Nobel laureate unveils loan for poor Indian heart patients (Calcutta News)

Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunis Tuesday launched a novel loan scheme of the State Bank of India (SBI) for cardiac treatment of poor patients at Narayana Hrudayalaya health city here.

Man claims car-jacking at gunpoint, police doubt him (Calcutta News)

A man claims that he was robbed off his car at gunpoint in central Delhi, the police said Wednesday but added that they would verify the authenticity of the complaint.

Credit scores can secure a loan, but what figures do lenders use? (Modesto Bee)

When a teenager gets his or her SAT scores, everyone knows that the same numbers are sent to colleges. And companies that sell credit scores claim lenders use the numbers to decide whether to lend someone money and at what interest rate.

That student loan, so hard to shake (The Palm Beach Post)

Most people struggling to pay off their student loans keep quiet about it. They do not want to acknowledge that, perhaps in a fit of naive, youthful optimism, they borrowed more than they could handle.

Bypass the credit jam and drive loan costs down (Independent)

This week, new cars will roll off forecourts up and down the country as the 58 registration is introduced. And despite endless warnings about the dire effects of the credit crunch, much of this spending will be financed through credit.

How to drive a hard bargain on car finance (Sunday Herald)

are revving up for a rush of motorists who are keen to buy a car with the new "58"registration plate tomorrow. September is a busy month for showrooms - about 20% of cars sold each year are bought next month.

Cocaine Stash Found In Unmarked Cop Car (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)

Police in Providence, R.I., say an unmarked car that officers had been driving for several years came with a surprise -- a half-pound of cocaine hidden behind the radio.

Cocaine Stash Found In Unmarked Cop Car (WFTV 9 Orlando)

Police in Providence, R.I., say an unmarked car that officers had been driving for several years came with a surprise -- a half-pound of cocaine hidden behind the radio.

6 facts about your home loan (rediff.com)

What should you do in such a situation? Here are a few things that every home loan borrower must remember now that home loan rates are expected to increase further.

Car loan to unlicensed drivers can be costly (Japan Update)

Okinawa police are cracking down on individuals who loan their vehicles or motorcycles to unlicensed drivers. It’s an illegal practice, but police say many drivers aren’t aware of it.

Encouraging purchase of green cars (News 14 Carolina)

RALEIGH -- A Raleigh-based credit union plans to expand the types of cars that qualify for its green loan program. Next month, the State Employees Credit Union will begin using vehicle mileage to decide if a car is eligible for a lower-interest rate loan.

LOHAN UNC SENT TO JAIL (New York Post)

Paul Sullivan, 50, had pleaded guilty in April 2006 to one count of mail fraud. He scored a $650,000 loan from the Small Business Administration after claiming his car business with the UN went bust after 9/11. But instead of paying off all...

Buying better than leasing a car (Contra Costa Times)

WASHINGTON -- Is auto leasing really dead? Oh, I so hope so. But, alas, that question was just a headline on a news release from the National Vehicle Leasing Association.

Banks to get Rs.250 bn to meet farm loan waiver costs (SiliconIndia)

New Delhi:The government will give Rs.25,000 crore (Rs.250 billion) to banks to help them make up the loss incurred on account of farm loan waiver, said a senior official Wednesday.

Trusting a car dealer to pay off your loan can be risky business (The Weekly)

ATLANTA, GA (August 28, 2008) - Thinking about trading in a car that you still owe money on? Think very carefully, because buying a car when you haven’t paid off the loan on your current vehicle can put you in serious financial jeopardy.

Madigan lawsuit targets car dealers (SouthtownStar)

Two Orland Park new-car dealerships foisted a sales promotion on Chicago-area consumers by scaring them into thinking their vehicles were part of a government recall, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Wednesday.

Government loan program isn't expected to save Fenton minivan plant (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Automakers are interested in tapping billions of dollars in low-interest government loans to retool plants for hybrids and other fuel-efficient vehicles, but analysts are skeptical whether any of the money could stave off closure of Chrysler's Fenton minivan plant.

CARZ4GIRLZ VEHICLE REVIEW: 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID (The Auto Channel)

The Honda Civic isn't a car you should have any trouble talking your parents into buying (or at least co-signing on a loan...come on Dad, you know you want to).

