Real estate agent accused of forgery

Real estate agent accused of forgery

CALEDONIA — An area real estate agent was scheduled to make her first appearance Tuesday in Houston County District Court, where she's been
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Loan options for vacation rentals getting better

From Freddie Mac's weekly survey: The 30-year fixed rate dropped to 4.09 percent, improving 3 basis points from last week's 4.12 percent.
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The American Dream is in Steven Mnuchin's hands

If Steve Mnuchin scores the Treasury secretary job, he may “knock down” big Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac investors (left to right) Bill Ackman, Richard
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Valley men accused in federal mortgage-lending scheme

“The charges allege they all operated a 'second chance' financing business under the names of T.G. and Wealth, Infinite Properties and Me In 3D,
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Rising mortgage rates discouraging first-time homebuyers, survey says

First-time homebuyers are thinking twice about getting into the spring market — and rising mortgage rates seem to be the reason. That's according to a
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JPMorgan Chase reportedly agrees to $55 million settlement for discriminatory lending

According to multiple reports, JPMorgan Chase agreed to a $55 million settlement with the Department of Justice, which accused the bank's brokers of
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Briefcase: Mortgage rates fall again

WASHINGTON — Long-term US mortgage rates marked their third week of declines this week, after snapping a nine-week run of increases. Mortgage
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Senators Push Treasury Department to Loosen Marijuana Banking Restrictions

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders want regulators to stop penalizing legitimate vendors hired by marijuana businesses left in a legal
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See how G Suite and DocuSign help real estate brokers close deals faster

Sereno Group, a real estate brokerage firm in California, uses DocuSign and G Suite to schedule signings, maintain communication between agents
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Valium and banking ethics: Steven Mnuchin's confirmation hearing – video

Donald Trump's choice for treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, defended his banking record in the aftermath of the financial crisis on Thursday during
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Wells Fargo to merge international business with wholesale banking

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N), the third-largest U.S. bank by assets, said on Thursday it would merge its international business with its wholesale banking
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Mnuchin Sees an Asset in Banking Background Reviled by Democrats

Steven Mnuchin, Treasury secretary nominee for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, speaks during a Senate Finance Committee confirmation
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Mogo wants to gamify the mortgage-managing process with its newest product

Through MogoMortgage, consumers can manage their mortgage, from pre-approval until the mortgage is renewed, both online and through their
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Best Mortgage Lenders for First-Time Home Buyers

NerdWallet has picked some of the best mortgage lenders for first-time home buyers in a variety of categories so you can quickly decide which one is
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Third Avenue Real Estate Value Fund 4th Quarter Commentary

We are pleased to provide you with the Third Avenue Real Estate Value Fund's (the “Fund”) report for the quarter ended December 31, 2016.
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Mnuchin Mounts Strong Defense of Banking Career

Mnuchin led a group of investors in 2008 to buy the failed IndyMac Bank. “Despite the global panic, I saw a way to save the bank,” he said, noting that
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Sorting Out the Technicals on Shares of Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund …

Moving averages can help identify trends and price reversals. … Presently, the 14-day ADX for Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund
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Trump's treasury nominee questioned LIVE 0:00

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's choice for treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, defended his banking record in the aftermath of the financial crisis
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Federal regulators flag Karnes County bank as 'troubled'

As part of that, the bank must include in its workouts agreements — where the lender and borrower renegotiate terms of a loan that is in default to
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Associated Banc-Corp Reports 2016 Earnings of $1.26 per share

Our commercial real estate, residential lending, and capital markets businesses, in particular, performed well,” said President and CEO Philip B. Flynn.
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Mortgage banking, M&A fuel profits at Wintrust Financial

Mortgage banking, M&A fuel profits at Wintrust Financial

Fourth-quarter profits at Wintrust Financial in Rosemont, Ill., climbed 54% to $54.6 million from a year earlier, helped largely by acquisitions and
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Reserved Bank! Double trouble may have sealed Urjit Patel's lips

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India governor Urjit Patel earned the ire of parliamentarians on Wednesday when he declined to disclose the amount of
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California lifts Fidelity National Title Company's suspension on conducting business

The State of California Franchise Tax Board nullified Fidelity National Title Company's suspension and restored the corporation to good standing
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China 2016 property investment rises 6.9 pct y/y, sales jump to 7-year high

But even with the red-hot property market playing a major role in propping up national economic growth last year, Friday's property investment figure
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Canadian Housing Market: Risk of a Bursting Bubble?

