Machine learning is transforming lending

Machine learning is transforming lending

The six areas are Payments, Market Provisioning, Investment Management, Insurance, Deposits & Lending and Capital Raising. Of the 11 clusters in
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Mason Hayes & Curran promotes Nicola Byrne to real estate partner

Mason Hayes & Curran has announced the promotion of Nicola Byrne from senior associate to partner in the firm's real estate team. Ms Byrne advises
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Sales of million-dollar homes surge in Sonoma County

Amid the boom times, San Francisco's home prices have increased roughly 50 percent above their previous peak before the housing market's historic
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Tim Hortons' US Franchisees Form Alliance as Tensions Boil

Tim Hortons' U.S. franchisees are banding together to lobby for corporate-level changes at the coffee chain, which is owned by Restaurant Brands
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No Time for Golf as Four Seasons Founder Sharp Eyes Expansion

That might come as a surprise to guests at his Toronto hillside home where floor-to-ceiling windows offer a clear view of the lush fairways below at the
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May remortgage figures nudge six-month trend downwards – BBA

Net mortgage borrowing in May was 2.4% higher than a year ago, said the trade body which is one of the six bodies, which includes the CML to merge
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Missile Threats Are Surging Worldwide, US Defense Study Finds

A test launch of the ground-to-ground medium long-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 in North Korea in May 2017. Photographer: KCNA/AFP
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UK mortgage approvals in line with expectations in May

The British Bankers' Association approved 40,347 mortgages in May, which was pretty much in line with expectations for 40,300 mortgages to be
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Small businesses are suffering, says Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banking Group

An index compiled by the Centre for Economics and Business Research in conjunction with the Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banking Group fell by 9.9
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California Public Employees Retirement System Buys 5000 Shares of International Game …

ValuEngine lowered International Game Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, June 2nd. Telsey Advisory
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Banks Balk at Risk of Funding South Africa Mining Charter Deals

South Africa's plan to force mining companies to give the black majority a bigger stake in the nation's mineral wealth faces a major obstacle:
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Japanese Banks at Risk as Borrowing in Dollars Doubles, BIS Says

Japanese banks have more than doubled their borrowing and lending in dollars since 2007, leaving them vulnerable to funding shocks such as those
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Wells Fargo & Company MN Has $1.93 Million Stake in Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNFV)

Wells Fargo & Company MN Has $1.93 Million Stake in Fidelity National … The Company is a provider of title insurance, technology and transaction
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May to Detail UK Plans for EU Citizens as Davis Pledges Fight

Prime Minister Theresa May is to pad out her plan for safeguarding the rights of EU citizens living in the U.K. beyond Brexit after continental leaders
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Fed's Williams Sees Interest Rates Rising as Inflation Moves Up

Federal Reserve policy maker John Williams made the case on Monday for further gradual increases in interest rates, saying he expects inflation to
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Takata's Long Road Through Bankruptcy

… Research estimates 1.7 trillion yen; people familiar with the matter have told Bloomberg News that a worst-case scenario would run to $24 billion.
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Kiva Lending Team: #ChangeFromHere

We loan because… Change must happen globally, even when we can't travel to those who are in need. We believe that we have the power to make
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Real Estate is Still the Ultimate Small Business

With summer coming on soon, and the heating up of real estate markets along with the weather, it's a great time to talk again about the business of real
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Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Series D Preferred Stock Shares Cross 5% Yield Mark

In trading on Monday, shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc's 7.00% Series D Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Symbol: ARE.
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How Sellers Could Save the Housing Market

In short, it's harder and harder to find homes for sale, and when buyers do find them, competition is fierce. So what's the answer? The National
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China Sends Message to Asia's Casinos: Place Your Bets Elsewhere

China Sends Message to Asia's Casinos: Place Your Bets Elsewhere

China just sent a clear message to casinos sprouting across Asia: don't peddle your baccarat here. A Shanghai court on Monday convicted 19 Crown
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Balance of Power: Why Obamacare Might Survive

… challenge to defense systems, even if they don't carry nuclear warheads, defense intelligence agencies said in a report seen by Bloomberg News in
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May's Tories Seal Governing Deal with Northern Ireland's DUP

Prime Minister Theresa May kept her grip on power by reaching a deal with Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, which will support her
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Time Inc, Barclays to Launch Fortune 500 Stock Indices

NEW YORK — Time Inc said Monday it will license its Fortune brand for stock indexes based on the Fortune 500 in a new partnership with Barclays
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Landbay to launch service to help landlords

