Payday lending has strong foothold in McLennan County, which leads state in

Payday lending has strong foothold in McLennan County, which leads state in
In January, the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner started collecting data about the state's payday loan industry. Following is a look at some of the numbers reported during the first half of 2012. More recent figures have not yet been released.
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Bond sale helps home buyers, renters
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency closed on a $ 50 million bond sale that replenishes the agency's loan funds. The money will provide 30-year … A separate $ 26 million multifamily bond sale restructures certain existing VHFA loans that affect 907 …
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County Council candidate 'shocked' with arrest in missing church money

County Council candidate 'shocked' with arrest in missing church money
At that same time, Newman said in his defense response, "I had authority to conduct business for the church, including loans, mortgages and any other accounts necessary. … This made it necessary at times to make personal loans to the church." Newman …
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New Vancouver Rent Bank offers up relief for tenants
McKee, who was homeless for six months, was at the launch of VRB, which helps Vancouver singles, couples and families who are facing eviction, apply for a one-time loan. The program was launched on World Homeless Action Day, … Finding A Home – an …
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