogue Theft Case for NYPD











Queens Gold Buyer Cracks Theft Case


Forest Hills, New York (PRWEB) March 09, 2012

Thanks to Janet Medina, an employee at The Gold Standard of Forest Hills, 28-year-old Efram Sanders was arrested and charged with burglary, grand larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property. After watching channel NY1 news Tuesday morning, Medina was able to help NYPD catch the thief who stole at least 12 valuable items from a nearby synagogue in Kew Gardens, NY.

It was just another typical Tuesday morning when Medina tuned in to watch the local news. Upon seeing the pictures of the stolen items on television [Incident Case-Number: 20012-107-00930, Queens County, NY], Medina responded in shock, “Oh my God! I’ve seen those before!” She immediately contacted her boss and owner of The Gold Standard of Forest Hills, Scott Simon. Simon instantly recognized the silver Torah crowns after he Googled the images of the reported stolen artifacts. Out of the 13 stolen items, Simon was able to find 11 of the silver items stored in inventory at The Gold Standard of Forest Hills.

Simon recalls working with Sanders personally. The Gold Standard has been one of Queen’s most trusted and dependable NY gold buyers and pawnshops in New York. Simon, Medina, and all other employees take pride in running an ethical business. As part of protocol, Simon recollects asking Sanders if the items belonged to him. In response to Simon, Sanders stated that they were inherited from his Bar Mitzvah.

The stolen property netted over 15 grand. All the items were personalized with the names of previous members in honor of the deceased. Despite the grand monetary value attached to the stolen goods, the members of Congregation Degel were more distraught from an emotional and religious point of view. After more than a week, the community did not expect to recover any of the stolen property. Needless to say they were more than pleased to have their items back.

The Gold Standard of Forest Hills does not expect to get back the thousands of dollars they spent on the stolen goods. “We’ll try to take the appropriate measures to recoup some of the money,” said Simon. “But the likelihood is that we’ll take the loss on this one.” Despite losing thousands, Simon and Medina feel like champions for holding true to their ethical business practices and doing the right thing.

About The Gold Standard

The Gold Standard, a family owned business, has been in the jewelry buying and pawning industry for many years. With 13 locations throughout Queens and Long Island that offer pawn loan or buy gold, The Gold Standard continues to grow and expand. The Gold Standard guarantees friendly customer service, safe transactions and honest prices for all our customers. This is why we have been voted Best of Long Island by the LI press for 2010 and 2011. Time and time again, both new and returning customers in New York decided to sell or pawn their jewelry and other valuables at The Gold Standard. For more information, contact The Gold Standard of Forest Hills at (646) 470-4907), by email at foresthills(at)nygoldcashers(dot)com, or visit 70-58 Austin Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375.





















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ABT Announces New Low-Cost Software Solution for Loan Origination Tracking

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ABT Announces New Low-Cost Software Solution for Loan Origination Tracking










Folsom, CA (PRWEB) February 3, 2005

Access Business Technologies, provider of innovative web-based software solutions for the mortgage industry, has announced the development of a new product that allows mortgage lenders to track new loans at a greatly reduced cost.

“We’ve found that many lenders don’t start tracking loans until they’re entered into the system by the loan processor. This is because tracking software has traditionally been too expensive for some lenders to buy copies for each loan officer. This results in the loan processor duplicating work done earlier by the loan officer,” says Justin Kirsch, President and CEO of ABT.

Kirsch says lenders are losing money because they’ve had to continue to rely on inefficient manual processes. Also, they don’t have an accurate picture of their loan pipeline because of the delay in getting loans into the system.

“AccessPoint™ lets you see the loan status using your existing software as soon as the loan officer completes the application. Everyone from the processor to the manager can see the loan immediately. This includes parent companies who want to keep better track of their net branches. And, it’s available for around $ 19.95 per loan officer per month,” says Kirsch.

AccessPoint works with ABT’s DecisionPoint™ software as well as other industry-standard applications used by loan processors and managers, such as CalyxPoint and DataTrac. Loan applications are transmitted easily from the loan officer to a central database and the loan processor is immediately notified and has access to the loan application, using ABT’s web-based user interface.

Kirsch says that using AccessPoint will save time that is currently being wasted. “In many mortgage brokerages, loan officers complete the application, print it out, and fax it to the loan officer. The loan processor then re-enters the same information into another system. Meanwhile, loan officers spend too much time following up on faxes and checking loan status. Because AccessPoint gives the processor immediate access to new loan applications, the entire loan process is faster and each processor can handle more loans.”

AccessPoint gives loan officers access to their own loan pipeline from their desktop. They can provide customers with immediate loan status, saving time and telephone calls.

