Kenya's consumer lobby to sue banks not enforcing rates law

Kenya's consumer lobby to sue banks not enforcing rates law

The Banking (Amendment) Act 2016 caps lending rates at not more than four percentage points above the Central Bank Rate and deposit rates must
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The Week Ahead: A Tale of Two Housing Markets

House fo Sale Two BH Existing-home sales lost steam in July due to ongoing inventory issues, falling by 3.2 percent down to an annual rate of 5.39
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Justin Fichelson: San Francisco's Favorite Secret (Real Estate) Agent

Long before America fell hard for him on Bravo's reality show Million Dollar Listing San Francisco, his hearty laugh was a signature on some of the
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Once again, the rosy view on US economy wilts

Housing starts, or new home construction, has been gradually increasing and so have sales of previously owned homes. The housing market is one of
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HUD Proposed Rule Would Bring 'Catastrophic Losses' to Reverse Mortgages

A proposal that would require reverse mortgage lenders to assign loans to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), if enacted,
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE:WMC) Announces Cash Dividend At $0.31

As per Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE:WMC)'s news release on 2016-06-23, its shareholders will be awarded cash dividend of
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Home buyers look to infill developments to solve Melbourne's planning problems

“There is a growing market of house buyers and occupiers that want to live in existing urban areas that can't afford the existing dwelling stock,” RMIT
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Rein in payday lending to start tackling poverty

payday lending poverty payday loans WINNIPEG, Man. Sept. 18, 2016/ Troy Media/ – I met Ben and Sherry when I was facilitating a focus group
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Baby boomers prop up sluggish Lehigh Valley housing market

As the Valley housing market struggles to find its post-recession footing, the baby boomer bubble appears to be coming at the perfect time.
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Global lending outside USA hits 7 year low says BIS

Global lending outside the USA has hit a 7-year low, says the BIS (Bank for International Settlements), an international financial institution owned by
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Consumer Banking Chief Marketing Officer

Consumer Banking Chief Marketing Officer

Responsible for leading the Banks Marketing activities, the Consumer Banks Products & Customer Segments and the Market Research & Business
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Mark Zuckerberg is one reason there aren't enough houses to buy in Palo Alto

No wonder Palo Alto isn't too happy about his latest expansion plans—especially given the dismal state of the Bay Area's housing market, which was
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Altana announces promotions

Hagadone has been promoted to vice president of business lending. He specializes in business and commercial real estate lending, as well as
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TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE:TSLX) Is Expected To Post EPS Of $0.42

According to Zacks Research that took time to survey a group of market experts, the projection of TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE:TSLX)'s earnings
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SocietyOne shuffles senior ranks as volumes accelerate

Peer-to-peer lender SocietyOne is looking for a new chief marketing officer following the departure of star recruit Mitch Harad while co-founder Matt
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Wells Fargo scandal turns focus on bank pay

The head of a $4bn bank says he is reviewing pay for rank and file workers in the wake of the sham accounts scandal at Wells Fargo, and called on
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German fintech start-ups lure frustrated savers

So he looked to the other side of Europe, investing his savings in Atlântico Europa, a Portuguese bank, which offers a rate of 1.65 per cent for a year.
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SocietyOne freshens executive team

SocietyOne, the nation's biggest online marketplace lender, has made changes to its executive team as the company aims to ramp up growth following
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Bank For International Settlements – Dissonant Markets Might Be Underestimating Risks

The Bank for International Settlements is sometimes referred to as the central bankers central bank. And it is rather a backstop to the whole
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Bank code should limit cross-selling: consumer groups

It also called for bonus clawbacks to be used when there has been an oversight in lending practices. The earlier-than-planned review of the review of
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Luxury Real Estate's New Demographics and Desires

Luxury Real Estate's New Demographics and Desires

Luxury Real Estate's New Demographics and Desires. A new breed of luxury buyer, bike rooms become a must-have amenity, and gas stations
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Zuckerberg's "compound" raises red flags for housing board

Zuckerberg refinanced a $5.95 million mortgage on his Palo Alto , California, home with a 30-year adjustable-rate mortgage starting at 1.05 percent,
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GCC's Islamic banks have stronger liquidity profiles

Dubai: Retail-focused Islamic banks in GCC countries have strong liquidity coverage ratios (LCRs) due to their large base of core retail customer
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Credit.com Offers Tips on Avoiding Reverse Mortgage Scams

Reverse mortgages serve a demographic that is more prone to declining cognitive abilities and falling victim to financial schemes, making it important
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Home Savings preps for future with growth today

The banking unit of United Community Financial Corp. (UCFC) has come quite a long way since its stock tanked to a paltry 51 cents in the throes of the
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Rent, buy, or sell? What to consider in Austin's housing market

Decisions, decisions. Should you keep renting? Buy a house or are you ready to sell yours? Is there any relief in site to the rising home prices?
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30 and 15 Year Mortgage Rates at HSBC, Suntrust Sep 18, 2016

The benchmark 30 year FRM interest rates at HSBC Bank (NYSE:HBC) are published at 3.58% yielding an APR of 3.663% today. 15 year loans are
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Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSE:NSM) Broker Price Targets For The Coming Week

Recently analysts working for various investment brokerages have changed their ratings and price targets on shares of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings
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Things to do: How to buy a home in Nashville

“We continue to tell the story of our low cost of living, no state income tax, low property taxes, four mild seasons, incredible quality of living and
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International dollar lending down for the first time since 2009

Annual growth of US dollar-denominated bank loans to non-residents (ie dollar-denominated bank loans to borrowers outside the United States)
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Fidelity Bank CEO explains why borrowers can't access long term loans, praises CBN's Anchor …

