Lending

HARAHAN, La. -- As consumers worry about their finances and the economy, ASI Federal Credit Union is hoping to provide some answers to their questions by hosting a "Night Out Against Debt" on Nov. 6.

WASHINGTON -- House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) have asked President Bush to appoint FDIC Chairwoman Sheila Bair to supervise a government-wide effort to reduce foreclosures.

LENEXA, Kan. -- XtraCash LLC has launched an online payday loan application and processing system for members wanting to apply for loans anywhere they have Internet access.

WASHINGTON -- As access to credit and capital continues to tighten, the Small Business Administration is encouraging credit unions, banks and other lenders to extend temporary payment relief to 7(a) and 504 loan recipients.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $21 million to nonprofit agencies in 37 states and the District of Columbia to help people who believe they have been the victims of housing discrimination.

CHICAGO -- The Cook County sheriff who was sued by a subprime lender after he refused to carry out any more evictions says his office will start the procedures on Monday.