Discussions of a bubble in the Canadian housing market and its risk of…
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Bank conduct reforms falling behind schedule

Key planks of the banking industry's reform plan, including a promise to name and shame bankers who break the rules, are taking longer to implement
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Bank promotes exec to chief lending officer

Dixon was formerly a regional president and SBA/USDA product manager with the bank, according to a statement. He has more than 35 years
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Clarien & BHC Offering Mortgage Programme

“Under the HomeStart programme, Clarien is making $25 million worth of new mortgages available with up to 100% financing available to existing
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NatWest Mortgages

NatWest mortgages are available for over 18s. Get an Agreement in Principle. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on
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World's top bankers excited over Trump presidency

Speaking in Davos, a panel of bank chief executives said that Trump could herald the start of a new era of economic growth driven by a booming
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Most expensive home in America hits the housing market at $250 million

WATCH: A luxury dream home in Bel Air, California hit the market Wednesday at $250 million. It's considered to be the most expensive home ever
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Mnuchin Hearing Does Little to Clear Trump Fog of Uncertainty

On Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the housing giants currently in government conservatorship, Mr. Mnuchin described himself as an “expert” from his
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BNZ internet banking outage: Customers unable to bank online

BNZ's internet and mobile banking services have been offline for most of Friday afternoon. The bank confirmed the fault shortly before 1.30pm but has
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Cities We Make

This spatial segregation trend is further reinforced by policies that promote … But real estate and urban trends are building the opposite: polarized
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The Real Estate Markets You Should Watch in 2017

The Real Estate Markets You Should Watch in 2017 … At the turn of the year, real estate was poised to head into another fantastic period of high … promise of continuing positive potential among the market trends for the coming year.
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Experts: Topsail area to double in population

But plans to address the changes and related challenges are already underway, something that was shared at the annual Real Estate Trends Report
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CLARIEN AND BHC PARTNER TO GIVE BERMUDIANS 'HOMESTART'

Left to right: Major Barrett Dill, General Manager, Bermuda Housing Corporation; Andrea Proctor, Senior Mortgage Lender, Clarien Bank Limited;
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Federal watchdog sues TCF Financial over overdraft fees

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal consumer finance regulators said Thursday they were suing TCF Financial Corp., alleging the bank deceived
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'Unsafe and unsound' practices found at Karnes County bank

Hugh B. “Trip” Ruckman III is chairman, president and CEO of The Karnes County National Bank of Karnes City. Federal banking regulators recently
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New real estate report finds Lawrence lacks industrial space needed for job growth

New real estate report finds Lawrence lacks industrial space needed for job growth

A new market report from the Lawrence office of real estate agency Colliers International indicates that the past year was a healthy one for retail, office
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RBS considers accepting multi-billion pound legal hit over mortgage bond mis-selling probe

Royal Bank of Scotland is considering taking a multi-billion dollar settlement over a US mortgage securities probe, that would give an indication of the
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Women in banking: Pay equality trouble at JPMorgan; Maria Vullo slams OCC fintech charter

Krawcheck, a banking industry veteran turned fintech entrepreneur, made these comments in a promotional interview for her new book, “Own It: The
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Down, Down, Down for Mortgage Rates

Who says mortgage interest rates are headed toward the 5 percent mark? For the week ending January 19, rates declined for the third consecutive
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Real estate agent charged in gas station homicide

(KMTV) – Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine announced on Thursday that real estate agen Dirk Blume has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder
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Stock Focus: Watching RSI Levels on Shares of InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust (IIP-UN.TO)

At the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust … Some analysts believe that the ADX is one of the best trend strength
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Four Takeaways from Mnuchin's Capitol Hill Grilling

Mnuchin said oftentimes his hands were tied when it came to foreclosing on a borrower or offering a mortgage modification. He said OneWest opted
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Equity Rundown: RSI and CCI Check on iShares Dow Jones US Real Estate (IYR)

iShares Dow Jones US Real Estate (IYR) presently has a 14-day … the indicator to spot stock trends or to seek out overbought/oversold conditions.
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Netflix's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' Makes a Real Estate Funny

3 that interests the real estate world: the once fierce and formidable Aunt Josephine (Alfre Woodard). Josephine lives in quite a distressed property.
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The Bank Rally Mints a New Billionaire Banker

The rally in bank stocks since Donald Trump's surprise victory in November has minted a new billionaire banker ahead of Friday's inauguration.
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Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Fall; 30-Year at 4.09 Percent

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Fall; 30-Year at 4.09 Percent. By the associated press. Jan 19, 2017, 2:01 PM ET. 0 Shares. Email. Star. 0 Shares.
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British banking set to suffer in Brexit

