UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 29, 1999
UNITED FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its
charter)
ILLINOIS 36-3440533
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
600 Enterprise Drive,
Suite 206
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Issuer's telephone number: (630) 571-7222
_________________Not Applicable_____________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On January 29, 1999, United Financial Mortgage Corp. (the
"registrant") issued a press release regarding an agreement with
Microsoft to join Sidewalk.com on the World Wide Web. A copy of
the press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
United Financial Mortgage Corp.
Date Signed
February 5, 1999 /s/ Steve Y. Khoshabe
Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
For Additional Information:
Steve Khoshabe, Executive Vice President/CFO
United Financial Mortgage Corp
(630) 571-7222
www.ufmc.com
[email protected]
Spencer Maus, Director
Dresner Corporate Services, Inc.
(312) 726-3200, extension 204
[email protected]
United Financial Mortgage Joins Microsoft on Sidewalk.com
Chicago, IL - January 28, 1999 - United Financial Mortgage
Corporation (CHX: "UFM"), of Oak Brook, IL announced it has signed an
agreement with Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) to join the
growing list of top local Chicago businesses who have teamed with the
local MSN Sidewalk on the World Wide Web(www.Chicago.Sidewalk.com).
United Financial (www.ufmc.com) will Provide www.Chicago.Sidewalk.com
visitors with the opportunity get information on the many different
types of mortgage loans offered by United Financial, calculate mortgage
payments, and apply on-line for a mortgage.
Mr. Joseph Khoshabe, President of United Financial Mortgage
Corporation stated "We are very excited that Microsoft has accepted
us among a growing list of top Chicago businesses at its new and
exciting consumer web site. Now anyone across the U.S., who visits
Chicago via the local MSNR Sidewalk, will be able to compare,
calculate and apply for a mortgage from the comfort of his or her
home or office. With this agreement, we have achieved one of our
major goals by teaming with Microsoft to make our mortgage lending
services even more accessible."
United Financial Mortgage Corporation is a national mortgage banker
principally engaged in originating retail and wholesale mortgages for
single family residences of one to four units. The Company is
headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois and has regional offices in
several other states.
MSN Sidewalk is an online guide designed to help consumers nationwide
make better decisions about how to spend their time and money, get
access to personalized information on arts and entertainment as well
as expert advice and buying tips on a broad range of products and
services.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft Corp. is the worldwide leader in software
for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products
and services for business and personal use, each designed with the
mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.
NOTE: Microsoft, Sidewalk and MSN are both registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other
countries. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks
of their respective owners.
