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First National Bank of Pa. Introduces Mobile Banking
Wednesday, June 06, 2012HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Customers of First National Bank of Pennsylvania now have anytime, anywhere account access using virtually any mobile phone. The bank has partnered with Fuiserv to introduce mobile banking service.
With First National Bank's Mobile Banking, customers can verify account activity, check balances, pay bills, transfer funds between accounts and more, all from their mobile phone by using a free downloadable app, a mobile browser or text messaging.
UCFC Directors Renew Top Executives’ Incentive Plan
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
YOUNGSTOWN,, Ohio -- The directors of United Community Financial Corp., parent of the Home Savings and Loan Co., have renewed the executive incentive plan for its top officers, the company reported in its Form 8-K filed Monday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Home Savings Hosts Facebook Giveaway
Monday, June 04, 2012YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Home Savings and Loan Co. is asking customers for "likes" as it launches its own Facebook page. From now through June 30, anyone who clicks the like button is eligible to enter for a chance to win a $1,000 gasoline card.
Home Savings is a subsidiary of United Community Financial Corp.
There is no purchase necessary to enter or win, nor will a purchase improve the chances of winning, said Colleen Scott, vice president of marketing. The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Huntington Auto Finance Ranks First in Loyalty
Monday, June 04, 2012COLUMBUS, Ohio – Experian Automotive has ranked Huntington Auto Finance first among banks in the United States in auto dealer loyalty, Huntington Bank announced last week.
Huntington Auto Finance is a division of Huntington Bank.
Experian Automotive provides information services and market intelligence to manufacturers and dealers as well as and finance, insurance and automotive aftermarket companies. Its parent, Experian, is one the three major companies in the United States that collects and reports how promptly and fully consumers pay their bills.
Mortgage Rates Drop to Record Lows
Friday, June 01, 2012NEW YORK -- This week brought yet another record low in mortgage rates, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate falling to the record low of 3.94%. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.46 discount and origination points.