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  The New Hampshire Banking Department is committed to protecting the public's interest through professional supervision of the financial services we regulate. Our vision is to be an innovative and exemplary leader in financial services regulation.
 
 
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Escrow Rate - February 1, 2012
  The escrow rate for the period February 1, 2012 through July 31, 2012 is 0.00%.

Interest Payable on Escrow Accounts Announced

Pursuant to NH RSA 384:16-c and 384:16-e, Ronald A. Wilbur, Bank Commissioner, announced the minimum interest rate payable on moneys on deposit in escrow accounts maintained for the payment of taxes or insurance premiums related to loans on property secured by real estate mortgages.

Said rate shall be 0.00% and shall be effective commencing February 1, 2012 and shall remain in effect until the next rate announcement on August 1, 2012.

 Escrow Rate - August 1, 2011
  The escrow rate for the period August 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012 is 0.00%.

Foreclosure Prevention Workshops
  New Hampshire consumers facing foreclosure are encouraged to call the Department at 1-800-437-5991 or visit www.homehelpnh.org for more information about upcoming workshops.

May 16, 2011
  Ronald A. Wilbur was confirmed as Bank Commissioner on May 11, 2011. Read the biography of Commissioner Wilbur.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has developed a web page, http://www.stlouisfed.org/regreformrules, that is tracking all of the rules being written as part of the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.

March 28, 2011
  The NH PDIP Advisory Committee selected Cutwater Investor Services Corp. to manage the Investment Pool.

Interpretation Re: Governmental Entity Liens and RSA 397-A.adobe reader symbol

New Hampshire Joins the Multistate Effort to Examine the Management of the Foreclosure Process by Loan Servicers.adobe reader symbol

Financial Resources Mortgage, Inc and C L & M Inc closed November 9, 2009
  Homeowners and investors should contact the court appointed bankruptcy trustee, Mr. Steven Notinger at the law firm of Donchess, Notinger & Tamposi, PC, at http://www.dntpc.com/financialresources.html or via phone at 603-886-7266.

NMLS Update - Effective April 1, 2009 Licensing of Mortgage Loan Originators
  Legislation was passed in New Hampshire requiring the licensing of all individuals whose activities fall within the statutory definition of “loan originator” including sole proprietors.

 
Of Interest
The New Hampshire Banking Department joins the NH Consumer Education Partnership.
Sign Up to Receive e-Mail Alerts of Public Notices
  The Department has added a Public Notices Web Page and a list serve which provides periodic email alerts of new postings. View the Notices page or sign up for the emails.
The Road Ahead Exercise
  The Banking Department announces the release of The Road Ahead Exercise which is designed to help educate high school students about the costs of owning a car.
Annual Reports of the Bank Commissioner
Department Newsletters
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