Guild Mortgage Launches Innovative 1% Down Loan Program, Empowering More People to …

Guild Mortgage Launches Innovative 1% Down Loan Program, Empowering More People to …

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Guild Mortgage, one of the largest … is launching a nationwide, competitively priced conventional loan program that
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Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces Increase to Bought Deal Financing

Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSX:AI)(TSX:AI. … previously announced bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters bookrun by
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The Brexit effect on competition for banking jobs in London

If you're an experienced professional looking for a London banking and finance job in 2017, the Brexit referendum result has its advantages.
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Essential California: Boom time for California real estate, but is a bust coming?

Essential California: Boom time for California real estate, but is a bust coming?

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It's Wednesday, May 24, and here's what's happening across California:.
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Xinyuan Real Estate – A Few Worries, But What More Can The Company Do?

And this, despite foolish government policies to reduce real estate supplies at a time when housing supplies should be increased to meet the demand.
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Cherry Creek Mortgage Launches Wellable Wellness Program For Emp

Cherry Creek Mortgage Launches Wellable Wellness Program For Employee Health. Information contained on this page is provided by an
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Blackstone overtakes Brookfield as world's biggest real estate manager

Blackstone has overtaken Brookfield Asset Management as the world's largest real estate investment manager, according to a survey. The New
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Finance, real estate among top career choices

The social media network for professionals has revealed its latest analysis of career-related activity to show the top firms that people want to work for
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Metro Considers Selling HQ, Seeks to Hire Real Estate Firm

Now Metro is looking to hire a real estate firm to provide expertise. A request for proposals, or RFP, went out last week from Metro asking for strategic
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New York Mortgage Trust (NYMT) Receiving Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Study Finds

News stories about New York Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ:NYMT) have … The Company's investment portfolio includes residential mortgage loans,
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Home Loans: Suntrust, Citi Mortgage Mortgage Rates May 24, 2017

Standard 30 year fixed rate mortgages at Suntrust Banks (NYSE:STI) are published at 4.125% today with an APR of 4.1993%. 30 year FHA fixed rate
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust, a commercial mortgage REIT, files for an estimated $300 million IPO

Granite Point Mortgage Trust, a Pine River-managed mortgage REIT focused on commercial real estate debt, filed on Wednesday with the SEC to
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BoG challenged to compel banks to reduce lending rates

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is challenging the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to compel banks to reduce their lending rates following the Policy
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Black Knight's First Look at April 2017 Mortgage Data: Calendar-Driven Spike in Delinquencies …

The company will provide a more in-depth review of this data in its monthly Mortgage Monitor report, which includes an analysis of data supplemented
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Mortgage rates dip for Wednesday

Multiple key mortgage rates trended down today. The average rates on 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages both slid down. The average rate
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Carlsbad, California

Cornerstone Home Lending Carlsbad. Bringing You Closer to Home. Please Select Your Loan Officer. Carlsbad, California. Joe Cirami
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MPC: MAN decries 14% lending rate

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Ogun Chapter, has condemned the retention of interest rate by the Monetary Policy Committee of
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Strong refinance demand pushes mortgage applications higher

According to the weekly survey conducted by the Mortgage Bankers Association, overall applications were up 4.4% in the week ending May 19.
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Advantage Systems Offers Advanced Reporting Module to Mortgage Lenders

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Advantage Systems, a provider of accounting and financial management tools for the mortgage industry,
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ECB Says Risk Of Return Of Debt Sustainability Concerns Increased

“Regional house price developments could pose challenges in the medium term when accompanied by a strong growth of mortgage loan financing
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Provident Funding Associates, L.P. and PFG Finance Corp. Announce Tender Offer for 6.75 …

The Company is a leading private, independent mortgage company that originates and services residential mortgage loans. For the year ended
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Mortgages for new business owners: What you need to know

