Scotland boss Gordon Strachan banking on Leigh Griffiths in World Cup qualifying rescue mission

Scotland boss Gordon Strachan banking on Leigh Griffiths in World Cup qualifying rescue mission

Gordon Strachan is banking on Leigh Griffiths in Scotland's World Cup qualifying rescue mission against Slovenia. The national manager admitted
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In a hot market, not enough homes are for sale

On a recent Friday, Shorewest Realtor Beth Jaworski listed a three-bedroom, 1½-bathroom Dutch colonial house with a single-car garage in a popular
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Huntington CEO says Detroit must seize momentum

A year ago, Steinour was part of a team of bankers and other leaders who announced a new mortgage program in Detroit that was designed to close a
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Alibaba and Tencent and the Coming Fintech Boom

And online payments dominance counts in lending. About 15% of small businesses have borrowed online, mostly through e-commerce. CHINA'S
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Banking probe focuses on ex-Trump campaign chief

The Associated Press reports Wednesday that Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign manager, had a previously undisclosed lobbying
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House investors hit record in Auckland, first home buyers fall: CoreLogic

Investors are now taking a record 44 per cent of Auckland housing market, according to data from property consultants CoreLogic. The consultancy's
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Business people: Investors Community Bank promotes four

Investors Community Bank has announced four promotions. Lindsay Wiesner has been promoted to portfolio manager — business banking.
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Central Bank to be quizzed over tracker mortgage scandal

The Central Bank is to be quizzed about why it has failed to discipline a single banker for the illegal withdrawal of over 17,000 tracker mortgages.
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Tiny house on the market built by Concord high school students

Tiny house on the market built by Concord high school students

CONCORD (KRON)– In the Bay Area's hot housing market, one tiny house in Concord drew a line of prospective buyers on Saturday. The tiny house
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Bankrate.com: South Carolina among harder places for first-time homebuyers to get started

Homes as a whole are affordable here, the real estate market isn't particularly tight and millennials own residences. Yet a difficult job market for young
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Expansion can't meet Lexington's housing needs

Fayette Alliance partnered with other community stakeholders to sponsor a housing market demand study looking at trends and projections for the
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Your Money: Safe way to beat local bank branch closures

Without a nearby bank or post office, it could take a one- or two-hour return trip in a car to lodge a cheque or cash, to get a bank draft or postal order,
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Health care pulled, real estate startup raises $50 million, and more

Wow, what a wild ending to a tumultuous week. House Republicans just pulled their health care bill (see below), and investors aren't sure what to
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Ronan Lyons: Supply of apartments held back by costs

There are two well-established facts that summarise the Irish housing market in its current state. Firstly, there is a shortage of accommodation. This is
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Hong Kong's housing squeeze: the easy fix for next chief executive is …

Central London is considered to be one of the most ferociously expensive housing markets in the world, but Hong Kong makes it look tame. Photo: AP.
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Sound Off

The city council should not attempt social engineering of the housing market. The 20% density bonus will do nothing but create overcrowding, more
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Bank of England may move to tackle consumer debt bubble by restraining risky lending

The Bank of England may this week move to rein in consumer credit, amid fears that households would be vulnerable in the event of an economic
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The week in finance: Trump administration to dominate markets, APRA considers tightening screws …

Another spurt could see the lending speed limit halved to around 5 per cent growth. Business lending will also be studied closely, but for entirely
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Britain's poorest, excluded from banking, turn to high-cost credit: Report

Britain's treasury department and nine of the biggest banks in 2014 agreed new guidelines stipulating that basic bank accounts should be fee-free,
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Citi Mortgage, HSBC Mortgage Rate Deals Today Mar 25, 2017

5/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgages are published at 3.81% at HSBC with an APR of 4.017%. The 7 year ARMs stand at 3.83% with a starting APR of
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What's in for real estate agents in 2017

Real estate agents are in for a busy 2017 as many buyers are relying on the fact that home prices will decline. Many home buyers are expecting to
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Realities of Real Estate: A look at how the real estate market is doing

One of the most important drivers of home sales are mortgage rates. Currently, the average on a 30-year, fixed rate loan is 4.3 percent. (Courtesy of
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Unusual Volume Spotted in Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (NYSE:CHMI) Stock

Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (NYSE:CHMI) stock is experiencing unusual volume during today's trading. While the stock price moved
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Two incomes. Moved out of the city. 20% deposit. Why won't any bank lend to us?

