Wounded veteran receives mortgage-free home in Haverhill

Wounded veteran receives mortgage-free home in Haverhill

The group Military Warriors Support Foundation worked with Wells Fargo home mortgages to purchase a home for him in Haverhill and fix it up. Dolan
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Province unveils loan program for homebuyers

“We want first-time buyers who are qualified for a mortgage to know they've got a partner in the B.C. government to put that final piece of the financing
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$126 million year heralds significant market challenge from peer to peer lender SocietyOne

Peer to peer lender SocietyOne has finished a record-breaking year on a high thanks to massive investment and borrowing growth, with November
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Local real estate firm pays off layaway tab

“We were contacted Real Estate Worldwide and they wanted to come pay off every layaway we had left off in the building,” said Kendall McIntosh,
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Direct Banking Specialist Entry Level

We're seeking for an energetic Direct Banking Specialist to join our Contact Centre harbour view office, working on a rotating roster Monday to Friday
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Real estate companies fined $10m for price fixing

Four major real estate agencies have been ordered to pay almost $10 million … who together controlled a significant share of the real estate markets.
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Cawthon wins real estate award

National real estate awards announced recently by Lake Homes Realty include Lake Jackson real estate agent Wally Cawthon as a winner of the
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Bresset named vice-president at HNB

In his position as Retail Lending Manager, Mr. Bresset administers and coordinates the retail lending activities of HNB's branch network.
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Fannie and Freddie Outline New Respite for Troubled Borrowers

Distressed mortgage borrowers will get a new lifeline from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac after a critical foreclosure-prevention program expires this
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Small Business Lending from Big Banks and Institutional Lenders Surge, Biz2Credit Reports

According to the newly released Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index report for November 2016, loan approval rates at both big banks and
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Real estate firm joins international franchise

The operation provides residential real estate services in numerous lakeshore communities: Holland, St. Joseph, Harbor Country, New Buffalo, Grand
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Household debt, housing market imbalances top concerns for Canadian economy: Bank of …

Imbalances in housing markets across the country remain a concern. House prices remain high compared with income in both Vancouver and Toronto
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Mortgage Strategies For The Multiple Bid Wars

This is an aggressive strategy, especially now that mortgage financing can be more of an adventure to secure than ever before. A strong borrower
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Reverse mortgages can be tool for financial planning

STUART — Most homeowners know that a reverse mortgage can convert a portion of home equity into cash for a specific immediate need.
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Wells Fargo Sued Over Missing Info in ARM Reset Notices

Wells Fargo's disclosure documents notifying borrowers of pending adjustable-rate mortgage resets are defective because they do not include
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National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo 2017

“The customer is always right.” These words resonate as much today as they did 100 years ago. Technology has automated many transactions, and
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Online and Mobile Banking

Online and mobile banking provides you with 24/7 access to your accounts and allows you to perform a variety of transactions anytime, anywhere.
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SunTrust fails one National Mortgage Settlement test in first quarter

SunTrust failed to uphold one metric in the National Mortgage Settlement requirements during the first quarter of 2016, according to the latest update
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SunTrust Failed Metric in Latest Settlement Report: Monitor

… related to the collection of default-related fees from consumers in the latest report regarding its compliance with the National Mortgage Settlement.
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Ally Financial: Rising Risk Profile, Overexposure To Auto Industry And Rising Subprime …

Lastly, Ally manages a mortgage loan portfolio, which includes bulk purchases of jumbo and other mortgage loans originated by third parties and
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Mobile Lending Manager

Mobile Lending Manager

Banking – Retail/Branch, Creating great futures for our customers, our communities and each other Great opportunity available now for Mobile Lending
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Real estate agencies fined nearly $10 million for price fixing

Four major real estate agencies will collectively pay penalties of nearly $10 million for price fixing over Trade Me fees for listing properties for sale on
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Retail Banking Country Snapshot: Malaysia 2016

Verdict Financial's “Retail Banking Country Snapshot: Malaysia 2016” reviews the retail banking sector in Malaysia, with a particular focus on the
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Party Over on Cheap Debt

On mortgages it is more unclear. According to CNBC, fixed mortgages are tied to U.S. Treasuries and thus more safe from Federal Fund Rates shock
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Bank borrowing rates to increase

At least one local bank will increase prime rates for residential mortgages starting Friday in response to the U.S. Federal Reserve announcement
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Housing Bill to limit rent hikes criticised by Opposition