Woman should buy new car separate from her husband (Detroit News)

Q . We are thinking of buying a new car. Would it build my credit if I apply for a car loan separately instead of doing a joint application for the loan?

Dollars & Sense: DIY credit protection (Savannah Morning News)

We've all seen the commercials. A guy mugging for the camera strums a guitar and sings about how he can't get a good job or a loan for a car or a house because he's a victim of identity theft. Or the one where the president of a fraud detection company gives out his Social Security number to prove that his company will keep your personal information safe.

Car show canceled for this year (The Eagle-Tribune)

ATKINSON â€" Anyone anticipating the annual car show in Atkinson on Labor Day weekend will have to wait another year. The event will not be held this year, due to construction in the area of the fire station.

Using credit cards to pay loans, bills attracts interest (Miami Herald)

With more Americans struggling to pay for basic living expenses, a small but growing segment of the finance industry is encouraging consumers to pay their mortgages, car notes, student loans - and even alimony - online by credit card.

Soaking up the fair (Boston Globe)

It's country fair time, which means I have to go to the ATM. I have to take out a home equity loan every year to spend an afternoon at the Marshfield Fair. The carnies bleed money out of my kids.

Banco do Brasil Puts Car Loans, Growth in High Gear (Update3) (Bloomberg.com)

The bank, majority-owned by the Brazilian government, was jolted in 2005 when peers including Banco Bradesco SA , the biggest privately held lender, took advantage of the country's booming economy to boost lending 29 percent, almost double the increase at Brasilia-based Banco do Brasil.

Car title loan practices alarm officials (Midland Reporter-Telegram)

A Midland woman's nightmarish experience with a car title loan company has led District Attorney Teresa Clingman and Sen. Kel Seliger to question state consumer credit regulations that allow the strong arm collection of more than 300 percent of a loan's original value.

Banco do Brasil Puts Car Loans, Growth in High Gear (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)

The bank, majority-owned by the Brazilian government, was jolted in 2005 when peers including Banco Bradesco SA , the biggest privately held lender, took advantage of the country's booming economy to boost lending 29 percent, almost double the increase at Brasilia-based Banco do Brasil.

Local car dealership offers new incentives (Madison Daily Leader)

As U.S. car buyers shift away from leasing to more purchasing, Prostrollo Motor Company announced new incentives being offered in August , including up to 40 percent off MSRP on eligible models, to make the monthly payments for purchasing a vehicle with a loan more affordable.

Violent armed robber slams female clerk's head at loan shop (KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland)

HAZEL DELL, Wash. â€"- A violent armed robber injured a female clerk at a payday loan shop Monday and got away with a bag of cash, authorities said. The robber walked into a Hazel Dell Check In To Cash business at 2:40 p.m. and told the clerk, "Give me all your money."

Links We Like (Fox 12 Oregon)

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ROWLAND: Press what number to get rid of phone pest? (The Washington Times)

When I answer the phone, I get a recording that says my manufacturer's car warranty is about to expire and that I should not let that happen. Press "1" to speak to a representative, press "2" to stop the calls. I pressed "2," but I still get the calls about once a month. ... I don't even own a car.

Using credit cards to pay loans, bills attracts interest (Lexington Herald-Leader)

With more Americans struggling to pay for basic living expenses, a small but growing segment of the finance industry is encouraging consumers to pay their mortgages, car notes, student loans - and even alimony - online by credit card. Those who pay their card charges in full each month may find that the practice provides a slew of card incentives while buying extra time to come up with the ...

Frugal Family Challenge: Can these parents trim expenses? (USA Today)

Most of us know we should save more, shop less and live within our means. But temptations to spend beckon to us everywhere. Fact is, millions of American families have saved little or nothing for retirement, college or emergencies.

'Black diamonds' feel the credit crunch (Cape Argus)

Thembi Motaung, a manager at a South African legal firm, faced a painful choice when she started to fall behind in meeting hefty loan repayments on both her home and car.

Chrysler says it will end leasing next week (Belleville News-Democrat)

Chrysler LLC will stop issuing new car and truck leases next week through its financial arm and instead turn its resources to financing loans for customers, it told surprised dealers Friday.

ICRA downgrades ICICI Bank’s car loan pool (The Economic Times)

Ratings agency ICRA has downgraded ratings assigned to some of the securitised car loan products of ICICI Bank. The ratings have been downgraded by 1-2 notches on the back of higher delinquencies.