For many new business owners, the prospect of securing a mortgage fills them with dread. Judging by the number of client enquiries I receive many
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A step by step guide to buying your first home

How are you possibly supposed to know the rules and regulations around financing and qualifying for mortgages, and what is CMHC, and what is this
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BH Properties Lands $253M Loan for NYC Portfolio

BH Properties Lands $253M Loan for NYC Portfolio

New York Life Real Estate Investors provided a 25-year mortgage and mezzanine facility for three Manhattan hotels totaling 1,179 guestrooms.
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Northern Trust expands UAE operations

Northern Trust has opened a new branch office in Abu Dhabi, as part of a continuing focus on business in the UAE. Located in the city's international
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Official at banking regulator caught in China anti-graft drive

A top official at China's banking regulator is being investigated for suspected disciplinary violations, the country's top anti-graft body said, broadening
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Geneva Advisors LLC Acquires 15512 Shares of TPG Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX)

TPG Specialty Lending logo Geneva Advisors LLC increased its stake in TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) by 27.0% during the first quarter,
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Buy-to-let mortgage costs drop 3%

Product analysis by Mortgage Brain revealed a three-year fixed buy-to-let mortgage with a 60 per cent loan-to-value has a current rate of 2.44 per cent
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Top Chicago investment bankers exit

A wave of top Chicago investment bankers are leaving their firms after a slowdown in dealmaking last year. Bank of America Merrill Lynch veteran
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Fannie Mae Updates Requirements for Green Building Financing Option

… Financing program to improve the processing of green mortgage loans. … Fannie Mae also authorized Lenders to now be able to review Green
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Funding Circle Fully Authorised by FCA. Platform Now Biggest P2P Lender in UK

Funding Circle, an online lender for SMEs, has received full authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Funding Circle is now queued up
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Mortgage Rates Wednesday: Wells, Chase May 24, 2017

30 year fixed rate loans are being quoted at 4.125% at Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) carrying an APR of 4.150% today. The lower FHA 30 year mortgage
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Will Home Buying Get Easier The Last Half Of 2017?

This assumes a household uses a 30-year conventional mortgage to finance the home, made a modest down payment, and carried good credit scores
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Global IME Bank starts 46th branchless banking unit

According to the bank, it is the bank's 46th branchless banking unit. The unit has been started in partnership with Sakchyam Access to Finance
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Mortgage Applications, Home Prices on the Rise

The Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 19 found the Market Composite Index up by 4.4
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New Home Sales; Title Company Cuts Fees; Guild's 1% Down Product

“Pending” Home Sales, “Existing” Home Sales, and “New” Home Sales – take your pick. They all show something slightly different, and economists
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Free legals get flak as brokers call for cashback

Several brokers contacted Mortgage Strategy to say they had been increasingly struggling to contact conveyancers about remortgage cases featuring
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UK's CivilisedBank gets banking licence

UK-based digital bank CivilisedBank has secured a banking licence from the Bank of England, which will enable to develop infrastructure and serve
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The one place to work in investment banking now

Investment banks have stopped making massive cuts to their fixed income divisions, but there's only one place where they're really hiring – credit
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Can traditional big banks compete against Affirm's unique lending strategy?

Max Levchin, PayPal co-founder and Affirm CEO, on the state of social media and Affirm's lending strategy.
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Mortgage Loan Rates Fell Last Week, Applications Rose 4%

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting an increase of 4.4% in the
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Let's scrap the phrase 'robo-advice'

The industry should stop using the term 'robo-advice' which is misleading and alienating for customers, a mortgage panel agreed. Mark Graves, sales
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BRIEF-Westpac Banking says institutional offer of 60 mln shares in BT Investment Management

ALMATY, May 24 Kazakhstan's state-managed pension fund invested $250 million in Azerbaijan's now troubled state-run bank IBA, and Kazakhstan's
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West Coast Real Estate Update: May 23, 2017