Opposition parties criticised the scope of the housing Bill introduced in the Dáil … “Both genuflect before the free market, including in housing, and are
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Kitchen Lending Library gives Oxford County residents the chance to borrow cooking tools and …

Lisa Miettinen, CEO/chief librarian of Oxford County Library, shows off some of the items in the new Kitchen Lending Library. That collection includes
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Borrowers hit by higher rates on 130 mortgage products

Mortgage lenders, including the big four banks, have raised the cost of nearly 130 products in the past four weeks, driving increasing numbers of
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Business News Roundup, Dec. 16

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate loan rose this week to 4.16 percent from 4.13 percent the previous
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Fried Frank Picks Up Paul Hastings' Banking Practice Head

V. Gerard “Jerry” Comizio, chair of the global banking and payment systems practice at Paul Hastings, has joined Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver
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UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Good news for first-time homebuyers in BC as province unveils major …

The B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program contributes to the amount first-time home buyers have already saved for their down
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Raids at branches impacting morale, say bankers; efforts on to reach out to staff

MUMBAI: Fear of raids has been added to stress of long hours at work for India's bankers, and managements are taking a series of steps to keep
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Rates surging 5 weeks post-election; will home sales weaken? – NewsOn6.com – Tulsa, OK – News …

AP National News VideoMore>> …. WASHINGTON (AP) – Mortgage rates are still surging five weeks after Donald Trump's election victory. Will higher
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Close Update: Banking Stocks Lift Averages Back Into Positive Territory

Wall Street went back on the offensive Thursday, overcoming early selling pressure as banking stocks rallied in the wake of Wednesday's rate hike,
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American Idol Lenders Sue Apollo, 21st Century Fox

Core Entertainment Inc.'s lenders aren't happy with the outcome of the “American Idol” producer's bankruptcy restructuring. In a lawsuit filed Monday in
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Iberiabank Corp. (IBKC) Stake Lowered by First Trust Advisors LP

The fund owned 55,149 shares of the company's stock after selling 5,166 … Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. … Lenders Title Company, an Arkansas-chartered title insurance and closing
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Breaks into New 52-Week High on December 15 Session

Shares of Investors Title Company (ITIC) broke into a new 52-week high yesterday, hitting a peak of $167.76. Shares closed at $164.98 after opening
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Home sales to slip about 3% in 2017 as new mortgage rules slow Toronto, Vancouver markets …

Cailey Heaps Estrin, a Toronto-based sales representative with Royal LePage, said Thursday stricter mortgage rules introduced by Ottawa – including
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Mortgage Rates Keep Rising, Homebuyers' Enthusiasm Keeps Falling

On the back of the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates, mortgage rates were slightly higher on Thursday. The average 30-year mortgage
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) Passes Through 11% Yield Mark

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Thursday, shares of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc. (NYSE:
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Lawyer, Banking & Financial Services (3-5 years PQE)

Lawyer, Banking & Financial Services (3-5 years PQE)

Banking & Finance Law, Join our top tier banking and financial services practice working on a broad range of high-profile LevFin, acquisition and
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Post on eBay auctioning off accused SC serial killer real estate sign removed

A Todd Kohlhepp real estate sign is up for auction on popular e-commerce site eBay. As of 9 p.m. Wednesday, 12 bids had already been placed for
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Lending Support Specialist

Lending Support Specialist – Atherton. We are expanding and are on the lookout for a Customer Service Champion and Admin Support Specialist.
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What the Federal Reserve Rate Hike Means for Reverse Mortgages

Changes to longer-term rates will have more of a direct impact on reverse mortgages compared to short-term rate increases, as longer-term rate hikes
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China central bank presses banks to help with funds after interbank lendin…

Caixin said that traders pointed to worsening sentiment among banks about market conditions and growing caution over interbank lending, especially
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Mid-Winter Housing Finance Conference 2017

This March, senior executives from across the country will gather to address today's most pressing issues in real estate finance at the Mid-Winter
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Germany blocks small progress on banking union at EU summit

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Germany prevented a new attempt to break the deadlock on a European Union's plan to boost financial stability in the banking
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Senior Underwriter – SBA Lending – FINTECH!

