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The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

Bulletin # 2388
Week Ending November 27, 2009

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, at the Connecticut Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800 or via E-mail. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.

BRANCH ACTIVITY
State Bank 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
11/25/09
UPS Capital Business Credit
Windsor
* Carrera 9 #74-08 (705)
   Bogota, D.C., Colombia
   South America
approved
*Limited Branch

CONSUMER CREDIT DIVISION ACTIVITY
Check Cashing Service License Activity
Date Check Casher Location Activity
11/20/09
Wilson Travel and Grocery, LLC
170 Riverside Avenue
Bristol, CT  06010
filed
Order Revoking Mortgage Broker License and Order to Cease and Desist
On November 16, 2009, the Commissioner issued an Order Revoking Mortgage Broker License and Order to Cease and Desist (“Order”) in the Matter of:  Equity Financial Funding, LLC (“Respondent”).  The Order revokes Respondent’s mortgage broker license at 175 Old Farms West, Middletown, Connecticut, and orders Respondent to cease and desist from violating Section 36a-492 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Public Act 09-209.  The Order was based on Respondent’s failure to maintain a surety bond in violation of Section 36a-492 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.  A copy of the Order can be obtained from the Department’s website.
       Dated:  Tuesday, December 1, 2009
       Howard F. Pitkin
       Banking Commissioner