UPDATE 2-New Zealand property sales jump in November, house prices rise

UPDATE 2-New Zealand property sales jump in November, house prices rise

WELLINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Having suffered a slow period after an inconclusive general election, New Zealand property sales jumped 17.8 in November, helped by seasonal spring demand and buying by foreigners before the new Labour-led government imposes a ban early next year. It was the
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MSME lender Veritas raises Rs 120-cr round led by UK govt's CDC Group

The Chennai-based firm, which was registered with the RBI as a non-banking financial company in 2015, lends to micro and small enterprises, providing loans to first-time borrowers, helping them move away from the informal lending system. Veritas' loan book typically tends towards the services sector
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Legislation to ban foreigners from buying existing homes will be introduced tomorrow

Housing Minister Phil Twyford and Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage announced the timetable today, saying the ban would be in effect early next year. “Purchases of homes by offshore speculators push first home buyers and families out of the housing market,” Twyford said. The housing market
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Axiom International Investors LLC DE Lowers Stake in Ishares MSCI India ETF (INDA)

JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 7,554,653 shares of the company's stock worth $245,981,000 after buying an additional 809,594 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc increased its position in Ishares MSCI India ETF by 26.7% in the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns
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Tax Reform With $750k Cap on Mortgage Interest Deduction Would Leave 1 in 8 US Homes Eligible

Under current law, roughly 44 percent of U.S. homes are worth enough for it to make sense for a homeowner to itemize their deductions and take advantage of the mortgage interest deduction. Under a reconciled House and Senate tax reform plan (as reported) that proportion of homes drops to 12.5
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Rental demand pushes up prices in tight Takaka housing market

Growing demand for houses in Takaka has seen property prices there rise by the biggest percentage margin in the Nelson region over the last year, according to Quotable Value. Prices in Takaka increased by 15.3 per cent in the year to September, with the median value of a house in the area estimated
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Theresa May Will Battle Conservative Rebels in a Crucial Brexit Vote

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May attends a meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, on Dec. 11, 2017. Toby Melville—Reuters. By Reuters. 10:21 PM EST. Prime Minister Theresa May's control of the Brexit process will undergo its stiffest parliamentary test yet on Wednesday, when she faces a
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Report: Fresno housing prices among slowest in the nation to recover

The company's Home Price Recovery Index uses the Federal Housing Finance Agency's Home Price Index as a basis to determine which housing markets have fully recovered from the downward spike in the housing market due to the recession and which still haven't reached pre-recession prices or
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Tax bill negotiators agree to reduce mortgage interest deduction

House and Senate negotiators have agreed to scale back the mortgage interest deduction in the latest version of the GOP tax bill, two congressional aides told AP. The move means homeowners will now be able to deduct interest on the first $750,000 of a new mortgage, down from the current limit of $1
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Hedge Funds Flock to Broker That Embraced Bitcoin Futures Early

A London-based brokerage is going where many large banks fear to tread — and it's paying off. ED&F Man Capital Markets, a $14.2 billion company, has signed agreements with 35 hedge funds, family offices and proprietary-trading firms to help them buy and sell bitcoin futures and is in talks with at
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RESIMAC offers brokers alternative to mainstream lending

Early last month, the lender announced for a limited time, it would refund the first month of mortgage repayments for specific customers. … general manager Adrienne Church said at the time, it highlighted the lender's commitment to providing options for customer who fall outside of mainstream lending.
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Publicly traded financial services firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The company provides consumer financing through mortgage lending and refinancing, structured settlement, annuity and lottery payment purchasing, prepaid cards, and access to providers of personal loans. In 2009, J.G. Wentworth filed a pre-packaged bankruptcy plan and reorganized, injecting $100
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Dockerty Romer Secures $36 Million Mortgage for North Carolina Apartments

A two-member team from Dockerty Romer & Co., a Delray Beach-based commercial real estate mortgage bank, secured a $36 million mortgage on an apartment building in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dockerty Romer principal Craig Romer and director Chris Romer obtained the loan for Woodfield
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TRANSACTIONS: GCP Capital arranges $41M in mortgage financing

TRANSACTIONS: GCP Capital arranges $41M in mortgage financing … A $10,887,500 first lien mortgage for the refinance of a 10-unit office building on Grand St in Paterson, NJ. … An $8,425,000 first lien mortgage for the acquisition of a 2 property, 61-unit multifamily on Decatur Ave in Bronx, NY.
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First syariah alternative to securities borrowing and lending launched

Tajuddin (third left) and Chairman of Syariah Committee of Bursa Malaysia Prof Dr Ashraf Md Hashim (third right) during the Launching of Islamic Securities Selling and Buying Negotiated Transaction. Also present are (from left) Bursa Malaysia chief commercial officer Shamsul Akmal Ahmad, Chairman
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Commercial Bank – Financial Analysis – VP – Commercial Term Lending in Seattle, WA

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a career opportunity for a Commercial Bank – Financial Analysis – VP – Commercial Term Lending in Seattle, WA.
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Donald Trump Signs Federal Ban on Kaspersky Lab Software

President Donald Trump signed into law on Tuesday legislation that bans the use of Kaspersky Lab within the U.S. government, capping a months-long effort to purge the Moscow-based antivirus firm from federal agencies amid concerns it was vulnerable to Kremlin influence. The ban, included as part
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Apple to Bring Coding Education to Chicago Public Schools

The technology giant said Tuesday that Chicago plans to incorporate the company's coding program into its public school and city college systems. As part of the rollout, Chicago schools and city colleges will teach students Apple-sanctioned coursework related to Apple's homegrown Swift programming
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What Is Litecoin, and Why Is It Beating Bitcoin This Year?

With digital currency Bitcoin taking the spotlight in 2017, it's hard to remember the other cryptocurrencies that have been growing in its shadow. An increasingly-prominent example: Litecoin. The fourth largest digital currency by market capitalization has gone positively vertical this year, with Litecoin
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India is buying world's emptiest airport in its battle for territorial dominance with China

India is buying world's emptiest airport in its battle for territorial dominance with China

India plans to buy the world's emptiest airport in an effort to limit China's influence in the Indian Ocean. Designed to accommodate one million passengers per year, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport — a vanity project by Sri Lanka's former President Mahinda Rajapaksa that opened in 2013 — is a
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Crowdfunding real estate: a new reality booming?

Sourcing physical assets jointly, co-owning them with others and distributing rewards are fundamental human behaviours. These fundamentals underpin real estate investment trusts (REITs), which are a blind pool of wealth that jointly own and manage real property assets and redistribute rental receipts
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Asian investors pouring money into Europe's real estate and logistics property markets

“Germany has always been a safe haven,” said Jan Jescow Stoehr, director of risk management at real estate investment firm KamAm Grund Group, at the conference. “It is a very strong country with a strong economy – there is a small layer of political uncertainty but it won't have an impact globally.
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Asset management, real estate, and alternative investments publications and thought leadership

Download and read publications that address business issues for Asset Management, Alternative Investments, and Real Estate leaders and stakeholders, from PwC's Asset Management, Alternative Investments, and Real Estate industry leaders.
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Growth pace of household lending slows down in Nov.