West Coast Real Estate Update: May 23, 2017

Likewise, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, commonly known as Freddie Mac, announced that its June dividend payment to the
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Freddie, Fannie Could See Reduced Role if U.S. Starts Guaranteeing Certain Mortgage Securities

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said the Trump administration is considering adding a government backstop to the mortgage market, allowing the
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Federal – AFS Real Estate Analyst

AFS Real Estate Lead to manage activities related to 1M+ squre feet of space across ~50 leases in buildings located throughout the United States with
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Mortgage lender aims to boost Hispanic homeownership

A new partnership between a national mortgage lender and a real estate agents' association aims to boost homeownership among the Hispanic
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Which state has the highest mortgage debt?

A new report from Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism revealed that the state's mortgage debt per capita was at
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BRIEF-Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc files for IPO of up to $100 mln

BEIJING, May 24 Germany has made good progress with China on how to introduce quotas aimed at producing more electric vehicles, Foreign
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Allsopp & Allsopp tunes up mortgage services

The local real estate firm Allsopp & Allsopp have taken full ownership of In-House Mortgage Services. Allsopp & Allsopp has working arrangements
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Review of Price Trends: Forestar Group Inc. (FOR) ,Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation …

Forestar Group Inc. (FOR) , a stock from Real Estate Development Industry, has a value of $14.10 per share, noted a price change of -0.35% in recent
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4 Signs Your Real Estate Comps Are Fooling You About Your Home's Value

Sure, the real estate listing may say the price of the home is $320,000, but that's just a starting point. Buyers can—and should—offer more or less
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Financing Options for the Future: 1st Mortgage Construction and Renovation Loans

Financing Options for the Future: 1st Mortgage Construction and Renovation Loans

Most of the previous financing options are usually capped by a static appraisal of your client's home. In short, these options do not account for potential
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CSU creating banking institute

WILBERFORCE — Central State University and Union Savings Bank will create a summer banking institute to train CSU students for careers in
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San Francisco reclaims crown as nation's second-largest banking center

San Francisco regained its status as the nation's second-largest banking center, almost a decade after losing the title to Charlotte, N.C., according to
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Internal Auditor, Financial Services / Mortgages

Internal Auditor, Financial Services / Mortgages This standalone Auditing / compliance role has responsibility for creating the design of, and executing
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Building societies approved a third of mortgages in Q1

Building societies continued to approve one in three new mortgages across the UK in the first three months of 2017. Data from the Building Societies
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ECB sees pockets of elevated house prices: Constancio

FILE PHOTO: European Central Bank Vice President Vitor Constancio speaks during a Reuters Newsmaker event in New York February 19, 2016.
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Mortgage Loan Officer in Atlanta, GA at GPAC

Job Description. Mortgage Loan Officers are in demand in Tampa, Florida! A community bank is in growth mode and in need of EXPERIENCED
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Gaining experience with customer experience: Advanced digital banking is key to improvement

More banks and credit unions are embracing digital banking: the convergence of online and mobile banking, and often part of a broader banking
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loanDepot Increases VA Loan Volume By Nearly 225 Percent In Two Years

We want veterans to know there are dedicated resources to help them access the most advantageous mortgage financing available to fulfill their
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Faber joins Actualize Consulting as collateral chief

Faber is a former Broadridge senior director for collateral management. He was product manager for the firm's CollateralPro solution between
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PayU and iwoca combine to simplify SME lending decisions

iwoca, the international lending firm, and PayU, a leading payment service provider, have today launched an innovative collaboration aimed at making
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Fannie and Freddie Endgame Takes Shape

A fight is brewing between the U.S. Treasury department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Investors
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Sweden's central bank says housing market serious threat to economy

Worries have been growing about Sweden's soaring housing market with the European Commission warning of the risks of a “disorderly correction”
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UK P2P Lending Market Researcher Orca Dives into P2P Provider Rating Services

