First American acquires Southport Bank in Kenosha

First American acquires Southport Bank in Kenosha

According to information from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, First American Bank Corp. acquired Southport Bank indirectly through a merger with Southport Financial Corp. First American announced the addition of Southport Bank, headquartered at 7027 Green Bay Road in Kenosha, to its
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50 Swan Street Gladesville NSW 2111

OPEN FOR INSPECTION SATURDAY 13TH JANUARY 12:45-1:00pm. 3 bedrooms House for Rent. $750 per week. 50 Swan Street Gladesville NSW 2111. Listed by Ray White – Gladesville & Ryde. Features: Air Conditioning, Garage Spaces, Open Car Spaces, Balcony, Built-In Wardrobes, Close to
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Wells Fargo's Earnings Take Yet Another Big Hit From Litigation

The $3.25 billion fourth-quarter hit to earnings comes after the lender took a $1 billion charge in the third quarter for previously disclosed regulatory investigations into its pre-crisis mortgage activity. All the litigation costs drove the firm's expense ratio for 2017 to the highest level in more than 20 years.
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James Franco, Steve Jurvetson, Melania Trump: Broadsheet for Jan. 12

Good morning, Broadsheet readers! Another list of “shitty men” makes the Internet rounds, James Franco gets implicated in the #MeToo movement, and the women of Capitol Hill take a page out of Hollywood's book. Take care of yourselves this weekend!
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Endo International (ENDP) Upgraded at Vetr

Endo International logo Endo International (NASDAQ:ENDP) (TSE:ENL) was upgraded by stock analysts at Vetr from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, December 26th. The brokerage presently has a $8.92 price target on the stock. Vetr's price target would
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That sky-high asking price for a luxury home? Don't take it to the bank

A median-priced home in Los Angeles County does indeed sell at or above the asking price within an average of 30 days. Luxury homes, on the other hand, usually go through a multitude of price drops, lingering on the market for months, sometimes even years. In the rarefied air of ultra-luxury housing,
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78 Ruddick Circuit Stuart Park NT 0820

HUGE home in excellent location!. 5 bedrooms House for Rent. $1000 per week. 78 Ruddick Circuit Stuart Park NT 0820. Listed by Habitat Real Estate. Features: Ensuite, Living Areas, Toilets, Broadband Internet Available, Built-in Wardrobes, Dishwasher, Split-system Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning,
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What about mom's home and car loans?

We regularly get families of the deceased come into our offices wondering if they have to pay off Mom or Dad's mortgage or car loan. The answer is not always so simple. It is going to depend upon whether the home will need to be probated, if there are other assets that need to be probated, the amount
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3/2 Station Street Tugun Qld 4224

Recently Renovated Townhouse . 3 bedrooms Unit for Sale. Interest Over $520000. 3/2 Station Street Tugun Qld 4224. Listed by Base Property Group – KIRRA. Features: Living Areas, Toilets, Built-in Wardrobes, Garage Spaces, Close to Schools, Pets Allowed, Toilet Facilities, Window Treatments.
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Atlantic Trust Group LLC Boosts Stake in Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX)

Toronto Dominion Bank lifted its holdings in Baxter International by 8.6% in the third quarter. Toronto Dominion Bank now owns 212,015 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock worth $13,304,000 after buying an additional 16,835 shares during the period. Johnson Financial Group Inc. lifted its
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LoyaltyExpress acquires point-of-sale, website creator for lenders

LoyaltyExpress is a provider of marketing automation and cloud-based CRM products for mortgage companies and banks. Through the acquisition, the companies will integrate their technologies to help automate lead flow and associated marketing. The combined company now services 115 lenders
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Severe Weather Affects Banking Center Hours

Severe Weather Closings/Delays. Due to severe weather, some First Merchants locations will be delayed opening Friday, January 12, 2018. Any updates will be posted on this page. If a location near you is closed: Online Banking customers can sign in to manage their accounts anytime. You may use
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Income& Gives Regular Investors Access To Mortgage-Backed Securities

With 10,000 baby boomers retiring every day, millions of Americans seek the safety of a low-risk, high-yield fixed-income product as part of a diversified portfolio. That's why we launched the PRIMO, a security backed by a single, high-quality residential mortgage. Our next generation marketplace gives
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Carver announces Fiscal Year 2018 Actual Real Estate, Personal Property tax bills

CARVER — The town of Carver treasurer and tax collector, Lori Henault, announced the third and fourth quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Actual Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills were mailed Dec. 29, 2017. The amounts due are due and payable by Feb. 1 and May 1 of 2018 and must be received in
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ICICI Bank says mobile app malware not a threat to customers

“Whatever we have seen, the malware seems to be not very significant,” bank's chief technology and digital officer B Madhivanan told reporters over a conference call. The admission comes days after Quickheal, a Pune-based cyber security firm, had warned lenders of the presence of a malware in the
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President Trump Now Denies Calling Haiti, African Nations 'Shithole Countries'

President Donald Trump on Friday denied labeling Haiti, El Salvador and African nations “shithole countries” during an Oval Office meeting with senators on immigration, despite accounts of three people briefed on the conversation. “The language used by me at the DACA meeting was tough, but this
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Bitcoin Fund's 91-for-1 Share Split Is Another Dot-Com Flashback

Stock splits were all the rage in the late 1990s, when high-flying dot-com companies sought to create a positive feedback loop for their market capitalization by making a slice of ownership less expensive. Qualcomm Inc., for example, had two stock splits in 1999 to keep its stock price low. It split 2-1 on
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Blockchain And Real Estate: Humanitarianism Or Capitalism?