AccessPoint is a real-time solution that eliminates many of the manual processes used to transmit information between loan officers and loan processors.

Mortgage lenders who have affiliated NetBranches can use DecisionPoint and AccessPoint to track all of their pending loans using a single integrated software product. Lenders who now use DecisionPoint for their loan processors can add AccessPoint for their loan officers for a minimal cost, making it an ideal solution for small- to medium-sized mortgage lenders who want to speed up the loan origination process.

Interested parties can obtain a more information about AccessPoint from the ABT website at AccessPoint.MyABT.com.

About ABT

Access Business Technologies hosts industry-standard mortgage processing software over the Internet, enabling banks, credit unions, mortgage servicers, and housing authorities to automate the entire mortgage lending process. For additional information, contact Tim Rost at 888-636-5426, or e-mail info@myabt.com. Visit ABT’s website at http://www.The-Mortgage-Experts.com.

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BigLoanGuide.com Launches its New Informative and Knowledgeable Website, Which Offers Customers a Wide Variety of Information on Loans

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BigLoanGuide.com Launches its New Informative and Knowledgeable Website, Which Offers Customers a Wide Variety of Information on Loans










Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) October 10, 2007

BigLoanGuide.com launches its new Informative and Knowledgeable website, which offers customers a wide variety of information on loans, the history of loans, types of loans, where to get a loan, and which loan is the best for you. This is a subject most of us don’t like to talk about, but all of us will need one or more loans in our lifetime.

BigLoanGuide.com is an online resource that helps the consumer choose the loan that best suites their needs. Whether it’s a home loan, auto loan, student loan, or a personal loan, choosing the right loan is one of the hardest decisions for a prospective loan candidate, says co-founder Eileen Ellis.

Eileen says, “BigLoanGuide.com was created to offer a variety of loans and services to streamline the search for the perfect loan. We all have busy schedules and want to make the process of finding the right loan more simple.”

BigLoanGuide.com is located in Los Angeles, Ca. The company strives to provide top quality information and services for those who are in need.

For additional information on BigLoanGuide.com, please visit our website: http://www.bigloanguide.com

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Historic Lows for Student Loan Interest Rates

Posted by on July 31, 2011 1 comment

Historic Lows for Student Loan Interest Rates










Rocky Hill, CT (PRWEB) May 31, 2004 -

– Federal student loan interest rates will once again fall to historic lows for the fourth consecutive year. The United States 91-day Treasury bill (T-bill), auctioned earlier this week, established the 2004-2005 student loan interest rates, saving money for student and parent borrowers throughout the nation.

According to the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation (CSLF), the lower interest rates are good news for student loan borrowers. The new interest rates, effective July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2005, are: Stafford Loans in repayment will drop from 3.42% to 3.37%; Stafford Loans in an in-school or grace period will drop from 2.82% to 2.77%; and PLUS Loans will drop from 4.22% to 4.17%.

The lower rates are also good news for borrowers interested in loan consolidation. The interest rate for a Consolidation Loan is calculated by taking the weighted average of a borrower’s underlying loan(s) and rounding up to the nearest 1/8th of a percent. By consolidating after July 1, 2004, when interest rates fall, applicants can take advantage of the new rate(s) and lock in a lower, fixed rate for the life of their loan.

Borrowers can further reduce their already historic low interest rates through CSLF’s First Rate Loan programs. By choosing CSLF as their lender, Stafford and PLUS Loan borrowers receive an immediate 0.5% interest rate reduction upon entering repayment. PLUS Loan borrowers may receive an additional 0.5% interest rate reduction by having their payments automatically deducted from a checking or savings account; and Consolidation Loan borrowers may receive up to a 1.25% interest rate reduction.

For more information about student loans and the interest rate reductions available through CSLF’s First Rate Student Loan programs, visit http://www.cslf.com or call us toll-free at 1(800) 237-9721, Extension 442.

ABOUT CSLF – The Connecticut Student Loan Foundation (CSLF) is a national, non-profit agency that administers, guarantees, finances, and services loans within the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) and other alternative loan programs. CSLF has over 35 years of experience providing assistance to students and parents seeking to finance a higher education. As a guarantor, CSLF assures that low-interest Federal Stafford Loans and Federal PLUS Loans remain available to eligible students and parents. CSLF also is a lender and provides financing directly to educational institutions on behalf of students and parents. Learn more about CSLF at http://www.cslf.com.


















