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What is my credit score?
The answer to this question is an important one and one you should always be aware of. In fact, lenders will want to know too. This is especially true when it comes time to apply for a loan or credit card. Lenders pull from a credit bureau such as TransUnion, Equifax or Experian to determine…
Read MoreSpring Clean Your Finances
Spring can be a great time to take a look at your finances a few months into the new year and see if you are on track with your budget and any goals you’ve set. In the April issue of Amjambo Africa, we compiled a list of things you can review to make sure you…
Read MoreHome Buying Guide- What are Your Options When it Comes to Buying or Refinancing
With 2021 in full swing, mortgage rates continue to stay low. Have you been waiting for the right time to buy or refinance your home? Here is a little guide from cPort’s Lending Team about what options might make the best sense for you, based on what you’re looking to accomplish with your home. Refinancing…
Read MoreLet’s Be Kind
Over the summer, the Retail Association of Maine, Portland Chamber of Commerce, and Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association developed and launched the statewide Let’s Be Kind campaign. cPort is proud to promote the mission of the Let’s Be Kind campaign. cPort’s President & CEO, Gene Ardito says, “The purpose of the campaign is simple.…
Read MoreFraud Facts: How to Avoid Online Sales Scams
Identifying a Scam – Common Themes in Online Sales Scams: Buyer’s payment is more than the agreed price and asks you to return funds. This likely means the payment they have given you is fake and want you to return your real money to them. Seller or Buyer is too busy or not able to meet in…
Read MoreEnhanced Debit Card Fraud Protection
COMING SOON: Enhanced Debit Card Fraud Protection cPort is upgrading its debit card fraud prevention system! On Wednesday, August 21, cPort members will be invited via text message to opt in to receive transaction verifications through our new Enhanced Debit Card Fraud Protection. Now, if our fraud monitoring systems flags an unusual transaction on your…
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