Orca, a leading independent data, research and analysis providers on the UK P2P lending market has announced its plans to launch its own
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Hungary central bank extends scheme to boost lending

BUDAPEST, May 24 (Reuters) – Hungary's central bank will launch the second phase of its programme to boost market-based lending to small and
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Officials notice home sales in West drop 26 percent, largest in 6 years

History teaches us that housing cycles tend to run five to seven years from the time a recovery starts until a market becomes a bit tense and could
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Editor's note: A new dawn…

Mortgage Strategy has been coming through your letterboxes on a weekly basis for 16 years and, while that may seem a relatively short period in the
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Paragon doubles lending after surge in demand for complex loans

Paragon doubles lending after surge in demand for complex loans

The buy-to-let (BTL) specialist saw its lending completions grow 100.3% on the previous quarter to reach £371m as of 31st March 2017, buoyed by
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New York Mortgage Trust Inc (NYMT) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages

Finally, Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services cut shares of New York Mortgage Trust from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on
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Eliminate Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 to create jobs

Any significant tax reform should include the elimination of the seriously flawed Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA).
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SELL ME YOUR HOME FAST!!!

FAST SIMPLE PROCESS!!! Fill out the SELL PROPERTY NOW FORM online for a FREE QUICK OFFER on your HOUSE!!!
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Real Estate share interactive new video for 'Stained Glass'

Back in March, Real Estate shared their 'In Mind' single 'Stained Glass' and accompanied it with a video that taught the listener how to play three
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India's corporate bond market heats up as bank lending to companies shrink

Stymied by a lending paralysis among its domestic banks, infrastructure companies are increasingly turning to investment trusts and the
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Swedish cbank says housing market serious threat to economy

STOCKHOLM, May 24 (Reuters) – Rising household debt is a serious threat to Sweden's economy while regulators need to introduce tougher
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Florida banking and finance laws to take effect

Out of a handful of bills related to banking and finance that were filed for the 2017 session of the Florida Legislature, only three passed, said Jeremy
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S&P downgrades small banks amid warnings of Australian housing slowdown

International credit ratings agencies and financial commentators have stepped-up their warnings that the super-inflated Australian housing market
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England's Morgan banking on IPL trio

Eoin Morgan is hoping the return of three key players from the Indian Premier League will help England defeat top-ranked South Africa in their
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A smarter way to buy a home

Mortgage interest rates will likely continue to go up for the foreseeable future, according to recent data from the housing finance company Freddie Mac
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Brilliant Solutions to power new mortgage club The Adviser Alliance

New mortgage club The Adviser Alliance will launch using the infrastructure of existing club Brilliant Solutions. The Adviser Alliance aims to use
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Michael Vlahovic appointed Head of Private Banking UK of EFG International

Michael Vlahovic appointed Head of Private Banking UK of EFG International

EFG International today announces that Michael Vlahovic has been appointed Head of Private Banking UK, effective 1 July 2017, subject to regulatory
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Another Rate Hike Will Put The Nail In The Housing Coffin

New Home Sales, one of the strengths of the housing market, tumbled 11.4% month over month in April. New Home Sales were 569,000 vs.
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China Life Acquires U.S. Real Estate Portfolio for $950 Million

Hong Kong-listed life insurer China Life Insurance (2628.HK) will spend USD950 million on commercial real estate projects in the U.S.. Under the deal
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Subprime 2.0: Lending $1 Trillion To Unqualified Individuals

In both instances, these lending industries were rife with fraud, terrible due diligence, and the like. So when the debt bomb blew up, they were the first
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Dreamworld owner Ardent looking at 'real estate' value

Dreamworld could be broken up and sold in the wake of last year's ride tragedy as the theme park's owners assess their options for its future.
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Polsinelli Nominates Real Estate Lawyer to Succeed Chair

Polsinelli's Real Estate Practice Group Chair, F. Chase Simmons, has been nominated to take over as firm chairman when current chairman Russell
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Paytm to bank on two new board members

BENGALURU: Paytm Payments Bank has roped in two new independent directors – former executive director of the Reserve Bank of India PV Bhaskar
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As lenders pull back on buy-to-let, where can you get the best deals?