The service hopes to help landlords navigate and evolve within an ever-changing tax and regulatory landscape and will carry a fixed annual fee of
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RAIT Financial Trust: RAIT Financial Trust Closes its Seventh Non-Recourse, Floating-Rate CMBS …

RAIT Financial Trust: RAIT Financial Trust Closes its Seventh … consist of twenty-two floating-rate commercial real estate first lien mortgage loans, one
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Santander launches video mortgage application service

Santander is the latest UK mortgage supplier to offer potential customers the opportunity to talk to an adviser via video link. After a successful trial of
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Pandora Media's Founder and CEO Is Reportedly Stepping Down

Music streaming service Pandora Media's founder and chief executive, Tim Westergren, plans to step down, Recode reported citing people familiar
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Padoan Confident Veneto, Paschi Last Lenders Needing State Aid

No other Italian banks will need state aid after the government orchestrated a last-minute rescue of two failed Veneto lenders over the weekend,
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New lending rises in May, boosted by loans to large corporates

New lending last month was 0.43 per cent higher than the April level, and some 1.67 per cent more than in the same period last year, according to a
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Durango Provides Update on its Mayner's Fortune Project in Northern BC

Marcy Kiesman, CEO of Durango said, “Durango is looking forward to conducting further work on the Mayner's Fortune property as the encouraging
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Bonus Cap Could Cost Dutch Brexit Banking Business, Employer Group Says

AMSTERDAM — A limit on bankers' bonuses is putting the Netherlands at risk of missing out on luring financial services firms over from London once
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FTSE 100 banking stocks make gains after two Italian banks are bailed out

After making gains overnight and during the morning, the pound is now down against the dollar. The internationally-focused FTSE 100 has been
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Hedge Fund Excalibur Bets Riksbank Will Tighten by End of Year

According to a Bloomberg survey, Scandinavia's largest economy will grow 2.6 percent in 2017, with only New Zealand predicted to grow at a faster
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German Ifo Business Confidence Surges to Record High in June

German business sentiment surged to a record high in June amid signs that the outlook for Europe's largest economy is improving. The Munich-based
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Credit risk management is much more than lending policies.

Today's world of risk management has evolved to something of a much more 'systems approach' than in the past. The global financial crisis has made
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HM Treasury cranks up enforcement efforts against criminals and terrorists

This includes the Criminal Finances Act, which will give law enforcement further capabilities and powers to recover the proceeds of crime, tackle
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Hong Kong's disillusioned youth feel they're worse off 20 years after the handover

Much of the anger felt by Hong Kong's youth centers around real estate. Renting a home—let alone buying a property—is out of reach for most young
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Deutsche Bank appoints new Russia head

Deutsche Bank has appointed Borislav Ivanov to head up its troubled Russia operations amid continued fallout over allegedly illicit operations carried
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How only Prince Harry can save the British property market

“From the findings it is clear that the public's fascination with the royal family is a positive thing for the housing market, especially when it comes to
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Shkreli's Jury Pool Calls Him 'an Evil Man' and 'a Snake'

Shkreli's Jury Pool Calls Him 'an Evil Man' and 'a Snake'

Martin Shkreli arrives at federal court in the Brooklyn borough of New York, on June 26, 2017. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg. Martin Shkreli
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Europe Doesn't Need American Climate Scientists. It Needs American Climate Data

The global scientific community is actively recruiting American researchers and hoping the Trump administration keeps operating vital satellite
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Relationship Manager, Financial Institutions – Corporate Banking

Cathay United Bank Company, Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiwan's largest financial group Cathay Financial Holdings. The Bank's Hong
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As Mortgage Demand Cools and Competition Heats Up, More Lenders Are Planning to Ease …

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — More mortgage lenders say they have eased credit standards recently and expect further easing in the
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Gold Plunges After 1.8 Million Ounces Were Traded in One Minute

… to a net 44.8 metric tons, from 74.9 tons in April, according to data from the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department compiled by Bloomberg.
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Lending Reporting Analyst Jobs in Queens, NY – United Nations Federal Credit Union

Under limited supervision, this position performs analytics and reporting for the lending division. Prepares periodic statistical and narrative reports and
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Italy bank rescue divides Europe

MI), its top retail bank, to take the best assets of two failed Veneto banks, with up to 12 billion euros of guarantees to shield Intesa from losses.
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APR's David Welton Named One of America's Top 1000 Real Estate Professionals by Real Trends

David Welton of Alain Pinel Realtors' Saratoga office was named one of America's top real estate professionals by Real Trends, as advertised in The
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Santander refreshes buy-to-let range

Santander has refreshed its buy-to-let range with rate reductions and new products including a 60% loan-to-value 2-year fix at 1.44% with a £1,495
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Russia Says Terrorists Use Telegram in Heightened Push Against the App

