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The Star Ledger

NACA CEO & Housing Activist Bruce Marks Bringing Fleet Fight to New Jersey

November 12, 2000

NACA CEO Bruce Marks brings the fight against Fleet Boston to NJ. Wanting to continue to share the outrage that New England residents feel towards Fleet.

The Boston Globe

Consumer Groups, Legislators Push For State Oversight of Banking Fees

May 18, 2000

Denouncing FleetBoston Financial Corp. as “the evil empire”, a group of consumer activists and legislators today expressed support for legislation that would require state approval for any new bank fees.

The Boston Globe

The Public Should Rebel Against Fleet’s High Fees – Op-Ed Bruce Marks

May 06, 2000

NACA, the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, is fighting to expose and reverse Fleet’s predatory and abusive practices.

The Boston Phoenix

The Media’s Obligation to Provide Tough, Ongoing Coverage Of A Financial Behemoth

May 04, 2000

“Don’t Quote Me” write Dan Kennedy discusses the issues of ongoing coverage of a financial behemoth.

The Boston Phoenix

Media AdBusters – Boston Globe Refuses to Run Ad Against Fleet

April 20, 2000

You’d think that someone willing to pay the Boston Globe $25,000 to place an ad that merely publishes information already available to any Fleet Bank customer would find himself fighting off ad reps. Well, think again.

The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe – Fleet Deal Cited in Senate CRA Debate

May 05, 1999

A 1994 agreement between Boston banking activist and Fleet Financial Group Inc. was highlights on the Senate floor yesterday as a prominent lawmaker argued for changes to a federal law that requires banks to loan money to low-income homebuyers and urban businesses.

The Boston Globe

Activist Seen Target In Push For Banking Bill

May 04, 1999

More than five years following NACA’s campaign against Fleet Financial Group, a prominent Senator tries to take on NACA CEO Bruce Marks Community Reinvestment Act.

The Boston Globe

Loan Rescues Florida Couple: Refinancing Plan Averts Foreclosure

August 21, 1994

A Florida couple nearly loses their home to a predatory home equity loan from The Associates, until Bruce Marks asked BancBoston to step in and rescue the family with a revolutionary refinancing program.

The Wall Street Journal

Banking on Publicity, NACA CEO Bruce Marks Got Fleet to Lend Billions

February 11, 1994

Through continuous advocacy NACA CEO/Founder Bruce Marks was able to take down Fleet and garner a commitment of more than $100 million dedicated to NACA’s best in America mortgage program.

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NACA CEO & Housing Activist Bruce Marks Bringing Fleet Fight to New Jersey

Consumer Groups, Legislators Push For State Oversight of Banking Fees

The Public Should Rebel Against Fleet’s High Fees – Op-Ed Bruce Marks

The Media’s Obligation to Provide Tough, Ongoing Coverage Of A Financial Behemoth

Media AdBusters – Boston Globe Refuses to Run Ad Against Fleet

The Boston Globe – Fleet Deal Cited in Senate CRA Debate

Activist Seen Target In Push For Banking Bill

Loan Rescues Florida Couple: Refinancing Plan Averts Foreclosure

Banking on Publicity, NACA CEO Bruce Marks Got Fleet to Lend Billions

Bruce Marks