House hunting this spring? Beware of these 'mismatched' markets

House hunting this spring? Beware of these 'mismatched' markets

On the cusp of the all-important and usually busy spring housing season, an increasing number of local markets are mismatched; that is, buyers are
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Rock-bottom mortgage rates slow repossessions

Rock-bottom mortgage rates in 2016 were a key factor behind a fall of almost one-quarter in the number of homes taken into possession, according to
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Housing market remains strong, economist says

Thanks to continued rising income and job growth, the housing market in the Greater Greenville region — including Greenville, Laurens and Pickens
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Housing minister warns there's 'no silver bullet' to fix the property market (less than 48 hours after …

Less than 48 hours after the Government described Britain's property market as 'broken', the housing minister has revealed there is 'no silver bullet' to
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Space race: Deconstructing Asheville's affordable housing problem

In December, the real estate market consulting firm issued a new report that looked only at Buncombe. As of the end of 2016, it said, the county's rental
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First Heritage Mortgage Protects Downpayments Via Mortgage +Plus

First Heritage Mortgage has introduced Mortgage +Plus, a mortgage product that protects a homebuyer's downpayment, available immediately on all
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How rich, less-picky foreign buyers could drive up Toronto home prices

Sal Guatieri raises an interesting point: What if foreign buyers of Toronto real estate have more money and are less picky than their home-grown
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Mortgage Rates Drop, Homeownership Desire Increases

… they started the year and have stayed within a two-basis-point range over the past three weeks,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sean Becketti.
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DC region's housing market exhibited strength in 2016. How did your Zip code do?

The Washington-area housing market enjoyed a strong year in 2016, despite head winds that could hold back its progress going forward. Home prices
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Groundwork Mortgage reports mortgage rates are still low

ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Groundwork Mortgage reports borrowers should not be “worried” about attaining a mortgage loan because rates a still at a
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Negative equity plagues Ohio homeowners

Home values have increased throughout the Dayton area, but many homeowners are still underwater, or owe more on their mortgages than their
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Real estate veterans opens own shop

For nearly 30 years, DelRio has been in commercial real estate, a job that she loves. Over the years, DelRio has enjoyed helping her clients find the
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To Win the War on Cars, San Francisco Weaponizes Real Estate

I'll start with the bad news, because I think you can take it: You can't beat San Francisco traffic. As long as people want to live in this idyll by the bay,
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REAL ESTATE Trends 02.09.17

Amenities: Located on a quiet cul-de-sac under the shade of pine trees, covered jacuzzi, wood decks, small horse corral and barn, south-facing master
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Hundreds of thousands of Illinois households are still underwater on their mortgages

A report released Thursday by ATTOM Data Solutions shows that more than 16 percent of Illinois' homes are what they called “seriously underwater,”
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Fallout from Home Mortgage Crisis: Lender Claims Property Appraisers Are Liable for Lost …

A unit of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, acting as the trustee of a mortgage loan trust (“Trustee”), has rung in the New Year by filing nine
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Charles Haresnape to leave Aldermore

Charles Haresnape, Aldermore's group managing director of mortgages, is leaving the buy-to-let specialist after six years. Haresnape (pictured) will be
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Fla.'s Housing Market Ends 2016 With Price Gains, Fewer Sales of Distressed Properties

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Florida's housing market wrapped up 2016 with more new listings, higher median prices and fewer
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Are you at risk from the mortgage time bomb?