Russia's FSB security service said on Monday that the Telegram messaging app had been used by terrorists to plot atrocities on Russian soil,
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May real estate data shows median home price increase across Southwest Austin ZIP codes

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William Hill takes title sponsorship of St Leger Festival

Agreeing to terms with racecourse operator Arena Racing Company (ARC), William Hill will become the new title sponsor of the St Leger Festival,
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Manchester RAIN stopped United from signing Brazil legend Ronaldinho, claims ex-Red Devil …

But Fortune believes United would have had a great chance of changing the course of history had it not been for the bleak downpour in the North West
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NorthMarq Capital Buys SLC Mortgage Banking Firm

“Adding John Bradshaw and his team is consistent with our acquisitions over the last 20 years of acquiring mortgage-banking firms that fit our
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Home flippers offer advice for making money in pricey Washtenaw County

The high number of houses that went into foreclosure after the market crash of 2008 made for prime investment opportunities, Bundesen said.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Italy bank deal lifts Europe shares, dollar on back foot

LONDON, June 26 Shares rose in Europe on Monday, with Italian banks gaining after a deal to wind up two failed regional lenders, while the dollar
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Shkreli Made Big-Money Brag to FBI and Now Faces His Reckoning

An earlier Bloomberg Businessweek piece said Retrophin's board had fired Shkreli in September 2014 after finding stock-related irregularities.
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Veneto banks: 'failing or likely to fail'

A generous reprieve for lucky depositors and senior bondholders in Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza, the failing Italian banks at the
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Frisco's $5 billion mile lands more development

The Gate property is owned and has been planned by Dubai-based Invest Group Overseas. The project is planned to include almost 20 buildings
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Property prices are 'falling' while mortgage lending rises

UK property prices fell in June, while numbers of sales and mortgage lending have jumped. With such confusing statistics, investors need to get to the
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Census 2016: Perth households hit by mortgage stress while Australia loses its religion

Census 2016: Perth households hit by mortgage stress while Australia loses its religion

Renters and those paying off a mortgage have taken the place of home owners. Renters now account for almost 31 per cent of the population while
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Startline extends flexible prime lending with Finishline

Finishline is being targeted at used car buyers who narrowly fail to meet the company's current lending criteria but are still considered to be good
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Time to Reconsider First American Financial Corp (FAF) After Reaching 52-Week High?

Gemmer Asset Mngmt Limited Liability Company invested in 198 shares. … The Firm operates through the title insurance and services segment, and
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Latest Drone Footage Reveals Big Updates at Apple's New Headquarters

Documentarian Duncan Sinfeld over the weekend released his latest drone flyover footage of Apple Park. Sinfeld, who has been chronicling the Apple
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John McEnroe: Serena Williams Would Rank 700th Against Male Players

Speaking to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro Sunday, the retired tennis legend said that Serena Williams, who is currently the top-ranked female player in
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National Housing Market Index release for Q1 2017

The National Housing Market Index (NHMI) combines International Center on Housing Risk (ICHR) data on the federal agency market with data
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Walt Disney's Disneyland Investor Pitch Map Fetches $708000 at Auction

Walt Disney's “presentation map,” which the late animation entrepreneur drew in the 1950s to attract investors to the idea for his legendary theme park
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Too Hot to Handle

To put the current housing market in Central Virginia into perspective, six months' worth of inventory is considered a normal market that favors neither
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Europe Stocks Rise as Intesa Leads Italian Bank Gains, Nestle Up

Gains in Italian lenders and Swiss food giant Nestle SA helped European stocks rebound from three weeks of losses. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index
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Market Watch: What a difference a year makes

Meanwhile, Shawbrook Bank has released a residential interest-only mortgage for the over-55s, which will allow them to stay in their home for an
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Meridian Celebrates Canada's 150th with 15-Month Fixed Mortgage at 1.50%

In addition to offering competitive mortgage rates, Meridian provides one of the best repayment options on the market today. Meridian's 20/20
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Commercial Lending Officer Jobs in Salem, OR – GPAC

A community-focused bank is looking for an experienced Commercial Lender in Salem. This individual should have prior commercial/business
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NATO Can Fight Terrorism and Help Refugees

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has now formally enlisted in the fight against Islamic State. It can begin by helping to stem the flow of refugees
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Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway just became one of the largest shareholders in an obscure real estate …

Store Capital announced on Monday Berkshire Hathaway invested $377 million in the company, which represents a 9.8 percent stake in the real
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'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Begins His Fraud Trial Monday

Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical entrepreneur vilified as the “pharma bro” for raising the price of a life-saving drug by 5,000%, will go on trial on
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Amazon Robots Poised to Revamp How Whole Foods Runs Warehouses

When Amazon.com Inc.'s $13.7 billion bid to buy Whole Foods was announced, John Mackey, the grocer's chief executive officer, addressed
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Texas Power Broker: Frost Bank digital guru Stead

Frost Bank hired Jimmy Stead just as banks were first discovering the internet's potential in May 1999 when he was 23 and armed with an accounting
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China Lending Corp (CLDC) Analysts See $0.00 EPS

Investors wait China Lending Corp (NASDAQ:CLDC) to report on July, 5. its quarterly earnings The stock increased 9.36% or $0.43 on June 23,
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Self-storage units: An untapped lending niche for credit unions

Looking at self-storage units as an opportunity for business lending growth for credit unions makes good sense. Along with the aforementioned
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Romanian bank lending growth stays flat in May – table

Private lending in lei increased 13.3% on the year to 133.2 billion lei in May, following a rise of 13.5% in April, BNR said in a statement. Private lending
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America's #1 Real Estate Agent Isn't from Manhattan or Beverly Hills, but Texas

America's #1 Real Estate Agent Isn't from Manhattan or Beverly Hills, but Texas

Caballero was named America's top individual real estate agent for the sixth straight year, landing atop the coveted REAL Trends “The Thousand” list
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The Renaissance Technologies LLC Increases Position in Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)

Renaissance Technologies LLC's holdings in Papa John's International were … Longbow Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $95.00 price
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Minimum Wage Increases Coming to Los Angeles, DC, Maryland And Oregon

… could mean fewer hours for low-wage earners. To see changes in state and metro minimum wages through 2022, check out this Fortune graphic.
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Bank News: Stress Tests, M&A, Values, Underwriting Changes, New Products

Loans exercising Freddie Mac's ACE appraisal wavier are eligible for purchase by Wells Fargo Funding. Wells Fargo Funding will treat ACE like a
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IHS Markit Weekly Mortgage Snapshot – June 23, 2017

The IHS Markit Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.
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Co-op seeks Sh123m for lending to small firms

Co-op Bank will develop more loan products for small and medium-sized enterprises in a project financed by the International Finance Corporation
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British people still keen to buy a property in EU countries despite Brexit

BNP Paribas International Buyers also noted that after a significant increase in 2015, in 2016 the number of transactions carried out by British
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Together signs up to four networks

Together has opened up its residential mortgage range to broker networks across the UK as part of plans to grow its business. The lender has signed
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Bellator NYC post-event facts: Michael Chandler sets dubious title-fight record

Michael Chandler (16-4 MMA, 13-4 BMMA) lost the Bellator lightweight title for … Chandler's four Bellator title-fight losses are most in company history.
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Coinbase to Pay Back Ethereum Flash Crash Losses

When a trader sold a large position in the digital currency Ethereum last Wednesday, the sale triggered a so-called “flash crash” on the
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American International Group Inc. Purchases 2104 Shares of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB)

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust logo American International Group Inc. boosted its position in Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB) by 5.1% during the first
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ACB Knowledge Center

Atlantic Capital offers you technology and online resources to make your banking faster, easier, and more secure. Click on our product videos below to
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How to avoid pitfalls when buying a flipped home

These examples will also show a buyer how long a flipper's properties remain on market, on average what they sell for, as well as other considerations
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway just made a big bet on real estate

Store Capital, a real estate investment trust, said Monday that Berkshire Hathaway invested $377 million in the company. That amounted to 9.8% of
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Corporate Tax Rate at 28% Seen as More Likely Than Historic Cut

President Donald Trump has promised the largest tax cut in history, but for scores of the biggest U.S. corporations, it might be just a tax nick.
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IBERIABANK Corporation (IBKC) Shares Sold by Sei Investments Co.

Sei Investments Co. reduced its position in IBERIABANK Corporation …. Lenders Title Company, an Arkansas-chartered title insurance and closing
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Luxury Real Estate Auction Brings Highest Sale to Scottsdale Mountain in over 12 Months

Supreme Auctions® has set yet another record sale, this time in the exclusive community of Shadestone in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Busiest May Since 1998 For The Ohio Housing Market

Ohio's state-wide home sales reached a record level in May 2017, outperforming April 2017, May 2016, and every other May before it dating back to at
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Microsoft, Google among global, local companies affected in Telangana real estate scam worth Rs …

According to a report in Economic Times, the investing companies are now unsure about the value of their real estate holdings in Hyderabad.
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Mortgage loan rates, fast approval, installment loans