Skepticism and confusion continue to surround blockchain technology, especially its relation to real estate. In order to demystify the relationship, I've composed a three-part series that will provide a basic understanding of this potentially game-changing technology from the perspective of a real estate
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38 Moston Crescent Bertram WA 6167

EASY CARE HOME – LOCK AND LEAVE. 3 bedrooms House for Rent. $320 per week. 38 Moston Crescent Bertram WA 6167. Listed by Ray White – Cahill & Associates. Features: Toilets, Air Conditioning, Secure Parking, Garage Spaces, Built-In Wardrobes, Close to Shops, Close to Transport.
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Zambia Cholera Deaths, Infections Rise as Riot Erupts in Slum

A riot broke out in a slum in Zambia's capital that authorities say is the epicenter of a cholera outbreak that's still claiming lives. Police fired teargas to disperse protesters who burned tires in the Lusaka neighborhood of Kanyama, where authorities closed businesses to try to curb the spread of the disease
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It's Time to Think of International Business Machines Corp as Blockchain

It's Time to Think of International Business Machines Corp as Blockchain

While we have been pointing out IBM's exposure to blockchain for quite a while now, investors may finally be buying in. Of course, it could be the fact that IBM stock pays a 3.7% dividend yield and trades at 11.8 times forward earnings estimates. But that “catalyst” has always been there. Further, analysts
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Australian house prices will fall if negative gearing goes, study says

“We find that removing negative gearing would result in lower house prices, higher rents and homeownership rate … the welfare analysis suggests that eliminating negative gearing would lead to an overall welfare gain of 1.5% for the Australian economy in which 76% of households become better off.
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Peter Boutell, Lending a Hand: Homeowners, your turn for some resolutions

January is a good time for homeowners to review the responsibilities that come with homeownership and to continue to take the steps necessary to protect their investment. Mortgage rates are within a whisker of where they were in January of last year and still near their historic lows. If you have not yet
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International Game Technology (IGT) Lowered to Hold at ValuEngine

International Game Technology logo International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) was downgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Wednesday, January 3rd. Several other equities analysts also recently commented on IGT. Bank of America raised
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Peer-to-peer real estate marketplace Homie wants to replace your realtor with a bot

Just a few weeks ago I was in Utah for the holidays, spending time with the many family members my husband and I both have there. At one family gathering, a cousin began talking about how he bought a brand new home and sold his own home all without a real estate agent on a site called Homie.
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Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC Acquires 1748 Shares of International Business …

Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) by … Private Capital Management Inc. now owns 3,425 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $497,000 after buying an additional 1,425 shares during the last quarter.
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Facebook Tests Localized City Feed

The New York bank said its partnership with AutoFi is the latest in its efforts to work with FinTech companies to help customers with their finances. Recently, Chase has inked partnerships in the areas of mortgage origination, small business lending, B2B payments and mobile payments. “We are thrilled to
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Real estate speaker: Technology won't wait

While he touched on how some technologies will specifically affect the commercial real estate industry, Kasselman emphasized the importance of everyone being aware that business leaders and intellectuals are already realizing many of these changes. Among some of the more immediate large-scale
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Notarize partners with Westcor to bring fully digital mortgage closings to 16 new states

But now, thanks to a partnership with Westcor Land Title Insurance Company, Notarize is bringing fully digital mortgage closings to 16 new states. The new partnership with Westcor expands the list of supported states to include Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska,
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Home improvement loans: Goldman Sachs offers more consumer financing

Goldman Sachs will start offering home improvement loans to borrowers this month, its latest push into the world of consumer lending – a business the … be able to quickly finance a loan, Talwar said, and a customer won't have to tap into a second mortgage or their home equity in order to finance it.
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RBC, TD raise posted fixed five-year mortgage rate

TORONTO — Two of Canada's largest banks increased their fixed-rate mortgage rates amid rising yields on the bond market and a strengthening economy. The Royal Bank of Canada says its posted five-year fixed mortgage rate moved to 5.14 per cent Thursday, up from 4.99 per cent. The bank's special
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US real estate stocks hit by bond market sell-off

Real estate stocks have tumbled since the start of the year as rapidly rising Treasury yields have rocked the rate-sensitive sector. The real estate sector of the S&P 500 dipped 0.8 per cent by midsession on Friday, taking its year to date decline to nearly 5.4 per cent and making it the worst performing
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Mortgage Loan Officer II