Theresa May is facing down Wall Street bank bosses at Davos following news that several lenders are preparing to shift thousands of jobs out of
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Opinion: Finding solutions to Vancouver's housing woes is right thing to do

But now, with the arrival of a new year and a moderating real estate market, perhaps it is time for some reflection, a time to ask ourselves what kind of
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3 ways robots can rock the world of real estate agents

If real estate is all about relationships, empathy and connecting with people, is there any room in the industry for robots? The overwhelming evidence
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Postal Banks Would Pay Off For Canadians Fed Up With Being Gouged

Both at the negotiating table and at the review hearings, postal workers and our allies have been advocating for the return of banking at the post office
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News From NAMB: January 19, 2017

Tozer gave an insightful interview to National Mortgage News as he departs. It is no coincidence that Tozer, an Obama appointee, departs on
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Assessing The FHA's Mortgage Insurance Fee Cut — If It Happens

So, as an effort to aid homeownership, the Federal Housing Authority announced a 0.25% cut to its mortgage insurance premium, effective Jan. 27.
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Investors are cheering student loan stocks ahead of President Trump

The Department of Education is the nation's largest student lender, accounting for roughly 90% of the market. But large scale changes or even smaller
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RBI imposes Rs 75 lakh penalty on Bombay Mercantile Co-operative Bank

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a Rs 75 lakh penalty on Bombay Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai for violations of
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Homeowner still has options for mortgage modification

Q: I have fallen behind on my mortgage payments due to illness. Things are better now, and I am back at work, but my home is heading to foreclosure.
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ECB keeps stimulus on high even as economy picks up

ECB keeps stimulus on high even as economy picks up

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — President Mario Draghi has some explaining to do — about why the European Central Bank is leaving its stimulus
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A Greater Cincinnati city has the healthiest housing market in the nation

The study measures market health by the average number of years residents spend in homes, home values, ease of sale and costs associated with
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Business lending, acquisitions drive BB&T profit growth

Profit surged at BB&T in Winston-Salem, N.C., during the fourth quarter, driven by various acquisitions and growth in business lending. The $219
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Northern Ireland housing market to start year in "growth mode"

The indicator tracking house sales in Northern Ireland stabilised in December 2016, but the expectation is for activity to resume an upward trend in the
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New York probing reverse mortgages at Treasury nominee Mnuchin's ex-bank

The New York attorney general's office is investigating reverse-mortgage servicing companies, including a unit of the bank Treasury Secretary
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The absurd reason Warren is concerned about DeVos' 'banking' experience

Warren is right to criticize DeVos' lack of banking experience; someone tasked with running DOE now needs to be an expert on lending practices to
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Donald Trump's real estate allies stand to acquire DC clout

Real estate gave Donald Trump his lifelong comfort zone and his first taste of clout. So it should come as no surprise that fellow New York developers
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How Fintech Can Disrupt the $14T Mortgage Market

Fintech, which has already disrupted the payments, banking and financial advisory markets, is beginning to enter the $14 trillion mortgage market.
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Bankers in Davos See Trump's Team Making Wall Street Great Again

Bank executives, speaking on condition of anonymity at events around the Swiss ski resort, said they're not counting on Trump to overturn Dodd-Frank
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As Nashville real estate hits new heights, many fear bubble burst

“Not only are home values going up, land values have gone up drastically in last 18 months,” said local real estate agent and investor Robert Drimmer.
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Growth in mortgage-backed securitisation halted after demonetisation

KOLKATA: Mortgage-backed securitisation, which accounts for almost half of the entire securitisation deals, slowed after demonetisation, rating
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Demonetisation: Rs 22600 crore loss for real estate sector

The Indian real estate sector suffered a revenue loss of around Rs 22,600 crore because of decreasing residential sales in the fourth quarter of last
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At Davos, bankers discuss plans to move jobs out of UK

If this week's speech by Theresa May on her Brexit plans was designed to reassure the City of London and stop banks from shifting jobs out of the UK,
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Who pays when there is a banking error in your favor?