We've got friends who are content to rent for the foreseeable future, but we hated paying someone's mortgage. So we re-thought our short-term and
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Your phone can help you get a loan instantly

A good credit score is still an important criterion for you to get a loan. But lenders don't rely solely on your credit history any more. Many non-banking
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Fintech helps Chinese SMEs get loans

Small businesses and individuals in China have long found it hard to get loans, as the country's government-controlled banks prefer to lend to
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'Low' level of interest in North-east affordable housing

The Create Homes Aberdeenshire scheme was launched in 2015 in a bid to see mid-market rental properties built across the region to address the
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Cannabis Banking Working Group to meet in Oakland after Trump administration signals marijuana …

OAKLAND, Calif. – State Treasurer John Chiang and the Cannabis Banking Working Group will meet Monday, March 27 in Oakland City Hall to
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Best mortgage company Wallick & Volk Mortgage Banker

Best mortgage company Wallick & Volk Mortgage Banker

Wallick & Volk Mortgage Banker has been in business, offering mortgage … The customer service makes the company different than other mortgage
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Borrowers urged to fix their mortgage fast as rising inflation could soon spell the end of super low …

Plummeting fixed rates look set to trigger a mortgage price war. But borrowers who are tempted by deals as low as 1 per cent or less are being urged
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Repeated loan defaults pose risks to banks

The inability of some large borrowers to pay their instalments regularly despite taking a restructuring facility is posing a threat to the banking sector,
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New housing concept for Auckland

“It's certainly time we had more discussion about enabling self-funded projects like co-housing as antidotes to the market-driven developer model.
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Bank Nizwa reports first net profit since inception

During the annual general meeting, Sayyid Amjad bin Mohammed Al Busaidi, chairman of the Bank Nizwa, presented the bank's financial
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30 and 15 Year Mortgage Rates at Wells, US Bankcorp Mar 25, 2017

Standard 30 year fixed rate loan interest rates are being quoted at 4.500% at Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) with an APR of 4.563% today. 30 year FHA
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First National Bank of South Miami makes important foray into Doral market

First National Bank of South Miami hosting the ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 17 with board members and the Doral officers including Director George
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How corruption blocks dream of home ownership among wananchi

A picture of Blue Bells Gardens Apartments in Mlolongo, Machakos County, on February 20, 2017. The vast number of properties in the market are
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Current Mortgage Rates at Bank of America, Suntrust Mar 25, 2017

30 year VA fixed rate mortgage interest rates have been listed at 4.125% carrying an APR of 4.3264%. 15 year loan deals at the bank start at 3.625%
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Reverse Mortgage – Everyone has an Opinion

Everyone has heard a story of someone, somewhere who did a reverse mortgage years ago, but you owe it to yourself and your family to find out the
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Commercial Bank workshop browses over its corporate Internet banking

The workshop focused on the bank's online portals providing end-to-end … Commercial Bank executive general manager (wholesale banking) Raju
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Lorain Council to consider new economic development director

Meanwhile, Lorain City Council also will consider using a lending firm to oversee the city's supply of money to help small businesses to grow in Lorain.
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Important Analyst Opinions about these Stocks: New York Mortgage Trust Inc. (NASDAQ:NYMT …

New York Mortgage Trust Inc. (NASDAQ:NYMT) posted earnings of $0.09/Share in the previous quarter, as compared to earnings of $0.16/share
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Irwin urges banking leniency on loans

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has raised concerns that banks are putting farmers under extreme pressure to repay loans at
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Lending to investors falls as new RBNZ standards bite. First home buyer affordability improves. Are …

And the latest release shows that new mortgage lending is falling. It is down -15.2% in February from the same month a year ago. And in the twelve
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CRA Mortgage Loan Officer in Detroit, MI at Chemical Bank

New Career Opportunity! Chemical Bank has an opening for a CRA Mortgage Loan Officer in Detroit, MI.
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Bank union protests RBI decision to keep branches open next week

RBI, in a late night statement on Friday said, all banks have been advised to keep all their branches dealing with government business open on all
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Why nano-hikes are the new normal for home loan rates

For years, the banks — in their rhetoric and their deeds — have been trying to kill off the public's expectation that they will change lending rates only
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Qatar property market to witness 'continuous growth'

Qatar's real estate market remains resilient to global economic headwinds and will witness “continuous growth” on the back of the government's “wise
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US banking sector safe enough for deregulation: former Morgan Stanley CEO

Former Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley John J. Mack speaks at “Conversations with Global Business Leaders” event in New York on March 23,
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Signs the Market Is Overdue for a Correction

Signs the Market Is Overdue for a Correction

One look at the super-hot real estate markets of both Toronto and Vancouver should be enough for any cool-headed person to realize that we are in
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FEE

I inadvertently scheduled a payment from my husband's account instead of our joint and it caused the account to go into overdraft…i've since covered
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Ground broken for 71 new Arsenal homes for military families

The new homes will allow service members living off the island to move in and not have to deal with the “ups and downs of the housing market” as
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7 things military women need to know about VA home loans

Single women and homebuyers with VA loans each occupy healthy niches within the housing market. Combined, they represent a lot of purchasing
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State's pay cap will narrow field to replace Bank of Ireland 'rhino' Boucher