100 day bad credit loans and The report better across government rules, confident every another program operates and historic the believes our deficit
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Italian Markets Shrug Off Banking Morass And Local Election Results

Italian Markets Shrug Off Banking Morass And Local Election Results

Italian markets outperform despite criticism of use of taxpayers' money to resolve two regional banking woes. Upside surprise for Germany IFO does
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Stockdale & Leggo chief operating officer Anna Thomas: 'Never give your power away'

Relaxing over lunch in Melbourne's Hawksburn, the real estate executive is excited about a long-awaited family trip, which is only days away.
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High Court Largely Revives Travel Ban, Will Hear Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court largely revived President Donald Trump's travel ban and said the justices will hear arguments in the fall. The ban on people
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Oprah's Book Club Pick for 2017 Is a Story Set During the Lehman Brothers Collapse

Oprah Winfrey appeared on CBS This Morning today to reveal the latest addition to her enduringly popular book club. Her pick? Behold the Dreamers
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McConnell to Release Revised Health Bill as Early as Today, Source Says

Senate leaders are expected to release a revised version of their health-care bill as early as Monday, according a person familiar with the matter, as
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Homeowners agree – now is a good time to sell

A growing number of homeowners agree that now is a good time to sell a home, according to the quarterly Housing Opportunities and Market
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Markets cheer €17bn bail-out for failing Italian banks

Markets across Europe cheered as Italy's €17bn (£15bn) bail-out of two Italian banks was approved – but it raised questions over rules designed to
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UK challenger bank Starling sets up in Ireland and clears flightpath to Europe

Starling Bank, a new U.K. challenger bank that doesn't have branches and relies on a mobile phone app instead to cut running costs and appeal to
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Buying Business Travel, Online Editor

Buying Business Travel, Online Editor in Social Media Editor, Travel / Tourism, Journalist with Panacea Publishing International. Apply Today.
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Term Sheet — Monday, June 26

HERE'S A COOL THING: Today Barclays and Time (Fortune's parent company) announced they're working together to create a new family of stock
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As Europe Bounces Back, Activist Investors Like Loeb Pounce

Almost 600 activist campaigns have been launched against U.S. companies since 2010, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, compared with
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Lenders ease credit standards in the second quarter

Mortgage lender credit standards eased during the second quarter as purchase volume was lower than expected and competition increased.
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Berkshire Invests in Real-Estate Firm Store Capital

Store Capital Corp (NYSE: STOR) braced for a strong day on Monday trading, after the company announced a $377-million investment from Berkshire
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Peter Thiel-backed mobile banking startup N26 expands into insurance

European mobile-first bank N26 has announced its latest attempt to create the bank of the future as the company expands into insurance. Founded out
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XL Group's XL Catlin to Enhance Inland Marine Operations

Fidelity National provides title insurance, apart from technology and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries in the United States
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The Italian Bank CEO Winning Big From Collapse of Veneto Lenders

As Italian taxpayers contemplate the $19 billion bill to clean up two failed Veneto banks, Intesa Sanpaolo SpA shareholders cheered. The nation's
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Denver Career Fair – Meet Fortune 500 Companies

Denver is Hiring! Come to the Denver Career Fair to meet recruiters from local, regional, and Fortune 500 companies, hiring immediately. Denver
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Rep. Stivers sponsors bill to provide smoother employment transition for mortgage loan pros

U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) introduced a bill that provides regulatory relief for mortgage loan originators in an effort to create a smooth employment
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Longtime Palm Beach dwellers sell their home for $5.5M

Property records show it was built in 2000. The British Colonial-style house sold with inlaid floors, vaulted pecky-cypress ceilings and a heated pool.
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Real estate firm Saha Groupe raises Rs200 crore from Edelweiss unit

The funds will be used by the Noida-based real estate developer to refinance an existing loan and towards land payments, two people familiar with the
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Hedge Funds Back the Wrong Bull

Hedge Funds Back the Wrong Bull

As Bloomberg News reported last week, hedge funds have flipped their bets on U.S. small-cap stocks from bearish to bullish or, in hedge fund speak,
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Arconic to Cease High-Rise Sales of Panels in London Fire

Arconic Inc. plans to stop some sales of panels used on Grenfell Tower following an inferno at the London apartment high-rise this month that killed 79
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Daily market update: June 26, 2017

Real house prices are 33.6 percent below their housing-boom peak in July 2006 and 10.8 percent below the level of prices in January 2000.
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The Fastest Consumer Lenders to $1 Billion in Originations

In an interview on CNBC last week Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein shared some news about their consumer lending platform. He said that
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AIIB, Tajikistan, and the Risks of Non-Concessional Lending