Our client, a growing Fintech start-up focused on creating business-focused lending products is building out its underwriting team. Currently, the team
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Banking on a good holiday

Pike National Bank CEO James Wicker remembers when the local financial institution — not even a decade old at the time — had a chance to make a
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Nanaimo MLA says Liberal lending plan is 'bad policy'

NANAIMO — The MLA for Nanaimo says a Liberal plan to help first-time homebuyers get into the market has the potential for disaster. Premier Christy
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Regions, BBVA Compass both increasing prime lending rate after Fed hike

Regions Bank and BBVA Compass both said they are increasing their prime lending rate to 3.75 percent from 3.50 percent, effective Thursday.
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Lending Operations Specialist I

THE OPPORTUNITY: The incumbent will complete exception processing and research, resolution of complex issues and customer inquiries.
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GSEs could enter key markets under Duty to Serve

The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been given the green light to invest in the low-income housing tax
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Midday Update: Stocks Bounce Bank as Rate Hike Underpins Banking Shares

European bourses closed higher with banking stocks taking the lion's share of Thursday's gains and the falling euro giving a boost to exporters.
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Yet another real estate agent mysteriously shot and killed

Police found a real estate agent shot to death in an abandoned home in Atlanta, according to an article by Richard Elliot for WSB-TV. Police found
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V. Gerard Comizio Joins Fried Frank as Head of the Firm's Banking Practice

Mr. Comizio has significant experience in advising banking clients on a broad range of complex transaction, regulatory and compliance matters.
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S&P/Experian: Default Rate On First Mortgages Up Slightly In October

The default rate on first mortgages increased slightly to 0.70% in October – up from 0.67% in September but down from 0.81% in October 2015,
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In a Recovering Market, Homeownership Rates Are Down Sharply for Blacks, Young Adults

A Pew Research Center analysis of Census Bureau and mortgage loan data indicates that the decline in ownership since 2004 has been more
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Market Trends: David Weiss of Life on Queen

With Toronto real estate selling at an all-time high, there has been increased pressure on the city's residential rental market to house those who are
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So Who Gets to Pay for Italy's Banking Crisis?

By Don Quijones, of Spain and Mexico, editor at Wolf Street. Originally published at Wolf Street. “There is not and there will not be a banking crisis in
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Canadians Are Offered Home Loans to Battle Vancouver's High Prices

Canadians Are Offered Home Loans to Battle Vancouver's High Prices

OTTAWA—Faced with high housing prices that some residents have blamed on an influx of foreign investors, the Canadian province of British
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Calypso begins recruitment drive with Vinciguerra

Calypso Technology, a capital markets and investment management software provider, has appointed Olivier Vinciguerra as managing director of
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Merchant Money Company Appoints Lynn Fernandez as Chief Credit Officer

Small business lender, Merchant Money Company (MMC), announced on Wednesday it appointed Lynn Fernandez as its new Chief Credit Officer.
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White Oak Acquires Capital Business Credit

“The acquisition of CBC expands White Oak's lending capabilities into the significant and growing asset-based lending market while providing White
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German Bank: That'll be one cent per click, thanks!

If you happen to have a bank account at the German bank Sparkasse Soest, you may be paying for any click you make on the bank's online banking
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Commerce Commission's real estate action imposes big penalties on major agencies

But on Friday, the country's other major real estate agencies – Barfoot and Thompson, Harcourts, LJ Hooker and Ray White – were in the Auckland
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Seven-figure investment to support Growth Capital Ventures new P2P lending platform

Bill Kennedy, Partner at Maven, commented: “Alternative finance, including crowdfunding and peer to peer lending is becoming an increasingly
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Housing on deck — What you need to know in markets on Friday

The economic calendar is quiet on Friday, but the US housing market will be in focus. The November report on housing starts and building permits is
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Banking currently dominated by 'headwinds', says ANZ

The current operating environment for Australia's banks is “dominated by headwinds”, ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has warned at the lender's
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Australian Mortgage Market: Forecasts and Future Opportunities 2016

We estimate that growth in the value of balances outstanding for both owner-occupier and investment residential mortgages will be 6.1% in 2016,
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Roostify Named Best in Show at Digital Mortgage Conference

15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Roostify, a provider of automated mortgage transaction technology, today announced that the company was chosen as Best
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Long Beach sanitation workers find mortgage payment accidentally tossed

Her mortgage payment — thousands of dollars in cash — accidentally ended up the trash. And to find it, she went to the dump and rummaged through
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Canadian home sales cool in November, CREA predict more of the same in 2017

The new “stress test” regulations are expected to reduce the number of first-time buyers who qualify for mortgage financing, which should slow down
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BC government offers down-payment loans to first-time homebuyers

The goal is to match part of a person's down payment to help them afford to buy their first home, as long as they already qualify for a mortgage under
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Sign of a Real Estate Slowdown as Queens Clock Tower Changes Hands

Things are getting choppy in New York's once-rocketing residential real estate market. Last week, the developers of what was planned as the city's
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How Much Money Do I Need to Buy a Home?

