CMHC raises its overall risk rating for national housing market to strong

CMHC raises its overall risk rating for national housing market to strong

TORONTO – Canada's federal housing agency says there is rising evidence of risk in the country's real estate markets as home prices have climbed
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New blockchain powered system to make marketplace lending a “bona fide” asset class?

LendingCalc.com, an data analytics start-up in the marketplace lending space, is launching a blockchain-fueled network, with the aim of creating free
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In my opinion: Large loans worth the big investment

Some mortgage brokers are wary of large loans. They have concerns that the finances of high-net-worth borrowers are far from straightforward, the
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Austin Ranked as Top Market for Real Estate Opportunities in 2017

Austin, Texas, now offers the most attractive real estate investment and development opportunities of any major U.S. market, according to a survey of
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Five Oaks Investment Corp. (OAKS) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Hold"

The company is focused on investing, financing and managing both agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities, residential
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Most Canadian Housing Markets Overvalued, Price Growth to Slow Through 2018: CMHC Reports

Home prices have risen ahead of economic fundamentals such as personal disposable income and population growth, resulting in overvaluation in
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Housing bubble fears have returned

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Home prices kept rising in August and September in most major American cities. That's great news for people looking to
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New Refinancing Program Helps Low-Equitied Homeowners

… demonstrated responsibility by remaining current on their mortgage makes financial sense both for borrowers and for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,”
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Walker & Dunlop to Acquire George Elkins

Bethesda, Md.-based Walker & Dunlop has agreed to acquire George Elkins Mortgage Banking Co., which originates commercial real estate loans for
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ReliaMax Connects Millennials and Gen Z with Banks and Alternative Lenders Through New …

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ReliaMax®, a leading financial technology-based and complete private student lending solutions provider,
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Report: Portsmouth activity fuels strong area housing market

A new report on market trends is the latest to portray a strong housing market in the Portsmouth area and other cities in New England. According to
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United Community in Ga. Boosts 3Q Profit on Mortgages, CRE Lending

Higher mortgage banking revenue and commercial real estate lending offset merger costs at United Community Banks in Blairsville, Ga., leading to an
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Court Rules CFPB Unconstitutional and Finds CFPB Improperly Applied Mortgage Lending and …

The case arose from PHH, a mortgage lender and its affiliated reinsurer, appealing the CFPB's $109 million order against it that was based on the
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Federal Financial Institutions Legislative and Regulatory Reporter

The planned changes to the regulatory capital framework for mortgage … Support financial stability — The deposit insurance framework should
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BoE's Woods says no let up in bank regulation due to Brexit

BoE's Woods says no let up in bank regulation due to Brexit … Britain's vote to leave the European Union, source of most banking regulation in the UK,
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Houston falls into bottom half of ULI's annual list of real estate markets to watch

40 out of 78 cities on the list of overall real estate prospects in the “Emerging Trends in Real Estate United States and Canada 2017” report. The report
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Ottawa urges industry players to weigh in on mortgage revisions

The new risk-sharing model included in the latest round of federal mortgage regulations will compel lenders to assume a part of the losses accrued
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Earnings Alert: Midland States Bancorp Inc (MSBI) has analysts bearish for Earnings Per Share

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a United States diversified financial holding … financial services, including commercial lending, residential mortgage
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ADX in View on Shares of Freddie Mac Pfd Z (FMCKJ)

At the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for Freddie Mac Pfd Z (FMCKJ) is standing at 24.33. Many chart analysts believe that an ADX reading over 25
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Treasury to sell more of Bradford & Bingley's mortgage assets

Chancellor Philip Hammond has launched a further sale of mortgage … A consortium of banks will provide financing to support the sale, which is
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Future of Banking

Future of Banking

One constant in my banking career is change. I was talking to my friend John just this past weekend, and he reminded me that it was 25 years since
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Austin tops Dallas in national real estate development report; caution flag raised over housing

But when the highly anticipated annual survey “Emerging Trends in Real Estate” was released Wednesday morning, Austin claimed the coveted top
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Lending Club will offer auto loans in California, as it struggles to regain market footing

“Owners of cars that are less than seven years old can take out a loan of up to $50,000 from Lending Club to pay off an existing loan, although initially
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Canadian golf courses targets of hot real estate market

Real estate prices in the Toronto and Vancouver areas have skyrocketed to such an extent that the Canadian government has raised concerns.
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Abu Dhabi set for key global real estate expo

