In Brief: New Century Volume Surges After '96 Loss

New Century Financial Corp. reported a loss of $317,000 a year ago.

But in the three months ended June 30, it originated $443 million of home equity loans, 725% more than a year earlier.

It now has 44 retail branches and 25 wholesale offices nationwide.

The company, which was formed by several executives who left Plaza Mortgage when it was bought by Fleet Financial Group, makes nonconforming mortgage loans.

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