American Mortgage News

WILMINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frederick Willetts, III, Chairman and President of Cooperative Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”), (NASDAQ:“COOP”) will be a guest speaker at the Financial Institutions Investor Conference, “Strategy to Implementation,” hosted by Ryan Beck & Co., Inc. on December 7, 2006 in New York City, New York. Mr. Willetts’ presentation will focus on the Company’s performance and strategies. Mr. Willetts will participate in a panel entitled “Southern Exposure: Managing for Profitable Growth” from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Online mortgage marketing company recognized in top 50 fastest-growing.

Calabasas, CA (PRWEB) November 29, 2006 -- LoanWeb®, a leader in online mortgage marketing, today reported that it has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing privately held companies in California's San Fernando Valley for the second consecutive year. LoanWeb was ranked #25 in the list published annually by the San Fernando Business Journal.

Advertising claims can be misleading. Just look at Lending Tree's well advertised claim that "Banks Compete" and the class action law suite they are engaged in and you will realize many things are relative.