XBT Selling Bitcoin Domain Name After Suing Over Trump Dossier

XBT Selling Bitcoin Domain Name After Suing Over Trump Dossier

XBT Holding SA, a privately held web-hosting and data-storage firm based in Luxembourg, is auctioning off the rights to xbt.com and has set the minimum price at 200 bitcoins. That's about $2.9 million as of Wednesday. The bidding opened Jan. 5, a year after BuzzFeed Inc. published a collection of
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Haley for President? UN Diplomats Bet Trump Envoy Has Ambitions

Whether leading efforts to isolate North Korea or hailing cuts to the United Nations budget, Haley's ability to channel Trump's blunt style is prompting fellow UN envoys and foreign policy specialists to wonder whether the 45-year-old former South Carolina governor is laying the groundwork to succeed
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ALTO Real Estate Funds and Trademark Property Company JV Acquires 5000 South Hulen …

ALTO Real Estate Funds is a series of closed end investment funds specializing in value-add commercial real estate across the US. Established in 2010, ALTO is managed from New York City with regional offices in Dallas and Tel Aviv. ALTO's investments provide a stabilizing component to portfolios,
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Mortgage rates shoot higher to begin the new year

Mortgage rates shot up this week. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average climbed to 3.99 percent with an average 0.5 point. (Points are fees paid to a lender equal to 1 percent of the loan amount.) It was 3.95 percent a week ago and 4.12 percent a
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London estate agency makes first move south

Mr Phillips said combining local knowledge with its London experience means “we can offer something other agents can't.” He says the market here is strong and set to stay that way. He said: “The forthcoming departure from the EU has encouraged international buyers, looking to make the most of the
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BAWAG online banking down due to technical problems

VIENNA, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Austrian lender BAWAG's online banking services and its website were down on Thursday due to technical problems, a spokeswoman said, adding she could rule out a cyber attack. “We are currently experiencing problems with online banking, our app and our website due to
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US Marshals Will Auction Bitcoins Valued at About $54 Million

SecondMarket, now part of Nasdaq, won a large swath of bitcoin in a previous auction as well. Bitcoin fell 4.2 percent to $13,890 as of 10:53 a.m. in New York, according to prices on Bloomberg. The world's largest cryptocurrency surged 1,400 percent last year. Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg
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Mortgage Support Admin

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House Hunting in … Italy

The global real estate crisis of 2008 affected the housing market throughout Italy, with prices falling by 20 to 30 percent, and Piedmont followed the national trend, brokers said. But after several years of decreasing prices, Piedmont's housing market has begun to stabilize in the past 12 to 18 months, said
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realestate.com.au Ltd (REA.AX): Share Price Drips Lower -2.92%

Shares of realestate.com.au Ltd (REA.AX) have a 7-day moving average of 76.51. Moving averages can help spot trends and price reversals. They may also be used to help find support or resistance levels. Moving averages are considered to be lagging indicators meaning that they confirm trends.
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Home Lending Advisors in Chula Vista

Find a Chase Home Lending Advisor in Chula Vista. Speak with a Lending Advisor or schedule a consultation to see if you prequalify.
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Freddie Mac: 10-year Treasury spiking, mortgage rates bound to follow

There is a strong correlation between mortgage interest rates and Treasury yields, according to a plot of 30-year conventional mortgages and 10-year Treasury yields using Federal Reserve Economic Data. Mortgage interest rates are higher than Treasury yields because mortgages are riskier than
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Peer-to-Peer Lender Crowdstacker Joins P2PFA

The Peer-to-Peer Finance Association (P2PFA) announced on Thursday it has welcomed peer-to-peer lender Crowdstacker. According to the organization, the online lending platform concentrates on a select few established businesses looking to secure over £1 million, appealing to businesses seeking
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Mortgage Rates Bounce Back Up

View complete news release for Mortgage+Rates+Bounce+Back+Up – OTCMarkets.com.
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Google makes little noise buying UK sound tech startup Redux

INTERNATIONAL – Alphabet Inc.'s Google has quietly acquired a U.K. startup focused on technology that turns surfaces such as phone displays into speakers. Redux developed technology that eliminates the need for small speakers in mobile phones, freeing up space for batteries or other components,
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Nelson house price growth strong despite slowdown

The value of an average residential property in Nelson stood at $555,184 at the end of 2017, compared to $556,009 in Tasman district, according to the latest house price index from Quotable Value. That represented a jump of 11.1 per cent and 11.4 per cent respectively on the year before.
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California mudslide victims include founder of Catholic school, 'first lady' of luxury real estate

Winter rainstorms in Southern California cause deadly mudslides. Take a look at some of the latest images of the devastation. The founder of a Catholic school and a woman known as the “first lady” of luxury real estate were among those killed when a powerful mudslide tore through a wealthy coastal
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Current Mortgage Rates for Thursday, January 11, 2018

Mortgage rates are getting a little relief from the upward pressure that we've seen over the past few days. There's really no telling when they will be in for another surge, though, which is why we're recommending that borrowers act now on a purchase or refinance. Read on for more details.
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Banks cut back consumer credit in fear of rising risks

Banks are slashing consumer lending and cutting back access to credit cards as fears grow that the boom in unsecured credit is a risk to the lenders and the wider economy. It follows a series of warnings from the Bank of England that annual growth of 10pc in lending could leave banks and their
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LIBOR Replacements; Mortgage Rates and Tax Reform

Many think the latter is more likely and that we remain in a “bad news is good news” world. … TD Bank has appointed Rick Bechtel as EVP, Head of U.S. Mortgage Banking, and Scott Lindner as National Sales Director, as part of its strategic commitment to growing the mortgage business for 2018.
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Fannie & Freddie launch new programs to encourage investment in rental properties

Fannie & Freddie launch new programs to encourage investment in rental properties

Fannie & Freddie launch new programs to encourage investment in rental properties … are being encouraged to buy up more single-family rental properties thanks to the introduction of new financing programs with competitive rates from U.S. mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Early-Stage Mortgage Delinquencies Increased After Hurricanes

The share of mortgages in “early-stage” delinquency–or 30 to 59 days past due–reached 2.3% in October 2017, up from 2.2% a year earlier, according to the latest CoreLogic Loan Performance Insights report. CoreLogic Insights reports,. This increase over a year ago reflects the impact of the
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Bitcoin's Whack-a-Mole Moment

Trying to bring the hammer down on Bitcoin is like playing Whack-A-Mole. It tends to just pop up somewhere else. Still, regulatory action, while not fatal, does make life a little less easy for the crypto-faithful. South Korea is the latest country to mull a straight ban on cryptocurrency trading via exchanges,
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Who'll Blink First in the Border Wall Standoff?