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) — South Korea's household lending by banks slowed down slightly last month amid the government's toughened financial measures to cool down the real estate market, central bank data showed Wednesday. Outstanding household loans from lenders came to 762.7 trillion
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Housing and Urban Development Minister expects the ban to be passed into law early next year …

And the Government says its move will ensure that house prices are set by New Zealand-based buyers, not international buyers. Legislation to ban overseas speculators from buying New Zealand homes is to be introduced into Parliament on Thursday (14th) the Housing and Urban Development
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Verify: How the tax bill affects home sales

The median home price in Denver has grown from $350,000 in November 2015 to $430,000 for November 2017, according to numbers from the Colorado Association of Realtors. That means someone selling a house they bought two years ago could make, on average, $80,000 in profit if he or she
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Opportunity Knocks for Women in Mortgage

On Wednesday, December 13, the American Mortgage Diversity Council will present a webinar entitled Women-Owned Small Business 101: Equipping Your Business for Success. The webinar will happen on Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 PM (CST). The American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) is an
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Startups in student-lending sector see dropouts, but some score too

Quiklo, founded in 2015 by IIT-Delhi graduates Mrigank Shekhar, Kush Srivastava and Rahul Saxena, offered loans to students for buying high-value items such as phones and laptops, and was looking to lend towards payment of course fees as well. The company offered the loans through partner
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Year end drift

The Aussie Dollar looked to be another beneficiary of yesterday's merger and acquisition announcements on the stock exchange. Both the Westfield and ANZ deals involve the purchase of major Australian assets by international buyers, potentially accounting for last night's jump in the Aussie Dollar.
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Stock Traders Buy High Volume of Ship Finance International Put Options (NYSE:SFL)

Zacks Investment Research downgraded Ship Finance International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 4th. Clarkson Capital upgraded Ship Finance International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 17th. One analyst has rated the
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Ban on foreign house buyers leaps forward

“Purchases of homes by offshore speculators push first home buyers and families out of the housing market,” Housing Minister Phil Twyford said on Wednesday. “This Bill will ensure that house prices are set by New Zealand-based buyers, not international buyers.” When the Bill is in law, only citizens
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'It's been wonderful for me': Owner of Bragdon Real Estate retires after 33 years

At the end of this month, Scott will retire after 33 years as a Realtor and 27 years as the owner of Bragdon Real Estate. After selling hundreds of homes from Kennebunk to Seabrook, Scott said she realized a few years ago that the time to retire was approaching. Her staff of 12 started to shrink as one
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One of the World's Biggest Bitcoin Markets Is Holding an Emergency Meeting on Cryptocurrency

SEOUL, Dec 13 (Reuters) – South Korea's government has called an emergency meeting to discuss the trading of cryptocurrencies, and measures on the market will be announced on Friday, a central bank official said on Wednesday. The official declined to give further details, but the announcement
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Mortgage rates today, December 12, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today remained largely unchanged except for a couple of government-backed programs — which increased substantially. The loans may have taken their cues from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index for November, which indicated that there is inflation at the
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Commentary: How Hanukkah Went From 'Minor' Holiday to Global Phenomenon

The Jewish holiday Hanukkah is upon us, and to mark the eight-day holiday, dignitaries will gather to light the National Menorah across from the White House, and families will light their own nine-armed menorahs, known as Hanukkiot, one candle per day for eight days. Although Hanukkah today is one
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Molded Fiber Glass closure could affect housing market, retail sales, professor says

Employee vehicles in the lot outside of Molded Fiber Glass Company last week. American News Photo by John Davis taken 12/7/2017. Losing more than 400 jobs in a couple months could send ripples through Aberdeen's housing market and retail sales, according to a Northern State University
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Local providers: FCC net neutrality decision won't affect users negatively

Richard McBurney, CEO of Butler-Bremer Communications, said that the decision to utilize Title II of the Communications Act of 1934 to make the internet a common … Wenzel, Waverly Utilities CEO, said his company doesn't have the size or clout to force content providers to pay to use its infrastructure.
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Lending Finance, Australia, September 2017

Lending Finance, Australia, September 2017

SEPTEMBER KEY POINTS SEPTEMBER 2017 COMPARED WITH AUGUST 2017: HOUSING FINANCE FOR OWNER OCCUPATION. The total value of owner occupied housing commitments excluding alterations and additions rose 0.2% in trend terms, while the seasonally adjusted series fell 2.1%.
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Shinhan Bank secures and simplifies mobile banking service with Trustonic

12 December 2017, Cambridge UK and Seoul, S. Korea – Shinhan Bank has worked with Trustonic and ATsolutions to integrate and secure its one-time password (OTP) service into the domestic S-Bank mobile banking application and a global S-Bank solution for Vietnam, with more deployments to
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Blazing a Trail as a 'Bankerpreneur'

Growing up, Maust had no idea that his career path would ultimately lead him to banking. His childhood was spent on a hog farm—the largest in the state of Oregon. His father—a former teacher and Marine Corps officer—ran the farm after serving in Vietnam, and from him, Maust learned valuable
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Self-administered pensions can lend via 'P2P' platform

Linked Finance is a P2P lending platforms that essentially matches borrowers to investors with funds. The model has grown in popularity internationally in the aftermath of the financial crash, when many small firms struggled to access credit while at the same time investors have struggled to generate
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No Hefty Leap in Tehran Home Prices Till March 2018

H ome prices in Iran are bound to jump if the US dollar's rally against the rial were to continue in the domestic market, the newly-elected head of the Tehran Association of Realtors announced. “If the situation continues, the housing market will experience significant surges in prices unless the
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Here's where first-time home buyers can get the biggest bang for their buck

It's a near certainty that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will raise the short-term Federal Funds rate this week. The CME group estimates the probability of a 25 basis-point increase at 90.2 percent. Some may fret about how this will impact the housing market, but they are missing the point on
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Lynn Council to set tax rate with lingering financial problems

The city's residential real estate values have reached the highest level in its history and so will the tax rate. … Thomas Grillo Thomas Grillo is an award-winning business reporter who has worked at Boston's major newspapers covering real estate trends such as the emergence of Assembly Square in
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Elon Musk Has Sold $700000 Worth of Boring Company Hats

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has sold 35,000 hats promoting his tunneling business, The Boring Company. He's had a 5,000-figure jump in cap sales in just the past two days. At $20 per cap, that means Musk has raised $700,000 to date. The Boring Company, first drummed up by Musk last
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Insider Buying: Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) Director Purchases 160 Shares of Stock

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (NYSE:MTD) Director Richard D. Francis bought 160 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 17th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $627.91 per share, for a total transaction of $100,465.60. Following the purchase, the director now
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Moves Lower on Volume Spike for December 12

Investors Title Company (ITIC) traded on unusually high volume on Dec. 12, as the stock lost 1.82% to close at $187.52. On the day, Investors Title Company saw 3,665 shares trade hands on 110 trades. Considering that the stock averages only a daily volume of 1,933 shares a day over the last month,
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Mortgage Loan Servicing Professional

description. This Loan Servicing Specialist position will work in a collaborative production environment supporting the day-to-day servicing activities of a mixed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac portfolio within the Commercial Mortgage Servicing group. Through the use of analytical and critical thinking, they
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From ATMs to real estate, Bitcoin goes mainstream in Bay Area