2017 is the first year in which a large number of these mortgages will reach maturity, and it has been predicted that almost half of those with an
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Uncertainty Keeps Mortgage Rates in a Holding Pattern

… 2-basis-point range for the third straight week, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.17% for the week ending Feb.
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Rise in house prices slowed by December pause in Toronto, Vancouver markets

Rise in house prices slowed by December pause in Toronto, Vancouver markets

Canadian new home prices rose less than expected in December amid a pause in price growth in the hot markets of Toronto and Vancouver, though
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Ohio ranked third in US for 'undewater' mortgages

Ohio ranked No. 3 in the nation at the end of last year among states with the highest share of homeowners with mortgages that are seriously
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Allete shedding real estate business

Allete said in its 2015 annual report that “market conditions for real estate in Florida have required us to review our land inventories for impairment.
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Govt to give '5-6' lending operators time to register businesses

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is calling for an interagency meeting to work on the transition for underground money lenders who are
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BGC moves closer to IPO of real estate services arm

Interdealer broker BGC Partners has taken the next step towards an initial public offering of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, its real estate services
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Standard Chartered unveils API services for transaction banking

Standard Chartered has launched its Open Banking Application Programming Interface (API) Developer Portal. This will initially provide a repository of
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Executive Conversation: Art Castner on robust, dynamic property insurance solutions

Executive Conversations is a HousingWire web series that profiles powerful people in the financial industry, highlighting the operations and the
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Will US Rate Rise Hit Peer-to-Peer Lending Sector?

The peer-to-peer lending sector offers income investors yields of up to 7%. But investors need to be aware of potential risks on the horizon.
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Mortgage rates slip in Freddie Mac survey

Mortgage rates ticked lower in the past week, with rates now at roughly the same level at which they started the year, according to the latest Freddie
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Average US 30-year mortgage rate slips to 4.17 percent

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the rate on 30-year fixed-rate loans slipped to an average 4.17 percent from 4.19 percent last week.
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Why Your Credit Score Matters in Retirement

When you retire, the odds are high that you will no longer be applying for mortgage loans. However, this doesn't mean that credit scores will no longer
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Real Estate Developer May Have Offered $1.6 Billion To Buy Marlins

With much of his money tied up in real estate, it would up to Major League Baseball to allow this buyer the amount of debt it would likely take to buy the
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The Mackinac Financial Corporation (MFNC) Lowered to “C+” at TheStreet

Shares of Mackinac Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:MFNC) traded up … safe deposit facilities, real estate mortgage lending, commercial lending,
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Rulings Clarify Application of Safe Harbor Caps on Association Dues

It was in possession of the note endorsed in blank, but the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., better known as Freddie Mac, owned the note and
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Mortgage Rates Thursday, Feb. 9: Holding 3-Week Lows; Return of Move-Up Home Buyers?

Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates are unchanged and 15-year fixed rates are lower today, while 5/1 ARM rates ticked up, according to a NerdWallet
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BMO Harris Bank, PHH 30 Year Mortgage Rate Deals Today Feb 9, 2017

The 7 year Adjustable Rate Mortgages are on the books at 3.375% with an APR of 3.813% to start. 10/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgages are 3.625% with
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Charlotte Hogg named Bank of England deputy governor in shake-up

Charlotte Hogg has been named deputy governor of the Bank of England for markets and banking in a shake-up that also sees the departure of Kristin
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Mortgages are Affordable All Over Greater Philly: Study

Mortgage payments require similar shares of income across the region, according to new data by Zillow. By Taylor Carson | February 9, 2017 at 11:36
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Why now is the right time to buy a property in Spain

With the Euribor – the rate used to calculate most mortgage repayments in Spain – remaining below zero for the last 12 months, many homeowners
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D3 Banking Names Jeff Marshall Chief Technology Officer

OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–D3 Banking, a leading provider of solutions to replace disparate online and mobile banking products with a single
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Two- and three-year BTL fixed rate prices at record low

Two- and three-year BTL fixed rate prices at record low

The price of two- and three-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgages is at an all-time low, according to Mortgages for Business. The firm's January Buy-to-let
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BMO Harris, Citizens: Interest Rates Today for Home Mortgages Feb 9, 2017

Standard 30 year fixed rate mortgage interest rates have been published at 4.250% at BMO Harris Bank and APR of 4.361% today. Shorter term 15
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The housing market could cool off a bit this year