Sign up for the Balance of Power newsletter, and follow Bloomberg Politics on Twitter and Facebook for more. Donald Trump has decided his Mexican border wall is a political hill to die on — at least for now. The U.S. president says he won't back down from demands that any immigration deal include
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Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad seen as next real estate 'hotspots'

The 300 builders that participated in the survey were of the opinion that Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad were the next up and coming real estate areas, as per a survey conducted by Quikr Homes, forecasting a trend for 2018. “The real estate hotspots like Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru have seen
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Walmart Is Boosting Its Starting Hourly Wage to $11 Because of Tax Reform

Wal-Mart Stores is boosting its starting hourly wage to $11 and delivering bonuses to employees, capitalizing on the U.S. tax overhaul to stay competitive in a tightening labor market. The increase takes effect next month and will cost $300 million on top of wage hikes that were already planned, the
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Real estate briefs: Jackson Walker lease extension, 5757 Woodway purchase

Vital Heart & Vein has purchased 4.2 acres in the park for a 65,000-square-foot, three-story medical office building being constructed by Archway Properties. Austin Alvis of NewQuest Properties and Preston Cunningham of Cunningham Ventures represented the seller, Archway WC59 Humble Ltd.
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Brazil's Caixa may cut mortgage lending if court blocks capitalization

SAO PAULO, Jan 11 (Reuters) РBrazilian state bank Caixa Econ̫mica Federal may reduce mortgage lending if it cannot get approval to use money from a worker severance fund known as FGTS to bolster its capital, the bank's president said in a newspaper interview published on Thursday. Gilberto
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Mortgage deduction | Road pricing vs. Uber cap | Dreamers | Bike-share hire

The disadvantage of rushing the tax bill through Congress was that it limited the opportunity for healthy debate to prevent unwise changes or implement smart reforms. But by the same token, some changes that make sense would not have survived a protracted process. Consider the mortgage interest
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"First lady of luxury real estate" killed in Montecito mudslides

Riskin was a professional ballerina before she become known as the first lady of luxury real estate. She sold more than $2.17 billion dollars in real estate during her career and didn't talk about her celebrity clients. Her managing partner Dina Landi, said, “We plan to continue Rebecca's legacy and love
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Tech and Government's Necessary Embrace: CEO Daily for January 11, 2018

Yesterday, I moderated a panel on global innovation at CES in Las Vegas, and the conversation impressed on me how thoroughly technology and public policy have become intertwined. Time was when technology companies wanted nothing to do with governments. But today, the biggest
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'We're Not Responsible For The Performance Of The Housing Market'

Dublin City Council's CEO Owen Keegan speaking to RTE's Sean O'Rourke this morning This morning. On RTE's Today with Sean O'Rourke. Dublin City Council's CEO Owen Keegan was interviewed about a range of matters. These included the Luas Cross City works, the College Green plaza the lack
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Lending Club has a bitcoin pivoting suitor

Lending Club has all kinds of problems: a history of profit warnings, faint traces of scandal after a management upheaval almost two years ago, and a share price still more than 80 per cent adrift from its peak. Add to that list: a bizarre, crypto-fuelled activist campaign waged by a Las Vegas-based payday
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How to Get a Real Estate License in 7 Steps

How to Get a Real Estate License. Understand state licensing and education requirements; Take a pre-licensing course; Pass your state licensing exam; File a real estate license application; Find a real estate brokerage; Join the National Association of Realtors; Renew your license. So, you've decided
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How to take your real estate business global

You would quickly find our French real estate portal SeLoger, and because you don't know Paris that well, you would likely not know where to start. You would then try to find a friend who has a property here or someone locally with family in Paris who could tell you where to look. Eventually, you would
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Struggling Xerox Is Reportedly in Deal Talks With Japan's Fujifilm

Xerox, under pressure to find new growth sources amid shrinking demand for its printer and copier business, is in talks for a deal with Japanese camera maker Fujifilm Holdings that could include a change in control of Xerox, the Wall Street Journal reported. Norwalk, Conn.-based Xerox (xrx, +0.46%)
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Home buyers befuddled by new mortgage rules

“There's so much confusion,” Joe Sammut, a mortgage broker at Toronto-based Mortgage Architects, says. “Consumers are confused, stressed and wanting to see how the dust settles.” Despite the chaotic start to the year, many market watchers are looking forward to a spring market imbued with balance
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Nigel Farage, Architect of Brexit, Sees Case for Second Referendum

Nigel Farage, member of European Parliament and former leader of the U.K. Independence Party (UKIP), speaks to journalists as he arrives for a meeting with EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier. Photographer: Marlene Awaad/Bloomberg. Follow @Brexit for all the latest news, and sign up to our daily
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5 things real estate agents can learn from superfans

As a real estate coach, I am honored to connect with thousands of people across the globe. From many of them, I hear, “I want to close 50-plus deals this year, and I will do what it takes to make it happen!” But when I look at their lives, I see: No consistent plan for lead generation Months without them
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Uber's Secret Tool for Keeping the Cops in the Dark

At least two dozen times, the San Francisco headquarters locked down equipment in foreign offices to shield files from police raids. By. Olivia Zaleski. @OliviaZaleski More stories by Olivia Zaleski. and. Eric Newcomer. @EricNewcomer More stories by Eric Newcomer. January 11, 2018, 2:30 AM PST.
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ANZ predicts property growth will slide to 1pc before rebounding in 2019

ANZ predicts property growth will slide to 1pc before rebounding in 2019

ANZ's longer-term market review looks beyond auction clearance rates, which are a useful insight for assessing demand, into economic drivers such as employment, the economy and interest rates. “Our forecasts are consistent with our expectations that national housing price growth will continue to slow
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PRESS: AIG Weighed Buying Voya Financial For USD10 Billion – Bloomberg

