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Foreclosures in state continue to rise
In February, 2,080 homes in Wisconsin entered foreclosure, a 34-percent increase compared with February of 2007, according to data complied by ForeclosuresWI.com, a provider of foreclosure resources and statistics.
Fonzie is close to finding a home along the river
The exact site for The Fonz statue in downtown Milwaukee will probably be announced within the next two weeks, said David Fantle, vice president of public relations for Visit Milwaukee, who is spearheading the initiative.
M&A Deals of the Week
Kolb launches new M&A division Brookfield-based Kolb+Co. SC Business Advisers/CPAs announced the formation of a new affiliate, Kolb+Co. Corporate...
Banking News
Beloit Bank avoids subprime exposures Blackhawk Bancorp Inc., the Beloit-based parent company of Blackhawk State Bank, announced it has...
Subprime lawsuits on the rise
Homeowners with subprime mortgages are starting to sue their lenders, and the national number of cases filed so far is on pace to surpass the total number of cases filed during the savings and loan crisis of the early 1990's.
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Harris completes acquisitions of Ozaukee Bank and M&M Bancorp
The acquisition of Ozaukee Bank and Merchants and Manufacturers Bancorp by Chicago-based Harris and BMO Financial Group was finalized Monday.
Harris paid $137.2 million for M&M Bancorp and $190 million for Ozaukee Bank, a Harris spokesperson said. The transactions were announced in 2007.
Harris paid $137.2 million for M&M Bancorp and $190 million for Ozaukee Bank, a Harris spokesperson said. The transactions were announced in 2007.
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SBT to present "The Next Stage" M&A Forum Small Business Times will conduct an M&A Forum, titled "The Next...
Financial Resources
Banking Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Federal Deposit Insurance...
Financial Services People in the News
Marshall & Ilsley Corp. has promoted Gina Zielinski to vice president. Zielinski serves as a training delivery manager in...