The Key Bank Mortgage (KBM) Loan Officer (LO) is responsible for covering a cluster of retail bank branches on the origination of residential mortgage loans. LOs are expected to balance their work schedule between time spent in each of their assigned branches and Center of Influence (COI) calling
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How an Apple MacBook Air Kept the 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Script Secret

Next time you look over at someone typing away on a computer at the coffee shop, you might be looking at someone creating the next big Star Wars script. In a piece published in The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, Rian Johnson, the writer and director for last year's blockbuster Star Wars: The Last
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Royal Bank, TD raise posted fixed five-year mortgage rate to 5.14 per cent

TORONTO — Two of Canada's largest banks increased their fixed-rate mortgage rates amid rising yields on the bond market and a strengthening economy. The Royal Bank of Canada says its posted five-year fixed mortgage rate moved to 5.14 per cent Thursday, up from 4.99 per cent. The bank's
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Will cryptocurrencies make your fortune in 2018?

The Bitcoin boom was the big financial story of 2017, as the price soared into the stratosphere – though many experts have dubbed it the Bitcoin bubble, convinced a crash is just around the corner. So will 2018 be the year that cryptocurrencies came of age? Are they a safe investment, or are they an
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Should You Buy PG&E Corporation (PCG) or Edison International (EIX)?

PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) shares are down more than -2.12% this year and recently decreased -1.50% or -$0.67 to settle at $43.88. Edison International (NYSE:EIX), on the other hand, is down -1.45% year to date as of 01/10/2018. It currently trades at $62.32 and has returned 0.05% during the
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Crumbling consumer confidence

Consumer confidence is the lowest in the Indian real estate market in the past 10 years, ever since the market showed the first signs of nervousness. The worst part is that there is no hope of a market revival sometime soon as the homebuyers have already taken a conscious decision to stay away from
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Looser mortgage lending requirements would boost US economy: JPMorgan

Commenting during the company's earnings call, CEO Jamie Dimon said loosening mortgage lending requirements is something that he would like to see, adding there are probably people who deserve credit who are being declined. “We are not [talking] about going back to subprime, but loosening
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Mortgage Apps Experience Year-Over-Year Rise

Mortgage Apps Experience Year-Over-Year Rise

According to the most recent MBA Builder Applications Survey (BAS) data, mortgage applications for new home purchases experienced an increase of 7.8 percent compared to December 2016. However, applications decreased by 18 percent month-over-month. According to the report, this change did
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Trump's Tourism Slump: US Slips in Global Ranking of International Visitors

Call it the Trump Slump. The number of international tourists heading to the U.S. continues to fall—to the point that America is no longer the world's second most popular country to visit. Spain now holds the number two spot, with the U.S. dropping to third. (France remains atop the list.) Spanish prime
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSU…

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kelly Denise Miller And Christopher Miller to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Internet Bank of Indiana, its successors and
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Replacing aging housing stock key to Atlantic City growth

Atlantic CIty's housing stock has not been renewed at the pace of other Absecon Island towns. These New York Avenue …. A 2016 report by the city's Planning Department stated that creating a market rate and home ownership should be a priority and would benefit the local economy. “Vacation/second
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Communications glitches make banking an ordeal

Sir, Dealing with my bank has become a nightmare. Where once we conducted business using all forms of communication, now the only way seems to be to visit. In Bath two of three central branches have shut, so a payment to Palestine has been held by the London clearer. Can I talk to anyone there?
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Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on Reform of Regulations Related to Money …

The Senate Banking Committee held its first hearing of 2018 earlier this week to discuss potential reform of the current U.S. regulatory framework for combating money laundering and other forms of illicit financing. Current proposals for reform include raising the mandatory reporting thresholds for
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Canadian Equities Market Year in Review: 4th Quarter 2017

Despite the rise, it remained a laggard on the global stage amongst developed market indices. Corporate profits recovered and the Canadian economy continued to exhibit strength, while a steadily cooling housing market helped diminish some of the immediate, regional macro-economic concerns.
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Wells Fargo Bank at 2140 S BRISTOL ST in Santa Ana CA 92704

Get phone number, store/atm hours, services and driving directions for BRISTOL & WARNER.
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Form D Friday: Plano mobile banking firm gets $40 million from a new investor

The company was founded in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and provides an underlying tech platform for mobile banking. Its clients, which are banks and credit unions, can design their own apps off of it. Alkami is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the area and today counts about 4.5 million
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Customers who sign up to 'open banking' revolution where they share details in the hope of better …

The 'open banking' revolution that encourages customers to share their details in the hope of better deals on everything from broadband to gas bills puts them at risk from fraudsters, experts warned last night. From today, current account holders will be able to give permission for their personal data to be
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News From NAMB: January 12, 2018

With UWM's new Processor Assist service, you can choose to let them handle ordering, emailing and calling for title work, homeowners insurance, mortgage payoffs, condo docs and more — all at no cost to you. Just check a box in UWM's EASE system when you upload a loan, review the documents
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Homes shortfall in Edinburgh and east helps boost prices