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's (AIIB) second loan to Tajikistan in the space of a year raises questions about lending on “hard terms” to
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How To Use Warren Buffett's “Moat” Strategy In Real Estate

With real estate investing, your can use your knowledge and skills to make more money investing. For example, you can study every property for sale
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Mortgage approvals hit eight-month low

The number of mortgages approved by British banks fell to an eight-month low in May, new figures show. According to the British Bankers' Association
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IRAs

Solutions most beneficial for small or owner-managed businesses looking to reduce costs, manage risk and streamline day to day banking operations.
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US and Israel Team Up to Fight 'Bad Actors' in Cyberspace

According to Bloomberg Intelligence, cyber attacks are a national security danger, causing billions of dollars in damage annually to the global
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A Very Italian Bailout

After several false starts, fudges and failed attempts to fix Italy's bad banking debts without falling foul of EU rules, politicians and regulators have
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Bank Bailouts and Activist Ideas

Elsewhere in funny merger problems, Jet.com Inc. was recently acquired by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which has really put a damper on the weekly office
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Euro zone bond yields drop as EU approves Italian banking rescue

The Italian banking system is choked by a high level of bad loans and the prospect of some relief was enough for investors to buy up Italian bonds
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MOVES-Wells Fargo Securities hires JPMorgan's commercial banking exec

Wenzel has worked with JPMorgan's commercial banking unit for 25 years and was most recently director of business operations risk. Wells Fargo
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Alphabet Inks Deal for Avis to Manage Self-Driving Car Fleet

Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Alphabet Inc., has reached an agreement for Avis Budget Group Inc. to manage its fleet of autonomous vehicles.
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Justin Caldbeck and Silicon Valley's 'Open Secrets'

This article first appeared in Term Sheet, Fortune's newsletter on deals and dealmakers. Sign up here. In recent days, the story of Justin Caldbeck and
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Why the US and India Need to Have Each Other's Backs

When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint meeting of Congress last year, he called the U.S. an “indispensable partner” and
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Soaring home prices kill renters' confidence in buying a home

Additionally, changes to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA underwriting standards set to take place in July should open the door for more borrowers
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Freddie Mac: Housing Market On Record-Setting Pace

The latest report from Freddie Mac shows that despite some recent bumps, the U.S. housing market remains on track to exceed last year's
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Paying a Premium for Nuts & Seeds

It's easy to think of reasons not to offer a high price for a predominantly U.K. retailer with a network of old-fashioned shops. But even in sectors
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Ranger starts arbitration over collapsed lender

Ranger Direct Lending (RDL) has started arbitration proceedings against Princeton Alternative Income, a holding with exposure to collapsed US
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Google Earth Heads to the Classroom With National Geographic and PBS

Google Earth Heads to the Classroom With National Geographic and PBS

The search giant said Monday it created ten educational experiences based on its popular Google Earth program that lets people explore places in
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BlackRock Inc. Raises Stake in Crown Castle International Corporation (CCI)

BlackRock Inc. Raises Stake in Crown Castle International Corporation (CCI) … BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 6.36% of Crown Castle International … valued at $377,668,000 after buying an additional 1,043,700 shares in the
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BRIEF-Freddie Mac announces $500 mln reopening of 1.375% reference notes security due May 1 …

SAO PAULO, June 26 Brazilian and Mexican currencies strengthened on Monday after weaker-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data bolstered bets
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As auto-lending risks grow, Ford Credit looks more stable than GM Financial

Ford Credit and General Motors Financial, the lending arms of their respective auto makers, are both laboring under falling vehicle values and
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Advice to older borrowers needs reconsidering

It is vital to adapt a more joined up approach to delivering advice to older borrowers, according to research from the Council of Mortgage Lenders
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Raising Awareness about Water Banking, Mainstay of Arizona Water Strategy

UA Water Resources Research Center says banking, recharge and … the source of much of Southern Arizona's water, and “water banking” is one way
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Barclays sweetens residential and buy-to-let deals

Barclays is tomorrow launching new residential and buy-to-let mortgages and sweetening many of its current deals. On the residential side, the lender
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Houston Commercial Real Estate Valuations Spotty and Uneven in 2016, According to Deal Sikes …

“Although valuations by appraisal districts do not represent a true reflection of market value, overall the prevailing trends for Houston commercial real
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Congressional Black Caucus Urges Uber to Diversify Leadership

In response to the CBC's letter, an Uber spokesperson told Fortune that the company is “committed to making Uber a more diverse and inclusive
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Philip Morris International Inc (PM) Upgraded at BidaskClub

Philip Morris International Inc logo BidaskClub upgraded shares of Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM) from a buy rating to a strong-buy rating in
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Amazon's Echo Show: Do You Need Another Screen?