Abu Dhabi set for key global real estate expo … key global and regional real estate market trends as well as dual citizenship opportunities for investors
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Austin named top town for real estate development

In the 38th annual edition of the joint study, “Emerging Trends in Real Estate,” investment companies surveyed named Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth as
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Old Republic International Co. (ORI) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.36 per share and … The company reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, … General Insurance Group, Title Insurance Group and the Republic Financial
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Russian criminals' bank attacks go global

Russian cybercriminals have field tested their attack techniques on local banks, and have now begun taking them global, according to a new report
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Freddie Mac Forgoes Issuing a Reference Notes(R) Security on Its October 26, 2016 …

Freddie Mac's press releases sometimes contain forward-looking statements. A description of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
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Freddie Mac reports steady uptick in housing market

Freddie Mac's latest Multi-Indicator Market Index® (MiMi®), suggests a steadily improving housing market, which will be grist to the mill to analysts
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Mortgage Rates Today, Wednesday, Oct. 26: Continuing to Climb; Purchase Originations to Increase

Thirty-year and 15-year fixed mortgage rates saw a considerable jump on Wednesday, while 5/1 ARM rates remained the same, according to a
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New York Power Developers Talk Luxury Real Estate News Pt. 1

Jeff Blau is chief executive officer and a partner at Related Companies, one of the country's largest private real estate development firms. He has
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New Data Challenges Popular Housing Market Assumptions

A pair of new data studies are challenging some much-repeated assumptions regarding housing affordability and home sale marketing. First American
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Mortgage approvals slump in September while consumers sign up for more unsecured debts

“Mortgage approvals picked up slightly this month but the housing market continues to shows signs of underlying weakness,” said the trade body's
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Banking Stocks on Investors' Radar — ICICI Bank, SunTrust Banks, Comerica, and Canadian …

Companies in the Money Center Banking space conduct their borrowing and lending activities with governments, large corporations, and regular
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Moving to Frankfurt After Brexit Could Be a Squeeze for Banks

FRANKFURT—London banks, ready to move here when Britain quits the European Union? Mind the Arbeitsstättenverordnung. That's Germany's strict
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US housing market shrugs off weak economic growth

Sales have steadily grown from the depths of the housing bust and Great Recession over the past three years. The housing market has been a relative
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PNB cuts lending rate by 0.05 per cent

… of expediting monetary policy transmission along with augmenting uniformity and transparency in the calculation methodology of lending rates.
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Fannie Mae Expands 3% Down Mortgage Program

Fannie Mae is expanding its HomeReady program, which features the government-sponsored enterprise's 3% down mortgage, reports HousingWire
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US Housing Market Continues Steady Improvement

View complete news release for U.S.+Housing+Market+Continues+Steady+Improvement – OTCMarkets.com.
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Daiwa House USA, Inc. to Acquire Stanley Martin Communities

Daiwa House USA, Inc. to Acquire Stanley Martin Communities

First Excel Title is in the title insurance and settlement services business in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and closed 1,252 transactions for
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How Canada fuelled a housing bubble, then tried to fix it

Previous tightening since 2008 “did not derail housing or mortgage markets,” Mr. Holt noted. “Amidst endless fear mongering, tighter rules still gave
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NoVa banking deal causes Richmond ripples

The latest in a wave of Virginia bank mergers will have a trickle-down effect into Richmond. Reston-based Access National Bank and its parent
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A Special Welcome to CommunityOne Clients

Welcome to Capital Bank! CommunityOne and Capital Bank have merged to create a new regional bank with nearly 200 branches in Florida,
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Mortgage Loan Rates Dropped Slightly Last Week

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting a week-over-week
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EagleBridge Capital Arranges $9.5M Loan for 24-Unit Apartment Complex in Boston

BOSTON — EagleBridge Capital has arranged $9.5 million in permanent mortgage financing for an apartment complex located at 8-12-16 Harvard
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Bank M&A; FHA & VA Updates; Re/Max Rolls Out New Mortgage Company

In product news, Arizona-based AmeriFirst Financial just rolled out LOsocialbot … An established National Mortgage Bank is looking for a Call Center
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Warhols and Other Fine Art Has Emerging Role in Luxury Real Estate