The dominant property agency for Edinburgh and east central Scotland has reported a shortfall in homes coming on the market, helping boost prices by more than 6% on average during last year. This is more than twice the pace of inflation in the rest of Scotland. It places the average home in the capital
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Dime Community Bank Announces the Continued Expansion of the Business Banking Division

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kenneth J. Mahon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “Dime”) (NASDAQ:DCOM), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “bank”), is pleased to announce that Alan Green has
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The top NYC real estate events next week

Also next week, you can attend the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) for its 122nd Annual Banquet on Jan. 18 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Avenue of the Americas. This year, the event will honor Rob Speyer, president and CEO of Tishman Speyer, Charles
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Commentary: Trump's Bizarre Decision to Increase the Number of Undocumented Immigrants

President Donald Trump reportedly became enraged during a bipartisan immigration meeting Thursday, after lawmakers proposed allowing long-term recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to retain legal status in return for ending the diversity visa lottery program. The president wondered aloud
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BUCHOLTZ: Out-of-whack housing market hits home in Surrey

Real estate values in Surrey and White Rock continue to rise dramatically, as the overheated market keeps boiling. BC Assessment Authority's statements on property values (as of July 1, 2017) have been mailed and few saw their assessments decline. In many cases, assessments jumped dramatically.
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RBC, TD, CIBC hike mortgage rates ahead of Bank of Canada rate decision

Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO 0.08%) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD.TO 0.39%) raised their posted five-year fixed mortgage rates, increasing borrowing costs for Canadian homebuyers ahead of the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision next week. RBC raised its posted five-year fixed rate by 15
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Puerto Rico: What does it mean for Central Florida's market?

What does the influx of people mean for our local real-estate market? I've spoken with several homeowners expecting to see an increase in their property values because of more people seeking refuge in Florida. Many of the refugees from Puerto Rico likely are to settle here in Central Florida, but the
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The Thaw Is Over. Winter Storm Hunter Bringing Cold Temperatures Back to Northeast.

Winter Storm Hunter is starting with freezing rain, sleet and snow in the Midwest before moving Northeast. The storm is spreading snow and ice across the Great Lakes, Tennessee Valley, Ohio Valley and lower Mississippi Valley today. Over an inch of sleet has accumulated, coating roads in eastern
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Bipartisan group of senators seek more “predatory” lending protections for veterans

Bipartisan group of senators seek more “predatory” lending protections for veterans

“Our men and women in uniform deserve better, and I am proud to partner with Senator Warren on this bipartisan legislation that will end these predatory home lending practices,” Tillis concluded. “I hope Congress will consider this bill quickly so we can protect those who have sacrificed so much to
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Learn the ins and outs of real estate with this 40-hour series of online classes

Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable's commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Buying a home is one of the most significant decisions you'll ever make. Jobs come and go, and new
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10 Christmas presents that could be worth an absolute fortune

10 Christmas presents that could be worth an absolute fortune. These gifts could be worth a lot more than just face value in years to come – and you may well have one sitting in your bedroom. Share; Comments. By. Emma MunbodhPersonal Finance Correspondent. 16:35, 12 JAN 2018. Money.
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Hedge Fund Urges Power Producer to Join Cryptocurrency Craze

The biggest investor in Atlantic Power Corp., the owner and operator of plants in the U.S. and Canada, called on the company to explore using surplus output for cryptocurrency mining. In a telephone meeting with Atlantic Power's management, Mangrove Partners discussed alternative uses for the
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Mortgage rates today, January 12, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today got a break because yesterday afternoon's Treasury auction of 30-year notes set record highs. Increased demand for these Notes helps keep prices high and yields (rates) down. And that's good news, because many other financial indicators are pointing to higher interest rates
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Mnuchin Warns Against Bitcoin Becoming the Next 'Swiss Bank Account'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he will work with the Group of 20 nations to prevent cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin from becoming the digital equivalent of an anonymous Swiss bank account. Speaking to the Economic Club of Washington on Friday, he said wants to ensure “bad people
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How to keep your financial details safe from fraudsters: Former government secret agent reveals …

Tomorrow will bring a new era of banking that experts warn could put people at greater risk of online scams and identity theft. From 13 January, banks and building societies in Europe will be legally required to give any regulated third party access to all their customer data. The initiative is known as
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Cover Story: Weathering the Storm Pt. 3 – Lending a Hand to Our Fellow Americans in Puerto Rico

In early October, 327 union members, 17 of whom were UAW members, boarded a union-made Boeing 777 in Newark, New Jersey, headed for Puerto Rico to lend a hand in the recovery after Hurricane Maria. The flight had been arranged by the AFL-CIO, and in a matter of days, the aircraft was full of
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US Puts Alibaba's Taobao on Blacklist for Counterfeit Products—Again