The digital currency's value has exploded in 2017 – going from $800 around the first of January to a trade value of around $17,000 almost a year later. Sand Key Realty hopes to cash in on Bitcoin while changing the way houses are bought and sold in the Bay Area and the entire world.
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Commercial real estate firms embrace futuristic offices (for themselves)

Commercial real estate firm CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE: CBG) has moved into new cutting-edge, futuristic offices in Phoenix at The Esplanade development at 24th Street and Camelback Road. The 75,000-square-foot offices are paperless and brokers and employees don't have assigned workspaces.
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Maverick Commercial Mortgage provides $5.4 million in financing for Missouri mobile home park

Maverick Commercial Mortgage, a Chicago-based commercial mortgage banking firm, arranged both bridge and subsequent permanent financing in the amount of $5.4 million at a 10-year fixed rate from a national lender for JWW Robinland, LLC. The investment property, Ravinia Estates, is a 217-site
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San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee leaves behind city in turmoil

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Under Mayor Ed Lee's seven-year watch, San Francisco went from a city mired in recession to a technology-fueled economic powerhouse where housing costs skyrocketed and the chasm between the wealthy and everyone else grew. Lee died Tuesday at 65 after collapsing
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One of downtown Dallas' tallest skyscrapers lands $118M loan to repay existing debt

Renaissance Tower — one of the tallest skyscrapers in downtown Dallas — has landed a $118 million mortgage loan from the Bank of the Ozarks to help repay existing debt on the 56-story, 1.7 million-square-foot office tower. The mortgage loan was made to a New York City-based joint venture
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HR 3971: Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act of 2017

H.R. 3971: Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act of 2017. This was a vote to pass H.R. 3971 in the House. Congress. 115th Congress. Date. Dec 12, 2017. Chamber. House. Number. #675. Question: On Passage of the Bill in the House; Result: Passed
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Ghana Home Loans Bank Outdoored

Today, GHL Bank's vision is to be the foremost in delivering mortgage financing.” The Board Chair for GHL Bank Mr Albert Essien, thanked the Bank of Ghana for granting them the license to start operations saying that there is nothing more reassuring to clients and operators than knowing there is an
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Learn more about applying for Mortgage Loan Processor II (PH) at DISNEY.
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Does Having Older Brothers Increase Men's Chances of Being Gay? Here's What the Studies Say

Is being gay linked to genetics? It's a controversial question which brushes up against issues of personal sexual choice and the ethics of reducing something as complex and fluid as sexuality down to a biological signal. But a major new study, conducted over 20 years, suggests that men who are gay
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These US counties rely on real estate tax breaks the most

These US counties rely on real estate tax breaks the most

Real estate professionals and industry associations have expressed concerns over how such reform, including changes to the mortgage interest tax break, real estate tax deduction and capital gains taxes, could hurt home values and the incentives to own a home. In a post published on the National
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Real Estate Outlook: Lending Could Slow for New Condos and Retail

South Florida real estate lending in 2018 is expected to remain flat except for new condominium and new retail financing, which might slow, experts said. During the recession, when lending shut down, a pool of potential borrowers grew, said Matthew Zifrony, director for law firm Tripp Scott in Fort
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Sean Spicer Tells Sean Hannity His New Book Will Set the Record Straight

Speaking to Fox News's Sean Hannity on Monday, the former White House press secretary announced that he is writing a book. “The stories that are being told are not an accurate represent[ation] of what President Trump went through to get the nomination, to transition to the White House and then his
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San Francisco Mayor Lee, Affordable Housing Advocate, Dies at 65

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, who worked to find public sector solutions to the problems that significantly reconfigured his city's housing market, died early this morning at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital at the age of 65. The cause of death was not immediately announced. Lee, a Democrat
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Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Increases Position in Charles River Laboratories …

The fund owned 19,160 shares of the medical research company's stock after buying an additional 9,415 shares during the period. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc.'s holdings in Charles River Laboratories International were worth $2,070,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other
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Mortgage Delinquency Rates Continue to Decline

“While natural hazard risk was elevated in 2017, the economic fundamentals that drive mortgage credit performance are the best in two decades,” said Frank Martell, President and CEO of CoreLogic. “The combination of strong job growth, low unemployment rates, steady economic performance and
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Tesla Just Landed Its Biggest Semi Truck Order Yet

PepsiCo has ordered 100 of Tesla's all-electric semi-trucks as part of the food and beverage giant's plan to reduce emissions across its supply chain at least 20% by 2030. Mike O'Connell, the senior director of North American supply chain for PepsiCo subsidiary Frito-Lay, told Reuters the company has
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These Star Wars Toys Are for Fans With $10000 to Burn

What to do with that reverence for a galaxy far, far away? Well, spend, of course. And when it comes to Star Wars, there's always been an almost endless selection of goodies to choose from. Now under the auspices of Disney (dis, -0.13%), the latest push for toys is unparalleled, starting this year in
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Shut out of the housing market, Gen Y is killing it on debt reduction

Over the past two decades, the only segment of the population with any momentum in becoming debt-free is the young adult under age 35. Prohibitively expensive housing is a big part of the story. No house = less debt. Insolvency and debt expert Scott Terrio says houses draw you into debt through
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Planet Home Lending names Mike Lee SVP of national production

We are an approved originator and servicer for FHA, VA, and USDA as well as a Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Seller/Servicer, and a full Ginnie Mae Issuer and approved sub-servicer. For more information about Planet Home Lending, please visit our website https://planethomelending.com/
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Segment Wealth Management LLC Acquires 2152 Shares of Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

The firm owned 3,982 shares of the conglomerate's stock after buying an additional 2,152 shares during the quarter. Segment Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Honeywell International were worth $531,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several
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Is Miocic vs. Ngannou the best title matchup the UFC can make?

However, it is not the best title fight that can be made, it isn't even the best bout being talked about. How about a showdown between two current champions, with TJ Dillashaw going to 125 pounds to challenge Demetrious Johnson, the man with the most title defenses in company history?
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Vancouver Housing Plan Could Hurt Luxury Market

Vancouver's luxury markets may further cool in 2018 if the city's proposed measures to quell its housing affordability crisis take effect. A group of curbing measures, as part of a new “Housing Vancouver” strategy and three-year action plan, were approved by Vancouver's City Council at the end of last
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Brainstorm Health: Chinese Biotech, FDA and Medical Devices, The 'Man Flu'

Good morning. I spent a week in China for two Fortune conferences—our inaugural Brainstorm Tech International and the annual Fortune Global Forum—which we hosted back-to-back in the beautiful city of Guangzhou, in southern China. My head is still swimming from the experience and, I admit, my
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Stonegate Mortgage (NYSE:SGM) & The Competition Head-To-Head Analysis

Stonegate Mortgage (NYSE: SGM) is one of 25 public companies in the “Consumer Lending” industry, but how does it compare to its peers? We will compare Stonegate Mortgage to related companies based on the strength of its dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst
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JLL to Present Growth and Innovation Strategy

12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL), a global provider of commercial real estate and investment management services, will … of the global management team will discuss JLL's Beyond strategy for growth, long-term aspirations and upcoming macro-economic trends.
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Innovative Research on Real Estate Software Market Analysis with Newly Invented Strategies …

Innovative Research on Real Estate Software Market Analysis with Newly Invented Strategies, Statistical Investigation, Technology Trends, Forecast and Key Players like Accruent, Argus Financial Software, MRI Software, RealPage, Yardi Systems, AMSI Property Management, CoStar, Propertybase,
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Time To Buy This 9.9%-Yielding Mortgage REIT?

AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc. (MITT) is a high-yield income vehicle in the mortgage REIT sector with an appealing dividend yield, on first glance. While the yield is enticing, there's a considerable risk that the mortgage REIT will cut its dividend again. AG Mortgage Investment Trust reduced its payout
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The SEC Chair's Cryptocurrency Warning: 5 Things to Know

The Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton, issued a fresh warning shot on Monday about cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and companies' use of “initial coin offerings” (ICOs) to sell digital tokens to the public. “There are tales of fortunes made and dreamed to be made. We are
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Bayshore Town Center's new owner acquired mall after not foreclosing on mortgage loan

Bayshore Town Center's new owner acquired the Glendale mall in return for not foreclosing on the previous owner's mortgage loan, according to newly filed real estate records. That owner, Bayshore Shopping Center Property Owner LLC, is an affiliate of New York-based global financial services
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Mortgage Rates Tuesday: Higher, but With Fewer Foreclosures

Mortgage Rates Tuesday: Higher, but With Fewer Foreclosures

The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose two basis points, the average 15-year fixed-rate climbed three basis points and the average rate on the 5/1 ARM went up one basis point, according to a NerdWallet survey of daily mortgage rates published by national lenders Tuesday.
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Local mortgage companies merge

At a time when it's harder for small, independent mortgage lenders to make it, two local companies are doubling down. Public Service Mortgage and Prestige Mortgage are merging. Starting around the beginning of 2018, the new company will be Endurance Mortgage — a nod to the tough times lenders
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Financial Advisory Market Global Insights and Trends 2017

It addresses various business issues such as financial and accounting affairs, mergers and acquisitions handling, real estate advisory, litigation, forensics, restructuring, risk or regulatory compliance. This service is sub categorized as risk management, corporate finance, transaction services, real estate
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Canada to buy used Australian fighter jets

Canada has ditched a plan to buy 18 Super Hornet jet fighters from U.S.-based Boeing and will instead buy 18 used F-18 fighters from Australia. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada will stop doing business with Boeing if the U.S. company doesn't drop a trade complaint against Canadian
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ADVICE FROM PAYPAL: Borderless selling will be the norm this X'mas

It is important to be aware of the preferred payment mode by buyers in the market. Also, in general, people prefer paying in a familiar currency; so for products sold internationally, it is important to think about being able to accept different currencies. And, if the payment is not being offered in local
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Consensus score reveals Hold position in Financial Stock: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance …

Shorter moving average timeframes are more sensitive to price fluctuations and can pick up on trend changes more quickly than longer-term moving averages. However, these more frequent signals may also result in more “whipsaws”, resulting in erroneous trade signals. Apollo Commercial Real Estate
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What's Driving South Florida's Industrial Boom?

Colliers Executive Vice President Steve Wasserman, one of the leaders of the South Florida Industrial Services team, talked to Commercial Property Executive about the trends that shaped the industrial real estate market in 2017, as well as about what to expect going forward. South Florida's industrial
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Battered Krone Seen Triggering Earlier Norwegian Rate Increases

“Our view is that we can go for a soft landing here in terms of price developments, activity level in the housing market and the building and construction sector,” he said in a November interview in Oslo. In that same interview he also questioned the solidity of the krone-oil decoupling, arguing that history
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Alphabet's DeepMind Is Using Games to Discover If Artificial Intelligence Can Break Free and Kill …

DeepMind, the artificial intelligence (AI) unit of Google owner Alphabet, is trying to find out whether AIs can learn how to cheat. The research is potentially important because of the fears of many—such as Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking—that AIs could eventually end up turning on us, taking over the
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Bitcoin 'Sect' Stuns Online Broker With 50-Fold Jump

Bitcoin futures just became a reality on Wall Street, but Sweden has been offering derivatives on the cryptocurrency for years. That gentrification has driven bitcoin trading in Scandinavia's biggest economy to alarming levels, according to an online brokerage that facilitates the transactions. “The euphoria
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MBA: Q3 Rise in Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding

The outstanding debt on commercial and multifamily mortgages increased by $45.4 billion, or 1.5 percent, to $3.11 trillion in the third quarter from the second quarter, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). In a separate measurement, the MBA added that the multifamily
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Amid the #MeToo Movement, a US President Who 'Slut-Shames' in Tweets

“Are you really trying to bully, intimidate and slut-shame @SenGillibrand? Do you know who you're picking a fight with? Good luck with that.” Warren was coming to the defense of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) whom the president had attacked moments earlier in his own tweet that reeked of sexual
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Why Merriam-Webster Picked 'Feminism' as Its 2017 Word of the Year

The accolade is given each year to a word looked up on Merriam-Webster's online dictionary disproportionately more than in previous years. Feminism beat out contenders such as dotard, complicit, recuse and empathy for the 2017 top spot. “No one word can ever encapsulate all the news, events,
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A Side-by-side Analysis of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (OCSL) and LendingClub Corporation …

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (NASDAQ:OCSL) and LendingClub Corporation (NASDAQ:LC) are both Financial companies that recently hit new highs. Many investors are wondering what to do with these names trading at such extreme levels. To determine if one is a better investment than the other,
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Increased Delinquency Not a Sign of Distress – Hurricanes to Blame

The CoreLogic Performance Insights Report for the month says the national delinquency rate is now 5.0 percent. … of strong job growth, low unemployment rates, steady economic performance and prudent underwriting has led to continued improvement in mortgage performance heading into next year.
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Woodforest National Bank Named Lending Partner of the Year by Ju

Woodforest National Bank Named Lending Partner of the Year by Justine PETERSEN. Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page
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Some Bitcoin Investors Are Mortgaging Their Homes to Buy More Digital Currency

As Bitcoin continues to soar in valuation, new investors are joining the craze, even if they don't initially have the money to pay for the cryptocurrency. Securities regulator Joseph Borg says he has seen people doing everything from running up credit card debt to mortgaging their homes to pour money into
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Kirsten Gillibrand Responds to Donald Trump's Twitter Attack: 'You Cannot Silence Me'

After Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) called for President Donald Trump's resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations that have come out against him, the commander-in-chief hit back in a suggestive tweet early Tuesday. “Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck
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Investors Taking Out Mortgages to Buy Bitcoin

This is not something a guy who's making $100,000 a year, who's got a mortgage and two kids in college ought to be invested in.” Bitcoin began … But unlike the mortgage industry, bitcoin has not fallen under the eye of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other financial regulatory agencies.
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Samsung Is Using This Silicon Valley Startup's Tech in Its Self-Driving Cars

“Our goal is to be a thin layer that works across lots of different vehicles, lots of different pieces of hardware, and works with pretty much any piece of software that someone would want to deploy on a vehicle,” CEO Chris Heiser told Fortune. “So in a way it's like AWS, in that you can deploy software on it
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Sierra Pacific Mortgage Debuts Builder Division