Six new properties within The Park Crescent were transformed showcases for both the apartments going to market and enterprising art on display
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One Stock Analysts Are Watching – Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE:TMHC)

09/28/2016 – Wells Fargo began new coverage on Taylor Morrison Home … through its title company, Inspired Title Services, LLC (Inspired Title).
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Mortgage rates advance

Multiple benchmark mortgage rates advanced today. The average rates on 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages both rose. The average rate on
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Hunt Mortgage Group Opens a New Office in Tampa Florida

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2016 — Hunt Mortgage Group, a leader in financing commercial real estate throughout the United States, announced today it
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where is my profile

I would like to access my profile to see if all the info is correct. – Let TD Helps show you how you can reach your goals.
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Online subprime lender Elevate looks to expand as it awaits IPO window

It has a product called Rise that lets subprime customers take out loans directly from its website, rather than visiting payday lenders, where rates are
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Mortgage Lending Is Going Digital

It won't be too long before the entire mortgage lending process will be online. At least that's what experts at the annual Mortgage Bankers Association
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5 best — and worst — US real estate markets

Investors and homeowners looking for the next hot property market should keep an eye on two trends: jobs and affordability. That's according to new
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FHFA's Emergency Motion To Compel Production Of GSE Settlement Agreement

Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) are private companies that are in conservatorship that has similar characteristics of
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UK mortgage approvals rebound from 19-month low consumer lending touches decade-high

Mortgage approvals in the United Kingdom rebounded from a 19-month low during the period of September; also consumer lending grew at the fastest
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U.S. Housing Market Continues Steady Improvement

/EINPresswire.com/ — MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Oct 26, 2016) – Freddie Mac ( OTCQB : FMCC ) today released its Multi-Indicator Market Index®
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Nashville climbs list of nation's hottest real estate markets

Nashville is ranked sixth among the nation's top cities for real estate investing in 2017, a one-notch jump from a year ago in the annual Emerging
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Credit Reports for Mortgages Loans Get an Update

Thanks to a recent change by major credit rating agencies, mortgage lenders can now look at whether you pay off your bill every month or keep a
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Les Leyne: Liberals on target with real-estate tax

Les Leyne: Liberals on target with real-estate tax

Les Leyne: Liberals on target with real-estate tax … Several analyses have concluded that the real estate market started slowing several months
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Second wind: Sydney, Melbourne house prices at new highs in September, Domain says

“This is clearly a two-speed housing market, maybe three-speed,” Domain chief economist Andrew Wilson said. “Melbourne and Sydney are in front
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US MBA Mortgage Applications Fall 4.1%

The latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) data recorded a 4.1% decline in the week ending October 21st following a 0.6% gain the previous
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Equities Trend Analysis: MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG), Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT …

MGIC Investment Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance and ancillary services to lenders and government
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Scaling Lending Business: Climb Credit Adds Angela Ceresnie as COO

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Climb Credit, one of the leading online student lending platforms in the U.S., announced today that Angela
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Bond Sale Gives Austria a 70-Year Hangover From Banking Collapse

It was one of Europe's most notorious banking failures and now it's one that will haunt Austrians for at least another couple of generations. The country
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Unique factors may be driving real estate investment decisions in Portland's suburbs

Recently, the Urban Land Institute hosted a great webinar regarding national forecasts for the economy and real estate. During the Q&A session, three
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Real estate investments

Generali Real Estate (GRE) is the Group company that manages real estate assets of a value of around € 27 billion, distributed in thirteen different
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Londoners could be saving for a century to buy

The calculations are based on the assumption that the buyer would be able to secure a mortgage for four times their salary, which means they'd still
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How to get a mortgage in Switzerland

Ready to buy? Here's what you need to know as an expat about Swiss regulations, how to finance your purchase, and why you should use a broker.
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Lloyds Banking Group posts 1.9 bln stg Q3 pretax profit despite B…

LONDON, Oct 26 Lloyds Banking Group on Wednesday reported third-quarter profits largely unchanged from a year ago, confounding initial
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Iowa Home Sales up 7.5 percent and Prices up 7.0 percent in September

This year's numbers in real estate continue to show a strong and solid … IAR September 2016 and Third Quarter Housing Trends Report was current
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Freddie Mac announces tools to cut origination costs

Freddie Mac has announced refinements to its Loan Advisor Suite that it says will cut origination costs. The system's new capabilities will be available
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Latest Analyst Ratings For New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:NYMT)