The U.S. Trade Representative put Alibaba's Taobao on its blacklist for the second year in a row over suspected counterfeits sold on the shopping platform, a move the Chinese e-commerce giant said did not reflect its IP-protection efforts. Alibaba's hugely popular Taobao Marketplace is one of 25 online
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Treasury Department Releases Russian Oligarch List (Audio)

Saleha Mohsin, Bloomberg News Treasury reporter, discusses a new list that was released by the Treasury Department on Friday, which reveals the money and influence of Vladimir Putin's oligarch allies in Russia. Plus, a look at Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin's views on bitcoin and digital
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Sandhills East Announces New Office Location In Germany

The Manchester-based company is behind a number of leading print and online resources connecting buyers and sellers of plant equipment, construction and heavy machinery, and commercial trucks and trailers across Germany, Europe, and beyond. Sandhills East is among several international
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2018's Most Promising Real Estate Startups

Forbes' Omri Barzilay lists 10 real estate startups to watch in 2018, selected for their quality of teams, investors, current traction, and market opportunity. Despite their early stage, these companies have each raised up to $10 million to date, Barzilay writes. The last decade has witnessed an exponential
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There's Another Culprit for Treasury Rout Besides Japan and China

Treasury traders assigning blame to Japanese monetary shifts and Chinese bond preferences for this week's selloff may be overlooking a longer-term threat: supply from European governments drunk on quantitative easing. Strategists at Bank of America Corp. and TD Securities Inc. cite hefty regional
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JPMorgan's Equity Traders Took a $143 Million Loss on a Single Client

The bank recognized a $143 million mark-to-market loss on a margin loan to a single customer in its stock-trading unit, the New York-based firm said Friday in a statement. Chief Financial Officer Marianne Lake confirmed on a conference call with reporters that the writedown was tied to Steinhoff, the
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House Republicans Want Answers on Apple Throttling Older iPhone Speeds

Four U.S. House Republicans, including the chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, on Friday wrote Apple chief executive Tim Cook asking him to answer questions about its disclosure that it slowed older iPhones with flagging batteries. The California-based company apologized over the
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Wal-Mart to Cut Thousands of Store-Management Roles

And it reorganized U.S. store operations several months ago — consolidating six divisions into four — to react more quickly and compete better with the likes of Amazon.com Inc. Even as it eliminates some jobs, Wal-Mart is boosting its wages — a move spurred by federal tax cuts. The retailer said on
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Bipartisan Senate bill targets predatory home-loan practices aimed at vets

C., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Lending Act of 2018 on Thursday alongside 10 co-sponsors, evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. In addition to limiting how soon a veteran could refinance a loan while keeping it federally guaranteed
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Real estate association recognizes 5 for contributions to Maine development

Peter Merrill of Portland, who has been selected for the Robert B. Patterson, Jr. Founders' Award, for significant contributions to the state's real estate industry over many years. With the Maine State Housing Authority for more than two decades, Merrill serves as the agency's deputy director and was
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Costa Hawkins, California's rent control law, explained

Opponents of a repeal argue that Costa Hawkins puts sensible restrictions on local policies that affect the state's overall housing market. A 2016 report from the Legislative Analyst's Office found that expanding rent control “likely would discourage new construction” by limiting the profitability of new rental
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Trump Lawyers to Continue Talks With Mueller on Interview

Lawyers for President Donald Trump are expected to continue talks next week with Special Counsel Robert Mueller and his team about an interview with the president, despite comments from Trump suggesting an interview is unlikely. The lawyers may speak by phone with Mueller's team as early as
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'Open Banking' revolution will leave account holders at mercy of 'hackers and thieves', banks warn

'Open Banking' revolution will leave account holders at mercy of 'hackers and thieves', banks warn

Banking customers will be left at the mercy of “hackers and thieves” under a data sharing revolution coming in today, Britain's biggest banks have warned. For the first time new “Open Banking” rules will force financial institutions to share detailed customer data with each other at account holders' request.
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Palm Beach real estate: North End spec house sold to Asplundh LLC

Raich also acted on behalf of Asplundh Jr.'s trust in 2014, when it paid $4 million for a new house at 268 Jamaica Lane, property records show. Other extended Asplundh family members with ties to property in Palm Beach include Lisa Oz, who is married to television host and cardiac surgeon Dr.
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As Investors Title Co (ITIC) Market Valuation Rose, Biglari Capital Cut Its Holding by $1.66 Million …

Biglari Capital Corp decreased its stake in Investors Title Co (ITIC) by 19.06% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Biglari Capital Corp sold 9,300 shares as the company's stock rose 40.02% with the market. The hedge fund held 39,500 shares of the specialty insurers company at
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Edward Jordan: Investment real estate – A 2018 forecast

real estate investment While record-high selling prices in major metropolitan markets are a real estate trend that stands to continue from 2016 and 2017 into 2018, rising retail vacancy rates is the most significant change facing real estate investors today. As investors look for opportunities in secondary
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Salmon adds chairman title at Berry