Now that the outcome of Super Bowl LI has been determined, many Americans will start mulling a different question: What's in store for the U.S.
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Podcast: Crazy sh*t in real estate Episode 4 – A literally underwater room

Is real estate the craziest industry out there? When Leigh Brown started sharing crazy stories on this podcast, she heard from several people that she
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UPDATE 1-Canada housing prices climb in Dec; Toronto, Vancouver flat

UPDATE 1-Canada housing prices climb in Dec; Toronto, Vancouver flat … Toronto, now one of the most expensive housing markets in the country,
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Hundreds Of Millions Pouring Into New Real Estate Business Models

The smart money knows that the traditional real estate model is broken and dying. It was designed for a time when information about homes was hard
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BRIEF-National Investments Fund enters settlement deed with Citizens Money Lending Corp

Feb 9 (IFR) – The Federal Republic of Nigeria has set final price guidance for a US$1bn 15-year bullet bond at 8% area (+/-12.5bp), to price in range,
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Pull Back on Political Uncertainty

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ Mortgage rates shifted into reverse this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate sliding to 4.27
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Better Mortgage Secures $15 Million In Series B Funding From Kleiner Perkins, Goldman Sachs …

Technology-driven residential mortgage lending platform expands into home purchase mortgages after funding over $500 MM in loans since
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New mortgage firm opening four locations in Colorado

Nest isn't the only new mortgage company in Colorado: In October, Colorado-based Re/Max Holdings Inc. (NYSE: RMAX) said it's starting up a
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Relief as banking giant KBC stays in Ireland, retaining 1000 jobs

Relief as banking giant KBC stays in Ireland, retaining 1000 jobs

In a statement this morning, KBC Group CEO Johan Thijs said: “KBC Bank Ireland will be the customer-centric bank of the future where digitalisation
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Mortgage Rates in Holding Pattern

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Feb 9, 2017) – Freddie Mac ( OTCQB : FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®
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Australian Marketplace Lending Update

Unlike other jurisdictions such as New Zealand, Australia does not have specific marketplace lending legislation. Marketplace lenders have had to
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Britain's housing market is broken—but not in the ways that the government thinks

IN 2015 the median house price in England and Wales was roughly nine times median earnings, probably the highest level ever. Young people are
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Banking Signage in the Upper Midwest

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Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates drop after week of mixed economics reports

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped to 4.17% for the week ending February 9, 2017. This is down from last week's 4.19% but still up from last
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Internal Audit Manager (Commercial Banking)

Internal Audit Manager – Commercial Banking – Birmingham City Centre FULL eligibility to work in the UK is essential. No visa sponsorships. Your new
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ETMarkets after hours: Banking stocks continue to fall; Max Ventures rises 15%

Despite mixed Asian cues and a firm rupee, the domestic equity market settled almost flat on Thursday amid selling in banking, metal and capital
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Inver House Distillers eyes growth after £45m lending deal

Scotch whisky producer Inver House Distillers has secured a £45m bank lending deal to support growth plans. The Bank of Scotland facility has been
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Price Trends to Watch: New York REIT, Inc.'s (NYRT)

New York REIT, Inc. focuses on acquiring commercial real estate, as well as acquiring properties or making other real estate investments that relate to
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Mortgages – Title – Second mortgage

Where a Land Court judge awarded summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a suit over a first and second mortgage, the judgment must be
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First American Financial Profits From Refi Strength

First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) relies on the health of the housing market to drive demand for its title insurance and specialty products business,
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What Trump's Wall Along the Mexican Border Means for the US Housing Market

The particulars of the wall—such as whether it's an eyesore and how easy it will be to cross—will also play a part in determining property values in
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On the House: What the FHA mortgage-premium cut actually meant

“FHA mortgage premium cuts helping low-income homebuyers canceled by President Trump,” said CBS News. Time magazine was even more
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Mortgage rates stuck in a holding pattern