By Citywide Home Loans Thursday, December 15th 2016 … secure full, 100% financing and eliminate the requirement for mortgage insurance.
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REAL ESTATE Trends 12.15.16

Amenities: Fireplace, wood and carpet flooring, sheltered deck, two-car garage, large fenced yard and within walking distance of schools.
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Winding Down Fannie and Freddie Is Easier Than It Seems

No other country has the equivalent of the private-public model of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—crony capitalism at its best. The U.S. needs a new
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Progressing GSE Goals and Initiatives

Fannie Mae Freddie Mac BH In November, Freddie Mac reached a “significant milestone” toward the goal of a common securitization platform and a
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Non-banks to face tougher times in 2017: KPMG

They narrowed in on business and mortgage lending and as a result, the finance companies and credit unions had a clear space in the market.”
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Picking a Pruner – How to Look for Gardening Tools

Picking a Pruner – How to Look for Gardening Tools

Looking for a holiday present for your gardener? A high-quality pruner is a valuable tool for any gardener. The repetitive motions of actions like hedge pruning can aggravate hand…
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[Video] Here's why one former senator is so passionate about affordable housing

Scott Brown sat down with HousingWire at the forum to not only update us on housing affordability, but his explanation for why he is so passionate
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Exclusive: Nationstar CEO Jay Bray on Mr. Cooper, the company's future

HousingWire sat down with Bray this week in an exclusive interview to get an answer to that question, as well as what Mr. Cooper really means, the
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FHFA implements “Duty to Serve” provisions

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently issued a final rule requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to serve three underserved markets
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'Tis the Season for More Light

When the weather begins to chill, we observe changing leaves and shorter days. The shift is delightful for the most part. However, in many parts of the country there is a very distinct reduction…
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First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation Adds Managing Director

First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation (FGMC), a Virginia-based provider of residential mortgage lending services for more than 25 years, has named
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Ruffin views Wichita as key component of his real estate portfolio

During a nearly 30-minute speech, Ruffin shared stories of how he grew his real estate empire by buying properties — often with cash generated from
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Pure Multi-Family REIT LP Announces US$40.0 Million Property Acquisition in Austin, Texas

The first mortgage financing is expected to bear a fixed interest rate of 3.98% per annum for a term of 10 years. The purchase price represents a
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Double Your Deposit

Every day you make a Union Bank® Mobile Check Deposit1 between December 5, 2016, and January 31, 2017, you'll be automatically entered in a
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New program partners with first-time homebuyers as they enter the housing market

Saving for a mortgage down payment can be hard for first-time homebuyers. The B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program
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Vladimir Bien-Aime Honored with HousingWire's 2016 Vanguard Award

HousingWire states that it sets an extremely high bar for choosing its second annual list of HW Vanguards, which is a very competitive contest.
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Sonoma County home sales strong in November despite low inventory

The Sonoma County real estate market is ending 2016 much as the year began, with higher home prices but fewer properties being listed for sale.
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Guide Bulletin 2016-23 Updates Assets and Other Requirements

Guide Bulletin 2016-23 Updates Assets and Other Requirements. December 15, 2016. Back to News Center. Today's Single-Family Seller/Servicer
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Second Circuit: Plaintiff lacks standing to bring two Truth in Lending Act claims

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Supreme Court's recent Spokeo decision has helped a defendant in a Truth in Lending Act lawsuit decided
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ATTOM: Foreclosure filings show largest monthly decrease since 2010

November's foreclosure filings tumbled downward both from last month and last year, and showed a greater monthly decrease than they've seen in
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FHFA Continues to Push Fannie, Freddie on Credit-Risk Sharing

A regulatory 2017 scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac calls on the firms to transfer a significant portion of credit risk to third-party private
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Thursday markets: Stocks recover a bit from Wednesday's drubbing

That's something that our friends at ZeroHedge—who are always ready to rain on any parade—note in a Thursday article entitled “Freddie Mac Issues
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Abilene police make arrest in connection with murdered real estate agent

A few short days ago, a real estate agent in Abilene, Texas, was shot and killed inside his home. Now, the police have made an arrest in connection
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Bank of Canada keeps eye on indebted households and housing market