02/25/2016 – New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. had its “hold” rating reiterated by … Its investment portfolio includes residential mortgage loans, including
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KeyCorp doesn't expect big layoffs after buying New York bank

It catapults Key back into the first mortgage business. Key had pulled out of first mortgages before the financial crisis of 2008, a move which saved it
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Lloyds Banking Group sets aside another £1bn for PPI compensation claims

Lloyds Banking Group has set aside another £1 billion to meet compensation claims for the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI). The part
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Face-to-face mortgage advice to suit your needs

Credit scores Part 1: Tips for improving credit scores. If you were about to lend someone a large amount of money then you'd want to know that they
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Bank M&A; FHA & VA Updates; Re/Max Rolls Out New Mortgage…

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced the launch of mPower, a professional networking platform that aims to create “a strong, diverse
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BRIEF-Walker & Dunlop acquires Elkins Mortgage

CHICAGO, Oct 26 No. 4 U.S. railroad Norfolk Southern Corp on Wednesday reported a higher quarterly net profit, citing an ongoing productivity and
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Lloyds Says It Can Maintain Lending Margins Despite Low Rates

Lloyds Banking Group Plc, Britain's largest mortgage lender, said it expects to maintain lending margins next year and reassured investors on its
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Busey, Pulaski set to relaunch as single bank

Busey, Pulaski set to relaunch as single bank

One of Pulaski's executives, Stephan Greiff, president of its mortgage division, was named head of mortgage lending for Busey — a move Dukeman
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Mortgage lending down in September but purchase approvals up, says BBA

Gross mortgage borrowing fell 2 per cent in the year to September 2015, while house purchase approvals dropped 15 per cent in the year, according
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Russia's VTB retail banking unit expects record high profit in 2016

Russia's VTB retail banking unit expects record high profit in 2016 … expects its 2016 net profit to be record high, the VTB24 bank said on Wednesday.
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Plunging home improvement stocks raise questions about the housing market

Shares of Whirlpool tanked 11 percent Tuesday, after the home appliance company reported earnings that missed estimates amid a decrease in
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Lender expands into autos

Lending Club has launched a new auto refinance product, marking the platform's first venture into secured lending. The offering will only be available
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The gorgeous hotshot behind Instagram's best real estate porn

She purchased her first property at 21 and quickly sold it, investing the … These days, the 32-year-old designer and serial flipper's Real Houses of
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Gill Addition house shows changing Jackson

Greg Prugh, of Prugh Real Estate, called the offering “a great property. … Even if the zoning doesn't change much, the size of the property might make
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Huntington Beach Real Estate Buying Experience

A one of a kind luxury real estate buying experience in Huntington Beach where you get a taste of the good life before you buy.
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Planview Recognizes Carestream, Cisco, Flowserve, Freddie Mac and Mentor Graphics for …

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Planview® honored five customers with Vision Awards during its annual Horizons
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Regulator continues to crack down on syndicated mortgages

The entities named in the orders must immediately stop conducting any mortgage-related business,” FSCO said in an action notice. “They have 15
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Sensex gets a banking scare, takes 255-point knock

MUMBAI: Bad loan worries came back to haunt market as the Sensex slid for the second day by plunging 255 points, led by banking stocks after Axis
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Former Kailua-Kona Real Estate Broker Indicted

Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell D. Roth announced today that on Oct. 19, 2016, the Hawai`i County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging former
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Kuwait's Equate due to launch US dlr bond later on Weds-banking sources

DUBAI Oct 26 Equate Petrochemical Company is expected to launch an international bond later on Wednesday, banking sources told Reuters.
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Lloyds Banking Group sets aside further £1 billion for PPI claims

Lloyds Banking Group has set aside a further £1 billion to fund compensation claims for the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI).
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Canadian government opens consultation re: risk-sharing

The 4-month consultation will collate Canadians' views on the new requirements on mortgage lenders “to manage a modest portion of loan losses on
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Mining the earth, wrecking the local housing market

This week we visit the world's largest iron ore port @ Port Hedland to discuss with Arnold Carter (Treasurer – Ratepayers Association) the state of the
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The Global Banking Cycle: A Visual Guide

The world's banking sector is back where it started after the 1929 U.S. stock market crash and the enactment of laws separating the activities of retail
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Belize upgrades banking to expedite payments