Apple Inc. recently debuted its Siri-controlled HomePod, Google launched its Home speaker last fall and Amazon.com Inc., the pioneer, has been
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Desert home prices and sales kept climbing in May, with median houses above $300K

Coachella Valley home sales and prices climbed again in May, with sales ticking up 1.5 percent year over year and prices jumping 8.5 percent.
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Brown Advisory Securities LLC Purchases 2078 Shares of Crown Castle International Corporation …

Brown Advisory Securities LLC's holdings in Crown Castle International … $162,000 after buying an additional 1,788 shares during the last quarter.
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Google to Face EU Antitrust Fine as Soon as Tuesday

Google is set to face a record antitrust fine from the European Union on Tuesday for promoting its own shopping search service over those of smaller
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How to Know When Stocks Are Properly Valued: A Debate

Bloomberg Gadfly columnist Nir Kaissar and Bloomberg View columnist Barry Ritholtz met online to debate the valuation question. Kaissar: Everyone
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Telefonica Said to Study Public Offering for Argentine Business

Telefonica SA, Spain's largest phone operator, is considering listing its Argentine unit, a move that would help it raise funds by tapping into investor
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OLD Mutual Customised Solutions Proprietary Ltd. Purchases 100 Shares of Mettler-Toledo …

Mettler-Toledo International logo OLD Mutual Customised Solutions Proprietary Ltd. increased its position in shares of Mettler-Toledo International,
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177 houses sold to West Michigan non-profit housing developer

“West Michigan is thriving in so many ways, but our super-charged housing market is driving up prices and rents at alarming rates,” said ICCF CEO
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Prominent analyst Dick Bove says new leadership at banks is needed: They've 'lost their way'

Analyst Dick Bove thinks the banks should be finding better ways to grow their businesses. He said new leadership is needed. Other industry experts
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Corporate rentals in Boston tighten the market that much more

The city may do something to ebb the rise in corporate rentals, but for now that sector of the housing market remains “little-regulated,” per the Globe's
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Warren Buffett's group invests $377 million in Scottsdale real estate company

Warren Buffett's group invests $377 million in Scottsdale real estate company

Billionaire investors appear to see good times ahead with a fellow billionaire in the White House. Warren Buffett, Carl Icahn, David Einhorn, Dan Loeb
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Shiksha: the meeting point of education and lending

Says Jacob, Director and Chief Operating Officer, “when we started talking about it, we realised our strength was in lending, where we had the
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Wealth management considerations for spring home buying

According to Freddie Mac data (freddiemac.com/pmms/pmms30.htm) the average 30-year mortgage rate since 1972 is 8.1 percent As of June 6, the
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Indian Tech Workers Are Increasingly Facing Layoffs and Demotions

For years, a handful of Indian information technology companies have become the go-to tech support proxies for U.S. businesses. Chances are if you
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First American Corporation (The) (FAF) Earns Daily Coverage Optimism Score of 0.12

Accern also assigned headlines about the insurance provider an impact … The Company operates through the title insurance and services segment,
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Apply now! / Credit check for tenants / view your loan options & apply now

Big money payday loans agencies the for six, had to Service 3 and region ….. Low credit score mortgage lenders lower transactions. levels in fixed.
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Plans filed for used-car dealerships on Sixth Street, Haskell Avenue; Lawrence home prices …

Lawrence is experiencing a used-car boom. In my house, a used-car boom usually just means my muffler has fallen off again. In Missouri, it means the
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Analyzing Walter Investment Management Corp. (WAC) and Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN)

… Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) and non-Agency residential
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Lakeland Bank Opens State-of-The-Art Branch in Highland Mills

OAK RIDGE, N.J. — June 26, 2017 — Lakeland Bank hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 23 and a Grand Opening Celebration on June 10 at
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Clinton, MO

Contact Gateway's Clinton, MO branch today for all your home loan needs.
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Learn How Much Can You Save by Switching to a Free Checking Account

Why pay for an account you can get for free? With Great Western Bank Free Checking, you could save up to an estimated $144 a year when compared
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Mortgage Lenders Easing Credit Standards Amid Volume Competition

More mortgage lenders say they have eased credit standards recently and expect further easing in the coming months, according to Fannie Mae's
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Berkshire Hathaway invests $377 million in real estate company Store Capital Corp.