Mortgage rates barely budged this week, essentially remaining flat for the third week in a row. According to the latest data released Thursday by
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TSB to close 29 branches as more people turn to online banking

The “challenger” bank, which launched in 2013 after it split from Lloyds, said that no jobs would be lost as a result of the changes, as employees will
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BoC 'Best Bank for Private Banking' for second consecutive year

Bank of Cyprus has been named the Best Bank for Private Banking on the island for the second consecutive year by international magazine
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Charlotte Hogg appointed new Deputy Governor, Markets and Banking

Chancellor Philip Hammond announces the appointment of Charlotte Hogg as the next Deputy Governor for Markets and Banking.
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Legal & General announces winners of Business Quality Awards

The Customer Excellence Award for a network went to Tenet Group and London & Country Mortgages won the data protection award. Vita won the
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Investors Title Company Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Results

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Investors Title Company today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31,
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Helios Exchange Launches the World's First Commercial Real Estate Platform for Energy Retrofit …

Helios Exchange Launches the World's First Commercial Real Estate Platform for Energy Retrofit …

Helios Exchange Launches the World's First Commercial Real Estate Platform for Energy Retrofit Project Development, Insurance and Financing.
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Texas mortgage bank opens Upper Kirby branch

Austin-based statewide mortgage bank Sente Mortgage has opened its fourth Houston-area branch. Sente CEO Tom Rhodes and other company
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DTI says '5-6' lending scheme has breached P2-billion value

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is bent on phasing out the “5-6” lending scheme, the operation of which is estimated to reach as much as
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4 reasons to focus on relationships over sales in real estate

Profitability will undergo ups and downs, but you can always grow and add value to your network. We're wired for human interaction. Relationships
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Warnings of financial 'catastrophe' as National Debt Helpline buckles under record call volumes

“Now that's quite different to the mortgage stress that you'll have in Sydney and Melbourne where people have had to get really really high mortgages
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First Heritage Mortgage Becomes First Lender to Introduce Down Payment…

With Mortgage +Plus by First Heritage Mortgage, homebuyers may safeguard their down payment and buy with confidence. Even if they need to move
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Chinese mortgages tighten fast

Credit growth was strong as well, but mortgage lending made up a large amount of credit growth, more than 100 percent in July. Fast forward to today.
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This Real Estate Giant Is Known For Its Massive Acquisitions, But Is Also A Leading Lender In NYC

Which company is best known for its equity, yet was among the top 10 originators of commercial real estate financing in New York City in the first nine
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Buying a home in Miami-Dade is so expensive it could hurt the economy

In today's local housing market, it's not just a question of providing government-subsidized homes for construction and service-industry employees.
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Mortgage possesions down again in fourth quarter of 2016

The number of properties taken into possession last year declined by almost 25%, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
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Investors Title Company's (ITIC) stock price is at $126.35 with movement of -1.46%: Stock Inside …

Investors Title Company's (ITIC) stock price tumbled -1.46% to finalize at $126.35 throughout previous buying and selling session. A total of 0 million
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Birmingham housing market set to outperform UK average

Rising demand from young professionals, students and investors will drive Birmingham's city centre residential market ever higher in the next five
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Home repossessions at lowest level since 1982, says Council of Mortgage Lenders

Borrowers were aided by low mortgage rates but the CML – which represents banks, building societies and other lenders – warned that customers
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Beverly Carter Foundation will ensure real estate agent safety remains top-of-mind

In a bid to get closer to their Mom's industry, Carl, his wife Kim and his younger brother, Chad have all got their real estate licenses recently, signing up
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What's holding back the housing market — the nearly 7 million homeowners barely treading water …

A decade after the housing crisis, the lopsided recovery draws lots of attention to the extremes of the housing market: many homeowners are awash in
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Shawbrook hosts academy events

Shawbrook Bank is hosting a series of academy events for its advisers covering topics including specialist interest-only mortgages, second charge
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CML: Repossessions down 25% in 2016, but set to rise