The top man at Canada's central bank warns that consumer debt and high house prices are the country's primary financial risks. Bank of Canada
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Neighborhood Stabilization Initiative Program Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

“By providing this “first look” to organizations supporting neighborhoods, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac strengthen local housing markets and provide
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Mortgage Delinquencies to Decrease in 2017: TransUnion

Mortgage Delinquencies to Decrease in 2017: TransUnion

TransUnion forecast that the share of mortgages that are 60 days or more delinquent will drop to 2.11% by the fourth quarter of 2017. The credit
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Soars 5.93% on December 15

Investors Title Company (ITIC) had a good day on the market for Thursday December 15 as shares jumped 5.93% to close at $164.98. About 4,266
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P2P lending in Ukraine reaches UAH 5 bln

The volume of the P2P lending market since the launch of this service in Ukraine has reached UAH 5 billion, Head of the National Bank of Ukraine
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Average rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 4.16 percent

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed for the seventh straight week, again marking new highs for the year.
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Three Real Estate Developers Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Conspiracy To Corrupt …

Three Real Estate Developers Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Conspiracy To Corrupt The Electoral Process In Bloomingburg, New York.
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Lending in China rose sharply in November

Lending in China The broad measure of lending in China rose most sharply since March after the government poured money into the financial system
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BRIEF-Freddie mac prices $1.28 bln multifamily K-deal, K-f25

BRIEF-Freddie mac prices $1.28 bln multifamily K-deal, K-f25. Dec 15 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp : * Freddie mac prices $1.28 billion
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Will Interest-Rate Hikes Affect Phoenix-Area Housing Market?

And, given that industry's importance to the Valley, we wanted to get a sense of how the higher interest rate could impact the housing market here.
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Australia lobbies China-led AIIB to add coal to lending priorities

The Australian government is lobbying hard for the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to include coal among its lending priorities, as the
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Insiders Worth Watching: Richard Phegley Purchased 1350 Shares of Invesco Mortgage Capital …

Richard Phegley, an insider and also Chief Financial Officer of the leading company Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc made an acquision. He paid for
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World Bank Donors Commit to Record $75 Billion to Meet Growing Demand

The bank also outlined a controversial plan to invest directly into private development projects, sidestepping World Bank lending to governments that
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Homeownership Drops Among Minorities and Young People Despite Recovering Market

Home values have increased over the last four years, but young people and African Americans are not seeing the benefits as much as other
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Real-Estate Developer and His Associates Stand Accused of Voter Fraud

Real-estate developer Shalom Lamm, his business partner and an associate were indicted Thursday on charges they conspired to organize a
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Real estate agent says he'll pay back $95K to homeless woman

A Toronto real estate agent who borrowed $95,000 from a woman he was finding a tenant for, says that his wife has given the woman's real estate
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New York Mortgage Trust Declares Fourth Quarter 2016 Common Stock Dividend of $0.24 Per …

NYMT is an internally managed REIT which invests in mortgage-related and financial assets and targets residential mortgage loans, including second
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Freddie Mac Prices $1.28 Billion Multifamily K-Deal, K-F25

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Dec 15, 2016) – Freddie Mac ( OTCQB : FMCC ) recently priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates
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How the Fed's interest rate hike hits consumers

Rates have been steadily rising for two weeks, according to Freddie Mac data, as more and more lenders were expecting the Fed to hike rates. Around
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Include real estate sales and electricity charges in GST: CEA

The sale of land and real estate should be included in the Goods and Services Tax structure, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said on
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Amsterdam to partner with Laffey Real Estate

Laffey Real Estate announced last Wednesday an exclusive agreement to represent The Amsterdam at Harborside, a luxury retirement community in
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The Next Steps Toward a Single Security for the GSEs

DSN-freddiefannie-620×330 In November, Freddie Mac reached a “significant milestone” toward the goal of a common securitization platform and a
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Greenberg Traurig Continues Expansion of Financial Services Litigation Group, Adds Andrew Wein

Greenberg Traurig Continues Expansion of Financial Services Litigation Group, Adds Andrew Wein

Wein's national practice focuses primarily on mortgage companies and other consumer financial institutions, assisting them with both litigation and
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HSBC leaves lending rates unchanged

HSBC Bermuda has decided to leave its lending rates unchanged in the wake of the US Federal Reserve's rate hike yesterday. The bank's
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Women in Banking: Small Banks as Tech Vendors; Parental Leave Trend?

