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• Gov. Beshear Signs Mortgage Bill Into Law
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  Steven L. Beshear today ceremonially signed into law House Bill 552, which makes widespread changes in the state’s mortgage industry. The official signing was April 24. Unless stated otherwise in the bill, these changes take effect immediately.
• Governor to Sign Mortgage Bill into Law
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  On Monday, Gov. Steve Beshear will sign into law House Bill 552, which makes changes in Kentucky’s mortgage industry designed to protect consumers and reduce fraud.
• Foreclosure Prevention Efforts Aren't Keeping Up With Trends
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  Industry measures to keep homeowners out of foreclosure are barely keeping pace with the rising rate of homeowners in trouble, according to the latest statistics collected by a group of state officials working to prevent home foreclosures.
• Lexington Seniors Get Free Information at Scam Jam
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  More than 110 Lexington-area seniors took advantage of a free seminar on fraud awareness Wednesday at the Lexington Senior Scam Jam. Participants learned to recognize the common “red flags” of fraud and to take steps to avoid falling victim.
• Seniors Invited to Free Fraud Prevention Event
  Monday, April 21, 2008
  Lexington regional area seniors are invited Wednesday to a FREE workshop to learn how to protect themselves from investment fraud, home improvement fraud, mail fraud, predatory lending and identity theft. Complimentary lunch and door prizes will be available for those who register by calling 877-926-8300.
• OFI Reminds Investors of Account Safeguards
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008
  In the wake of recent turbulence in financial markets, the Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI), today joined with national securities organizations to remind investors of the important and effective safeguards already in place to protect their brokerage account assets.
• Seniors Invited to Free Fraud Prevention Event
  Wednesday, March 05, 2008
  Northern Kentucky area seniors are invited to a FREE workshop on Tuesday, March 18, to learn how to protect themselves from investment fraud, home improvement fraud, mail fraud, predatory lending and identity theft. Complimentary lunch and door prizes will be available for those who register by calling 877-926-8300.
• OFI Highlights Fraud Prevention During America Saves Week
  Friday, February 22, 2008
  Kentuckians should save for the future and protect their wealth
• Investor Alert: Beware of 'IRA Approved' Scams
  Thursday, February 14, 2008
  Scam artists use the April 15 tax deadline to promote bogus deals
• Report Indicates Mortgage Servicers Should Reach Out More
  Friday, February 08, 2008
  OFI encourages lenders and consumers to work together to avoid foreclosure
• Investor Alert: Scams Often Hide Behind the Headlines
  Monday, January 28, 2008
  The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) cautions investors not to allow recent negative economic news and stock market volatility to lead them into high-risk, speculative investments. These securities may be nothing more than fraudulent schemes hiding behind today’s headlines.
• Businessman Indicted for Defrauding Investors in Oil and Gas Development Projects
  Friday, January 25, 2008
  United States Attorney Western District reports the indictment of David G. Rose.
• LIBRARY PRESENTATION BENEFITS INVESTORS OF ALL AGES
  Friday, January 25, 2008
  Johnson Countians are invited to a library workshop on Tuesday that encompasses what all investors need to know before investing on their own.
• Nationstar Agrees to $105,000 Settlement
  Wednesday, January 09, 2008
  The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) today announced it has reached a $105,000 settlement agreement with Nationstar Mortgage LLC, formerly known as Centex Home Equity Company LLC.
• Kentucky Joins Launch of Mortgage Licensing System
  Thursday, January 03, 2008
  The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) joined six other state agencies in participating in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) on its first day of service Jan. 2, 2008.