Belize upgrades banking to expedite payments

BELIZE CITY, Fri. Oct. 21, 2016–As of 8:30 this morning, commercial banks in Belize began to operate the newly launched Automated Payment and
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Profile: The Woman Laying the Groundwork for a Public Bank in New Jersey

Who she is: Joan Bartl, state coordinator in New Jersey for the nonprofit Public Banking Institute. Where she calls 'home': Bartl, who was born in
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Lending Club launches auto refinance product in “big step” forward

Scott Sanborn, Lending Club's president and chief executive (pictured above) explained that the auto refinance product leverages the company's
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Institutional Move From SEC: Ejf Capital LLC Has Increased Its Position in Ally Finl INC (ALLY) as …

Ally Financial Inc (NYSE:ALLY) has risen 7.65% since March 23, 2016 and is … Finance operations, Insurance activities and Mortgage operations.
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iPhone Sales in India Rose Over 50 Percent This Year; Apple Banking on Reliance Jio, Middle …

On the back of its first annual revenue decline in 15 years, Apple is now looking at India – one of its fastest-growing markets – for future growth.
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Mortgage approvals slump 15% in September as homeowners sit tight to watch Brexit fallout before …

Mortgage approvals for house purchase edged up in September from a 19-month low the month before, but remain slumped by contrast to a year ago.
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Local real estate agents collecting shoes, coats for nonprofit

Donations of shoes and coats are currently being accepted for Soles4Souls in Salt Lake City and Heber. According to a news release, Exit Realty
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APRA wants lenders to screen potential borrowers more thoroughly

APRA's latest consultative paper also raises the need to resolve future flash points for the property sector, such as payment of commissions by lenders
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MBA: Mortgage applications reverse course, drop

Coming off of the previous report's meager increase, mortgage applications posted a slightly bigger decline, according to the latest Weekly Mortgage
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Blending art and real estate

Quebec designer and multidisciplinary artist Jean-Claude Poitras has infused real estate shopping with a true cultural experience, as he welcomed
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LendingClub Moves Into Auto Loan Refinancing

Whatever else can — and doubtlessly will — be said about Lending Club in 2016, no one will argue that they didn't keep things interesting for
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MBA: "Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey"

Mortgage applications decreased 4.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly
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Construction Estimation Software Market 2016 Global Industry Trend, Size and Growth Analysis to …

Commenting on the report, an analyst said: “One of latest trends in the market is increase in real estate developments. Increasing real estate
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Mortgage applications fall 4.1% as homebuyers pull back

Total mortgage application volume fell 4.1 percent seasonally adjusted for the week ending October 21st, compared to the previous week, according
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International Real Estate & Investment Show 2016 Kicks-off Tomorrow at ADNEC

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The eighth edition of the International Real Estate … conference to highlight key global and regional real estate market trends as
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Senior Manager

Management & Change Consulting, Great opportunity for a Senior Manager with extensive retail banking experience to manage complex
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Europe Stocks Fall Third Day as Lloyds Banking Drops on Earnings

Lloyds Banking Group Plc fell 3.3 percent as Britain's largest mortgage lender posted a slide in profit after taking a charge to compensate customers
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Mortgage approvals and drawdowns up substantially in third quarter

Mortgage approvals and drawdowns up substantially in third quarter

More than 8,000 new mortgages were drawn down between July and the end of September, according to figures from the Banking & Payments
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UK housing market stabilises after Brexit vote

“Mortgage approvals picked up slightly this month” said Rebecca Harding, chief economist of the British Bankers' Association. “But the housing market
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Sharper rise in house prices predicted with help-to-buy scheme

Economist Conall Mac Coille of Davy said in the report on the property market that the help-to-buy scheme would push up prices next year.
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Worried investors put Deutsche Bank under microscope

FRANKFURT – Germany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank will face renewed probing on Thursday, as investors pore over its third-quarter results after
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Russian mortgages default risk doubles for loans from smaller lenders, or with high LTV ratios

Default risk doubles for Russian mortgage loans with high loan-to-value (LTV) ratios – while loans from smaller banks are more than twice as likely to
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Today's Pattern Alert: It Seems Mackinac Financial Corporation Will Go Up. Formed A Few Months …

The stock of Mackinac Financial Corporation (MFNC) formed an up wedge with $33.35 target or 186.00% above today's $11.66 share price. … safe deposit facilities, real estate mortgage lending, commercial lending, commercial and
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KBC cuts mortgage interest rates