(KUTV) After discovering a surprise $1000 deposit last April, Anne Apuakehau says she immediately called her credit union. She says the teller
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Real Estate Daily Market Update: January 19, 2016

by HSC Management; January 19, 2017; Real Estate; 0. Real Estate Daily Market Update: January 19, 2016. real estate market news january 19 2017.
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Mortgages In 2017: How Buyers Benefit Most

Says Don Frutchey, Senior Loan Officer of Atlantic Coast Mortgage in McLean, VA, “This is the first increase in 10 years for Freddie Mac.” These
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New York Attorney General Investigating Reverse Mortgages at Firm Steven Mnuchin Ran

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating practices at reverse-mortgage businesses, including the unit of a bank once run by
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FMBN signs $2bn MoU with Shelter Afrique

… to the understanding by committing to provide the mortgage financing that will offtake the provider of the construction finance that will be required.
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UK housing market activity slows for first time since July – RICS

The UK housing market ground to a virtual halt in December as price growth cooled and fewer homes changed hands, according to the latest RICS
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These derelict bathrooms are inside homes sold for $1 million-plus

These derelict bathrooms are inside homes sold for $1 million-plus

It's a remarkable feat considering real estate trends show bathrooms, along with kitchens, top property buyers' priorities when looking for new homes.
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Good Money Habits Start Early!

Forming good money habits start at a young age. That's why parents of 7 year old Talan brought him to HomeTrust Bank in Knoxville, TN.
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Real Estate and Regulatory Engineer

The Engineer III is responsible for daily decision making and task/project management to ensure that assigned projects are completed within stated
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What's In Store for Real Estate in 2017

Last year was hard on the real estate market. With the oil industry in a slump, job loss around the state and Louisiana in a budget crisis there was new
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2016: the best year for remortgaging since 2009

Remortgaging has certainly seen a surge in activity of late, helped in no small part by the dramatic drop in mortgage rates over the last year, so much
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Precise Mortgages' buy-to-let calculator goes online

Specialist lender Precise Mortgages has put its buy-to-let calculator online so that brokers are able to see how much their clients can borrow.
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You can't keep a good crowd down – the rise of alternative finance

The first chart tracks the loan principal outstanding across the four largest P2P lending platforms in the UK – Funding Circle, RateSetter, Zopa and
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Austin-area real estate market booms with highest home sales ever

Our hot housing market has done it again. A new report from the Austin Board of Realtors shows that the Austin-Round Rock metro area closed out
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Real estate execs eye infrastructure investments amid high hopes for Trump

A survey of top U.S. real estate executives revealed that infrastructure assets figured prominently into what they believe to be the best and safest
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Description. Primary Responsibilities: Supports both internal and external users with technical and application issues. Monitors phone and email
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Mortgage rates down for third week straight, Freddie Mac says

Rates for home loans fell for the third week in a row, mortgage finance provider Freddie Mac said. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.09%
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Digital Push: Banks want telcos to improve connectivity

MUMBAI: Banks, which have been aggressively pushing digital transactions, have asked government to nudge telecom service providers to ensure
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New banking rules to increase aircraft lessors' borrowing costs

Proposed Basel IV reforms of the rules governing how banks manage their risks are likely to make it more expensive for lenders to provide cash for
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2nd Circ. Revives $140M FDIC Mortgage Securities Suit

Law360, New York (January 18, 2017, 5:49 PM EST) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday reinstated a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. lawsuit
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Ignore the mortgage market's nervous nellies — these brokers see home-sales growth doubling in …

Despite the recent surge in mortgage rates, the increasingly tight inventory of homes to buy, ever-higher prices and other familiar headwinds, one
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Children's Banking Day

Children's Banking Day! Come see us at these offices for Children's Banking Day on Friday, February 3, 2017! Dillsburg. 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Make
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WRAPUP 1-U.S housing starts surge in December; jobless claims near 43-year low

Groundbreaking on new housing projects increased 4.9 percent to 1.17 million in 2016. The housing market remains on solid ground even as
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NAHB Housing Market Index: 'Builder Confidence Holds Firm In January'

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index (HMI) is a gauge of builder opinion on the relative level of current and future
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Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank announces 79 branch closures: Full list of places due to shut down …

The Clydesdale and Yorkshire banking group (CYBG) have announced plans to close 79 UK branches, with the loss of around 400 jobs over the next
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US 30-year mortgage rates fall to lowest since December: Freddie

U.S. 30-year mortgage rates fall to lowest since December: Freddie … The borrowing cost on 30-year mortgages, the most widely held type of U.S.
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Canada central bank maintains key lending rate

Canada central bank maintains key lending rate

Canada's central bank maintained its key lending rate at 0.5 percent on Wednesday, citing uncertainty over the impact of incoming US President
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Welcomes Innovative Real Estate Group

Colorado-based Innovative Real Estate Group has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, the HSF Affiliates LLC-operated company recently
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Financial Fraud and Quicken Loans: An Ongoing Battle