Sierra Pacific Mortgage Debuts Builder Division

Chip Brown, a Past President of Raleigh Mortgage Bankers Association, was recruited as a Business Development Manager focused on the East Coast, and Mike Seeley, formerly the West Coast Builder Manager for Guaranteed Rate, was brought in as a Builder Branch Manager to generate new
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Republicans strike compromise on mortgage interest deduction

House and Senate negotiators working on a compromise tax bill have agreed to cap the mortgage interest deduction at $750,000 for newly purchased properties, according to a GOP source. That approach would split the difference between the tax bills that have passed the House and the Senate.
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Seattle's new Airbnb rules could push 700 short-term rentals back on the housing market

As many as 700 short-term rental units in Seattle will go back on the housing market through new regulations on rental operations like Airbnb and Expedia-owned HomeAway, the city of Seattle said. The Seattle City Council on Monday passed a law to require permits for people who rent space through
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Bitcoin Regrets: How Much $100 Would Be Worth Today if You Invested Earlier

Bitcoin seems to be the hottest investment trend these days. So hot, in fact, that some are mortgaging their homes to buy the cryptocurrency. Would-be investors are kicking themselves as they watch the price of Bitcoin continue to soar. But there's a lot of conflicting information out there to digest. Market
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Freddie Mac Var N (FMCCN): Tracking the Numbers

After a recent stock scan on shares of Freddie Mac Var N (FMCCN), we have observed that the Percentage Price Oscillator Histogram level is over zero. Traders following the indicator may be using the reading to spot a buying opportunity. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that
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Mortgage delinquency down nationwide

CoreLogic reports mortgage delinquency rates nationwide are at their lowest in more than a decade and Bellingham is down year over year. Compared to last year, payments 90 days past due are down point-five percent and foreclosures are down point-three percent. CoreLogic says any increases in
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Help Out Nottingham launched to support the homeless

Councillor Jane Urquhart, Nottingham City Council's Portfolio Holder for Planning, Housing and Heritage, said: “Giving money directly to people begging is not the best way to get them the long term support they really need. The Help Out Nottingham initiative will provide an alternative way for members
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Leeds West Group buying 42-store Midas franchisee ASE

DENVER — Leeds West Groups (LWG), a leading Big O Tires and Midas International franchisee, is buying Auto Systems Experts (ASE), a Davenport, Iowa-based Midas franchisee with 42 locations. Financial terms of the deal, still subject to customary closing requirements and regulatory approvals,
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The Latest: Tax bill scales back mortgage interest deduction

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Republican tax overhaul (all times local):. 1:25 p.m.. Congressional aides say negotiators have agreed to scale back the mortgage interest deduction, which would allow homeowners to deduct interest on the first $750,000 of a new mortgage. The provision is part of a
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Democratic State AGs Demand Mulvaney Ouster From CFPB

A coalition of 17 Democratic State Attorneys General sent a letter to President Trump demanding the removal of Mick Mulvaney as Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The Attorneys General cited Mulvaney's comments that the Agency was a agency as “a joke” that
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Ginnie announces crackdown on VA loan churning

Tozer said the VA needs to impose “a net tangible-benefit test” to determine if borrowers are gaining a benefit from streamline refinance. The FHA and the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have such a test. “It [VA loan churning] is still an issue,” Tozer said. “It is going to be
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The Comerica Bank Has $4.79 Million Position in Encore Wire Corporation (WIRE)

Encore Wire Corporation Company Profile Encore Wire Corporation is a manufacturer of electrical building wire and cable. The Company is a supplier of building wire for interior electrical wiring in commercial and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing. The Company
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Mortgage Loan Advisor

We have an immediate opportunity for a full-time Mortgage Loan Advisor. This position will be responsible for originating first and second mortgages, answering inquiries regarding available programs, as well as cultivating and building relationships with real estate professionals. Qualifications: 3 to five
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Charleston-area mortgage delinquency rate falls

Fewer mortgages are in delinquency in the Charleston-North Charleston area, and the local rate is lower than both the statewide rate and the national rate. The mortgage delinquency rate, defined as mortgages 30 days or more past due — including those in foreclosure — was 4.9% in the
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JLL named Most JUST Company in real estate for second straight year

CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — JLL (NYSE: JLL) today was named one of America's Most JUST Companies and, for the second consecutive year, the industry leader in real estate. The recognition comes from Forbes and JUST Capital, a nonprofit that for two years has ranked the largest
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Late mortgage payments rise in Irma's wake

Bucking the national trend, the number of Southwest Florida homeowners who were late on their mortgage payments unexpectedly shot up over the year. But analysts say it's not a sign of new housing woes, but instead the temporary impact of Hurricane Irma. In the Sarasota-Manatee region, 4.9 percent
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Spring comes late for NZ property market – REINZ

The REINZ House Price Index for New Zealand increased 0.3 per cent month-on- month to reach an all-time high of 2663 during November, indicating that the ratio of sales prices when compared to CVs is at its highest point since the index began. The same is true for New Zealand excluding Auckland,
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Sierra Pacific Mortgage Launches Builder Division

Folsom, CA, Dec. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc., one of the nation's top private independent mortgage lenders serving Retail, Wholesale and Correspondent channels, has announced the company's launch of their new Builder Division which will be focused on
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Building Better Communities and Pinnacle Housing Group Host Ribbon Cutting Celebration for …

OAKLAND PARK, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Building Better Communities, Inc. and Pinnacle Housing Group, LLC hosted a ribbon cutting celebration to mark the grand opening of Oakland Preserve, the new multi-family, 80-unit affordable housing community located at 3600 Oakland Preserve Way (N.E.
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Current Mortgage Rates For Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Mortgage rates are staying mostly flat this morning as financial market participants remain in a holding pattern ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee's announcement tomorrow afternoon. Rates are still on the lower end of the spectrum for 2017 right now so this is good news for borrowers.
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Here are the top housing markets for buyers and sellers

Here are the top housing markets for buyers and sellers

In the top buyers' markets, homes sold for an average of $297,794, $16,375 below their asking price. Homes in those markets took an average of two weeks longer to sell than the national average. For buyers, “market conditions are challenging,” Owners.com noted, but also said that one thing that could
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FHA to Cease Insuring Mortgages With PACE Loans

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is ceasing to insure mortgages on homes participating in the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced. Through the program, homeowners can finance
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Ginnie Mae's MBS Outstanding Principal Balance Edges Closer to $2 Trillion

The Fed is expected to continue working to shrink the agency's balance sheet, including MBS issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae. However, some believe even more drastic changes are needed for the GSEs. Ginnie Mae Acting President Michael R. Bright spoke before the House
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Strong economy boosts housing permits, home prices across state Yahoo / Inbox

BERC's report is funded by Tennessee Housing Development Agency. The quarterly report offers an overview of the state's economy as it relates to the housing market and includes data on employment, housing construction, rental vacancy rates, real estate transactions and mortgages, home sales and
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Are Fannie Mae Foes Driving GSE Reform?