Over the course of 2016, the number of mortgages in arrears also fell by 7 per cent. The number of possession cases declined in the fourth quarter of
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Daily market update: February 9, 2017

As of the end of 2016, there were 5.4 million (5,408,323) U.S. properties seriously underwater — where the combined loan amount secured by the
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Mortgage rates fall again as Trump trade fizzles out

Rates for home loans fell as expectations for stronger economic growth came back to earth, mortgage provider Freddie Mac said Thursday.
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American Pacific Mortgage arrives in Sandpoint

(Photo by JIM McKIERNAN) Teresa Lunde and Vicky Jacobson are excited to introduce American Pacific Mortgage to the Sandpoint community.
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First Heritage Mortgage Becomes First Lender to Introduce Down Payment Protection to Mid …

First Heritage Mortgage Becomes First Lender to Introduce Down Payment Protection to Mid …

We're proud to be able to provide our customers with great financing to buy their home as well as peace of mind knowing that with Mortgage +Plus the
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WA real estate: Prices mostly rise in regions, but there is more pain for state's north

Real Estate Institute WA (REIWA) president Hayden Groves said the figures from the state's northern towns reflected that most of the sales had
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The ins and outs of buying a real estate franchise

“In order to own and operate a real estate business, you need to complete your NQF5 qualification and get a principal-level Fidelity Fund Certificate
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World Impact Real Estate is a business with a mission

World Impact Real Estate is committed to touching the world we all share through strategic giving. World Impact partnered with several agencies and
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3 Things: Better Way To Use P/E; Lending Lags; Low SPX Volatility

At the heart of every major economic expansion in history is lending. Not surprisingly, as shown in the chart below, lending tends to lag changes in the
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Classic Renovator!

Just have a look at this well-located home just ripe for a make over! With 3 double bedrooms, spacious living plus a separate conservatory, double
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MIT Sloan Professor: Previously unreleased banking industry data reveals loose lending to …

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The role of reckless home mortgage lending in the financial crisis has been well
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Weyerhaeuser Co. (NYSE:WY) shows optimistic Trends

(NYSE:WY) shows optimistic Trends … and sale of forest products, real estate development and construction, and other real estate related activities.
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First American Financial Corp (FAF) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.11 EPS

First American Financial Corporation (FAF) is a holding company. … The Company's subsidiary is First American Title Insurance Company and First
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Finova Financial Named US Firm of the Year for Lending Innovation in Finance Monthly's 2017 …

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Finova Financial, the industry's first cloud-based platform for affordable consumer emergency lending,
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Confidence in the housing market returns in January

A breakdown of the index shows the number of homeowners expecting home prices to rise in the year ahead increased seven percentage points to a
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Federal law helps put end to mortgage mod runaround

One of the favorite victimization tactics used by mortgage companies, who are most often loan servicers or collection agencies rather than owners of
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CIMB Niaga allocates Rp 2 trillion to boost digital banking

Upgrading its IT system will enable the bank to boost its digital banking services carried out through Internet-based transactions and its ATM network,
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Unique Public and Private Partnership Forms Online Lending Policy Institute

Boston University Professor Cornelius Hurley to Serve as Executive Director. WASHINGTON –(BUSINESS WIRE). The Online Lending Policy Institute
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Lender Better Mortgage Gets New Kleiner Perkins Funding Valuing Firm at $220 Million

Online real estate lender Better Mortgage Inc. said Thursday that it has raised new money from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers in a deal that values
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Sinking Feeling: Shipping Is Latest European Banking Worry

Last week, Deutsche Bank AG, Germany's largest bank, said its expected losses from shipping loans nearly tripled, to €346 million, from a year.
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The Mortgage-Backed Security Market Faces Major Tumoil (MBB, VMBS)

The Mortgage-Backed Security Market Faces Major Tumoil (MBB, VMBS)