JANICE ANN ROWE 8/17: My first ride in 'smart car' (The Lufkin Daily News)

Jennifer Jeffrey, daughter of Lisa and Wayne Haglund and Kenneth and Liz Jeffrey, married Darin Bell in Crested Butte, Colo., on Aug. 2. Liz Jeffrey reported the wedding was absolutely beautiful held outside with the beautiful setting of the mountains all around. The grass was green and the wildflowers were pretty. The wedding was held at 5 p.m. with a reception at the Country Club to follow. ...

Metairie man admits Katrina fraud (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

A Metairie man faces up to 20 years in prison after admitting Wednesday that he defrauded the Small Business Administration by using Katrina home-repair loans to buy a new car, boat and house.

Firefighter on edge after bomb put in his car (Foster's Daily Democrat)

DOVER â€" The South Berwick, Maine, firefighter who found a device resembling a bomb in his car Saturday, says he's relieved to know it was "fake," but is on edge over its intent.

Repossessed car, trucks spiraling up (Belleville News-Democrat)

In the middle of the night, the diesel rumble of Steve Mozingo and Brandon Taylor's trucks prompts excuses for why the car payment is past due and driveway pleas for more time.

Committee agrees to allow developer to 'catch up' on Newcomb Hotel loan payments (Quincy Herald-Whig)

Quincy's Revolving Loan Committee has accepted a proposal to let developer Victor Horowitz "catch up" on the four overdue loan payments he owes the city on his $500,000 loan for the Newcomb Hotel.

Pollution, fuel costs among worries as more Chinese own cars (Dallas Morning News)

SHANGHAI â€" For 26-year-old bachelor Yin Guangzi, owning a car is about the status. "It's very important for face," he said as he browsed a Volkswagen showroom. "Your car is your second sweetheart."

Fort Wayne electric car company expanding, acquiring (Indiana's NewsCenter)

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (July 31, 2008)â€"Electric Vehicles, Inc. (EVI) President Jerry Medlin today announced EVI’s acquisition of Odessa, Missouri-based Lafayette County Car Company, LLC, a manufacturer and wholesaler of low-speed electric cars.

Altoona loan guarantee to company linked to jobs (Leader-Telegram)

ALTOONA - The City Council agreed to more than double a loan to Curt Manufacturing to aid a business expansion, but some strings were attached. In a 5-0 vote, with William Spangler absent, the council agreed Thursday night to increase Altoona's loan to the truck hitch manufacturer by $100,000.

Man claims car-jacking at gunpoint, police doubt him (New Kerala)

New Delhi, Aug 13: A man claims that he was robbed off his car at gunpoint in central Delhi, the police said Wednesday but added that they would verify the authenticity of the complaint.

‘Black diamonds’ take brunt of credit crunch (Daily Dispatch)

THEMBI Motaung, a manager at a South African legal firm, faced a painful choice when she started to fall behind in meeting her hefty loan repayments on both her home and her car.

Ex-worker took $237G from Mountain Lakes contractors, police say (Asbury Park Press)

A former employee of a Mountain Lakes building contracting company has been charged with stealing $237,286 from the firm to pay her credit card debts and car loan. Union resident Vilma Bello, 28, was charged Tuesday by a borough police detective with two counts each of theft and forgery, according to criminal complaints made public Wednesday. Bello was able to post $175,000 bail Wednesday to be ...

SAfrica's black middle class feels pinch of credit crunch (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Thembi Motaung, a manager at a South African legal firm, faced a painful choice when she started to fall behind in meeting her hefty loan repayments on both her home and her car.

Hudson City stays cool under credit pressure (The Star-Ledger)

Hudson City Bancorp chief executive Ron Hermance, who built the company into the largest U.S. savings and loan amid a worldwide credit crunch, said the current crisis isn't the worst he's seen.

Car loan: Signed a 'surrender letter'? (rediff.com)

Among the many documents that you sign when you take a car loan could also be a 'surrender letter' -- a document that declared you a defaulter even before the loan is sanctioned.