Strict new Bank of England rules introduced this year have dampened mainstream lenders' appetite for offering buy-to-let mortgages. Landlords now
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Wrong timing, lack of drive turn PSU banks' insurance dream into a nightmare

Distressed state-run banks are looking to sell assets, especially non-core businesses, to shore up capital. And for many, the starting point is their
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Forget the bank tax: Banks are now a better buy than before the budget

When it comes to mounting a scare campaign, the big four banks' CEOs and chairmen are more Casper the Friendly Ghost than Freddy Kruger, more
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Toronto – Why Toronto's housing market has a 'missing middle'

Why Toronto's housing market has a 'missing middle': Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis Report. CBC Toronto – May 24, 2017. You must open a
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Banks to tackle 'black hole' of cross-border payments

Banks to tackle 'black hole' of cross-border payments

THE “black hole” of cross-border payments may be demystified slowly, as banks in Asia and around the world are keen to tap services to track
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Athena Real Estate Acquires Pack Rat Self Storage in North Charleston, SC

Athena Real Estate LLC, a real estate investment and advisory firm, has purchased Pack Rat Self Storage in North Charleston, S.C., through a
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Transferwise's Borderless bank account lets you save money in different currencies

London fintech company Transferwise has created the first “borderless” bank account that promises to work across countries and not charge
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Underwriter – Lending

Our client a financial organisation who provide lending, is currently seeking an Underwriter to join them in their Head Office based in Bourne End,
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U.S. Federal Home Loan Banks rely less on short-term debt -FHFA's Watt

The regulator of the FHLBank system, as well as sibling mortgage finance agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , has sought to address concerns
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Slump coming for housing construction in Sydney, Melbourne

Housing construction in Sydney and Melbourne is headed for a major … In the broader housing market, analysts are already embracing the prospect
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UK challenger CivilisedBank gets banking licence

UK digital bank CivilisedBank has received its banking licence from the Bank of England, paving the way for it to build its infrastructure and launch to
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Does Sandy Spring Bank offer certified checks?

We provide Cashier's Checks, which are guaranteed funds, for Sandy Spring Bank clients. Certain fees may apply. Please refer to our Personal
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TowneBank to expand Suffolk campus

The new two-story member services building will mirror the bank's 45,000 … It is home to all the bank's corporate executive offices and operational
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Application Technical Specialist – Mortgage Applications – Denver, CO

Mortgage Cadence, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture, has been partnering with mortgage lenders since 1999, offering the industry's only true
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Guild 1% Down Loan

Guild 1% Down Loan

Homeownership just got closer. Introducing the Guild 1% Down Loan, a unique down payment assistance program offering 3% equity with just 1%
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IBERIABANK Corp (IBKC) Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at Iberia Capital

Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV increased its position in shares of … title insurance and closing services agency (Lenders Title); IBERIA Capital
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County Savings in Ridley and Tinicum offers unique banking experience for local residents

RIDLEY TOWNSHIP>> How does a local community bank survive in the shadow of huge 'Wall Street' banks being built on, what seems like, every
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Renaissance Technologies LLC Buys 17100 Shares of Stonegate Mortgage Corp (SGM)

Stonegate Mortgage Corp (NYSE:SGM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 4th. The financial services provider reported
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Numbers show home-buying frenzy in Pierce County

Pierce County is tied with the Portland area for the third-fastest-moving housing market in the nation, according to Redfin. That's a record fast turnover,
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Shaftesbury (LON:SHB) “Reduce” Rating Kept at Peel Hunt; The Target Price is Set to GBX 875.00 …

As per Tuesday, October 20, the company rating was initiated by … The Firm operates through the title insurance and services segment, and specialty
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