Bulletin 2646 - November 7, 2014

State of Connecticut
Department of Banking

The Department of Banking News Bulletin

Bulletin # 2646 -
Week Ending November 7, 2014

This bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications. Any observations you may have are solicited. Any comments should be in writing to Howard F. Pitkin, Banking Commissioner, Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.

STATE BANK ACTIVITY

Branch Activity

Section 36a-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires certain applications for a branch, or for a limited branch at which loans will be made, be accompanied by a plan detailing how adequate services to meet the banking needs of all community residents will be provided. Plans are submitted when such applications are filed and are available for public inspection and comment at this Department for a period of 30 days. Questions concerning branch activity should be directed to the Financial Institutions Division,
(860) 240-8180
.

Date

Bank

Location

Activity

11/10/14

United Bank

Rockville

*12 Main Street

Ellington, CT 06029

Approved

11/12/14

Farmington Bank

Farmington

138 Memorial Avenue

West Springfield, MA 01089

Opening

Date

*Loan Production Office

CONSUMER CREDIT DIVISION ACTIVITY

Notice of Intent to Issue Order to Cease and Desist and Notice of Intent to Impose Civil Penalty

On November 6, 2014, the Commissioner issued a Notice of Intent to Issue Order to Cease and Desist, Notice of Intent to Impose Civil Penalty and Notice of Right to Hearing (“Notice”) in the Matter of:
Northeast Funding Services, Inc. d/b/a N.E. Funding Service d/b/a N.E. Funding Services (NMLS # 46813) (“Respondent”), Latham, New York. The Notice was the result of an investigation by the Consumer Credit Division. The Notice alleges that Respondent failed to timely file certain annual information required on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, in violation of Section 36a-534b(c)(3) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Public Act 14-89. Respondent was afforded an opportunity to request a hearing on the allegations set forth in the Notice.

Dated: Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Howard F. Pitkin
Banking Commissioner