Bank of Ireland's long serving chief executive Richie Boucher will retire before the end of the year, the bank said yesterday, staying on while the lender
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Spanish bank Unicaja eyes listing amid flurry of IPOs

Spanish bank Unicaja eyes listing amid flurry of IPOs

Unicaja's looming listing also adds to signs of life in Spain's banking sector as the government tries to recoup some of the funds spent on bailing out
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Mexican leftist casts shadow over Mexican banking convention

Mexican leftist casts shadow over Mexican banking convention … Mexican financiers and politicians blasted populism at a top banking conference this
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Banks and fintech startups see more value in cooperation than rivalry

In 2011, ICICI Bank was confronted with a unique problem. Most of the frontend staff of India's largest private sector bank by consolidated assets were
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Indian Bank to operate on all days till April 1

CHENNAI: Public sector Indian Bank today said all its branches, which were authorised to take up government transactions, would function on all days
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Eckelkamp Named Assistant VP of Commercial Lending

Bank of Washington Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer L. B. Eckelkamp Jr. recently announced the promotion of Chris Eckelkamp to
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR) Stake Decreased by State Street Corp

Invesco Mortgage Capital logo State Street Corp cut its stake in Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) by 1.6% during the fourth quarter, according
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Chief security officers of banks seek CBN framework against cyber-crimes

Chief Security Officers (CSOs) of banks on Saturday urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide them with security framework that would
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Why Pakistan's Islamic banking industry can only get better

Top leadership of the Islamic banking and finance sectors are working with authorities on further evolving and promoting Islamic banking across
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (WMC) Shares Bought by Allianz Asset Management AG

Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp logo Allianz Asset Management AG increased its position in Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp
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Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) Up 15.11%, Can the Run Continue?

Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) performed nicely this week, continuing its impressive near-term upward movement. The stock has moved
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FBCH sitting on excess capital: CE

“We thoroughly cleaned up our lending book. After the presentation, I normally get questions on whether our book is really clean. It is,” he said.
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UFO movies: Banking on movie buffs

UFO Moviez, which made its initial public offer in 2015, is well-placed to make the most of the increasing spends on leisure activities in India. While the
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Stock Returns: Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) versus MTGE Investment Corp …

This is a snapshot to compare the stock returns for Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) versus MTGE Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:MTGE) .
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The Ally Financial Inc (ALLY) Price Target Cut to $26.00

Ally Financial Inc (NYSE:ALLY) had its target price lowered by equities … Insurance operations, Mortgage Finance operations, Corporate Finance
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Why Silicon Valley Bank's Stock Could Rise 25% More

Founded in 1983, SVB (ticker: SIVB) is the parent of Silicon Valley Bank, which has used its unique location to build long-term relationships with
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Work Faces: Tom Stallings, former county official, forms new firm

Al Steinhaus joined Southwest Bank as executive vice president to manage the bank's new Special Industries/Equipment Finance Group, located in
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Security America Mortgage, Inc, Announces Low Down Payment Home Buying Options

Security America Mortgage, Inc, Announces Low Down Payment Home Buying Options

Today, Security America Inc., a non-bank mortgage lending company announced that they are offering mortgage loans at a 0% down payment rate to
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Commercial Lender (Commercial lending experience required)

New Career Opportunity! GPAC has an opening for a Commercial Lender (Commercial lending experience required) in Greenville, SC.
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Shamubeel Eaqub: Kiwi lessons for Aussie house dreams

Shamubeel Eaqub: Kiwi lessons for Aussie house dreams

Shamubeel Eaqub: Kiwi lessons for Aussie house dreams … housing market, it just adds more demand and makes houses even more unaffordable.
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Don't bet the house on solving the affordability crisis

Housing affordability is measured by house prices as a multiple of household income. Sydney's affordability is around 12-times, according to the
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4 Reasons to Refinance Your Mortgage Today

Many homeowners refinance their mortgages to reap the various benefits involved. When you refinance a mortgage, you're essentially trading your
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Realtor will get you out of a house, or with some investment, make you money

Mike Smith finds the sweet spot when the American Dream of owning a home goes sour. After the housing market virtually collapsed around 2007, the
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Trudeau government looks to provinces to cool red-hot housing markets in Toronto, Vancouver

OTTAWA – Canada's federal government lobbed the problem of Toronto's hot housing market back to Ontario after its new budget did nothing to rein
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Griffin Institutional Access Real Estate Fund Announces First Quarter Distribution

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Griffin Institutional Access Real Estate Fund (the
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Bad debt woes: RBI set to take driver's seat in banks' fight against NPAs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will likely find itself in the driver's seat in the war against bad debt — closely monitoring big-ticket restructuring and
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Real estate group promotes foundry site for retail shops [photos]