Banks as Tech Vendors: Some community banks have created a new income stream by marketing tech products they developed internally to other
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Prominent Orthodox NY real estate developer indicted in voter fraud attempt

NEW YORK (JTA) — Federal prosecutors have indicted Shalom Lamm, a prominent Jewish real estate developer, along with two colleagues,
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Proposed $300 mortgage fee draws opposition in Suffolk

Real estate professionals urged Suffolk lawmakers on Thursday to block a new $300 county fee on mortgage recordings which they said would drive
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More banks are closing as digital banking booms

Banks say they are closing branches because people are using them less, in favor of digital banking. HSBC said that branch visits are down by 40%,
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Has Dodd-Frank Led to Less Lending?

Individuals get mortgages from brokers and banks, and most of them are effectively backed by the U.S. government. Companies sell short-term
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Retail Banking Specialist – Dallas, TX

Founded in 1988, the Beal Bank family of companies is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and comprises one of the largest private financial institutions
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Major banking counters slip after AmBank group CEO said worried over outlook in 2017

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): Shares in most major banking counters fell in early trade today, after AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) group chief
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How exposed is Asian real estate to US policy?

The results of the US election on have brought uncertainty to emerging markets in Asia. Although globally financial markets have broadly cheered the
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Home Sales Expected to Expand Modestly in 2017 As Affordability Pressures Temper Buyer …

1 NAR's Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey tracks topical real estate trends, including current renters and homeowners'
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2 Men Charged in Santa Maria Real Estate Fraud Case

Two Santa Maria men have been charged with allegedly committing real estate fraud involving losses topping $500,000, the Santa Barbara County
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE – Lindemood

The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Northern Communities Credit Union.
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Fair Lending Compliance Manager

Zions Bancorporation is searching for an experienced Fair Lending Compliance Manager to join our Compliance Team. The successful candidate will
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Kelly Capital Helping Home Sellers With FAST CASH On Private Mortgage Notes

Kelly Capital assures to help with fast sizable cash on private owner financed mortgage notes and other contractual obligations like business note,
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Title Company Seeks Marketing / Sales Rep

Title Company looking for aggressive and experienced Field Sales & Marketing Representative for the Broward area. -We're a fast-growing company
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First National Mortgage Investment Fund Announces December Monthly Distribution

The Fund provides unitholders with tax-advantaged monthly distributions by investing in Canadian mortgage loans originated by First National
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Radnor Memorial Library offers museum pass lending program

Radnor >> Just in time for the holiday break, Radnor Memorial Library is introducing their Museum Pass Program. Beginning on Monday, December
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Couple wins $922K arbitration claim over illiquid real estate investments

According to the award, the claimants' invested in a real estate private placement, Sonoma Ridge Partners, as well as nontraded REITs sponsored by
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Tearing down an old house to build a big new one could alienate your neighbors — and worse

Teardowns became popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but largely waned when the housing market crashed about a decade ago. “As the real
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Mortgage rates rise slightly

Mortgage rates rise slightly

WHAT I SEE: From rate sheets hitting my desk that are not part of Freddie Mac's survey: Locally, well-qualified borrowers can get the following fixed
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Nationstar Introduces New Website, Mobile App

… and challenge the standard for customer service in the mortgage industry,” Nationstar Chairman and CEO Jay Bray said in a news release.
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Report: Illinois home prices expected to continue rising in 2017

The last few years have proved to be a windfall for many sellers in the Chicago area as the real estate market finally and fully rebounded from the long
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New mortgage rules will curb exposure to rising debt levels: BoC

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is predicting new mortgage rules will help slow rising household debt levels and the advance of home prices in some
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Rates surging 5 weeks post-election; will home sales weaken?

To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country between Monday and Wednesday each week. The average
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What's new in residential real estate projects

Kitchen in an apartment during a tour of Albany Lofts at One Broadway which had an open house on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 in Menands, N.Y. The
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Trump Banking Surge Could Propel Bank Of Santa Clarita

The banking sector has enjoyed a remarkable rally in the wake of the November elections, with Republicans remaining in control of the U.S. Senate
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Bank of Canada sees risks from household debt, housing market imbalances

The Bank of Canada said elevated levels of household debt and imbalances in the housing market remain the primary risks to the country's financial
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Dallas-based Veritex buys Sovereign, continues to 'roll up the smaller banks in town'

Dallas-based Veritex Community Bank is buying Sovereign Bank — its biggest acquisition yet — as part of a quest to become a bigger player in the
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Prepared remarks of Richard Cordray Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The collapse of certain subprime mortgage lenders presaged weakness throughout the mortgage markets, which then decimated the broader credit
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No Stopping Mortgage Rates in Seventh Straight Week of Increases