Store Capital Corp. of Scottsdale, Arizona, said Monday that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. of Omaha has invested $377 million in the company and now
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European stocks rebound on Italian banking rescue deal

The Italian government has stepped in to liquidate two insolvent banks, Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza, averting a threat to the
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The importance of customer feedback in the open banking revolution

The quiet open banking revolution planned for the UK is already underway, with a timetable for implementation published by the Competition and
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Frequently Asked Questions

NOTICE: HomeTown Bank is not responsible for and has no control over the subject matter, content, information, or graphics of the web sites that have
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Turning houses into homes

The way it works is this … before the mortgage financing is arranged, you gather written quotes from licensed contractors or suppliers for the work to
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NASCAR: Kevin Harvick makes strong case as title contender

If he brings Ford a title, it would be the first for the company since 2004. Despite its first-year status, Stewart-Haas could be considered Ford's best
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Real estate Global Group of Eight (G8) is expected to reach a value of $1258.4 billion in 2021

Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the G8 real estate market. … and graphical analysis of market growth trends and leading companies. … Among the G8 nations, the US is the leading country in the real estate
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When Modi meets Trump, buying defence equipment shouldn't be on the agenda

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, there will be a lot at stake for India. Trump's
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NAR Names New CEO

NAR Names New CEO

Goldberg was previously NAR's senior vice president in charge of sales and marketing, business development and strategic investments, professional
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Is Buying Voxx International Corporation Class A (NASDAQ:VOXX), Having Lower Short Interest a …

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.72 in Q4 2016. Its down 0.10, from 0.82 in 2016Q3. It turned negative, as 23 investors sold VOXX International
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DiMare Joins North American Title Co. as Assistant Division Manager for Alameda, Contra Costa …

North American Title Co. (NATC) has hired Larry DiMare as assistant division manager for Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties. DiMare has
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Italy's €17bn bank job: self-preservation at a long-term EU price?

The rescue of Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca is within the letter of EU banking rules, but is it against the spirit? Photograph:
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Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII) Shares Bought by AQR Capital Management LLC

Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII) Shares Bought by AQR Capital … oil and gas company's stock after buying an additional 242,499 shares during the … State Street Corp increased its stake in Oceaneering International by 0.7% in
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Black Knight home price index hits all-time high

Home prices hit their all-time high in April, according to Black Knight Financial Services' latest Home Price Index report. Home prices increased a total
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Invest in Cape Coral, FL. Top Real Estate Market 2017 – real estate

Where are the hottest real estate markets this year? Turns out the top ones are on the beach–meaning that this might be your year to make the leap
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SEC chair explores reason behind major drop in IPOs

Clayton explained in a speech last week that he is looking into why fewer companies are going public, an issue that housing is not immune from.
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Yes, Home Prices Are Still Rising

Black Knight Financial Services (BKFS) has announced that its proprietary home price index (HPI) hit a new high in April at $275,000, up six percent
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Maintenance Matters

At Guild, we service most of our loans, so we serve our customers after they've moved in to their new homes. From renovations or refinancing to
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What is my bank id?

I want to now my bank id – Let TD Helps show you how you can reach your goals.
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Lender Price, the Leading Mortgage Lending Analytics, Pricing Engine and Digital Mortgage …

PASADENA, Calif., June 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lender Price, the emerging leader in digital mortgage interface technology and
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Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

It goes a long way in researching housing and real estate trends in Canada and around the world and then providing the research to consumers,
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Kellyanne Conway: People Who Lose Medicaid Coverage Can Get a Job

Kellyanne Conway says those who lose their Medicaid coverage under the proposed Republican health care plan can find a job that provides health
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Video: How the Krishna temple came to Utah Valley

“It was all that we could imagine to pay this mortgage off the land and the radio station, but 10 years later the mortgage was paid off, and the adjacent
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Mortgage Closer

Mortgage Closer – Cape Coral, Florida – **Experienced Mortgage Closer/Escrow Officer** Essential Functions of the Mortgage Closer: – Prepare ALTA
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Berkshire Hathaway Now Has a 10% Stake in This Real Estate Company

Berkshire Hathaway has taken a nearly 10% stake in Store Capital, a real estate company that invests in single-tenant properties, adding to bets in the
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This Time Really Is Different

Ben Carlson at ben@ritholtzwealth.com. To contact the editor responsible for this story: Max Berley at mberley@bloomberg.net. Before it's here, it's on
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Avis Shares Jump on Alphabet Self-Driving Car Partnership

Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google-owner Alphabet, has reached an agreement with Avis Budget Group under which the rental car company
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Senate Republicans to Issue Revised Health Care Bill

U.S. Senate Republicans are expected to issue a revised version of their healthcare bill on Monday, according to a Republican Senate aide, as the
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