Every year, there are plenty of mortgage complaints filed through the CFPB, and the mortgage industry has been under rapid fire since the start of the
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Rating Sentiment Worth Mentioning: How Many Ally Financial Inc (NYSE:ALLY)'s Analysts Are …

Out of 12 analysts covering Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY), 8 rate it a “Buy”, 0 “Sell”, … Finance operations, Insurance activities and Mortgage operations.
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Sold Survivors: Zachary real estate helps pair recovery, growth

Advocate photo by Frances Y. Spencer — The popular golf course is the prime attraction of the Copper Mill subdivision in Zachary. The subdivision
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First-Time Buyers Hampered by Rising Rates

New data out today from realtor.com® suggests that the share of first-time buyers planning to buy in spring 2017 fell sharply when mortgage rates
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Here are a few things to know about the Austin area's 2017 housing market

Continued high demand for homes is on the horizon for Austin's real estate market, 360° Real Estate Analytics Principal Eldon Rude said Thursday at
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WHO'S NEWS: Commercial appointments and promotions

Stark will be expected to play a major role in growing the firm's commercial and residential real estate practices. He will have an immediate impact on
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Steven Mnuchin Forgot to Mention He Runs an Investment Fund in the Cayman Islands

He also forgot to mention: $95 million worth of real estate in New York, California, and Mexico, because he “misunderstood” the questionnaire (which
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Medina County auditor releases financial and real estate report for Jan. 9-13

MEDINA, Ohio – Medina County Auditor Mike Kovack has released has released the following information about county finances for the week of Jan.
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2017 set to be strong year for greater Austin housing market

Experts say the higher-priced, luxury home market has softened some. However, Rude says that is because of an increase in competition. While there
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Forecast: Tight housing market will boost metro-area median sale price by 5%

About a decade ago, before the housing-market crash, there typically were in excess of 20,000 homes available for sale at any given time in the Twin
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Marketplace lending group grows

The Marketplace Lending Association was started in 2016 by Funding Circle, Lending Club, and Prosper Marketplace. Earlier this month MLA
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House prices 'still rising firmly', Rics says

These two apparently contradictory trends are reconciled by figures on the supply of houses for sale, which show that “a lack of homes on the market”
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Turkey's Central Bank may hike lending rate: Survey

The fourteen economists participating in the survey also expect to rise in the overnight borrowing rate, under which banks lend or deposit money to the
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Freddie mac form 65 7/05 (rev

Uniform Residential Loan Application Freddie Mac Form 65 7/05 (rev.6/09) Page 1 of 5 Fannie Mae Form 1003 7/05 (rev.6/09) Uniform Residential
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Housing starts surge in December to second-highest pace of recovery

“Despite the modest bump, starts in new housing construction was at its … industry after the housing bubble burst and adjusting to a housing market
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M&T's profit rises on lower merger costs, higher CRE lending

Net income at the $123 billion-asset M&T rose 24% to $308 million from the same period in 2015. The comparisons were affected by M&T's November
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Further Positive News in Lending Surveys

As our regular readers will know, we always take a close look at both the Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey and the Euro Area Bank Lending
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Home Inventory Fell to Three-Year Low in December

Home Inventory Fell to Three-Year Low in December

“We've never before seen homes turn over so quickly at a national level,” Redfin Chief Economist Nela Richardson said in a news release. “This tells
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Reverse mortgage victim from Minneapolis to testify against Trump's Treasury pick Mnuchin

The former Goldman Sachs banker bought Financial Freedom, which was involved in giving Colleen Hodroff and her husband a reverse mortgage.
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Primary Capital Mortgage Reports 52 Percent Year-Over-Year Volume Increase In 2016

“We are incredibly pleased with the growth PCM has achieved in 2016,” said Steve Bledsoe, Chief Financial Officer at Primary Capital Mortgage.
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MBA's political action committee elects new chairman

Rick Arvielo, New American Funding CEO and Co-Founder will join MORPAC for the 2017 to 2018 election cycle. He will be responsible for
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Mnuchin failed to disclose $95 million in real estate holdings and leadership of Cayman Islands …

Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary pick of President-elect Donald Trump, initially failed to disclose $95 million in real estate holdings to the
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Experts see strong 2017 for Austin-area housing market

Construction crews work on a new home in Pflugerville on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. Austin-area home sales hit a record high in 2016.RICARDO B.
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Mortgage Rates Jan. 19: Higher; Trump Could Repeal FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Cut