NEW YORK CITY (Alliance News) – American International Group Inc was in talks to buy Voya Financial Inc, in a transaction valued at more than USD10 billion, before negotiations fell apart in November over the price, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter. It is unclear whether the
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Soon anyone could gain access to all your bank accounts – and it's a GOOD thing

Plus, the largest current account providers – Allied Irish Bank, Bank of Ireland, Barclays, Danske, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide, RBS Group and Santander – have to allow developers of mobile and web applications to 'plug in' to current account data, if customers give them permission to do
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Fire Lotto to Launch First International Blockchain-based Lottery

… create an impartial international lottery with a big prize pool and fast payments for winnings. Online lotteries can be complicated so the team has designed a system will be easy to use even for those with only basic computer skills. The development of a unique one-click buying mechanism which is fast
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Taylor Wimpey cheers 'solid' housing market in spite of Brexit fears

Pete Redfern, chief executive of Taylor, said: “Despite wider macroeconomic uncertainty, housing market fundamentals remain solid and our trading performance has been good.” Taylor said last year saw demand for new homes helped by the Government's ongoing Help To Buy scheme for first-time
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Here's how the Trump admin's El Salvador decision might play out in LA's housing market

The Trump administration's decision to end a special status for citizens of El Salvador could have a significant impact on L.A.'s housing market, experts said, and could decrease the rent-stabilized stock in certain Salvadoran strongholds. On Monday, the administration ended the “Temporary Protected
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Jitters over UK property send housebuilders to bottom of FTSE

Housebuilders were the worst-performing stocks on the FTSE 100 in early trading on Wednesday, led by Taylor Wimpey which updated the market ahead of its full year results. Shares in Talor Wimpey dropped 4.5 per cent, Persimmon was down 2.9 per cent, Barratt Developments 2.1 per cent and
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Market Now: Oberoi Realty, Godrej Properties keep Nifty Realty index in the green

NEW DELHI: Realty stocks Oberoi Realty (up 3.51 per cent), Godrej Properties (up 2.76 per cent), Indiabulls Real Estate (up 1.17 per cent), Housing Development & Infrastructure (up 0.78 per cent) and Prestige Estates Projects (up 0.58 per cent) were trading with gains in afternoon trade on Wednesday,
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ATN International (ATNI) Upgraded to “Buy” at Sidoti

Sidoti upgraded shares of ATN International (NASDAQ:ATNI) from a neutral rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Monday. They currently have $70.00 target price on the technology company's stock. Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on ATNI.
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Navistar International Corp (NAV) Receives Average Rating of “Hold” from Brokerages

Shares of Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the seventeen brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the
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What to expect at your mortgage meeting

What to expect in your mortgage meeting. We're looking forward to meeting you. The mortgage process can seem daunting, but our expert advisers are here to help. Our advice is tailored to you and we will move at a pace that you find comfortable. Your mortgage meeting is an opportunity: to discuss
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Regional bank hopes to make splash in the Triad with high-profile location

A growing bank is stepping up to the plate in the Triad to move into what it believes will be a home-run location. “That's our intention,” said Robert Gray, market president of HomeTrust Bank (NASDAQ: HTBI), which will move its Greensboro commercial loan production office to the planned office building
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Multifamily Underwriting Sr

Looking for a great paid internship at FREDDIE MAC in Atlanta, GA? Learn more about the Multifamily Underwriting Sr position right now!
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Four Trends That Will Impact Rental Markets In 2018

As we embark on 2018, there is a multitude of changes and trends in the real estate market that will impact all aspects of the rental industry, and it's important for real estate professionals to explore them. From investors keying into market growth areas to property managers making adjustments to meet
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Matthew McConaughey's Brother: Bitcoin Is 'Like Trading Underwear'

During our interview, McConaughey cracked open a beer at Fortune's office and chewed on a cigar. Why? Because this no-nonsense investor believes that beer goes with business. Rooster is the older brother of actor Matthew McConaughey, and he made his money working in the oil business in Texas
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10 Real Estate Startups To Watch In 2018

The last decade has witnessed an exponential growth in real estate tech startups. Globally, the number of startups rose from 176 in 2008 to 1,274 by 2017. In the same period, cumulative investments in these startups soared from $2.4 billion to $33.7 billion. 2017 was a monumental year for real estate
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US jails increasingly setting aside cellblocks for veterans

Army veteran Lance Shaver talks on the phone inside the veteran's pod at the Albany County Correctional Facility, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Albany County's jail devotes one of its housing units for veterans, an increasingly common feature of state and county lockups as the criminal justice
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Jury awards $4 million to ex-Black Panther Elaine Brown

(AP) — A Northern California jury awarded more than $4 million in punitive damages to a former leader of the Black Panthers who was injured after an Oakland councilwoman punched and pushed her during an argument over housing. The jury found Oakland councilwoman Desley Brooks should pay
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Mortgage Loan Rates Going Up, Applications Higher Too

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting an increase of 8.3% in the group's seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending January 5. Mortgage loan rates rose last week on three of five loan types that the MBA
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Home Equity Application

Whether you're a first time homebuyer, moving on to a bigger home or refinancing an existing home loan, we can help. CNB offers competitive rates for a variety of mortgage plans. We'll help you every step of the way in finding the mortgage you need.
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Crescent European Specialty Lending Announces Financing for Germany's 3B Scientific

Crescent European Specialty Lending Announces Financing for Germany's 3B Scientific

LONDON & LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Crescent Capital Group LP, a leading alternative credit investment firm, announced today that its European Specialty Lending strategy has provided a senior term loan to 3B Scientific, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of anatomical and
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Trump Can Take Credit for Black Unemployment Drop

There's plenty to celebrate in the December Bureau of Labor Statistics report showing black unemployment at 6.8 percent, the lowest ever since they started reporting the data in 1972. President Trump tweeted out his excitement and, of course, took credit for the good news. Has there ever been a
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Get Smart on Down Payments

Conforming-loan limits on mortgages purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have increased. For 2018, in most of the U.S., mortgages of up to $453,100 are eligible for purchase by Fannie and Freddie, up from $424,100 in 2017. In high-cost areas, such as San Francisco and New York City, the
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Banking Regulator Vows to Maintain Scrutiny on Lending to Real Estate Sector

