First United Bank to Establish Two Branches in Amarillo, Texas - 2004-02-04
Amarillo will soon have another bank as First United Bank sets up two full-service branches.

Bentley said, "Both locations will be full-service banks offering consumer, commercial, real estate, agricultural and mortgage lending. We will also offer our customers an array of financial services including online banking, online bill paying, cash management, imaged statements and other financial and advisory services."
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Toledo, Ohio, Victims of Predatory Mortgage Lending Turn to Mediation Program - 2004-02-04
While a Lucas County judge decides whether to turn down Toledo's predatory lending law, home buyers who believe they were cheated are getting some relief from a private program that mediates disputes with borrowers.

Judge Robert Christiansen is considering motions from a mortgage industry trade group and Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro to overturn the ordinance that has been amended twice since it was signed into law by Mayor Jack Ford in late 2002.
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