The Fed is expected to begin selling off its $1.75 trillion portfolio of mortgage backed securities this year, which analysts say will create major
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First American Financial Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2016

BUSINESS WIRE)–First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk
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Real Estate Companies' Earnings on Feb 10: VTR, CBG, FSV

This week has already witnessed earnings releases of several real estate companies, including both the real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) as well
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New report examines the real estate software market

The Global Real Estate Software market analysis is provided for the international markets including development trends, competitive landscape
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SocGen profit beats estimates as consumer banking earnings rise

Societe Generale reported fourth-quarter profit that exceeded estimates, helped by a surprise jump in earnings from French consumer banking.
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Yorker among those frustrated with community banking regs

Community banks and small businesses in York and across the nation are optimistic about changes the Trump administration and Congress have
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Cheap property in Geelong proves big hit with buyers

realestate.com.au. WITH 114 properties sold in the past week, according to CoreLogic data, Geelong's market has returned to form after the Christmas
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Stewart Information Services Corp (STC) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.14 …

Stewart Information Services Corporation is a title insurance and real estate services company. The Company offers its products and services through
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Loan borrowers' joy ride with lower rates may end here

Bank lending rates haven't matched RBI's easing cycle. Against a 1.75 percentage point fall in the repo rate in the last 24 months, the average bank
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Financial recovery of Russian banking sector may take several years — Central Bank

MOSCOW, February 9. /TASS/. A three-tier system of banking regulation in Russia makes possible to maximize satisfaction of demands of banking
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Property repossessions 'lowest since 1982'

Fewer homes were repossessed last year than in any year since 1982 – but lenders are warning that mortgage rates will not always be so favourable.
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SB&A Direct Lending Advisor

SB&A Direct Lending Advisor. Dublin | Ireland. Description. The Business Sales Team processes loan and overdraft applications for small business
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BC Partners Hires Ted Goldthorpe to Start Lending and Debt-Trading Operation

Private-equity firm BC Partners hired former Apollo Global Management LLC executive Ted Goldthorpe to start a lending and debt-trading operation.
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College Station softball team banking on strength in numbers in 2017

A balanced roster is what College Station softball coach Brandy Gibson expects to rely on this season to get the Lady Cougars back in the playoffs
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Banks still have room to reduce lending rates

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has pressed the 'pause' button for any further cuts in the repo rate in its latest policy review. The repo rate is rate at
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KBC sets aside money to compensate overcharged mortgage customers

KBC Bank Ireland has set aside redress money to compensate overcharged mortgage customers, as the Central Bank oversees an industry-wide
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Sydney house prices booming? – think again

Sydney house prices booming? – think again

Most Australian capital city housing markets finished the year on the front foot, recording their best results of the year over the December quarter.
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The New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYMT) Shares Bought by BlackRock Inc.

BlackRock Inc.'s holdings in New York Mortgage Trust were worth $228,000 … Its investment portfolio includes residential mortgage loans, including
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Bank lending to real estate sector reaches record high in 2016: BOJ

To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your
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10 Edgewater Court Murrumba Downs Qld 4503

Outstanding Views – Spacious Dual Living Potential!. 4 bedrooms House for Sale. Offers Over $729000. 10 Edgewater Court Murrumba Downs Qld
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Land, real estate should be brought under GST: Manish Sisodia

NEW DELHI: Land and real estate should be brought within the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and consumer durables should be taxed at the
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Mortgages and loans

MORTGAGE LOAN. Most people deciding to buy a home need to apply for a mortgage loan from a financial institution in order to cover the payment.
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Parents have trouble saving because of mortgage payments, Bankrate survey finds

More than 1 in 3 mortgages has a “major impact” on the borrower's ability to save. That number jumps to 51 percent for parents who have mortgages.
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Russia c.bank sees growth in lending to real economy of 4-7 pct in 2017