Also in 2017, the CBRC fined institutions that participated in irregular lending to the real estate sector. A Shanghai branch of the Bank of Jiangsu was fined 4.8 million yuan in January that year by the local banking regulator for providing funding to a real estate firm to buy land. This was the largest fine
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Axis, Max no more in talks; bank to chart out insurance foray on its own

NEW DELHI: Axis Bank is looking to acquire a life insurance business, said people with knowledge of the development. The bank's executive committee had approved the move in the December quarter, they told ET. Among possible targets are IDBI Federal Life Insurance and Tata AIA, they said.
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India's first app for real estate brokers – 'Wajood' – launched

The app which also aims to assist brokers in their growth, standardise brokerage commissions across India was launched at India's first National Convention for Brokers in Mumbai. The conference was held by Sai Estate Consultants in Association with Confederation of Real Estate Brokers Association
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An Essential Tool for Investors and Lodgers of Monthly Residential Rentals: The 9th Annual CHBO …

The trend toward longer term Corporate Housing Rentals continued in 2017, buoyed by further restrictions on nightly rentals by private owners in hot real estate markets nationwide. The findings of this survey can help property owners and representatives better understand how to position themselves in
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New England Mortgage Expo

New England Mortgage Expo. Schedule an Appointment with the XINNIX Team during the New England Mortgage Expo! We'd love the chance to connect with you on January 12th during the New England Mortgage Expo. To schedule an appointment with the XINNIX Team, fill out the form to the right.
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How Does The New Tax Bill Tax Impact Commercial Real Estate?

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act that recently passed is the most sweeping tax reform since the Reagan administration. The legislation will impact everyone, some will reap more benefits than others.On a range of points, commercial real estate will see positive benefits under the new law.
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Conversion Implementation Project Manager – IBS Banking at FIS Global

Skills/Knowledge required: Project management, relationship and team building (FIS and client), communication, negotiation, decision making, banking, banking technology, FIS Integrated Banking System products (high level), conversion process knowledge, multi-tasking, ability /experience navigating
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Institutional Investors Are Dumping Federal National Mortgage Association Fannie Mae (FNMA)

More important recent Federal National Mortgage Association (OTCMKTS:FNMA) news were published by: Benzinga.com which released: “Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Preferred Shareholders Could See Huge Upside From …” on December 22, 2017, also Benzinga.com published article titled: “What's
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Asset Manager

Asset Manager – Mortgage Salary: €40,000 – €50,000 Dublin & Kildare Due to continued growth our client is looking for an experienced professional to join their team as an asset manager (mortgage). In this role you will be responsible for the restructure and work-out of distressed and non-performing
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Need a Lending Firm for Your Church? We Provide Flexible Financing. – office & commercial

You may wish to find the right financing for a church property, but don't know where to look. Well look no further! We offer financing for large projects, including churches. Use the loans for financing new property. Refinancing also available. Lending range from $200,000 to $10,000,000. Larger requests
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Customer Lending Specialist – Southern Area

An exciting opportunity for a pathway in to home lending. Supporting our Personal Lenders, this role will provide great insight to the home lending process and the challenges along the way. The Team. Retail Banking Services is the public face of CommBank, delivering a seamless banking experience
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Jeff Bezos has made the biggest fortune in the history of business

Jeff Bezos surpassed Bill Gates to become the richest man in the world for the first time in July 2017. But his stay at the top was brief — seven hours only — as a 77 percent decline in Amazon's Q2 profits sent its stock plunging, thereby eroding Bezos's wealth by about $4 billion. From a peak fortune of
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South Korea's President Moon Jae-in Says He's Open to Holding Talks With Kim Jong Un

South Korean President Moon Jae-in delivers a speech during his New Year news conference at the Presidential Blue House on January 10, 2018 in Seoul, South Korea. Kim Hong-ji – Pool/Getty Images. By Reuters. 12:54 AM EST. SEOUL, Jan 10 (Reuters) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in
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The UK Has Appointed a New City Minister to Oversee London's Financial Sector

Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed a former management consultant John Glen as the new City minister to oversee a financial services sector facing upheaval as Britain prepares to leave the European Union. Glen, whose formal title is economic secretary to the Treasury, will be responsible for
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Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) Given Average Rating of “Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE:CCI) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the seventeen research firms that are covering the company. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, ten have assigned a buy recommendation and two
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Tunisia Police Clash With Protesters as Government Under Fire

Tunisian police firing rubber bullets and tear gas clashed with mobs protesting surging prices in the capital, as increasingly violent demonstrations test a government struggling to put its finances in order and attract investors. The continued turmoil on Wednesday defied calls for calm by Prime Minister
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Tempur Sealy International (TPX) Lifted to “Buy” at Zacks Investment Research

Tempur Sealy International Inc logo Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Tempur Sealy International (NYSE:TPX) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note issued to investors on Friday morning. Zacks Investment Research currently has $72.00 price objective on the stock.
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SodaStream International (NASDAQ:SODA) Raised to Buy at BidaskClub

SodaStream International (NASDAQ:SODA) Raised to Buy at BidaskClub

BidaskClub upgraded shares of SodaStream International (NASDAQ:SODA) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Wednesday, December 27th. Several other equities research analysts have also recently commented on SODA. Susquehanna Bancshares reaffirmed a
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Top Senior Housing Trends in 2018

And then there's Kai Hsiao, former Holiday CEO, who started a new operating company that is taking over Ventas' Elmcroft portfolio. Real estate investors will be glad to have additional operating partners to tap. On the other hand, as veteran executives are leaving their leadership posts with established
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Bomb Thaw Coming to East Coast After Frigid Bomb Cyclone

The “bomb cyclone” that brought Arctic chill to the East Coast last week is being replaced by a bomb heat wave—relatively speaking. Temperatures in Boston will climb to the low 50s by Friday, National Weather Service meteorologist Kim Buttrick told the Boston Globe. The warm temperatures could
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Open banking will only mean more bad deals for the most vulnerable

Open banking. Sounds great, doesn't it? An end to all that secrecy and confusion. Banks are finally going to open up, tell us how they work, how their baffling security procedures are formulated and how they calculate their interest rates, right? If only. Open banking just means you – the consumer – being
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UO Reading Underneath 40 for Paragon Real Estate (PRLE)

Paragon Real Estate (PRLE) currently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of -38.89. Investors and traders may use this indicator to help spot price reversals, price extremes, and the strength of a trend. Many investors will use the CCI in conjunction with other indicators when evaluating a trade
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Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) RCI Trending Towards a Reversal