Pointer Reveals Continuous, Consecutive Growth in Revenues and Profits Raises 2008 Guidance: Revenue to $76M From $65M ... (The Auto Channel)

ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, August 13 -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: PNTR, Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange: PNTR) - a leading provider of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology, stolen vehicle retrieval services, fleet management, car & driver safety, public safety, vehicle security, asset management and road side assistance, announced today its financial results for the first six ...

Economy hinders car leases (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Leasing, once a way for car dealers, customers and manufacturers to all get a decent deal, is the latest victim of an economic downturn that is bringing the auto industry to its knees.

BPI Family expects rise in car loans (Manila Standard Today)

The Ayala-controlled BPI Family Bank, the country’s biggest thrift bank, expects to sustain growth in car loans in the next two to three months, despite a declining trend that started in April due to high oil prices.

Expert: Justin Harelik (Bankrate.com)

Dear Bankruptcy Adviser, My Chapter 7 bankruptcy was discharged last year. My auto loan (balance about $2,000) on a 2000 Dodge Intrepid was listed as reaffirmed, but we never did reaffirm. On my credit report it shows the balance of my loan as written off; I still have the vehicle.

Are you late on your loan payments? Talk to us (The Journal News)

Missing the car payment to pay the mortgage this month? Or, holding off on a credit card payment to pay for daycare? The number of past-due loans is rising. If you are behind on your loan payments, we'd like to talk to you about what many people in the Lower Hudson Valley are experiencing.

The Clanton Advertiser (Clanton Advertiser)

As U.S. car buyers shift away from leasing to more purchasing, Stokes Chrysler Co announced that in August it will offer new incentives, including up to 40 percent off MSRP on eligible models, to make the monthly payments for purchasing a vehicle with a loan more affordable.

Business Briefs: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 (The Oklahoman)

NATION Banks tighten lending standards WASHINGTON â€" More banks are tightening lending standards on home mortgages and other consumer and business loans as a deepening credit crisis exerts a heavier toll on the economy. The Federal Reserve said Monday the percentage of banks reporting tighter lending standards rose across various loan types in its July survey. In April, the central bank had ...

M'sian banks to announce auto-loan restructuring plans (Asia News Network)

Malaysian finance companies are resorting to restructuring car loan repayments to help ease the burden of heavy financial commitments on customers. At least three major banks will announce their hire-purchase loan restructuring plans soon.

Three strategies to help get good deal on new car (Akron Beacon Journal)

With the economy stumbling and prices high at the gas pump, it might be a good time to buy a new car. From Kiplinger.com, here are three strategies for getting a good deal:

Car 'fled' DUI checkpoint (Rocky Mountain News)

The 22-year-old driver of a Subaru Impreza that crashed early Saturday - killing himself and two passengers and critically injuring another passenger - took off from a DUI checkpoint only minutes earlier, Denver police said Sunday.

BVFR Inks $2.5MM Deal with Maryland Car Dealer (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

BVFR & Associates is proud to announce their new partnership with Vehicles by Ron, Inc. for their latest project, a $2.5 million debt refinance and working capital raise for a used car dealership based in Manchester, MD.

Reliance Capital raises home loan rate by 0.5% (The Hindu)

NEW DELHI: Taking cue from large banks like PNB, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Capital also has increased its lending rates on property loans by 0.50 per cent to 14.25 per cent from August 1.

Car repossessions creeping up in bad economy (The Columbus Dispatch)

RALEIGH, N.C. -- In the middle of the night, the diesel rumble of Steve Mozingo and Brandon Taylor's trucks prompts excuses for why the car payment is past due and driveway pleas for more time.

Car title loans snare victims at 300% rates (The Kansas City Star)

Rosa Mobley never imagined her debts would swell so large. There were times when the 66-year-old widow, who struggles by on Social Security and her pension as a school crossing guard in Chicago, fell behind on her gas, electric and mortgage payments. But she always tried to pay something toward her auto title loan, since she feared losing the car that has given her freedom.

In military, debt is enemy (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)

When Air Force Tech. Sgt. Larry Kight was a young recruit eight years ago, he got his first taste of an enemy he hadn't reckoned with: money. Just 18 and flush with his first full-time paycheck, Kight said he immediately went shopping for a used car. But he collided with a sobering reality: Dealers right off the base were showing him auto loans with staggering interest rates, as high as 20 ...

Getting access to your FICO credit score (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance)

In today's tough economic climate, it's become vital to have an understanding of your credit score, which affects everything from rates on your mortgage and your car loan, to credit card terms and even your employment.