MOSCOW Feb 9 Russia's central bank expects growth in lending to the real economy of 4-7 percent in 2017, Elvira Nabiullina, the bank's governor,
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US start-up Zikher launches online lending platform

San Francisco-based fintech start-up Zikher has unveiled its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for online lending as it targets small banks' and
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What the spat between RBI Governor Urjit Patel and bankers mean for the customer

MUMBAI: Soon after declaring monetary policy, the RBI Governor Urjit Patel pointed out, “There is still scope for lending rates to come down since our
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The Small Business Lending Index

The small business lending index (SBLI) is a leading economic indicator that can shape your company's financial future.
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Tanzania: Sh100,000 Can Make You House Owner

Buyers have the option to pay in cash or through mortgage financing offered by 16 banks which agreed to partner with the state-run housing developer
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Why America needs a public option for mortgages

Yet today, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are still alive and kicking. They issued $974 billion in mortgage-backed securities in 2016 — up 18 percent
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Compulsory purchase reform – mortar to fix the broken housing market?

Compulsory purchase reform – mortar to fix the broken housing market?

Following changes to CPO legislation being included in two recent Bills, the Housing White Paper “Fixing Our Broken Housing Market”, released on 7
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The BlackRock Advisors LLC Increases Stake in First American Corporation (The) (FAF)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of First … The Company's segments include Title Insurance and Services, Specialty
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Mortgage rates drop just as loan applications pick up

“It's always picked up right after the Super Bowl,” says Brian Koss, executive vice president of Mortgage Network, in Danvers, Massachusetts. He says
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Sensex Trades With Negative Bias On Selling Pressure In Banking Shares

The Sensex which rose over 150 points in opening deals today erased morning gains and fell over 100 points as selling pressure emerged in banking
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Lack of supply 'huge challenge' for North West housing market

A shortage of supply in the North West's sales and letting sectors presents a “huge challenge” for the housing market, according to a new report.
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Nordstrom stock up 4 percent after Trump attacks on Twitter; real estate stock was a big winner …

A commercial real estate stock — with a significant local footprint — was one of the big winners on a mixed day for markets. The Nasdaq did close with
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Presidency, Senate move to restructure banking sector

The Presidency and the Senate have mapped out strategies to restructure the banking and financial services sector with a view to providing a friendly
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Buy-to-let fixed mortgage rates reach all-time lows

Average two- and three-year fixed mortgage rates for landlords are at an all-time low, according to the results of the Buy to Let Mortgage Product Index
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Banking giant KBC signals interest in Irish deals as it commits to market

KBC Group signalled its interest in mergers and acquisitions in Ireland after Belgian banking giant affirmed its commitment to the Republic on
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Figures show lowest level of home repossessions since 1982

Some 7,700 repossessions took place in 2016, down nearly 25% on the 10,200 cases seen in 2015, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) said.
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Mortgage repossessions fall by further 25%: CML

Over the course of 2016, the number of mortgages in arrears also fell by 7%. However the CML says that despite the data showing a clear underlying
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Realtors see Intel expansion as extra boost to the housing marke – azfamily.com 3TV | Phoenix …

Realtors say Chandler's already-strong housing market will get an added boost from Intel's new expansion. The Amy Jones Group, a major player in
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Live: Sensex, Nifty trade higher; Union Bank shares down 7%

Live: Sensex, Nifty trade higher; Union Bank shares down 7%

BSE Sensex edged lower on Thursday, dragged down by lenders a day after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its policy rates on hold and said it
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Retreat from retail banking helps SocGen beat expectations

The 25 per cent rise in French consumer banking profits was hailed as a vindication of the strategy announced late 2015 to cut 20 percent of its
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Supply remains a challenge for NI housing market

A shortage of supply continues to be the main challenge for the Northern Ireland housing market. That's according to the latest survey carried out by
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RBI giving relief in lending rates would depend on financial sector measures of govt

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States' real estate rules to be examined by parliamentary committee

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