The House Financial Services Committee is considering a slew of bills today, including one offered by the panel's chairman, Jeb Hensarling, R-TX, which would ensure Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac function with no reserve capital, using a housing trust fund that helps struggling workers as the
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Discover Financial Services (DFS) Position Raised by Capital International Investors

Capital International Investors increased its holdings in Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) by 53.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 477,207 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additional
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Christmas parade this Thursday

A huge Thank you to Santa's Helper Sponsor Chris Middick with State Farm Insurance as well as Parade Sponsors K & S Service Station, Steven M. Ellis Tax & Accounting, Very Good Coffee Co., Crawford Abstract & Title Co., Frederick Mini Storage, BancFirst and the City of Frederick; Candy Sponsors
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NuTonomy Parent Company to Open Boston Office with Capacity for 300

Aptiv, the parent company of local self-driving car company nuTonomy, plans to open a multi-floor office in Boston that will have an approximate capacity of 300. The company announced its plan on Tuesday to open a technology center in Boston, which will join Aptiv's other centers in Pittsburgh and
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Commentary: China Is Right: The World Doesn't Need Silicon Valley

Ever since the Chinese government banned Facebook in 2009, Mark Zuckerberg has been making annual trips there attempting to persuade its leaders to let his company back in. He learned Mandarin and jogged through the smog-filled streets of Beijing to show how much he loved the country.
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How to Use Instagram's Newest Featuring: Following Hashtags

There's a new feature on Instagram that makes it a bit easier to find content centered on a variety of topics. In an update on Tuesday, the Facebook-owned app now allows users to follow hashtags. If folks are interested in dogs, food, or just about anything else that's been shared on the site, they can
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Affordable Housing Market in India 2017 – Research and Markets

The demand for affordable housing is being driven by factors like a burgeoning urban population, a rising share of low-income and middle-income groups in the total population, and the slowdown in the high-end housing segment. In order to bridge the demand-supply gap, the central government has
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Bangladesh minister: We want to 'wipe out' Philippines bank after $80 million heist

Bangladesh's finance minister has said he wants to “wipe out” the Philippines bank linked to a cyberattack that left the country's central bank $81 million out of pocket. As reported by the Dharka Tribune, the Bangladesh government is considering lodging a court case against Rizal Bank, which was used
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: TPG Specialty Lending, Validus Holdings and MB Financial

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , on 12/14/17, TPG Specialty Lending Inc (Symbol: TSLX), Validus Holdings Ltd (Symbol: VR), and MB Financial Inc (Symbol: MBFI) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. TPG Specialty Lending Inc will pay its
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Kaufman Adaptive Moving Average Trending Higher for Crombie Real Estate (CROMF)

As a momentum indicator, the Williams R% may be used with other technicals to help define a specific trend. Taking a look at another technical level, Crombie Real Estate (CROMF) presently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of -9.77. Typically, the CCI oscillates above and below a zero line
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Planet Home Lending Hires Mike Lee as SVP of National Production

Mike Lee, a 15-year veteran of the residential mortgage business, has joined Planet Home Lending as senior vice president of national production. Lee is also a member of the company's executive committee. Previously, Lee was executive vice president for the Western U.S. at Cross Country Mortgage,
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MVP: Arnold & Porter's Howard Cayne

Law360, New York (December 12, 2017, 1:47 PM EST) — Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP's Howard Cayne has scored several wins representing the Federal Housing Finance Agency before state and federal courts in the past year, including defeating attempts by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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City leaders look to future in final FrankTalks lecture of the year

Lisa Wurth, a Benchmark realtor and the past president of the Williamson County Association of Realtors, discussed some of the trends in real estate. “We're going to see a continued appreciation on property values,” Wurth said. Although, she noted it would likely slow a bit due to the rapid growth over
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Stratton Exteriors Releases New eBook “Home Remodeling Trends that Will Take You Into 2018 in …

Stratton Exteriors, a well-respected member of the Nashville building and real estate community, is pleased to announce a brand new eBook, “Home Remodeling Trends that Will Take You Into 2018 in Style.” The new eBook is designed to help discover new trends for the living room, dining room,
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StatsCan To Unveil Foreign Investor Data On Toronto, Vancouver Housing Markets

19 with the foreign investment data for Toronto and Vancouver, which together account for about 50 percent of home sales by value. Watch: Don't scapegoat foreigners for … Our weekly newsletter delivers the news and analysis you need on Canada's housing market. Sign up below and don't miss an
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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Reviews Flood Rotten Tomatoes

The votes are still being counted, but early results on Tuesday show that . . . The Last Jedi is one of the highest-rated Star Wars movies ever, according to Rotten Tomatoes. The movie reviews aggregator made the announcement shortly after Walt Disney and Lucasfilm lifted the press embargo on critics'
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Britain's buy-to-let boom is coming to an end

Britain's buy-to-let boom is coming to an end

In the past two decades they have piled into the “buy-to-let” market, acquiring homes in order to rent them out. These days around one in every 30 adult Britons—and one in four members of Parliament—is a landlord. Roughly a third of them are retired, many having turned to the property market as the
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What You Need to Keep in Mind in Advance of the Roy Moore Election Results

One potentially revealing statistic from my Fortune colleague Grace Donnelly's analysis of a national Morning Consult poll is that fewer voters find Moore's accusers credible than Trump's (42% believe accusations against the Senate hopeful, while 53% believe those against the president). It may be
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Real Estate 2018: What to know before you buy or sell next year

Other real estate agents who spoke with PW said they're even seen a spike of new clients from New York City looking for smaller investment properties. What does this mean for you? It depends on if you're trying to buy a house or not. Expect increased interest in Grays Ferry, Lower Moyamensing,
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Sec lending crucial to keeping fund fees low – Callan

Securities lending plays a key role in maintaining low fees for index funds, investment consultant Callan argues.
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Post office's mobile banking service Daak Taka launched

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has launched a new mobile banking service named “Daak Taka”, saying the service will allow people to open their bank accounts at Tk2 only. The launching ceremony was held at the Bangladesh Post Office (BPO) conference room on
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Hot housing markets in Westchester, Rockland; US

The U.S. housing market has been branded a seller's paradise, with limited home inventories pushing up prices, according to USA Today's just released real estate market report on the top cities to buy and sell homes throughout the U.S.. Individual markets across the country vary widely, noted the report
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Unibail forges path to US, UK with $16B Westfield deal

As mall owners around the world seek a defense against Amazon.com, Europe's largest commercial landlord is betting the solution lies across the Atlantic. Unibail-Rodamco SE's agreement to buy Australia's Westfield Corp. for about A$21 billion ($15.8 billion) gives it control of mega malls in North
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Land Use And Entitlement Diligence For Calif. CRE Lending

Law360, New York (December 12, 2017, 3:18 PM EST) — The widespread construction boom in most California markets, especially for housing, has witnessed an accompanying boom in construction and bridge lending. In this climate, lenders and their counsel find themselves increasingly asked to
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Business News for December 12, 2017

The company minimizes burdens of real estate transactions for attorneys, consumers, Realtors and lenders. It handles title searches, title examinations, issues title commitments, arranges for closing services and issues title insurance. Allied also writes owners and lenders policies for residential and
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Offering Options: Niche lending and fintech cross paths in Silicon Slopes

Utah provides fertile soil for financial innovation. As technology infiltrates finance, a new breed of institution, known as fintech, grows out of the union. But innovation in lending is more than a technological phenomenon. It also results from capitalism's signature dynamic: that of supply and demand.
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Housing demand strong again in November: BC Real Estate Association

A strong economy continues to elevate the demand for housing, according to the British Columbia Real Estate Association. It reports sales in November were up 20 per cent, compared to the same month a year ago, sales dollar volume was up 39 per cent, and the average price of a home, at $723,000,
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What does Westfield sale to French real estate firm mean to malls in San Diego County?