Mortgage rates picked up again this week, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), posting the seventh straight week
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. Announces Quarterly Common and Preferred Stock Dividends

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is a real estate investment trust that focuses on financing and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed
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Checking Share Average and RSI Levels on Real Estate Select Sector SPDR (XLRE)

Investors may be looking to compare the current stock price of Real Estate Select … The ADX measures the strength or weakness of a particular trend.
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Central Texas housing market stays on record pace

Central Texas home sales soared nearly 16 percent in November over the same month last year, keeping the Austin area on track for a sixth straight
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PACE Programs Offer Benefits, Dangers

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs provide financing for … Mortgage and Credit Availability – NAR is concerned that PACE loans
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Negative Equity Level Continues to Decline: Zillow

Additionally, 26.1% of homeowners with a mortgage have below 20% … negative equity affects the housing market as a whole, so this is good news
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Marquette Bank Holds Winter Wear Drive for Local Neighborhoods

Photo Caption: Marquette Bank employees (left to right) Colleen Basile and Christie Cox organize donation items as part of Marquette Bank's Winter
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CCI Level Check for China Lending Corp (CLDC)

Active traders may be zooming in on certain technical indicators for stock assessment. Currently, China Lending Corp (CLDC) has a 14-day
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Rising rates, quieter market

The bank's latest Home Truths report has just been released and it is predicting a more subdued housing market outlook in 2017. Following two years
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Real Estate Essentials 2

When selling your house you need to determine your selling price. Use these tips to help determine what price to list your house at.Think like a buyer:
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US December NAHB Housing Market Index Strengthens To 11-Year High, Post-Election Optimism …

US December NAHB Housing Market Index Strengthens To 11-Year High, Post-Election Optimism …

The December National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) index rose strongly to 70 from 63 the previous month and above consensus
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New tech could help make 2017 the fastest real estate market on record: Redfin

And with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increasing the size of loans they will back, along with new mortgages requiring as little as 1 to 3 percent down
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New Guide Bulletin Published

Freddie Mac Multifamily Publishes New Guide Bulletin.
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2017 housing market report

2016 saw prices increase 4.9 percent. The Midwest has been identified as the most affordable region in terms of housing, and is predicted to be a key
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More than 10% of homeowners still under water

Photo (c) retrostar – Fotolia The U.S. housing market has recovered. The median home price is now about where it was at the time of the housing
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US homebuilder confidence hits highest level since 2005

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on a 30-year fixed rate loan jumped this week to 4.16 percent from 4.13 percent the
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No Change: HSBC Bermuda Base Lending Rate

Following the 25 basis point increase announced yesterday, HSBC Bermuda said they will “leave its base lending rates for customers unchanged” at
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US$268 Million Raised for Latest TC Latin America Partners Real Estate Fund Focused on Peru …

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TC Latin America Partners, the Latin American real estate fund manager, has successfully reached a final close on
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HSBC credited with $223 million in consumer relief

The first report is out on the status of HSBC compliance with the National Mortgage Settlement, showing they passed all metrics. According to the
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All Types of Loans Cost More Just One Day After Fed's Rate Hike

As a result, mortgage lenders including banks are bracing for a subdued year in 2017 as applications are expected to fall. U.S. home loan originations
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Rising rates seen hurting US mortgage sector in 2017 -Freddie

15, the highest since 4.19 percent in the week of Oct. 2, 2014, Freddie Mac said. Last week, 30-year mortgage rates averaged 4.13 percent. “If rates
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Towards a new, more flexible legal framework for secured lending in Belgium

Upon entering into force, the law of 11 July 2013 on security interests in rem on movable assets will provide Belgium with a modern legal framework
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Announces New Foreclosure Prevention Program

Freddie Mac announced the launch of its Freddie Mac Flex Modification foreclosure prevention program. The newly introduced scheme is designed to
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New forecast says record sales for 2016, but get ready for house prices to actually drop next year

“Mortgage regulations were further tightened following CREA's previous forecast. In the near term, tightened regulations are expected to reduce the
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Ridgefield Park man faces federal charges in million dollar real estate fraud

A 65-year-old Ridgefield Park man faces charges that he and two real estate brokers used “straw borrowers” to illegally obtain “shotgun loans,”
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Benjamin F. Edwards bolsters investment banking with 3 hires