Inc. bought a new position in FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial in the second quarter worth approximately $210,000. FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters – Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and
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Lobbyists Have a New Secret Weapon

Walmart's successful campaign to kill a piece of the tax bill it hated was greased by computer code designed in a Harvard dorm room. By. Alexandra Stratton. More stories by Alexandra Stratton. January 10, 2018, 1:00 AM PST. Illustration: Aaron Fernandez. The tax plan that Congress just passed was
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Skipton launches broker exclusive mortgage range

David Hollingworth, from mortgage brokers London & Country, said: “Skipton's Buy to Let options on the face of it do not offer the lowest rates but the standard free valuation and free legal work for remortgage alongside no arrangement fee will resonate with those landlords looking to lock their rate in
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Hurricane season pushes mortgage delinquencies higher

The national foreclosure inventory rate, which measures the share of mortgages in some stage of the foreclosure process, was 0.%, down 0.2 percentage points from October 2016. The rate has remained steady since August and is the lowest level since June 2007 when it was also at 0.6%.
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MSP refinances with green lending package

Manchester Science Partnerships has agreed a new £50m debt facility with Lloyds Bank Commercial Real Estate, in a three-year package provided at margin discount in line with the bank's green lending Initiative. Under the terms of its loan, the first of its kind to be completed by Lloyds in the region,
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5 tips for spicing up your real estate blog

Some real estate bloggers get so frustrated that they give up altogether. Here are some tips, taken from brokerages who know what they're doing, that will help all real estate bloggers — broker or agent — choose worthy topics. 1. Think seasonally Considering trends associated with the current or
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Find out the interior trends tipped to take over in 2018

DRAMATIC shades, “curvy” furniture — and Hamptons-style is here to stay. You heard it here first Gold Coasters — these are among the hottest interior trends we'll see this year.
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[s4s] – fortune

fortune – “[s4s] – Shit 4chan Says” is 4chan's imageboard for posting dank memes :^)
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UK Factories on Best Run Since 1997 Amid Global Upswing

U.K. manufacturers posted a seventh consecutive month of expansion in November as sectors from food producers to makers of games and sports equipment increased output. Factory output rose 0.4 percent from October, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday, while overall industrial
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Europe Has Completely Turned the Tables on Brexit

The U.K.'s obvious turnabout on the desirability of a no-deal exit from the European Union shows how completely the tables have turned in the Brexit negotiations. With less than a year to seal a trade deal, the EU is nudging the U.K. toward an understanding that the only benign outcome is agreeing to a
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Fifth Third Achieves 'Outstanding' Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Rating

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fifth Third today announced that the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland rated it “Outstanding” for CRA performance for its most recent examination period: January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016. The Bank earned an 'Outstanding' rating on the Lending and Investment tests
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Better Saves Homeowners $2.7 Million in Mortgage Refinancing Costs in 2017

NEW YORK–(Business Wire)–Better Mortgage, a digital mortgage company focused on improving access to home financing for a new generation of homeowners, today announced that it refinanced nearly $275 million in mortgages in 2017. On average, Better saved homeowners $3,423 in transaction
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These 2 Stocks May Lose Favor With Investors: TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX), Franklin …

TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE:TSLX) shares ended at $19.95 with 0.12 mln shares exchanging hands. That puts the market capitalization at $1.19 bln. It opened the session with a $20.06 price tag, later ranging from $19.901 to $20.11, the range at which the stock has traded at throughout the day.
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Saudi Aramco working to raise cheap loans before IPO: Banking sources

DUBAI: Saudi Aramco is working to secure billions of dollars in cheap loans from banks seeking to strengthen their ties with the oil giant before its stock listing, banking and export credit agency (ECA) sources said. Citigroup (Citi) , Standard Chartered and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation were
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A Seven-Step Plan for Ending the Opioid Crisis

The opioid epidemic is now a full-blown national crisis, yet the federal government continues to dawdle. President Donald Trump declared opioid addiction a public health emergency, and he talks a tough game. But he has not taken forceful action. If he will not lead, Congress must — and now, before the
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US Calls on Myanmar to Release Reuters Journalists

US Calls on Myanmar to Release Reuters Journalists

The U.S. reiterated its call on Monday for the unconditional release of two Reuters journalists charged with breaching Myanmar's Official Secrets Act during their reporting on the Rohingya refugee crisis. Myanmar prosecutors on Wednesday formally charged the two journalists, signaling the case will go
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Relationship Banker (Retail Banking) – Bilingual Spanish Required

Job Description: Relationship bankers (RBs) are located in the financial center and are responsible for assisting and educating customers on self-service banking options (for example, mobile, online, ATM) and building and deepening customer relationships. RBs are also trained in cash transactions
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Toyota Signs Amazon, Pizza Hut as Driverless-Delivery Partners

Amazon.com Inc. has signed on as a partner for Toyota's new mobility alliance, which will develop fully autonomous electric vehicles to deliver packages, pizza and people to desired destinations. Also joining the e-commerce giant as partners are Pizza Hut, Uber Technologies Inc., Mazda Motor Corp.
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Households in Denmark Can Lock In Mortgage Rates of 1.5% for 30 Years

The latest example is in Denmark's $470 billion mortgage-backed covered-bond market, the world's biggest. Interest rates are now so low that Danish households can lock in to mortgage rates of 1.5 percent for 30 years. By comparison, the government of the U.S. pays a 2.75 percent coupon on its
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This is the year for investors to consider 'strategic entry' into India's property market, says JLL

The Indian property market, developments in proptech and the retention of talent will be among trends that shape the real estate industry worldwide in 2018, according to global commercial real estate services company JLL. The company expects property transactions in Asia-Pacific to increase by 5 per
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Paris Luxury Real Estate

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Australia repeating US mistakes prior to housing market crash, economist warns

In a recent opinion piece on the university website, Professor Richard Holden said there were “very troubling markers” of imprudent lending and borrowing activity reminiscent of what preceded the US housing market crash. “I worry that bankers, borrowers and regulators seem not to have learned the
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The luxury real estate firm operating in Pasadena, LA, you've never heard of