Gary London, a San Diego real estate consultant, said he has not analyzed Unibail-Rodamco's holdings or strategy for real estate management. But he said if the company wants to capitalize on key real estate locations in San Diego, Horton Plaza and Mission Valley would offer the most potential.
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Mortgage Bank seeks Receptionist

Powerhouse Solutions is seeking a very Smart, Reliable and hard working Admin Asst/ Receptionist. We are a licensed NYS mortgage lender.
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Couple discovered 'by accident' they were impacted by tracker scandal

A couple, forced to go to the St Vincent de Paul to put food on the table for their children, have said being told by Bank of Ireland late last week that they were impacted by the tracker mortgage scandal is “like winning the Lotto”. The Co Clare couple were making their first appearance at the County
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Real Estate Developers welcome govt's takeover of Unitech

“For the first time such a harsh step has been taken in the real estate sector,” said Gaur, who is also president of Credai-NCR. Credai, or Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India, is the apex body of private real estate developers associations. He added that it's an individual case
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Competition Council investigates 25 banks and non-banking financial institutions and leasing …

Competition Council investigates 25 banks and non-banking financial institutions and leasing companies, as well as professional associations and unions in financial services, and it is one of the biggest actions of the institution. The investigations were developed during two sessions, regarding possible
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Sam Zell selling Groupon headquarters to Sterling Bay

That price would be far more than the $390 million that Equity Commonwealth, the Chicago-based real estate investment trust run by real estate … For Zell, selling 600 W. Chicago would add to the enormous war chest his Equity Commonwealth REIT has built from unloading properties in recent years.
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Simple Tips And Tricks To Help You In The Real Estate Market

Real estate is very different from other investment types. You need to thoroughly educate yourself about this unique type of investing. This article will get you off to a good start. You are going to feel much more comfortable moving forward after having read this information. Knowing what to do is crucial.
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Iran steel exports up by 27pct in Mar to Nov

The Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization reported that Khouzestan Steel Company zoomed past all rivals in the period under review, as it exported 1.73 million tonnes of slab, bloom and billet, up 57% YOY. KSC has sustained a double-digit growth each month
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Freddie Mac Announces First Offerings of Multi PCs Backed by Tax-Exempt Loans

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Dec 12, 2017) – Freddie Mac ( OTCQB : FMCC) today announced the external offering of two Multifamily Participation Certificate pass-through securities backed by tax-exempt loans (TEL Multi PCs), where the underlying tax-exempt loans are made by state or local housing
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Real-Estate Firms Look to Technology to Figure Out Shoppers

Real-Estate Firms Look to Technology to Figure Out Shoppers

Competition in the notoriously low-tech commercial real-estate services business is shifting into high-tech arenas. JLL, the world's second-largest commercial property services company by revenue, has cut a deal with a firm that tracks shopping habits of consumers by analyzing the locational pings sent
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Commercial real estate executive lands at new firm

Commercial real estate executive Don Morrow has joined NAI Horizon's Phoenix office as a new senior vice president. Morrow — who has three decades in the industry — previously served as a regional manager for Marcus & Millichap, managing director at Voit Real Estate Services and was a
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Why American Entrepreneurs Need to Study China's Biotech Strategy

I spent a week in China for two Fortune conferences—our inaugural Brainstorm Tech International and the annual Fortune Global Forum—which we hosted back-to-back in the beautiful city of Guangzhou, in southern China. My head is still swimming from the experience and, I admit, my own reflections
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Facebook Is Making Changes to How It Sells Advertising Abroad

Social media giant Facebook said on Tuesday it would start booking advertising revenue locally instead of re-routing it via its international headquarters in Dublin although the move is unlikely to result in it paying much more tax. Corporate taxation has become a hot-button topic in the wake of
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Hong Kong property prices: Flats size of a double-bed to be sold at this whopping price

Last month, about a dozen bidders gathered to buy a portfolio of as many as 17 shopping centres from Link (which is Asia's largest listed real estate investment trust ). The winner of the bidding offered over $3 billion, which was at a 50 percent premium to the value of assets by end of the September
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Advice for homeowners before they sell their property

Over the years as a full-time real estate agent, I have prepared a list of recommendations and tips that I am happy to share with readers. Once on the … Your agent needs to demonstrate their knowledge about the current market conditions concerning the area, including the competition and market trends.
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'Tis the season to donate his real estate commission to charity

Andre Quain's only been at the real estate game for a few months now, but he's already made a mark with his unconventional approach to a property up for sale in the city's Passyunk Square neighborhood. There are five properties up for sale – and two for rent – on the 1200 block of Peters Street,
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Outside London, Property Might Survive the Road to Brexit: Gadfly

London's housing market has had a glorious run. That's been unwinding since the Brexit vote — you can blame unaffordable prices mixed with political uncertainty. The bad news deepened on Monday, as Rightmove Plc published estimates that asking prices for London's top-tier homes will fall 2 percent
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Trulia Reveals Wallpaper, Patterns, and High Gloss Lacquer Will Be Hot Design Trends in 2018

On mobile and the Web, Trulia provides house hunters with insights and unique information about properties, neighborhoods, and real estate agents. Additionally, Trulia offers data and information about schools, crimes, commute times, and the real estate market. Launched in 2005, Trulia is based in
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Bitcoin Rivals Ethereum and Litecoin Soar to Records

The digital currency markets are in the midst of repeating last week's astounding bull run, but this time there's a twist. The star of the show is not bitcoin but two of its best-known rivals: Ethereum and Litecoin. In the past two days, Ethereum has broken through the $500 and $600 price barriers for the first
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The Advantages of #Peer-to-Peer Lending

However, there is another way to get a loan without worrying about a low credit score or high interest rates. This is peer-to-peer lending or P2P. Through peer-to-peer lending platforms, individuals can invest their money in other individuals, with an interest rate that the two groups have agreed is fair.
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Real Estate Software Market 2017 – Accruent, Argus Financial Software, MRI Software, RealPage

Real Estate Software The competitive framework study Real Estate Software Market is an in-depth study that covers all the aspects of the industry. The research report delivers key insights verified by key industry participants. These include market-leading participants, key clients and consumers, and
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Colony Group LLC Acquires Shares of 111012 Baxter International Inc (BAX)

Alps Advisors Inc. grew its position in Baxter International by 0.5% during the second quarter. Alps Advisors Inc. now owns 10,261 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock valued at $621,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its position in
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Winklevoss Twins Say Futures Are Just the Beginning for Bitcoin

The Winklevoss brothers said in 2013 that they owned almost $11 million worth of bitcoins. If they retained that stake it would be valued at about $950 million today, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The ranking calculates they each have a $1.1 billion fortune as of Monday after taking into
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Real Estate Brokerage NATIVE Launches with New App

“Because technology has transformed the way consumers research, buy, and sell their homes, residential real estate finds itself in a brave new world of technological accessibility,” Ellis said in a release. “However, with this accessibility comes the overwhelming burden of sifting through all the readily
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Demand Is The Key To Britain's Housing Crisis