Berry Global Group Inc.'s year-long leadership transition will finalize on Feb. 1 when CEO Tom Salmon also becomes chairman of the company's board. Salmon succeeded Jon Rich as CEO last year and now succeeds Rich as he retires from his role as executive chairman of the board for the Evansville
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Northern California Developer Admits $22 Million Fraud

A co-defendant, 64-year-old Mary Sue Weaver of Scottsdale, Arizona, previously pleaded guilty to fraud. She formerly worked at a title company in Lincoln. Both face sentencing in March. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten
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Open Banking 'revolution' to challenge banks' dominance

A fundamental change to the way people can bank, manage and spend their money in the digital world is under way. A change in the law and the start of the Open Banking system means people can allow businesses, other than their bank, to access their financial data. Organisers say this has the
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Old Republic International Announces Fourth Quarter 2017 Conference Call

The Company is organized as an insurance holding company whose subsidiaries actively market, underwrite, and provide risk management services for a wide variety of coverages mostly in the general and title insurance fields. A long-term interest in mortgage guaranty and consumer credit indemnity
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Austin's Armbrust & Brown Adds Real Estate Expertise

Whellan's former firm wished him and Phillips well in their new endeavor. “Michael Whellan is an outstanding lawyer and Travis Phillips is a fine upcoming real estate attorney,” said John McFarland, president of Graves Dougherty. “They are joining a fine law firm at Armbrust & Brown and we wish them
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Lawmakers Seek to Ease Mortgage-Disclosure Rule for Small Lenders

WASHINGTON—The House is expected to vote next week on a bill aimed at easing mortgage-disclosure requirements for smaller lenders. The legislation would allow a significant proportion of community banks and credit unions to escape reporting requirements that came into effect this month.
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Tax Reform and the 55+ Market for New Homes

Labor, lots, lending, and what Millennials were going to embrace as a cohort-defining housing preference might have been the big challenge areas of yesteryear. Now, it's more like labor, lots, materials price inflation, and what 55+ adults are going to embrace as their cohort-defining housing preference,
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US economy has entered 'Goldilocks' period, real estate expert says

The U.S. economy is in a “Goldilocks” period, where it's not too hot or too cold, and another recession isn't likely in the next two to three years, Revathi Greenwood, Americas head of research for Cushman & Wakefield, said at a real estate forum in Charlotte Thursday evening. “We think Charlotte is going
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Des Plaines Couple Wins Cruise On Wheel Of Fortune

DES PLAINES, IL – Kelly and Russ Horvath will soon be cruising down the Danube River after they won that coveted prize on the episode of Wheel of Fortune that aired on ABC Thursday night. The Des Plaines couple won a total of $16,932 in cash and prizes on the show, Wheel of Fortune officials said.
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Everything to Know About Facebook's Big News Feed Change

How will Facebook's news feed change impact the news industry? We won't know how everything is going to play out, but it's going to hurt in the short term, Wieser told Fortune. Publishers that have relied on Facebook for so-called organic distribution, essentially articles that publishers didn't pay to have
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Mark Zuckerberg's Change of Heart Just Cost Him $2.9 Billion

The drop wiped out much of the $4.5 billion Zuckerberg, 33, had added this year through Thursday. The world's 500 richest people gained $1 trillion in 2017 and an additional $192 billion in the first two weeks of 2018, according to the Bloomberg index. For more on Facebook's fake news dilemma, check
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Trump's Lawyer Brokered $130000 Payment to Adult Film Star, WSJ Reports

Washington (AP) — President Donald Trump's personal lawyer brokered a $130,000 payment to a porn star to prevent her from publicly discussing an alleged sexual encounter with Trump, according to a report Friday in The Wall Street Journal.
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Tillerson Preaches Respect as Diplomats Cope With Trump Remarks

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson preached “the value of respect” to the State Department's 75,000 employees Friday, even as his diplomats coped with global criticism of reports that President Donald Trump had described some African and other nations as “shithole countries.” Tillerson made no mention
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Northeast Queens residents can now opt out of unwanted real estate solicitations

1, the Department of State (DOS) has begun enforcing reinstated “cease and desist” regulations, which allow certain northeast Queens residents the ability to add their names to a list protecting them from unwanted real estate proposals from brokers or salespeople. Just over 1,000 residents in the
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What Is the FISA Act and Section 702?

What Is the FISA Act and Section 702?