Fidelity Bank CEO explains why borrowers can't access long term loans, praises CBN's Anchor …

Bank's deposits are mainly short-term in nature and lending such funds to customers for long-term can lead to asset mismatch, Managing
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Innovation drives growth in a difficult market

“We are optimistic on the economy and the banking business in the UAE. What has happened during the past 18 months had a lot to do with the oil
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Melbourne auction market just keeps rising with spring fever

The early-spring home auction market continues to rise in Melbourne, producing yet another strong result for sellers at the weekend. Melbourne
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Central bankers group issues stark warning on world economy

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) – the central bank for central bankers – said in its quarterly review that valuations are high, especially
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Things to know in a multiple-offer homebuying situation

It's not so different in today's housing market. The market is as competitive as it has ever been, and as a buyer, you could find yourself one among
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A real estate dream for the ages: A house with a front porch

They stretched in front of each of the rowhomes on Arlington Street, little pieces of real estate that joined us just as surely as having common walls did.
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Iranian banks give Revolutionary Guard the cold shoulder

This month, some of those efforts bore fruit when two Iranian banks refused to do business with Khatam-al Anbia, a construction business linked to the
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Real Estate Photographer Franchise

Retail & Property Development, Become a Business Owner providing Photographic and Marketing services to Real Estate Offices. Be your own boss,
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Mortgage Rates Today: Wells Fargo, Citizens Sep 18, 2016

Standard 30 year loans at Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) are published at 3.750% yielding an APR of 3.779%. The best 30 year FHA fixed rate loans are
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Sunday's Rates for Home Mortgages at PNC Bank, Wells Fargo Sep 18, 2016

The best 30 year loan deals at PNC Bank (NYSE:PNC) have been offered at 3.375% and APR of 3.550%. 30 year FHA fixed rate mortgages at the
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Doorstep lenders go online to boost growth

Doorstep lenders go online to boost growth

The UK's traditional doorstep lenders, whose agents collect cash from borrowers in some of the country's most hard bitten neighbourhoods, are
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A Fed Insider Warns of the Risk of Low Rates

His main source of concern is commercial real estate—the soaring market for … Most notably, he made the case for raising rates to head off financial
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Home Prices Soar In City's Neighborhoods

Finally. After years of soaring into the stratosphere, apartment rents are starting to stabilize in Boston thanks to a surge in new residential construction.
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The rewired world of private banking

The private banking industry is undergoing significant changes. Technology, competition, economic situation and complex regulations are rapidly
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Study shows increased geographical gap between young and old

Embed Feed Former UK housing minister Brandon Lewis, said there is no 'silver bullet to fix the homes crisis'. IBTimes UK.
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Why Canada Will Avoid a US-Style Housing Meltdown

This couldn't be further from the truth because Canada's mortgage market is fundamentally different from that which existed prior to the U.S. housing
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No Change in Mortgage Rates at BoA, Capital One Sunday Sep 18, 2016

The benchmark 30 year fixed rate mortgages at Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) start at 3.500% with an APR of 3.657% today. The 5 year ARM deals at
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Home Loans: Current Mortgage Rates at Suntrust, Wells Fargo Sep 18, 2016

5 year Adjustable Rate Mortgages at Suntrust are 2.990% yielding an APR of 3.5752% at present. The 7 year ARM deals have been quoted at 2.990%
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Mortgage Interest Rates at BMO Harris, HSBC Sunday Sep 18, 2016

30 year fixed rate mortgages are published at 3.58% at HSBC Bank (NYSE:HBC) and an APR of 3.663% today. The short term 15 year loan interest
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Suntrust, US Bankcorp 30 and 15 Year Mortgage Rates Sunday Sep 18, 2016

Standard 30 year fixed rate mortgages at Suntrust Banks (NYSE:STI) have been listed at 3.625% today and an APR of 3.7058%. 30 year FHA fixed
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Mashreq's CEO recognised as Banking Business Leader of the Year

Mashreq's CEO recognised as Banking Business Leader of the Year

At the Gulf Business Awards 2016, the coveted Banking Business Leader of the Year trophy was bagged by one of the most well-known business men
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Customer Service Lending Specialist Support

Customer Service Lending Specialist Support in Accounting and public practice, Accountant with Anonymous. Apply Today.
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BIS flashes red alert for a banking crisis in China

China has failed to curb excesses in its credit system and faces mounting risks of a full-blown banking crisis, according to early warning indicators
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Council to consider resolution regarding payday lending rules

Springfield City Council will consider passing a resolution Monday night that would ask the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to crack down on
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Reader's Choice: Favorite Real Estate Agent

John Jerkovich has been in real estate for 32 years, the last 28 with … Jerkovich said he was honored to be voted Favorite Real Estate Agent, but he
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Basel Rule Blitz Forces Danes to Fix $420 Billion Bond Market

Denmark's government is ready to tackle liquidity shortages that have hit the world's biggest market for mortgage-backed covered bonds, as it
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Dollar lending outside US falls for first time since 2009: BIS

United States one dollar bills are seen on a light table at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington November 14, 2014. REUTERS/Gary
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Analysts Review Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE:ALLY) Stock Rating

09/13/2016 – Ally Financial Inc. had its “buy” rating reiterated by analysts at … Finance operations, Insurance operations and Mortgage operations.
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Currency Hedging Bulges Thanks to 'Flight From Zero,' BIS Says

Much of the hedging is done using swaps, which allow an investor to borrow one currency from a counterparty while simultaneously lending a second
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Michelle Singletary: Set rules for your finances

Pay extra toward your mortgage principal every month. • Ask yourself before each purchase: “Is it a want or a need?” (This is one of my top rules.).
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