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Academic Financial Solutions Announces New Private Education Loans and Private Student Loan Consolidation Products

Posted by on April 2, 2011 1 comment

Academic Financial Solutions Announces New Private Education Loans and Private Student Loan Consolidation Products











Tampa, FL (PRWEB) November 19, 2007

Academic Financial Solutions, a leading student loan consolidation company based in Tampa, Florida, is now offering private loans and private consolidation loans, staying ahead of the curve in the ever-changing student loan industry.

“Based on a huge demand for these private loan products as well as the dramatic changes in federal student loan consolidation industry, augmenting our product line makes a lot of sense.” said Michael Babb, President of Academic Financial Solutions, LLC. “Many students exhaust their federal assistance before completing their education. This gives them the alternative they need to achieve or exceed their educational goals, not only with an undergraduate degree but also presenting the availability of a Master’s or Doctorate’s degree as well.”

Private education loans are one of the most affordable and fastest growing ways to pay for college. These loans are designed to fit the student’s specific education needs and can be used for tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and other education related expenses. This financial assistance is critical when federal loans, grants and scholarships do not cover the entire cost of higher education. Call 1-866-697-3890 for more information on private education loans.

“After college, the student loan borrower may face the reality of re-paying multiple, high interest rate private loans,” stated Babb. “Consolidating those private loans soon after graduation allows the borrower to redirect those savings into an effective job search, a new car or home. They could even improve their credit scores if they use the savings to pay down their debt. Whether it’s private or federal loans, student loan consolidation makes a lot of sense.”

Consolidation loans provide an opportunity for lower monthly payments by combining private student loans into one manageable payment. This allows the borrower to keep more of what they’ve earned with less money out of pocket each month. Consolidating their private education loans can also allow the borrower the option of dropping their co-signer from their loans. Call 1-866-523-1478 for more information on private education consolidation loans.

From its inception, Academic Financial Solutions established a reputation of serving the best interests of students and borrowers and has saved borrowers millions of dollars by reducing their loan payments through student loan consolidation. For more information on private consolidation loans, visit http://www.AcademicFinancial.com.

For more information, contact:

David Atkinson

Academic Financial Solutions

813-830-7906 x224

david.atkinson @ academicfinancial.com

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The Loan Officer Guide Offered by Guidebook Author

Posted by on February 20, 2011 1 comment

The Loan Officer Guide Offered by Guidebook Author










(PRWEB) November 8, 2004

Fredrick R. Williams has developed a guide for those who aspire to be mortgage loan professionals—a mortgage manual which presents a proven, practical system to help increase understanding, efficiency, and productivity in the mortgage industry: “The Loan Officer Guide.”

This step-by-step guide focuses on industry-specific concepts and proven techniques in an easy-to-read format with tabbed chapters for easy reference. “The Loan Officer Guide” is a book that an inexperienced loan officer or loan processor can pick up and read from cover to cover, and after reading it, can pre-qualify the borrower, take a complete loan application, read and understand the credit report, collect and analyze the supporting documentation, and submit a loan that can be easily processed, underwritten, and closed with minimal help from a supervisor or manager. It helps them to become a great loan officer right out of the starting blocks,” said Williams.

Filled with specific instructions in an easy-to-read format, “The Loan Officer Guide” helps the mortgage professional understand and effectively complete each step of the mortgage loan process while maintaining compliance with federal regulations.

“The Loan Officer Guide” is a beneficial toolbox for loan officers, mortgage brokers, loan processors, mortgage trainers, real estate schools, real estate agents, and account executives. “The Loan Officer Guide” teaches these professionals to improve productivity and efficiency, thus increasing profits. The book layout and the steps contained within each chapter correlate to the actual flow of a loan file from pre-qualification to closing. The author’s intent is to offer a guide that is the essential resource within the mortgage industry for loan officers and loan processors.

Denis Johnson, a mortgage broker, said, “I use the guide to train my new loan officers. The steps are so easy for them to follow that they are taking really good loan applications with minimal questions for me. Loans are closing so much faster now.”

“The Loan Officer Guide, Volume II” will be available in late November, 2005. The second volume will focus on self-employment income analysis, manual and automated underwriting, and many more aspects of the mortgage loan process.

To receive free shipping and handling when purchasing “The Loan Officer Guide, Volume I”, visit the website at http://www.loguide.com. Orders usually ship within 24 hours.

About Fredrick R. Williams

Fredrick Williams is a mortgage broker, an author, and a leading consultant and trainer for mortgage brokers, loan officers, and loan processors. His mission is to improve the quality of training materials and mortgage industry resources available to both new and experienced brokers and loan officers. He lives in Houston, Texas.

About American Integrity Publishing

American Integrity Publishing is dedicated to publishing books and audio products that inspire and challenge people to improve work productivity, quality of life, and the condition of the world.