Debates around policy ideas are meant to reach successful solutions, but frontbench politicians on all sides have ignored the most critical factor in the housing challenges we face: demand. Unless there is an honest debate about the impact of demand on the housing market, we are failing millions who
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People In Business: Lisa Palumbo of Delap Real Estate

NORTHAMPTON – Lisa Palumbo, a realtor in the Valley since March 2005, joined Delap Real Estate Nov. 20 and will work as a buyer's and seller's agent, covering Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties. A resident of Northampton for 25 years, Palumbo most recently worked as the top-selling
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Pavaso adds law firm Cook & James to real estate closing network

Cook & James specializes in real estate closings in Georgia, New York, Connecticut and South Carolina. “Partnering with Pavaso further fuels our commitment to offering our clients the absolute most reliable, convenient and pleasant experience with our attorneys at closing,” said Kara Cook, co-founding
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Live Oak Bank Announces New Automotive Repair Lending Division

Live Oak Bank announced it has officially launched a new lending division focused on financing for the automotive care industry. The vertical marks Live Oak's 16th industry specific lending division and will concentrate on businesses that provide quick lube services, tire centers, service and maintenance
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10 Housing and Mortgage Trends to Watch for in 2018

Mortgage rates are expected to rise in 2018. CoreLogic, a data provider for the real estate industry, averaged six forecasts of mortgage rates, arriving at a consensus view that the 30-year fixed will average 4.7% in December 2018. In November 2017, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.07%.
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Term Sheet — Tuesday, December 12

Term Sheet — Tuesday, December 12

Reply to this email with a one or two-sentence answer to the question: “What's your top business-related prediction for 2018?” Feel free to give me your thoughts on everything from M&A trends to policy changes to when you think we'll be driving our Teslas on Mars. I will include highlights of your
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How Much Will Buying Corporate Bonds Cost The ECB?

The most significant credit loss so far emerged last week when South African based Steinhoff International imploded spectacularly. German prosecutors are investigating whether Steinhoff International inflated its revenue and book value, which has lead to concerns about the strength of the group's
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New home mortgage apps up over 12% annually

Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased by 12.2% in November from the same period a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Builder Applications Survey. On a month-over-month basis, new home mortgage applications declined by 6% from October. In November
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FHA No Longer Insuring New Mortgages with PACE Liens

“HUD's actions today will help protect taxpayers and the FHA insurance fund, and will align FHA policy with that of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. “However, consumers should still be very wary of these dangerous loans, which are not yet subject to important federal consumer protection laws,” Stevens
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The Perfect Storm For Small Business Loan Approvals In 2018

A strong economy during President Trump's first year in the Oval Office, combined with less restrictive regulation of the banking industry, and rising interest rates, have created an atmosphere ripe for small business lending. Higher interest rates are a primary reason. The Federal Reserve has increased
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Finnish Crowdfunding & P2P Lending Platform Fellow Finance Receives Payment Institution …

Finnish crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending platform Fellow Finance announced on Tuesday it received payment institution authorization from the Financial Supervisory Authority of Finland. The online lender claims it is the first funding platform to receive this type of authorization, which will notably
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Azalead Opens US Office, Hires Industry Veteran as Head of Sales to Expand Market for Innovative …

Azalead is the international SaaS leader for account-based marketing (ABM). The company provides a complete solution to capture anonymous buyer activity and execute personalized account-based marketing, advertising and sales strategies. Discover more at www.azalead.com and follow us on
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A Decade Later, Fannie Mae has Finally Paid Back Its Bailout

With revenues of more than $100 billion, it ranks 20th on the Fortune 500 list [LINK TO FORTUNE 500 LIST] of America's largest companies. But, unlike private financial institutions and banks, it is a government-sponsored enterprise. Mayopoulos says that even though Fannie Mae is in better financial
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SpaceX Will Launch a Reusable Rocket to the International Space Station

This week SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace and transport company, expects to launch one of its reusable rockets to the International Space Station with 4,800 lbs. of NASA payload on board. The company's Falcon 9 rocket will carry a Dragon capsule (also reused from a previous mission) packed with
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Microsoft Alum Julie Larson-Green Is Joining This SurveyMonkey Rival

The company started in the academic space, selling its software to universities and researchers, and now caters to a growing list of Fortune 500 companies who use Qualtrics to collect and analyze customer feedback. Led by co-founder Ryan Smith, profiled in Fortune last year, it has chosen to remain in
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Investor Corner: Chart Review for Freddie Mac (FMCC) as WA Hits -14.54

Investors may be watching indicator signals on shares of Freddie Mac (FMCC). After a recent look, we have noted that the beta research opinion is currently Sell. This signal uses a system combining volatility, momentum, and wave theory to help spot the general trend. In terms of direction, the signal is
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Metal workers union continues strike action at Agni Steel in SA

African News Agency reported that Liberated Metalworkers Union of South Africa (Limusa) said on Monday that it will proceed indefinitely with its strike at Agni Steel South Africa in Port Elizabeth due to protracted wage negotiations that started in 2016 with the company. This comes as the protected
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Hurricanes cause rise in late mortgage payments for September

The number of loans past due between 30 and 59 days increased to 2.4% in September from 2% in August and 2.1% in September 2016, according to CoreLogic's Loan Performance Insights Report. The share of mortgages that transitioned from current to 30 days past due was 1.3% in September,
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PAREXEL International Co. (PRXL) Stake Lessened by Wolverine Trading LLC

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio grew its stake in shares of PAREXEL International by 4.5% in the first quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 1,713 shares of the medical research company's stock worth $108,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares in the last
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MBA Sees Sales Falling in Nov Despite Longer-Term Strength

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) projects a decrease in new home sales in November compared to the previous month, but still sees those … MBA uses the survey as well as other data to provide an early estimate of new home sales volumes at the national, state, and metro level as well as
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Fidelity National Title closes $25.5M sale of Arroyo Roble

“We knew we had to work with a title company that was highly talented and experienced,” said Jordan Scott, principal for Glacier House Hotels. “We are excited to add this trophy asset, located in the highly sought-after uptown section of Sedona with unprecedented views of the Red Rocks to our growing
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YoY Mortgage Applications Up in November

Mortgage applications for new home purchases were up by 12.2 percent year-over-year in November, but were down by six percent from October, according to the latest Builder Applications Survey released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA estimated new single-family home sales
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Bloom Lending Spotlight: FintruX

Today, we are excited to announce our partnership with FintruX — a global p2p lending platform where borrowers, lenders, third party guarantors and specialized service agents co-exist to create a…
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2018 Small Business Lending Outlook

During the Great Recession and the credit crunch that followed, banks were desperate to reduce risk and small business lending found itself on the chopping block. The years that followed were a dark period for small businesses, which were hit disproportionately hard by the economic downturn.
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Stocks in the Spotlight: Trimble Inc., (NASDAQ: TRMB), NMI Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: NMIH …

NMI Holdings, Inc., belongs to Financial sector and Surety & Title Insurance industry. (NASDAQ: NMIH) has grabbed attention from the analysts when it practiced a change of 0.57% in the last trading session and completed its trading at $17.6. A total of 835710 shares exchanged hands during the
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