Gus Ruelas is executive vice president for the company's Southern California operations of Pacific Union International. He's shown here at his Pasadena office. Three luxury real estate firms in the Los Angeles area have joined forces to become part of San Francisco-based Pacific Union International.
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168/8 Jardine Street,Kingston ACT 2604

168/8 Jardine Street is an apartment for rent in Kingston. View more about this property and browse similar listings in Kingston on Allhomes.com.au.
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How to beat the banks at their own game: use this home loan cheat sheet

If you're looking to buy a home or refinance your mortgage, aim to get it finalised sooner rather than later because the consensus among HashChing brokers is that the major banks will continue to nudge interest rates higher. HashChing broker George Kozah said the average home loan standard
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Registration Open for ABA's 2018 Financial Education Programs

Banker registration is now open for the ABA Foundation's 2018 financial education programs. These programs include its signature spring initiative, Teach Children to Save, as well as Get Smart About Credit and Safe Banking for Seniors. Launched in 1997, Teach Children to Save Day is observed
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Qualcomm Unveils New Products, Numbers to Show It's OK Alone

In the market for voice-controlled speakers, Qualcomm has developed a set of chips that integrate most of the major services including Amazon.com Inc.'s Alexa, Microsoft Corp.'s Cortana and Google's Assistant. The Qualcomm product will let speaker makers easily produce devices that have one or all
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Review of mortgage scandal widens net

Customers who took out tracker mortgages before 2006 have been included in the Central Bank's review of the scandal, the regulator has confirmed. Derville Rowland, director-general for financial conduct at the Central Bank, said that all tracker customers who entered into a contract with their bank
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GoPro Hires JPMorgan to Advise on Potential Sale

“If there were an opportunity for GoPro to partner up with a larger organization that would help us scale, that's certainly something we would consider,” Chief Executive Officer Nick Woodman said in an interview with Bloomberg TV. “Our job is to align GoPro with consumer behavior and look for
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Laurie Maggiano, HAMP architect, CFPB program manager, dies at 64

She was 64. Prior to joining the CFPB, Maggiano was the director of policy for the Treasury's Office of Homeownership Preservation and played a key role in the creation of the Home Affordable Modification Program. She also was instrumental in the creation of the CFPB's mortgage servicing rule.
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Here's What You Need to Know About Comfort Women Ahead of South Korea's Announcement

Passengers take photos a comfort woman statue installed in a bus ahead of the 72nd Independence Day on August 14, 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. The statue was originally erected in 2011 in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul and regarded as the symbol of the sex slaves forced to work by the
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New Year, New Branch – Virtual Branch Banking in 2018

The growing popularity of online banking means connecting with and providing appropriate services for your customers is more important than ever. Brick and mortar bank branches, once central to retail banking institutions, no longer hold the same importance they once did. Given this, is now the time to
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A Parody Cryptocurrency Based On A Dog Meme Just Hit An All-Time High

The cryptocurrency craze continues—this time, for a coin that was created as a joke. Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency named after an Internet meme, hit an all-time high of more than $2 billion in overall value this weekend. The currency, launched in 2013, was inspired by an online craze for pictures of Shiba
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Enova International (ENVA) Receives Buy Rating from Stephens

Enova International Inc logo Stephens reissued their buy rating on shares of Enova International (NYSE:ENVA) in a research report report published on Thursday. The firm currently has a $22.00 target price on the credit services provider's stock. A number of other brokerages have also issued reports on
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Real Estate Q&A January 7

I know you have answered this question before, however I would love to hear your answer—so hopefully I'll be the one to ask it first this year. What are your real estate market predictions for 2018? I've seen several news stories throughout the year that new construction in the valley appears to be
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Cryptocurrencies Drop as High Flier Ripple Trades 50% Below Peak

Cryptocurrencies Drop as High Flier Ripple Trades 50% Below Peak

Computer chips sit on an electronic motherboard used for industrial cryptocurrency mining at the CrytoSpace conference in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. CryptoSpace is Eastern Europe's largest conference dedicated to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies and runs Dec. 8-9.
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Freddie Mac Forgoes Issuing a Reference Notes Security on its January 10, 2018 Announcement …

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Judge Blocks Trump's Scrapping of DACA Program

Hundreds of thousands of children of undocumented immigrants facing deportation won a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration's decision to end the so-called Dreamer program in March. A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday rejected the government's argument that the
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Residential real estate prices drop 3% in big cities

The Indian residential market is showing a “price crack” for the first time in many years. In other words, prices have fallen in the second half of 2017 by a weighted average of 3 per cent across cities versus the year-ago period, property consultancy Knight Frank said in a new report. Prices in Pune
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South Africa Lawmakers to Have Draft Impeachment Rules in Two Weeks

South Africa's lawmakers will have a draft procedure relating to the removal of a sitting president of the country ready in two weeks' time. Parliament's subcommittee on the review of the National Assembly rules plans to have the final document by mid-February, and will send this to the rules committee for
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Why This Venture Capitalist Wants Crypto to Disrupt His Business

A blue and red photo with a physical coin bearing the logo of the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Chesnot—Getty Images. By Polina Marinova. 9:27 AM EST. Before he was a partner at Venrock, David Pakman spent 12 years as an Internet entrepreneur. He was co-founder of Apple Music Group,
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Unity Bank Phillipsburg Branch Moves Into New Route 22 Location

PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (January 9, 2018) – Unity Bank has moved its Phillipsburg branch into a new, modern location and hired Gregory B. Perlman of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania as Relationship Manager of the branch. Unity's Phillipsburg branch is in the Greenwich Station Shopping Center at 1225 U.S.
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The Most Awful Transit Center in America Could Get Unimaginably Worse

Think Penn Station is bad? Let's go into the crumbling, disaster-prone tunnels that lie beneath. Commuters exit Penn Station. Photographer: Nolan Conway for Bloomberg Businessweek. By. Devin Leonard. @devinleonard More stories by Devin Leonard. January 10, 2018, 2:00 AM PST. To get to New
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Taylor Wimpey sees a gap in London's housing market

Prices and agreed sales have fallen significantly in central London since 2014, as the market was affected by high stamp duty rates for more expensive properties, taxes on landlords and second home owners and economic uncertainty as a result of the Brexit vote. Over the past two years housebuilders
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Quality Ideas in Trending Stocks Space: Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (OCSL), Kforce Inc …