Mortgage rates jumped substantially this morning. Thirty-year fixed rates rose by 10 basis points, and 15-year fixed rates rose by nine basis points,
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Real Estate Property Manager at Jonis Realty

If you're interested in applying for the role, you can check it out here:https://www.hireart.com/jobs/c3410e36/applySeeking a detail-oriented
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Treasury pick Steve Mnuchin grilled over foreclosures

Every single person had the opportunity to have their mortgage reviewed and we corrected any errors. It's not that I'm being defensive; I'm proud of our
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Real estate agent officially charged with 2nd Degree Murder

Real estate agent officially charged with 2nd Degree Murder … Blume, 45, is an Omaha real estate agent. He was taken into custody about a week
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Real estate markets in the US with maximum potential

According to Zillow, a company specializing in real estate services, three of five biggest American cities may witness a lower than average growth in
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Trump's Treasury pick defends past foreclosure practices at senate hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's Treasury pick Steven Mnuchin took the stand today at his senate hearing, which focused heavily on Mnuchin's role as
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Trump's Treasury pick defends his foreclosure actions

Trump's Treasury pick defends his foreclosure actions … foreclosures as the chief of a sub-prime mortgage lender during the housing collapse.
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Tout Perdu: First Big Loss Hits French Real Estate Crowdfunding Sector

While real estate crowdfunding holds much promise, risk remains. France, home of multiple real estate crowdfunding platforms, has just experienced
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Durango Area Real Estate Statistics

We hope you enjoy our 2016 Durango Area Real Estate Market Report. 2016 Annual Market Report Market summary courtesy of the Durango Area
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Flipping the Housing Market

Abstract: We add arbitraging middlemen — investors who attempt to profit from buying low and selling high — to a canonical housing market search
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Report: Sacramento has one of the hottest real estate neighborhoods for 2017

Redfin's list of the nation's 10 hottest real estate neighborhoods for 2017 includes one local entry: Hollywood Park. The neighborhood ranks No.
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Rate rises not affecting Hong Kong property market with prices set to rise 5% this year

He believes that interest rates and mortgage lending rates would have to rise significantly, and the loan to value ratio would need to be cut further,
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Form D Worth Mentioning Today: Sapient Lending Fund Filing. Nathaniel Dodson Released Jan …

The Alabama-based Sapient Lending Fund, Llc filed Form D because of $10.00 million offering. This is a new filing. The Limited Liability Company
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Drywall Textures Market Size, Share | Industry Trends Analysis Report, 2024

Citing data presented by real estate information company RealtyTrac, TMR reports that the average price of U.S. homes appreciated by 8% in 2015
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Brokers: Portland area's hot multi-family housing market only got hotter in 2016

Brokers: Portland area's hot multi-family housing market only got hotter in 2016

The market for building, buying and selling apartments and condominiums in the Portland metro area remained red hot in 2016, according to
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2 Titles, 1 Massive opportunity!

Owners are overseas bound, plane tickets have been purchased, there is only one thing left to do and that is to sell – sell – sell! With 2 separate
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Southern Maine retail real estate sector looks robust

The real estate market for retailers in southern Maine continues to be healthy, reflected in vacancy rates that are a third of the national average.
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Fannie, Freddie Shares Whacked on Trump's Treasury Pick Mnuchin's Comments

Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) shares fell Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin,
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Va. Del Kilgore calls for predatory lending study

Saying (once again) that something needs to be done to address the regular flow of predatory lending bills crossing his desk as chairman of the
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Freddie Mac (FMCC: OTCQB) | Freddie Mac to Delist from Luxembourg Stock Exchange

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Jan 19, 2017) – Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced that its request to delist its debt and mortgage securities from
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New York City's real-estate policy is not merely bad—it's bizarre

Every week headlines talk about the need to save the housing market by reviving the 421-a property tax break for new apartment construction. But we
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Swiss Franc mortgages interim judgement

The first Cypriot (interim) judgement has been awarded by the Nicosia District Court in a case that affects many bona fide borrowers who bought
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Parrent Action Alert: After Forming Wedge Up Chart Pattern, Is TPG Specialty Lending Inc's Near …

The stock of TPG Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX) formed an up wedge with $20.16 target or 7.00% above today's $18.84 share price. The 7 months
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Worth Watching: Pro-Iberiabank Corp Institutional Investors Sentiment Runs High in 2016 Q3

The company has a market cap of $3.54 billion. The Firm is the holding firm for IBERIABANK, a Louisiana banking corporation; Lenders Title Company
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Credit Suisse in $5.28B RMBS Settlement

