Northeast Credit Union customers who open a free checking account with a minimum of $25 and direct deposit will receive a free BBQ set. Customers who open their account by 06.30.2012 will also be entered into a contest for a chance to win a catered barbeque. Click here for more information.

Washington Trust customers who open a new checking account with new money and sign up for direct deposit will receive a free 2012 Rhode Island State Beach Season’s Pass. To qualify, direct deposit of minimum $50 is required. Click here for more information.

Chase Card Services' new Fairmont Visa Signature Card offers cardmembers access to exclusive amenities and rewards at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Benefits include two complimentary nights with two breakfast dining certificates at any Fairmont property worldwide, after making $1,000 in purchases within the first three months of account opening. Plus, there are no foreign transaction fees for international purchases. Click here for more information.

Alliant Credit Union will be giving away nine gift cards ranging from $250 to $1,000 to enable students to purchase computers. Applicants must be Alliant members in good standing between the ages of 5 and 17. Applicants must describe, through any media, what they want to be when they grow up and how a computer will help them achieve that. Entries must be submitted by 08.24.2012. Click here for more information.

Recently at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s National Secondary Marketing Conference, Informa Research Services introduced the new Informagic™ Mortgage Plus (IM+) module. IM+ enables retail mortgage originators to monitor competitor pricing for any loan scenario on a daily basis. IM+ provides feedback on competitor pricing daily for all loan scenarios, including loan-to-value, credit score, loan amount, product, discount points, purpose, and rate lock period.  Click here for more information or to schedule a live demonstration of IM+.

Broadway Bank is offering an introductory rate of 1.00% APR for the first six months on a home equity line of credit. Thereafter, the rate will adjust to as low as Prime plus 0.74% (currently 3.99% APR) based on credit history, loan amount, term, and other factors. In addition, Broadway will pay up to $300 in closing costs (excluding appraisal, title insurance, and survey costs if required). Applications must be received by 06.30.2012 to qualify for the promotional rate. Click here for more information.