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Lee G. Ashcraft Memorial/Washington, DC Building and Construction Trades Scholarship 2012
Lee C. Ashcraft always valued his connection to the Washington, DC Building & Construction Trades. He was particularly supportive of this Scholarship Program that was established by the firm more than a quarter of a century ago. We are pleased to honor him by continuing this Scholarship Program in his memory.
The law firm of Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP offers this Scholarship to the Washington , D.C. Building & Construction Trades union members and their families to help with the high cost of education. Each year we award a one-time grant of $5,000.00 to an eligible student for education expenses.
If you, your spouse or child, plan to pursue education or training full time, you can apply now. Applicants must be enrolled for their post-high school education or training by Fall of 2012 to be eligible for this year’s award.
A committee of union volunteers screen the applications and a finalist is chosen by an independent party. No one at ASHCRAFT & GEREL, LLP participates in the selection process. This is an equal opportunity program, conducted without regard to race, gender, religion, age or disability.
Click here to download the scholarship application.
If you have any questions about the program, please call Liliana Chang or Suzanne Faye of Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP, at 703-931-5500. The deadline to submit your application is April 30, 2012.
HARP Program
Highlights of the New Harp Program
First Choice Lending of New Jersey working with the new Obama Administration’s “Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)”
Benefits to Members:
Starting December 1, 2012, members can refinance their existing mortgage at current low rates up to 125% of the property value.
No PMI Insurance if they currently don’t have it.
Starting March 1, 2012, members can refinance their existing mortgage at current low rates with no value restriction. I.E. If a client owes $300,000 and the house is worth $100,000, they can still refinance at low rates.
This new program will help many members who have not been able to refinance at the historically low rates to now be able to take advantage without penalty of a devalued home and save money on their monthly mortgage payments.
Available on primary residences only. Must be serviced by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
Minimum credit score requirements will apply.
Call First Choice Lending TODAY 888-539-1708.
Don’t wait for the rush to be pre-approved for this program.
FIRST CHOICE LENDING OF NEW JERSEY INC
5 NESHAMINY INTERPLEX SUITE 300
TREVOSE PA 19053
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
First Choice Lending of NJ is pleased to announce their participation with the Obama Administration’s “Home Affordable Refinance Program” (HARP). This program is scheduled to take effect in two parts, the first starting on Dec 1, 2011 and the second part on March 1, 2012 and continue to be offered to eligible homeowners until 2013.
The HARP program is a comprehensive strategy to get the economy and the housing market back on track. This revised program is anticipated to help 1.8 million borrowers take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates by refinancing their current first mortgage regardless of how much their homes have fallen in value. On December 1, 2011 homeowners will be able to refinance their existing mortgage up to 125% of the value of their home. This cap will be removed starting March 2012 on 30 year mortgages and regardless of how much underwater a homeowner is, they will be able to refinance with NO CASH OUT, as long as they did their existing loan before May 2009. The LTV restriction will be removed on 15 year mortgages in June 2012.The homeowner must be current for the last 6 months on their mortgage, have no more than 1x30 in the past 7-12 months and currently be serviced by Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. Minimum credit scores will apply to this program. This program will be initially offered on primary residence only but in the later part of 2012 MAY be opened up to second homes and investment properties. If you are NOT CURRENTLY paying mortgage insurance you will not be required to carry it on the new loan regardless of the value of your property.
Call today, First Choice Lending of NJ will verify if your loan is being serviced by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac for you. You do not need to go through your existing lender to be eligible for this program. Be prepared, apply now before the rush!!! Union members receive an additional benefit through the union mortgage program of reimbursed appraisal fee and no bank fees.
Fraternally
Esther L. Diller
President
First Choice Lending of NJ
888-539-1708
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SteelDay
When and Where: Friday September 23, 2011 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at 9110 Old Marlboro Pike Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
What: Interactive, Hands-on SteelDay hosted by American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and I.M.P.A.C.T.
Get your hands dirty bolting, welding, climbing columns, or torch cutting. Also watch as two of the finalists from the student bridge competition erect their entries live. Dress is casual and lunch and beverages will be provided. Sign up: http://www.aisc.org/SteelDayEvents/Register.aspx?eventid=131
Contact Email: Phone: 202-384-2941
2011 Election Results
Click below for the 2011 election ballot and results:
Save 18% on AT&T Services
AT&T is the only national wireless carrier with over 40,000 union represented employees.
As part of the Ironworkers, you get the AT&T Sponsorship Program discount.
You can also enjoy these AT&T benefits:
- Unlimited usage on the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network
- Keep unused minutes from month to month with Rollover, only from AT&T
- Ask about Unlimited Messaging, personal email and wireless Internet
- Unlimited calling to five of your contacts on any network with A-List
Contact your sales representative, Garth Pressler, by emailing or calling 202.638.7876 x19. Mention FAN: 2325518
New I.M.P.A.C.T. Insurance Information
Starting February 1st, 2011, Ironworkers Local #5 through I.M.P.A.C.T. will be offering “off the job” disability insurance. Information about the plan will be forthcoming in the mail.