… Credit Suisse acknowledged making false and misleading representations to prospective investors about the characteristics of the mortgage loans it
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Note ban pushes Ahmedabad housing market to 6-year-low

On the road to recovery for the first nine months of 2016, the number of homes sold and new housing projects launched in Ahmedabad have declined
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Three-Peat: Mortgage Rates Dip Again

Mortgage rates dipped this week, marking a three week-streak of declines after sailing past 4 percent at the end of 2016. According to Freddie Mac's
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People's United Financial Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $75.9 Million, or $0.24 Per …

The increase was driven by strong results in commercial real estate and residential mortgage, partially offset by lower mortgage warehouse lending
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Greenwich property sells for $300K | South Jersey real estate

CARNEYS POINT TWP. — 389 Ives Ave., John R. Lawrence to Ann M. Jennings for $117,000. — 477 Harding Hwy., Charles and Elizabeth Moore Jr. to
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3 Men Charged in Fraudulent Mortgage Lending Scheme

MCALLEN – Three Rio Grande Valley men were arrested on federal wire fraud charges involving a fraudulent mortgage lending scheme. A criminal
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Sorting Out the Technicals on Shares of Xinyuan Real Estate Co. Ltd. (XIN)

Sorting Out the Technicals on Shares of Xinyuan Real Estate Co. Ltd. (XIN) … Moving averages can help identify trends and price reversals. They may
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THE CHATBOTS IN BANKING REPORT: How chatbots can transform digital banking

Difficult market conditions and competition from digital savvy entrants have been challenging traditional banks. But a solution is emerging that will
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Housing Starts Jumped in December, Capping Best Year Since 2007

New home construction has been the weakest element of the overall housing recovery. Home prices have already surpassed their previous highs and
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Former Fannie Mae CFO: Trump's Treasury pick can get Fannie out of government control …

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) have seen their stocks soar 185% since election day on the assumption that they'll
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The Mortgage Professor: Market dysfunction is a remediable weakness of the home-loan market

The Mortgage Professor: Market dysfunction is a remediable weakness of the home-loan market

––The rigidity of the mortgage payment obligation makes the standard mortgage very difficult to manage. The proposed remedy is to replace the
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Portions of Sand Springs now eligible for USDA Rural Development loans

He said their direct loan program allows families making up to $49,000 to qualify for 100 percent mortgage financing with an approximately $220,000
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Home Values Increased at Fastest Pace During December: Zillow

… in 2017,” said Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell in a news release. … Buyers should make sure they get pre-approved for a mortgage, and be
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Post Closing Officer

American Residential lending is looking for a mortgage post closing candidate. The position is a key role that requires a significant level of attention to
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consultant wanted with experience in hard money lending

Immediate Consulting Position Based Upon Agreed Upon Rate Position Requires Experience in Originating, Documenting, Servicing, & Collection of
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First American Financial Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.34 (FAF)

The company reported $0.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, … The Company's segments include Title Insurance and Services, Specialty
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Key reforms in real estate will boost the demand: say industry experts

We have taken a holistic view of the continued political will towards reforms in the real estate sector — and the very real challenges the government
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Treasury Pick Mnuchin Clarifies GSE Stance: No 'Recap and Release'

… Freddie Mac to the private sector, clarifying earlier remarks that had caused confusion about the incoming administration's housing finance agenda.
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Operator of mortgage relief scheme banned from business by FTC

A mortgage relief scheme operator that operated in Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Irvine has been banned from the business and fined $18.3 million, the
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First-Time Homebuyers Are Ready to Test the Housing Market. Can They Find a Home?

First-time homebuyers are finally ready to jump into the market. They've met tougher mortgage qualifying standards in recent years, they've saved up
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Prize-winning environmental activist shot dead in Mexico

Persons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's FCC public inspection file should contact the stations
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Wells Fargo & Company MN Has $137499000 Stake in Fidelity National Financial Inc. (FNF)

Wells Fargo & Company MN owned approximately 1.37% of Fidelity … FNF, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, mortgage services and
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Real Estate & Transactions Project Manager

Real Estate & Transactions Project Manager job in Hoboken, NJ at Newell Brands – In this role, you will work closely with Lease Administration, Project
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MNUCHIN: We shouldn't just leave Fannie and Freddie without a fix

Back in November, Mnuchin told Fox Business Network's Maria Bartiromo that it “makes no sense that [Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac] are owned by
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Fell For Third Consecutive Week

Mortgage rates moved lower for a third straight week during the week ended Jan. 19, with the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage (FRM)
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Fannie, Freddie tumble as Mnuchin backs away from release plan

