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30401
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There are significant forces of change occurring that will have great implications on the banking business in North Carolina and across the nation. This article discusses regulations of the financial industry, such as the Dodd-Frank Act, and the impacts on banking.
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30415
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When a borrower files for bankruptcy, the federal Bankruptcy Code usually stays automatically all collection actions against the borrower during the bankruptcy unless a creditor obtains relief from the stay. This article discusses North Carolina bankruptcy law, the unusual circumstances of extending the stay, and procedures for preserving the security.
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30367
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In North Carolina, consumers choose a financial institution based on rates and fees, personal relationships, and location. The most commonly used financial services in the state are checking and savings accounts and many households have both. Maps of demographics, population density and bank locations show banking activity trends across North Carolina.
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30478
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North Carolina has a new strategic plan for more efficient, disciplined and effective economic activity. The plan was developed to attract and retain employers offering twenty-first century jobs and opportunities to its citizens through practical and realistic initiatives. One major aspect of the plan is the North Carolina Partnership for Prosperity.
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30442
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The Community Bank Services Board of Directors recently approved the endorsement of a new partner, Decision Dynamics, Inc. Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation into law that establishes the Electronic Lien and Title Program, implemented by the Division of Motor Vehicles. North Carolina banks and other lenders must enroll in the program to apply for liens on vehicle titles.
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30322
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Campbell University opened its first season of football at the school in fifty-eight years on August 30, 2008, in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The university football program had been dropped in 1950 with the onset of the Korean Conflict, until Campbell began exploring the feasibility of adding a non-scholarship program.
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43510
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The North Carolina Bankers Association established Centrant Community Capital in 1990 to fill an unmet market need for assisting lenders willing to provide long-term fixed rate loans for affordable multifamily housing.
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30453
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North Carolina is ranked thirty-seventh in the nation in financial literacy. The North Carolina Center for Financial Literacy is working with a statewide network of financial education advocates to change the way we think, talk and teach money. Their first priority is ensuring positive financial habits are taught early in North Carolina public schools.
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30314
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Community banking can lead to many different opportunities and relationships. Johnny Caddy, vice president of The Bank of Currituck, has helped finance and build monster trucks, including Dennis Anderson’s famous Gravedigger. Caddy and Anderson recently developed a new entertainment park in Currituck County called Dennis Anderson’s Muddy Motor Sports.
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30486
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The North Carolina Home Advantage Mortgage, introduced by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency in 2013, has unique features that help home buyers overcome a lack of funds for the down payment. The program offers forgivable down payment assistance, low mortgage insurance rates, and simple approval requirements.
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30376
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The Mexican Consulate opened in November of 2000 in Raleigh, and serves an estimated one-million people of Mexican origin in the region. Four services that are offered include consular assistance and protection regarding legal affairs, documentation and civil registry, community programs, and public diplomacy. Assistance in banking is also offered to the Hispanic population.
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30444
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Credit Unions compete with banks in communities across North Carolina, and there is no practical limitation on who a credit union can serve. The tax-exempt status puts credit unions at a competitive advantage relative to other taxpaying financial institutions providing identical services. This article discusses how credit unions have evolved and affected economic behavior in North Carolina.
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43470
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"Banks of all sizes must commit to building inclusive, equitable and diverse workspaces that meet the needs of the communities they serve-- and that often involves establishing sound diversity recruitment programs."
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30268
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College Foundation of North Carolina representatives advise students to be wary of misleading financial aid offers. They discuss various investment options in the state and North Carolina’s National College Savings Program.
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Dr. Scott Ralls became the seventh president of the North Carolina Community College System in May. Ralls points out that some of the major issues facing the System are degree completion, faculty salaries, and workforce shortages in jobs. In this article, Ralls discusses how he will focus on five major areas to overcome these issues and challenges in the state’s community colleges.
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