The U.S. Pipe and Wheland Foundry property is being advertised by WRS, Inc. Real Estate Investments in Mount Pleasant, S.C., a company that says
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Follow these two tips to make buying a home a smoother process

DURING the past six months the market has moved at a fast pace in many parts of southeast Queensland. Interest from buyers is slowly moving up the
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Session Recap: Viewing Unusual Volume for Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC)

Session Recap: Viewing Unusual Volume for Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC)

Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) stock is experiencing unusual volume during today's trading. While the stock price moved along with the
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Slashing statutory funds will affect banking sector – Ato Forson

The Minority Spokesperson on Finance has said government's decision to cap statutory payments would have an adverse effect on the country's
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CFPB Proposes Flexibility to Mortgage Lenders in Collecting Information

The CFPB's proposal would provide compliance flexibility for individual mortgage lenders, and would also support the broader mortgage industry's
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Insider Trading Activity Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp (NYSE:CHMI) – CFO Bought 2000 …

On 10/4/2013 Citadel Gp Llc, Major Shareholder, sold 135,705 with an average share price of $18.55 per share and the total transaction amounting to
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Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for March 25, 2017

Jim Rose with Newmark Grubb Levy Strange Beffort represented Braum's and Salvadore Trujillo with Legacy Real Estate represented the buyer.
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Banking & Financials Newsletter – March 20 to March 24, 2017

Indian banking sector and some other sectors are plagued with the severe problem of non-performing assets (NPAs). If considered on the global front,
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EU's Juncker: Eurozone Lenders and Greece Should Achieve Technical Deal by April 7

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Friday that eurozone lenders and Greece should reach a technical deal before a
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The Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp (CHMI) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Buy

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp (NYSE:CHMI) from a strong sell rating to a buy rating in a
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Narendra Modi government eyes new monetary facility to suck up excess cash in the banking system

The government is exploring the possibility of a new monetary facility — standing deposit facility — to suck up excess cash in the banking system,
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Bank's decision to close town branch labelled 'crazy'

However, the banking giant says customers are no longer going into the branch as much, instead choosing to transfer money online or use telephone
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FDIC Official's Promising Plan for Bank Reform

Anticipation of a push to remove regulations has helped send bank stocks soaring nearly 25% since the election of Donald Trump in November.
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On the Street: Nanaimo agent new president of BC Real Estate Association

Nanaimo real estate agent Jim Stewart is the new president of the B.C. Real Estate Association. Stewart, who is with 460 Realty, has been licensed for
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First Century to merge with Summit Community Bank

BLUEFIELD — Customers of a local bank will soon be receiving books in the mail explaining their financial institution's merger into another bank and
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Agency banks, RBI offices to remain open till April 1

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked all agency banks — all public sector banks and some private banks — to remain open on all days between
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Here's Why You Can't Afford a Home

A mortgage can help you afford a home. Student loans can be a necessity in getting a good job. Both are investments worth making, and both come
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Silicon Valley's real estate race reaches working-class Alviso

Office complexes under construction rise in the distance as Maria Elena's Restaurant in quiet Alviso, Calif., draws customers Monday, March 13, 2017.
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Tribe & real-estate company break ground in Fruitport Township

FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and Dirk Stone Real Estate held a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday for
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Bankers suddenly feel emboldened under Trump

WASHINGTON – Packed into a ritzy hotel ballroom, a meeting of nearly 1,500 bankers momentarily turned into a pep rally. Be proud of being a banker
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'It's a disaster' – Residents furious over NatWest bank closure

Residents say they are disgusted a high street bank is to shut its doors later this year. NatWest has revealed its branch at Northgate, Sleaford, will shut
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Internal candidates and outsiders in the running for top bank job

It ought to be the most coveted job in Irish banking, but the Government pay cap will narrow the field of candidates to take over at Bank of Ireland.
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Ex-Mortgage Banker Gets 12.5 Years Over $30M Scheme

Ex-Mortgage Banker Gets 12.5 Years Over $30M Scheme

Law360, New York (March 24, 2017, 5:50 PM EDT) — The former head of a mortgage lending bank was sentenced Friday by a New York federal judge
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Myth busted: Yes, you can buy a house while you're a student

Did you know you can claim education as “employment” on a mortgage application? The lender needs to see stable work history, but education can
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'What's the best way to pay off my mortgage?'

Christopher Jackson, 67, and his wife, Carol, 61, live in Climping, near Littlehampton in West Sussex. He is a property developer who owns houses
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert F. Wilkes, a single person,
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Michael Rhoderick Jones Buys 2000 Shares of Equity Financial Holdings Inc (EQI) Stock

Equity Financial Holdings Inc (TSE:EQI) Director Michael Rhoderick Jones … The Company's EFT focuses on financing residential mortgages for
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