Kroll Buys Carolina Franchisee

Kroll Factual Data Inc., a provider of customized mortgage services based in Loveland, Colo., has announced the acquisition of its franchisee D, D & C Inc. (d/b/a Factual Data of the Carolinas) for an undisclosed amount.D, D & C, a franchisee since 1991, provides mortgage credit reports to mortgage brokers, banks, and credit unions in North and South Carolina, Kroll Factual Data said, adding that it was the company's 54th acquisition since 1998. "The acquisition of D, D & C continues our strategy of reacquiring previously licensed territories and competitors, and will further enhance our marketability among national mortgage lenders," said James Donnan, president of Kroll Factual Data. "Charlotte [N.C.] and its surrounding areas are strong banking centers for the United States, and Kroll Factual Data is poised to capitalize on this opportunity." The company can be found online at http://www.krollfactualdata.com.