Car-crazy China a guzzler of world's oil (Honolulu Advertiser)

SONGJIANG, China â€" Nodding his head to the disco music blaring out of his car's nine speakers, Zhang Linsen swings the shiny, black Hummer H2 out of his company's gates and on to the spacious four-lane road.

Check City Announces Payday Loan Service in North Dakota (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

CheckCity.com is now doing business in North Dakota. The well-established payday loan company is now operating in the state since July 31st, 2008. It is fully licensed and registered to perform business and is excited about its opportunity in North Dakota.

CheckCity.com Begins Internet Loan Service in Alabama (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

CheckCity.com, a leader in the payday loan industry, has begun offering loans in the state of Alabama. They have acquired the necessary licenses by the state and now offer payday loans to residents of the state of Alabama as of July 31st, 2008.

Keeping Your Car Can Save You Money (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

Youve just made your last car payment. Should you keep the car or trade it in for a brand new vehicle? According to the Car Care Council, keeping your car rather than buying a new one is the way to go, especially if your goal is to save money.

Check City Announces Payday Loan Service in North Dakota (PRWeb)

CheckCity.com is now doing business in North Dakota. The well-established payday loan company is now operating in the state since July 31st, 2008. It is fully licensed and registered to perform business and is excited about its opportunity in North Dakota. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1187834.htm

CheckCity.com Begins Internet Loan Service in Alabama (PRWeb)

CheckCity.com, a leader in the payday loan industry, has begun offering loans in the state of Alabama. They have acquired the necessary licenses by the state and now offer payday loans to residents of the state of Alabama as of July 31st, 2008. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1187694.htm

Settling the credit score (CNN Money)

In today's tough economic climate, it's become vital to have an understanding of your credit score, which affects everything from rates on your mortgage and your car loan, to credit card terms and even your employment. But understanding your score and getting access to it isn't as easy as you might think.

Marco to loan Hideaway Beach $1.6 million (Naples Daily News)

No one has questioned the urgency of Hideaway Beach’s need for protection from natural beach erosion. The question seems to be: who should pay for it? The answer depends on who you ask. There are about 620 households in the Hideaway Beach development. Many believe that the beach adjacent to their homes should be renourished using a combination of the taxes the Hideaway District levies on their ...

Keeping Your Car Can Save You Money (The Auto Channel)

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 7, 2008 -- You've just made your last car payment. Should you keep the car or trade it in for a brand new vehicle? According to the Car Care Council, keeping your car rather than buying a new one is the way to go, especially if your goal is to save money.

Buying smaller car may not be a bargain (Miami Herald)

In the rush by consumers to find more fuel-efficient vehicles, one aspect of switching to a small car from a pickup or SUV easily can be overlooked: It generally costs more to insure the smaller vehicle.

Sentinel help team: How to avoid foreclosure (Orlando Sentinel)

Carolyn Patmon has lived in what she calls her "modest little house" in Carver Shores for 38 years. At one point, she owned it free and clear. Then she took out a loan to add a sun porch.

Actress appeals to husband to settle debts with loan sharks (The Star)

KUALA LUMPUR: Actress Wan Nor Azlin Wan Mohd Husain, who has been targeted by loan sharks after her husband allegedly failed to repay a loan, is appealing for him to return and be responsible for his actions.

M'sian actress appeals to husband to settle loan sharks debts (Straits Times)

KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIAN actress Wan Nor Azlin Wan Mohd Husain, who has been targeted by loan sharks after her husband allegedly failed to repay a loan, is appealing to him to return and be responsible for his actions.

Tom and Ray Magliozzi: Gear up to pay big for bad shifting (Detroit News)

Dear Tom and Ray: I accidentally shifted my 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager (SE 6-cylinder) into neutral while the car was in motion at 60 mph. I put it back into gear and heard a loud noise, and the car bucked like I had rolled over something.

Machesney Park village president's loaner car sparks debate (Rockford Register Star)

Linda Vaughn didn’t get her way last week when trustees nixed her idea to donate the taxpayer-funded car she drives for city and personal business to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department. The village president would then get a new car, according to the plan.