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. is expanding its investment banking with the addition of three executives: – Kevin Sullivan, managing director, joins Shelby
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Real Estate Developer of New York Hasidic Enclave Charged With Electoral Conspiracy

NEW YORK – Shalom Lamm, the real estate developer of an upstate New York Hasidic enclave and son of former Yeshiva University chancellor
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Boutique real estate firm announces plans for $5M office in Carmel

Encore Sotheby's International Realty announced its plans Thursday morning to invest $5 million to build a three-story office at 12411 Pennsylvania
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RBC Turns To Video Banking To Enhance SMB Customer Experience As Part Of Digital Banking …

Video banking is a great remedy to this issue, and in a recent conversation I had with Vidyo CEO Eran Westman, he said it black and white, as video is
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Gold, Real Estate Make up More than 90% of What Indians Invest in, Wealth Report Says

The report, released by the Karvy group, says that Indians held Gold worth Rs. 65.9 lakh crore while investment in real estate holdings constituted a
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SEB

SEB

We offer commercial and investment banking services in 18 countries, mainly in the Nordic region and Germany. Read more on Corporations and
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Agent Profile: Anna Shulkina

A. Buyers benefit from my experience in the industry, knowledge of real estate trends and procedures, as well as my dedication to clients, passion for
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Despite Heightened Levels of Uncertainty and Likely Turbulence, North America Real Estate …

While structural changes will likely define the outlook for specific strategies in the U.S., real estate performance in most cases will be driven by secular
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Canadians' rising debt still troubles Bank of Canada, but tighter mortgage rules may ease risk

In the December report, the second of two assessments of risk each year, the Bank of Canada noted that mortgage rates are rising in response to
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Housing Sales Drop Most Since 2012 After Canada Tightens Mortgages

Finance Minister Bill Morneau in October tightened qualification requirements for mortgage insurance, specifically to cool the Toronto market.
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Fitch Affirms FREMF 2012-K706 and Freddie Mac Pass-Through Certificates, Series K-706

Fitch Ratings has affirmed five classes of FREMF 2012-K706 multifamily mortgage pass-through certificates and two classes of Freddie Mac structured
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New CML forecasts for 2017 and gross lending up 3% in November

The Council of Mortgage Lenders today publishes new housing market forecasts, and reports gross lending of £21 billion in November – up by an
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US Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 4.16 Percent

WASHINGTON — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed for the seventh straight week following Donald Trump's election victory, again marking new
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Assessing mortgages on personality

Since the early 2000s outside of the regulatory environment little has changed in how lenders assess and price mortgages. Income, expenditure and
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Would you rather door-knock or cold call in real estate?

Jury's still out on this game of “Would You Rather,” folks! (Except for those who'd rather leave the industry than partake in either one of these marketing
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CML revises down 2017 mortgage lending forecast

The Council of Mortgage Lenders has revised down its lending forecast for 2017 in part due to the economic uncertainty of the UK plotting its exit from
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Director of Real Estate Development (Deal Maker) Dallas

Client of Williams Search Group is seeking an exceptional Real Estate professional with a strong retail development background to join its Retail Real
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Nutter Advises on High Profile Transactions in 2016

… Freddie Mac, and FHA licensed mortgage lenders and low-income housing tax credit syndicators, with total commitments in excess of $2 billion.
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Ignore Bullish Hype on Rate Hikes — Book Profits on Community Banks Now

Loan growth increased by 9.4% year over year, led by commercial real estate loans, residential mortgages, and commercial and industrial loans.
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Clever Lending partners with Kensington

We are looking forward to working with Clever Lending on distributing our core range and developing new products to provide more options for their
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Fed's Rate Hike Confirms It: Time Is Running Out on Low Mortgage Rates

Now, technically, the Fed does not set mortgage rates—but that's probably what most people believe, given the amount of news and hype surrounding
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1st Advantage Mortgage changes name to Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

The name change, which reflects the mortgage company's role since 2008 as the residential mortgage division of national full-service real estate firm
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NAHB Housing Market Index 70 vs. 63 forecast

Investing.com – The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing market index rose unexpectedly last month, official data showed on
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Muslims excluded from banking; BJP, liberals trying to muzzle them: Owaisi

Substantiating his claim that the ban on high value currency has affected Muslims adversely, the AIMIM chief referred to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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Mortgage Rates Move Higher

MCLEAN, VA, Dec 15, 2016 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Dec 15, 2016) – Freddie Mac (otcqb:FMCC) today released
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