NeCRA

October 19, 2007, Fall Convention Highlights

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SUBPRIME - WORD OF THE YEAR

Subprime lending (also known as B-paper, near-prime, or second chance lending) is the practice of making loans to borrowers who do not qualify for the best market interest rates because of their deficient credit history. The phrase also refers to banknotes taken on property that cannot be sold on the primary market, including loans on certain types of investment properties and certain types of self-employed individuals.

WHAT DO YOU GET FROM BEING A MEMBER OF NECRA?

* The opportunity to attend NCRA-sponsored seminars locally for CEUs.

* A skilled lobbyist who represents the needs of court reporters in the state of Nebraska.

* NCRA-administered tests.

* Quarterly publications of The Scribe.

* Job opening notices.

* and much more!!!

If you have not already done so, please renew or join NECRA today by completing and sending in the membership application form today!

4-16-08 I am very pleased to advise you that Governor Heineman has signed LB 916. As you know very well, this is the bill which contains our language exempting depositions, bills of exception and transcripts and copies thereof prepared and sold by a court reporter from the imposition of sales and use taxes. I have spoken with Senator Tom White and he is very appreciative of the thanks that he has received from many of you for all his work on this issue. If you have not already thanked Senator White, please do so. His capitol email address is: twhite@leg.ne.gov Bill Mueller

DALE THEIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

I encourage you to consider nominating a fellow reporter for the 2008

Dale Theis Distinguished Service Award.

Please send your nominations matishas@gmail.com. I appreciate your

consideration.

Matisha Stratton