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (NASDAQ:OCSL) shares ended at $4.86 with 0.37 mln shares exchanging hands. That puts the market capitalization at $696.92 mln. It opened the session with a $4.88 price tag, later ranging from $4.83 to $4.92, the range at which the stock has traded at throughout the
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Make the most of your lending experience

We've put together our top tips to get the most from your lending experience with Funding Circle.
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First American Financial Corporation (FAF)'s Stock Is Buy After Achieving 52-Week High

The company has market cap of $6.64 billion. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance divisions. It has a 23.7 P/E ratio. The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as offers related services and
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Celgene to buy San Diego cancer-drug maker Impact for $1.1B

Celgene Corp. agreed to buy closely held San Diego-based Impact Biomedicines for $1.1 billion upfront to gain an experimental blood cancer treatment. The price could reach as much as $7 billion over time if the drug reaches certain milestones. Under the agreement, Celgene will add as much as
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Tempur Sealy International (TPX) Raised to “Buy” at Zacks Investment Research

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Tempur Sealy International (NYSE:TPX) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report published on Friday morning. Zacks Investment Research currently has $72.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “Tempur Sealy International, Inc. is involved
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Title Company Manager/Clearance Officer

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL We are a title company (with offices in Queens and Manhattan) searching for an experienced residential and commercial title reader/clearance officer. Following…
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Challenges of Nigeria's real estate, by experts

Real estate is supposed to be one of the fastest growing sectors in the Nigerian economy, but practitioners said absence of regulation and finance have remained a clog in the wheel of the sector's growth. DAYO AYEYEMI reports. Nigeria possesses all the key factors for real estate investment and
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1549 Ralph Avenue

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North Korea May Be Turning to Cryptocurrency to Funnel Cash into its Sanctions-Hit Economy

The computer laboratory at Kim Il Sung University is seen on Sept. 14, 2010 in Pyongyang, North Korea. NK News/Getty Images. By Reuters. 11:31 PM EST. A cybersecurity company said it has found software that appears to install code for mining cryptocurrency and sends any mined coins to a server at
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'Year of the condo' dominates 2017 Toronto luxury market

Brad Henderson predicted a less choppy year in the real estate market overall for 2018. But, he said, he expects the substantial gains made in the super-luxury homes category — properties selling for $4 million and more — to continue in Toronto, particularly in the condo sector with luxury buyers less
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Is It The Right Time To Buy Genius Brands International Inc (NASDAQ:GNUS)?

As a small cap stock, hardly covered by any analysts, there is generally more of an opportunity for mispricing as there is less activity to push the stock closer to fair value. Is there still an opportunity here to buy? Let's take a look at Genius Brands International's outlook and value based on the most recent
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Stock Traders Buy High Volume of Put Options on Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP)

California Public Employees Retirement System grew its stake in Compass Minerals International by 5.0% during the third quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 62,686 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $4,068,000 after buying an additional 2,986 shares
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Mortgage Applications Heat Up After Holiday Lull

Mortgage application activity roared out of the gate in the first week of the New Year, as the country got back down to business. Much of the week's gain could probably be attributed to consumers catching up after the usual holiday induced December slowdown. Applications for both refinancing and
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China Weighs Slowing or Halting Purchases of US Treasuries

Bloomberg's Emma O'Brien reports on how China is said to be reviewing its foreign-exchange holdings. China added to bond investors' jitters on Wednesday as traders braced for what they feared could be the end of a three-decade bull market. Senior government officials in Beijing reviewing the
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What Tax Reform Will Mean for Residential and Commercial Real Estate

NEW YORK CITY—In this month's installment of “The Full Nelson,” James Nelson of Cushman & Wakefield sat down with Jonathan J. Miller, founder and president of Miller Samuel, to discuss the tax reform impact on the residential real estate market and how it directly correlates to the commercial
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The Top 10 Architectural Trends that Should Be Left Behind in 2018

Leaving out the “middleman” in real estate transactions is a trend that will save buyers a lot of money. The future is designers working directly with developers. Cutting out the middlemen allows architects and designers to have more control and equity with the projects, which will help reduce costs for
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Ellie Mae Announces New Ellie Mae Experience 2018 Speakers; MBA President and CEO David …

PLEASANTON, Calif.–(Business Wire)–Ellie Mae (NYSE: ELLI), the leading cloud-based platform provider for the mortgage finance industry, today announced that new speakers have been added to the Ellie Mae Experience 2018 lineup, including MBA President and CEO David Stevens, who will
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4 Ways a Second Mortgage Will Improve Your Financial State

While your financial situation is not bad, it could be better. Someone suggested that you take out a second mortgage and use the money to improve your financial condition. Perhaps you are dubious about adding another debt making things better. In fact, using the money responsibly could do wonders
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Hong Kong's SFC revamps securities lending safeguards

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has proposed additional safeguards on the use of securities lending, repo and derivatives transactions in a new consultation. The UT Code also introduced new chapters for exchange-traded funds to facilitate the development of new products
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Unity Bank Opens New Ramsey Branch, Second Bergen County Location

RAMSEY, N.J. (January 9, 2018) – Unity Bank has opened a new branch in Ramsey, its second in Bergen County and 18th overall, and hired Jodi Reyes of Franklin Lakes as Relationship Manager of the new location. Unity's Ramsey Branch is located at 475 Franklin Turnpike, near Don Bosco
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NorthMarq Arranges $16.7M Refinancing for Apartment Property in Council Bluffs, Iowa

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $16.7 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of River Park Apartments Phase III in Council Bluffs. The 190-unit apartment property features amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center, café, clubhouse, basketball court and two
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Goldman Commits $250 Million in Client Money to Real Estate Startup Cadre

Goldman is seeking to give wealthy clients new ways to invest money. It offers private-equity and hedge fund investments, as well as real estate opportunities. The firm is counting on the investment-management division — which includes the the private-wealth unit as well as an asset-management arm
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Tax Reform Training; Important Events; Steepening Yield Curve

National MI is offering three live webinar trainings in February. Discover the Possibilities with Home Possible Mortgages: February 7th from 10:00-11:30 PST. Advanced Self-employed Borrowers: February 13th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm PST. AI, Bitcoin and the Future of Mortgage: February 15th from
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California Public Employees Retirement System Grows Position in Expeditors International of …