KBC is also offering €2,000 towards professional fees for all mortgage customers (switchers, movers, first time buyers and buy to let) and has extended
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Iran, Singapore agree to enhance banking ties

TEHRAN– Valiollah Seif, the governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI), and Ravi Menon, the managing director of Central Bank of Singapore, agreed on
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How to loan out an RRSP mortgage

According to the federal Department of Finance, the number of private lenders in the nation's $1.4-trillion mortgage market jumped from 6.7% in 2007
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Mortgage approvals bounce back after 19-month low

mortgage application The number of mortgages approved by British banks rose modestly in September following a 19-month low in August, new
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Is your mortgage killing you? Here's how to find out if you're house poor

I wonder how well Canadians are doing in handling their mortgages. I'm not too worried about defaults – only soaring unemployment or rising rates
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Real Estate Services Associate

Provide logistical support to all aspects of the Real Estate organization. Coordinate and manage office service functions at corporate and campus
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IBA's Moscow branch launches mortgage lending program

Subsidiary of the International Bank of Azerbaijan (IBA) in Russia, IBA-Moscow, has launched mortgage lending program, the message posted on the
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September BBA Mortgage Approvals Recover Ground, Business Lending Weak

The lending data will maintain expectations that consumer spending has been resilient since the EU referendum with low interest rates an important
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Top agents from McGrath Estate Agents set to start new real estate firm

The top brass from McGrath Estate Agents are set to spearhead a new real estate agency in Sydney in the new year, rumoured to be headed up by the
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Walker & Dunlop Expands Lending Platform with Acquisition of Elkins Mortgage

“Elkins was started even before my grandfather started Walker & Dunlop, and as one of the oldest, most established mortgage banking companies in
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6 real estate investing realities your clients should know

More often than not, real estate is a stable, worthwhile investment — if it's handled properly. It's important investors know all their options, but without
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UK Sept Mortgage Approvals Bounce From Aug 20 Month Low: BBA

LONDON (MNI) – UK September mortgage approvals were higher than in the previous month, bouncing from August's 20-month low, data released
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Collections Agent – Mortgages

View details & apply online for this Collections Agent – Mortgages vacancy on reed.co.uk, the UK's #1 job site.
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Reporting Guidance ARF 223.0 Residential Mortgage Lending

secured residential mortgages. The definition of such loans in ARF 223.0 does not give consideration to the treatment of the loan under prudential
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SIB enters alternative lending market with LendingCrowd

SIB enters alternative lending market with LendingCrowd

EDINBURGH, Scotland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LendingCrowd, one of the UK's fastest-growing alternative finance lenders to the SME market, has
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'Hip' Columbus' real estate tagged as 'market to watch'

The annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, published by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute, cites Columbus' job growth,
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Britain is piling on the debt but not buying as many houses right now

“Mortgage approvals picked up slightly this month but the housing market continues to shows signs of underlying weakness. Both house purchase and
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Mortgage repayments to get tougher

IF YOU'RE already starting to feel the mortgage pinch, this is bad news. New economic modelling shows mortgage defaults are set to rise over the
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Proposed legal tax could affect housing market

An advocate in Guernsey is warning that a new tax, proposed by the Economic Development President, could put people off buying property.
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Metro Bank mortgage lending up 77%

Metro Bank's Q3 results show a 66% rise in deposits to £7,297m year-on-year, as well as its first underlying profit before tax at £0.6m compared to a
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This Is No Way to Mend Europe's Banks

Europe urgently needs to repair a banking system that's weighing on the region's economy. Governments say they understand, but they still aren't
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Lending Coordinator

You will foster strong relationships with the lenders in order to workshop transactions and to keep up to date with the latest policies and procedures.
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Mortgage approvals fell 15 per cent in September

The British Bankers' Association said the number of mortgages hit 38,252 in September – up from 37,241 in August – but figure in the nine months to
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Shadow Banks on Wall Street Turf Confront SEC on Lending Rules

Apollo Global Management has a reputation for buying wounded companies, not lending to them. UniTek Global Services Inc. was different. In 2013
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First home buyers will be the real losers under new lending rules