Share of Fannie Mae FNMA, -2.28% and Freddie Mac FMCC, -2.36% sank as Steven Mnuchin, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the top
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Mortgage Lending on Tribal Land

The authors argue that lending in Indian Country faces barriers similar to those in other underserved markets and rural areas but is more complicated
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares tank after Mnuchin comments

Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plunged nearly 10 percent during midday trading on Thursday after Steven Mnuchin, Donald Trump's pick for
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TIAA Real Estate Arm Opens in South Florida

Miami's position between Latin America and the rest of the Southeastern U.S. made it the ideal location for TH Real Estate's new regional office.
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Mnuchin not in favor of cutting federal ties with Fannie, Freddie

Mnuchin not in favor of cutting federal ties with Fannie, Freddie … federal ties with and privatizing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Economists warn against tax-deductible mortgages after Coalition refuses to rule out option

Economists warn against tax-deductible mortgages after Coalition refuses to rule out option

The assistant minister to the treasurer, Michael Sukkar, refused to rule out owner-occupiers being able to deduct the cost of their mortgages from their
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Booming South Florida real estate market won't stop in 2017, says new survey from law firm Berger …

MIAMI, FL – Despite the initial uncertainty following the Presidential election, South Florida real estate professionals have an optimistic outlook on the
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PHH Mortgage, Commerce 30 Year Mortgage Rate Deals Thursday Jan 19, 2017

Standard 30 year loan deals are 4.125% at PHH Mortgage with an APR of 4.191%. Shorter term, popular 15 year loans stand at 3.710% today yielding
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Trump Treasury pick defends offshore investments, lending practices

Treasury Secretary-designate Steven Mnuchin testifies on Capitol Hill on January 19 at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee
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Mnuchin Says He Doesn't Back Recap and Release of Fannie-Freddie

Steven Mnuchin, Donald Trump's nominee to be the next Treasury secretary, said comments he made last year on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were
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Heart of the Home: A look at the 2017 real estate market

There's no crystal ball for predicting what 2017 will bring, especially with the arrival of a new president. How the election will affect the real estate
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How to build a sustainable, value-focused data culture

However, Freddie Mac's Single Family Business Unit, which represents approximately 80 percent of Freddie Mac's mortgage volumes, has developed
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Trump Treasury pick Mnuchin opposes recap and release of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Despite Mnuchin making headlines shortly after the announcement of his nomination with discussions of removing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from
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Central Texas Housing Market Breaks Sales Record In 2016

AUSTIN, Texas – Jan. 18, 2017 – The December & Year-End 2016 Central Texas Housing Market Report released today by Austin Board of
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US housing starts spike 11% in December

U.S. homebuilding rebounded more than expected in December, suggesting that the housing market contributed to economic growth in the fourth
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KTB eyes lending to govt projects as key mechanism for growth

The government is embracing the Thailand 4.0 model, with KTB providing lending to the country's 10 main industries and focusing on the supply chain
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MI lawmakers ax 171-year-old widow real estate law

“It's (the repeal) going to make the real estate transfer easier and more predictable because it would come up more frequently than you think,” said
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Hang on tight: Your finances will face dramatic Trump-led uncertainty

Mortgage rates have already been influenced by speculation over what Mr. Trump's economic policies will be as president. He's talked about
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Mortgage lending in 2017

Let's take a look forward to what 2017 may hold for the lending industry, and the impact of recent events on house prices and lending. Millennials set
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Mnuchin: Fannie and Freddie 'important entities'

Steven Mnuchin's testimony during his confirmation hearing helped clear up his view of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: He views the bailed-out
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The Price Action In Fannie, Freddie After Mnuchin's Capitol Hill Testimony, Explained

Fannie Mae shares immediately fell 8.86 percent Thursday afternoon and Freddie Mac shares were down 9.16 percent after Mnuchin told the Senate
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S&P 500 runs stops in fall to one-week low

“I believe (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) are very important entities to provide the necessary liquidity for housing finance. But we need housing reform
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First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF) shows monthly volitility of 1.61%

According to Yahoo Finance, the price target for the company which … The Title Insurance and Services segment provides title insurance policies and
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plunge on Mnuchin comments

With those comments, Mnuchin appeared to be dialing back from what he first said about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac after Trump nominated him in
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Expert: Austin-area housing outlook bright for 2017

That was the forecast local market expert Eldon Rude delivered to more than 700 industry professionals at an annual housing outlook event at the JW
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