The fund owned 508,652 shares of the transportation company's stock after purchasing an additional 25,202 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System owned about 0.29% of Expeditors International of Washington worth $30,448,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
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America's Best Banks 2018

Big banks have warned of massive charges to their fourth-quarter earnings thanks to the recently passed tax law. Banks are writing down the value of tax-deferred assets (DTAs) on their balance sheet because of changes to the U.S. tax code. Bank of America said it would take a $3 billion hit to its
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In Colombia, a Cease-Fire Saves Lives—and Oil

Marxist guerrillas may resume attacks on critical energy infrastructure if talks stall, threatening the government's pursuit of foreign investors. By. Maximo Anderson. More stories by Maximo Anderson. January 10, 2018, 2:00 AM PST. An ELN combatant walks through a village in northwest Colombia.
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Fordham Real Estate Institute at Lincoln Center Announces Trend-Focused Event Series

The Fordham Real Estate Institute at Lincoln Center is pleased to announce the launch of a breakfast event series that will bring together industry leaders throughout the year to discuss the emerging trends making the biggest impact on the real estate world. The series will kick-off on January 24 with a
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A Prime Number Could Be the Answer to Bitcoin's Power Problem

A Prime Number Could Be the Answer to Bitcoin's Power Problem

A mathematical discovery by computer programmers, who used a 350-year-old equation to find a record-breaking prime number, may also offer answers to bitcoin's out-sized demand for electricity. The Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search found and confirmed the biggest known prime number,
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TRANSACTIONS: Eastern Union Funding arranges $50M medical mortgage; GCP secures $40M …

A new mortgage in the amount of $7,500,000 on a 96-unit multifamily property located on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. The loan features an initial rate of 3.375 percent and a five-year term. Charles Grussgott and Michael Helmreich negotiated this transaction. A new mortgage of $6,300,000 was
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Prepare for the Next Bear Market in Stocks

The stock market has been going gangbusters for a number of years so it can be easy to forget that bear markets are still possible. These don't come around on a set schedule but over the past 70 years or so, they've occurred every four to five years, on average. Although investors can't predict when the
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Embrace Home Loans promotes president

Embrace Home Loans has tapped Kurt Noyce to lead its expanded Financial Institution Services Division, the company announced. For nearly two … The company said Hardiman will assume the role of president of Embrace Home Loans and will hold the title of CEO and president. Al Dussinger was
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Is the VIX Being Gamed? A Sudden Swoon Has Traders Talking Again

Bloomberg data show that of the 10 biggest gaps between the VIX settlement value and its closing level the night before, five came in 2017, including December's, which was the biggest discount in 11 years. On monthly expirations, settlement occurred outside the VIX's same-day trading range 42
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Better Mortgage announces 2017 numbers, saves consumers 1+%

Better Mortgage, a digital mortgage company focused on improving access to home financing for a new generation of homeowners, today announced it refinanced nearly $275 million in mortgages in 2017. On average, Better saved homeowners $3,423 in transaction costs, in addition to the savings
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Is Selling Investors Title Company (ITIC) Here a Winning Strategy? The Stock Formed Ascending …

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.04 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.63, from 1.67 in 2017Q2. It dived, as 2 investors sold Investors Title Company shares while 22 reduced holdings. 9 funds opened positions while 16 raised stakes. 786,425 shares or 0.61% less from 791,260 shares in 2017Q2 were reported.
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New US Ambassador to Netherlands Grilled Over 'Islamic Movement' Comments

The Hague, Netherlands (AP) — The new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands clashed Wednesday with Dutch reporters on his first official day in the job over controversial comments he made in 2015 in which he said that the “Islamic movement” was creating chaos in Europe and suggested that
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Federal Reserve removes acquisition hurdles for Fifth Third

Fifth Third won top grades Wednesday for lending to lower-income communities – reversing a ban on possible acquisitions the bank has been under for 18 months. The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland rated Fifth Third “Outstanding” for its lending practices during the 2½ years ended June 30, 2016
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Bank of England base rate rise impacts mortgage product availability

The latest data from MoneyFacts reveals that the number of available mortgage products currently stands at 4,508. This is down on the height of October 2017 when product availability hit a peak of 4,815. Charlotte Nelson, finance expert at MoneyFacts, reports a steady decline in product numbers since
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International Speedway Corp (ISCA) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Analysts

Zacks Investment Research lowered International Speedway from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 19th. BidaskClub lowered International Speedway from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 5th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed
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Deutsche Bank Ties May Spur Recusals by New US Attorneys

The newest U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan don't need formal introductions to Deutsche Bank AG. Geoffrey Berman, who was appointed by the Trump administration as Manhattan's interim U.S. attorney last week, has longstanding business ties to the German lender, though of a considerably lower profile
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Data Sheet—Ford CEO Says Cars Have Restricted Some Freedom

As during the previous 219—including last fall, when I profiled Hackett in Fortune—the Ford CEO managed not to discuss how all this will affect the bottom line. That's appropriate and forgivable at CES, an event meant to muse on the future. But I couldn't help thinking that Hackett better hope there's no
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Company deputy chairman remanded amid Penang undersea tunnel probe

According to a MACC source, the 50-year-old deputy chairman, with the title “Datuk”, was detained at about 11.50 pm yesterday when he went to the MACC headquarters in Penang to give his statement. Also remanded to facilitate investigation into the case was a senior executive director of a company,
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HomeFundMe Launches Affinity Portal for Employers to Attract and Retain Top Talent

SAN RAMON, Calif.–(Business Wire)–HomeFundMe, the first and only Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac approved down payment crowdfunding platform, today announced the launch of the Affinity Portal – a program allowing employers to add HomeFundMe to their benefit packages to assist employees in
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Record 22000 Visitors Attend Hong Kong International Licensing Show

Jack Yew, VP Location Based Experiences Asia, Viacom International Media Networks, said: “We have been exploring business opportunities in Asia … To create more efficient connections between exhibitors and buyers, the Meet with VIP Buyers sessions, where VIP buyers introduced their licensing
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HomeFundMe launches employer affinity portal

HomeFundMe, a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-approved down payment crowdfunding platform, today announced the launch of the Affinity Portal, a program allowing employers to add HomeFundMe to their benefit packages to assist employees in overcoming challenges with amassing a down payment
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