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Edu Student Loans Offers Free and Easy Student Loan and Student Loan Consolidation Information

Posted by on February 7, 2011 1 comment

Edu Student Loans Offers Free and Easy Student Loan and Student Loan Consolidation Information










(PRWEB) December 22, 2005

Edu Student Loans is proud to announce the internet’s first privately owned free resource for Student Loan and Student Loan Consolidation Information. Edu Student Loans provides up-to-date accurate information regarding: applying for a Federal Student Loan, applying for a Private Student Loan, applying for a PLUS Loan, Consolidating a Federal Student Loan, and Consolidating a Private Student Loan. The information provided by Edu Student Loans is free to everyone and should be used as a reference for any student. Whether you’re a High School Student, an Undergraduate Student, a Graduate Student, or Continuing Your Education Edu Student Loans is a great reference for anyone in need of an educational loan.

Edu Student Loans provides articles, guides, and advice for all types of Federal Student Loans and Private Student Loans. Each section of our site includes a guide to rates and fees, eligibility, loan amounts and answers your frequently asked questions. Edu Student Loans is a free and easy way to learn the specifics regarding applying, receiving, and Consolidating Student Loans.

Informative, Edu Student Loans provides a free Loan Calculator that helps you determine how much money you will need for college. The Loan Calculator can be tailor-fit to anyone’s educational situation be it: In State or Out of State, Resident or Commuter, Public or Private. You can even enter how much you will need to spend each month on living expenses. Make sure every penny is accounted for!

By creating a catalog of articles and by adding new articles each week, Edu Student Loans maintains an information stream that gives you the most up-to-date news regarding Student Loans and Consolidation. Edu Student Loan Articles are written by recent graduates from every level of education: High School, Undergraduates, Graduates, and Continuing Education Students. All Edu Student Loan articles pertain to the topics of Federal Student Loans, Private Student Loans, PLUS Loans, Federal Student Loan Consolidation and Private Student Loan Consolidation. The articles are written by recent graduates, so the language is geared towards you. And parents – Edu Student Loans will be including articles written by parents of students to help you with the process of PLUS Loans.

Edu Student Loans was developed by two recent college graduates who wished to make the Student Loan process simpler. By creating a content driven page chalk-full of free information they strive to Educate any and all individuals who want to go to College. The mission of Edu Student Loans is to create a page where anyone can log on and find the information they need without the hassles of sales pitches. Edu Student Loans does not sell anything; the service is 100% free and available to anyone.

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College Student Loan Information Site Has Good News for Future Borrowers

Posted by on January 24, 2011 1 comment

College Student Loan Information Site Has Good News for Future Borrowers










Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 3, 2008

StudentLoanCenter.biz, an online source of news and assistance for the college student loan market, has good news for future borrowers who fear that funds might not available when they need them. The United States Congress is moving closer to implementing a government safety net under the $ 85 billion student loan market. This is welcome news for many of the borrowers who visit the Student Loan Center site, a great deal of whom are heading to college in the fall.

A bill aiming to keep federal student loan money available was overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives recently. The team at StudentLoanCenter.biz is spreading awareness about this Congressional action at a time when many of their visitors are expressing concern about the future of federal student loan funding. Chances of this government student loan bill passing the Senate appear optimistic, as it even gained important approval from the Treasury Department’s Federal Financing Bank.

StudentLoanCenter.biz has been hearing a great deal of concern about the future of college student loan funding, and there is good reason for this concern. After fallout from the sub-prime mortgage crisis and deep cuts in subsidies for federal student loan providers, the likelihood of finding money to pay for school started to seem grim. If this government student loan bill passes, however, the Education Department will be buying federal loans from lenders that can’t sell them and will funnel them to colleges. The student loan money will be channeled through state guaranty agencies if this occurs.

A similar college student loan bill is pending in the United States Senate, and the White House has express support for the majority of this legislation. Student Loan Center wants future borrowers to know that the outlook of their college funding needs should be looking up.

For more information about government student loan funding and student loan debt solutions, visit http://www.studentloancenter.biz.

About Student Loan Center:

The team at Student Loan Center has created a Web site to help students get through college without relying on help from parents or traditional loans. Students can get a large loan at a low interest rate while finishing college without worrying about money. Student Loan Center has the experience necessary to help students with any kind of information about repayments or interest rates.

StudentLoanCenter.biz was created by a team that is dedicated to making the whole process of getting a student loan much easier, and the most important part of this is accurate information. Students can learn everything they need to know about student loans, so they can easily pick the one that suits their situation. Anyone with questions or concerns about student loans can enter their Web site to get the answers they need.

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