In late 2015, both regulators voiced concerns about the “horribly low” standards of the mortgage lending sector and the risks to financial stability.
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Insider Worth Mentioning: Arnaud Ajdler, director of Stewart Information Services Corp (NYSE:STC …

The company was maintained on Friday, February 12 by FBR Capital. … The Firm operates through three divisions: title insurance and related services
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Mortgage war: rates slashed as banks fight for borrowers

Mortgage war: rates slashed as banks fight for borrowers

KBC is cutting rates by between 0.1pc and 0.6pc in a move that raises the competitive stakes in the mortgage market, the Irish Independent has
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Cost Effective Ways to Keep Your Home Warm

Your home's roof, walls and floor act as a thermal insulator. Follow these cost effective ways to keep your home warm during this cool season.
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Marketplace Lending: If History is Our Guide, Greater Oversight and Regulation Are a Must

The late 2000's saw a rapid rise of a new group of stars – the “peer to peer,” or marketplace lending platforms. The timing of this rise was serendipitous
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UK mortgage approvals pick up from 19-month low – BBA

UK mortgage approvals pick up from 19-month low – BBA … “Mortgage approvals picked up slightly this month but the housing market continues to
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Mortgage approvals and drawdowns on the rise

More than 8,000 new mortgages were drawn down in the third quarter, up 19.6 per cent compared to the previous three months and by 13.7 per cent
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Fitch: Brazil's Real House Price Declines Likely into 2017

The reduction in savings deposits so far has lowered the lenders' cheapest unsubsidized mortgage funding sources and forced banks to restrict
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Directory Launched By American Mortgage Diversity Council

The AMDC invites all firms across the mortgage industry to submit a corporate profile and be included in the Diversity & Inclusion Directory.
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Cover feature: Lifetime opportunity

Given the vast number of borrowers on interest-only mortgages, could increased awareness of equity release by advisers, consumers and mainstream
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BDM

BDM

Banking – Business, BDM/Acquisitions, target new to bank customers. Targeting SME customers. BDM with Business Banking Experience.
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Mortgage approvals and draw downs on the rise

More than 8,000 new mortgages were drawn down in the third quarter, up 19.6 per cent compared to the previous three months and by 13.7 per cent
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NJ's slow recovery: Home prices back to peak levels by 2023?

There has been a fairly robust increase in the pace of home sales across New Jersey for the past two years, but the price of homes is climbing more
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Canada's Real Estate Sector Poised for Continued Growth: Opportunities Abound from Coast to …

“Complexity of issues and factors from public policy shortcomings to shifting market dynamics that are affecting the nature of real estate trends across
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Les Leyne: Liberals in the zone with real-estate tax

Several analyses have concluded that the real estate market started slowing several months before the foreign-buyers tax was abruptly imposed with
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Lloyds Banking Profit Plummets on PPI Provisions

The bank put aside an extra £1 billion to compensate customers who were sold insurance products … The bank reaffirmed its 2016 financial guidance.
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Case study: Consorsbank – the pursuit of app-iness

New retail banking apps are released onto the market daily – from traditional banks entering the app era to new disruptive payments services.
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KBC cuts mortgage interest rates for new and existing customers

KBC Bank Ireland is to cut fixed and variable mortgage interest rates by between 0.1 per cent and 0.6 per cent for both new and existing customers.
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Hungarian central bank lowers overnight lending rate ready to further ease monetary conditions

During its Monetary Policy Committee meeting yesterday, the Hungarian central bank cut its overnight lending rate by 10 basis points and also
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Housing market expected to double by 2020

According to Davy Stockbrokers, “Longer-term, we expect the market to double by 2020. In our latest housing market forecasts, we have mortgage
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Investor Chatter: Tracking Technical Indicators for Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Li (SREI.L)

Technical analysts may be interested in how Schroder Real Estate … RSI can be used to detect general trends as well as finding divergences and
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Lloyds Bank takes another £1bn hit from PPI scandal

Lloyds Banking Group has taken another £1bn hit to cover the cost of the payment protection insurance mis-selling scandal, knocking quarterly profits
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Santander sees net mortgage lending fall

In its quarterly management statement it said: “This segment is closely aligned with residential mortgages; this also accounts for the majority of the BTL
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Lloyds Banking Group posts £1.9 billion Q3 pretax profit despite Brexit headwinds

Lloyds Banking Group on Wednesday reported third-quarter profits largely unchanged from a year ago, confounding initial expectations of a sharp
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