Customers complain they don’t have car titles or paid off trade-ins (WSPA Spartanburg)

The Better Business Bureau says it has now received nearly 100 complaints from customers of Budget Car and Truck Sales of Greenville, saying now that the dealership has closed, they don’t have titles to their cars or their trade-ins have not been paid off.

Hudson City's Hermance Says Credit Crunch Isn't Worst He's Seen (Bloomberg.com)

Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Hudson City Bancorp Inc. Chief Executive Officer Ron Hermance , who built the company into the largest U.S. savings and loan amid a worldwide credit crunch, said the current crisis isn't the worst he's seen.

Limits urged on auto title loans (The Tennessean)

A late-night television ad for fast cash caught the attention of Eugenia and Maurice Muhammad about a year ago. Just turn over their car title for a short time, and they would have the money to make ends meet, the ad promised.

Ladas Out but the Waiting List Is Still Long (The Moscow Times)

05 August 2008 By Maria Antonova / Staff Writer Unlike their parents' generation, who often waited a decade for the chance to own a boxy Lada, Russians today have no particular problem finding a snazzy new foreign car and the money, or at least a loan, to buy one.

Morgan Freeman injured in car accident (Moldova.org)

A Memphis hospital reported actor Morgan Freeman was in serious condition Monday with injuries he suffered in a northern Mississippi crash.Freeman's 1997 Nissan Maxima left Mississippi Highway 32 in Tallahatchie County and flipped several times Sunday night, Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesman Ben Williams was quoted by WMC-TV, Memphis, as saying.The Academy Award-winning actor and a female ...

Borrowing from your 401(k)? Do the math first (Newsday)

Taking out a loan could cost you in the long run, so be sure to calculate the consequences. Experts warn that taking money out of your 401(k) account while you're still working can cost you dearly later on.

Harry Gross: Getting a no-interest car loan can be a detour to resale woes (Philly.com)

Dear Harry: I bought a car back in 2004, and I was able to get one of those seemingly great financing deals at zero percent for five years. I went to trade this car in on a new one (same car dealer), and I found that the trade-in was worth less, that I st

Teenager imitates online game, kills taxi driver (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)

A Mathayom 6 student stabbed a taxi driver to death yesterday, acting out a robbery he copied from the online game Grand Theft Auto. Neighbours called police to Soi Charan Sanitwong 77 in Bang Phlad district about 2.30am after being woken by a constantly blowing car horn and saw people struggling inside a pink taxi.

Enthusiast Has Dream Of Luxurious Race Track (KMGH 7 Denver)

DENVER -- On the dry prairie southeast of Denver, car enthusiast Claus Wagner envisions 8 miles of racetrack. Not just any racetrack. This one is billed as perhaps the most luxurious in the nation, featuring a swooping, modernistic clubhouse replete with spa, lounge and elegant lodging.

Borrowing from your 401(k)? Do the math first (Los Angeles Times)

Taking out a loan could cost you in the long run, so be sure to calculate the consequences. Experts warn that taking money out of your 401(k) account while you're still working can cost you dearly later on.

Hawker gets off RM48,000 bank suit on car loan (The New Straits Times)

GEORGE TOWN: A hawker does not have to pay RM48,727.95 to Bank Simpanan Nasional over his failure to settle a car loan as the bank had not served hire purchase documents on him, the High Court ruled yesterday.

Loan request tops Galesburg City Council agenda (The Galesburg Register-Mail)

The agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Galesburg City Council is a light one. A request for a revolving loan by a downtown business, a number of bids and a request for the council to direct the sale of 52 city-owned properties are the main items of business.

Car Loans Checklist (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Buying a car loan can be a daunting task. With so many car loan lenders all pulling you in different directions, you can often forget important issues such as finding the best loan rate with the most appropriate length of contract.

Fox 5 Investigates: Car Loan... but No Car (FOX 5 New York)

Imagine being on the hook for a $28,000 loan for a car that you never had. Fox 5's John Deutzman has a story about a car deal that sounds so absurd the victim is having a hard time getting anyone to listen. Watch this investigative report.

Franklin bank thief nabbed (Gloucester County Times)

FRANKLIN TWP. A man who said he had a gun and held up the Franklin Savings and Loan Bank on July 3 has been arrested. Investigators found a cell phone in the bank's parking lot near where a getaway car had been parked and used it to identify Garry Bryant of Vineland, police said.