President Donald Trump revealed he might not understand the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act when he tweeted his displeasure with a House vote. “'House votes on controversial FISA ACT today.' This is the act that may have been used, with the help of the discredited and phony Dossier, to so
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Open banking can be a revolution… if consumers see value in it

It's been touted as the move that will take banking into the 21st century, open banking goes live this Saturday. The UK's nine largest banks will gradually begin to share financial data – how much your bills amount to, what you earn and how you earn it and so on – with third parties, when consumers give
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“When Fortune Fails”

“In local news today, town hero Philip Phell was found dead floating in a river. After a fantastically lucky day where Phell won the lottery, was promoted from assistant burger-flipper to head burger-flipper at local fast-food diner Friendly Fred's, then helped police catch the infamous Cat Thief who had been
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Bitcoin lending sites

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Real estate notes, Jan. 13, 2017

WASHINGTON — Moments after Klemm Real Estate received a Five Star award for the Best Real Estate Agency in Connecticut, the firm received the regional nomination from the International Property and was named Best Real Estate Agency in the USA for 2017-18. This is the first time Klemm has
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2018 Real Estate Outlook: Dallas Still a Top US Market

Dallas's real estate market has a lot going for it: A great workforce and affordable housing, to name a couple. Dallas-Fort Worth ranks No. 5 on a “U.S. Markets to Watch: Overall Real Estate Prospects,” a list within the 2018 “Emerging Trends in Real Estate” Report from PwC and the Urban Land Institute.
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Sound Off: What are your Bay Area real estate predictions for 2018?

A: 2018 should be another robust year in the Bay Area for real estate. San Francisco will continue to experience a strong demand for single-family homes, especially on the north side of town where there is an extreme lack of inventory. State-of-the-art homes will continue to command top dollar and
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In Albany, title insurers testify that new regulations would kill jobs, raise costs

On one side sat representatives from the “four families” of title insurance, eager to testify in a hearing convened by the state assembly that the practice is essential for conducting business and retaining clients. On the other was Maria Vullo, superintendent of the state's Department of Financial Services,
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Dime Community Bank Announces the Continued Expansion of the Business Banking …

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kenneth J. Mahon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “Dime”) (NASDAQ:DCOM), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “bank”), is pleased to announce that Alan Green has
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How Oprah went from poverty to a $4 billion fortune

How Oprah went from poverty to a $4 billion fortune. SHE was raped and beaten during her poverty-stricken childhood — but Oprah Winfrey has battled through hell to become one of the most powerful women in the world. Ben Graham. news.com.auJanuary 13, 20189:06am. Video; Image
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Wells Fargo Isn't Yet Ready to Cede Mortgage Crown to Quicken

Wells Fargo and other large lenders have been slowly ceding share back to non-bank firms in the mortgage business since the time of the financial crisis, when banks dominated the market. Meantime, Quicken charged past almost every U.S. mortgage provider — except Wells Fargo — by unfurling
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Fed fines 5 banks over mortgage servicing

The Federal Reserve settled five mortgage servicing cases by issuing $35 million in fines to banks that were cited for flawed services. The move ends enforcement actions from the dating back to 2011 and 2012 involving five other banks have already paid similar fines, Reuters reported. The five banks
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What Are Hoteliers Buying and Selling?

Key International has acquired the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Destin in Destin, FL. The 130-room hotel was purchased from McNeill Hotel Co., which will continue to provide management services for the property. The transaction amount was not disclosed. Upland Capital Corporation Purchases
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The Real Nafta Problem Is With Canada, Not Mexico, Ryan Says

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said the biggest problem with the North American Free Trade Agreement “comes from the North,” with Canadian dairy producers dumping low-cost products on the market to compete with Wisconsin farms. Ryan said Friday that Nafta needs to be “updated,” but the U.S.
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Wells Fargo's Earnings Take Yet Another Big Litigation Hit

Loan-loss provisions fell to $651 million, lower than the $737 million analysts predicted. The provision in the third quarter was $717 million and $805 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. Net interest margin dropped unexpectedly 2 basis points to 2.84 percent. The 16 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg had
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Mortgage Rates Friday: Up, Along With Rents

The week's sharp jump in mortgage rates — the 30-year fixed started the week at 4.11% — was capped off by a strong increase in the core consumer inflation rate. The core Consumer Price Index, accounting for all items except food and energy, went up 0.3% in December, according to the Bureau of
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Raddon 2018 Forecast: Mobile Banking Up, Concerns Grow in Other Areas

Online banking continues to be the dominant delivery channel used by consumers on a monthly basis, followed by the branch. “Currently 57% of consumer households use mobile banking monthly. We expect this to exceed 60% in 2018.” Handel mentioned mobile banking will continue to be particularly
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Honda's New Accord Is a $30000 Master Class in Game Theory

The 2018 Honda Accord slept on a Brooklyn snowbank, looking as out of place as a Corgi at the Iditarod. Bigger, fancier beasts surrounded it. From the warmth of my apartment, I started the car with the push of a button. A few minutes later, I went out and parked my toddler in the spacious back seat and
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Inflation Sends the Market a Message: Sell It All

If nothing else, it's a reminder that the “Goldilocks” regime in which the economy is “just right,” with low inflation amid a global synchronized expansion lifting earnings and asset prices, won't last forever. Good news could become bad news if investors perceive that the Federal Reserve will be forced to
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BlackRock Inc. Sells 1232 Shares of ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR)

BlackRock Inc. Sells 1232 Shares of ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR)

The Company invests in residential mortgage backed securities issued or guaranteed by the United States Government-sponsored entity (GSE), such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) or guaranteed by the
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Hamilton battling payday lending sharks

Hamilton City Hall doesn't get enough credit for the work it has done and continues to do to protect and support vulnerable people and neighbourhoods. There's the city's long-term support for the work of the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction. There's the city-initiated neighbourhoods project,
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T. Boone Pickens Closes Energy Hedge Fund After Setbacks

(HOUSTON) — Legendary investor T. Boone Pickens said on Friday he had closed his Dallas-based energy hedge fund after health and financial upsets, the latest oil-focused fund to report setbacks. Pickens, 89, said in a letter posted online that he planned to focus on his health and entrepreneurship,
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Book of Fortune Leads Player to 19.2 BTC ($279000) Win at BitStarz!

Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018 – BitStarz has a reputation for dishing out big jackpots. Plenty of top prizes fell during 2017, with many players waiting in the wings to catch the cash. Keeping the momentum rolling into 2018, another big win has been announced, as Book of Fortune – the popular Amatic slot – has
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Denver's Solution To Its Housing Crisis: Subsidize Rent For Expensive, Empty Apartments

Housing prices in Denver rose 9% last year and 30% over the last five years, while wages are rising at only 2%-3% on average. “There is a disconnect when housing costs across the city are increasing at a more rapid pace than an employer's ability to increase wages,” a website promoting the initiative
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Plenty of global capital for real estate, CBRE capital markets Hawaii panelists agree

If there was one consensus among panelists at CBRE's Capital Markets Hawaii symposium this year, it's that there is plenty of global capital available for commercial real estate investment in Hawaii and the rest of the United States. “Capital continues to be abundant,” said Bruce Francis, vice chairman of
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Banking royal commission: Australian unions to collect victims' stories

Australia's unions are launching an online tool to collect the public's stories of banking misconduct, fraud and criminal activity before the start of the banking royal commission. The Australian Council of Trade Unions said the royal commission into misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial
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HUD Secretary Ben Carson swears in four new department leaders

Compton holds legal expertise in the areas of multifamily affordable housing finance, tax credit transactions and mortgage securitization. He is a former partner of the law firm Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, and is listed by Chambers USA as one of America's leading business lawyers on issues related
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Getting children into expensive property market is a family affair

Bernadette and Stephen Janson want their four adult children to own a home but don't believe in donating a deposit, gifting a property or jeopardising their own security by underwriting a big loan. Their strategy is to team with each of their children (aged 24-30) in renovating an investment property and
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Real estate sources hope DST remains key downtown stakeholder

The local commercial real estate community is waiting with keen interest to learn how the $5.4 billion acquisition of DST Systems Inc. (NYSE: DST) will affect the company's significant investment in downtown Kansas City. In the 1980s, when Kansas City Southern Industries Inc. was the parent company
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Piper Jaffray Has Just Reaffirmed $39.0 Target Price Per Share on Fidelity National Financial …

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, and technology and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries in the United States. The company has market cap of $11.14 billion. The Company's Title segment offers title insurance, escrow, and
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This former fast-food king admitted to $22 million fraud

In the federal case, he was indicted along with Mary Sue Weaver, who was an escrow officer with Placer Title Co. in Roseville and was accused of cooperating with Alizadeh on his scheme. Weaver, a former Lincoln resident now living in Scottsdale, Ariz., pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in December
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Tax cuts will lead to mortgage boom, right? Wrong, says Dimon

Given the boost coming to take-home pay and other fruits of the new tax law, it stands to reason that banks have an opportunity to loosen the rigid underwriting standards they imposed after the crisis, which allowed only consumers with pristine credit to get a mortgage. But when asked about the prospect
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Mondelez International (MDLZ) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research

Mondelez International logo Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Wednesday, January 3rd. According to Zacks, “Mondelez has an attractive portfolio of iconic brands, commanding presence
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Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR) Given Average Rating of “Buy” by Brokerages

Restaurant Brands International logo Shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) have earned a consensus rating of “Buy” from the twenty brokerages that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold
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Darwin property market in for an interesting year

A NUMBER of Darwin real estate agents are optimistic about the city's property market, predicting that housing values have hit the bottom of their cycle. But other professionals in the industry remain uncertain whether prices have hit an all-time low, with 2018 unfolding to be an even better year for buyers
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US Supreme Court to Review Bid to Collect Internet Sales Tax

The case will also affect Amazon.com Inc., though the biggest online retailer isn't directly involved. When selling its own inventory, Amazon charges sales tax in every state that imposes one, but about half of its sales involve goods owned by third-party merchants. For those items, the company says it's up
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One of the Biggest Crypto Exchanges Goes Dark and Users Are Getting Nervous

A user with the name North Canton Cab Com tweeted to Kraken saying “due to the length of down time can you at least assure us that our coins and accounts are safe and havent been hacked or stolen please, seems beyond any normal circumstance at this point when people are worried sick!”.
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Banking royal commission: Fears customers are being shut out from having their say

Banking royal commission: Fears customers are being shut out from having their say

But Jan Saddler, a class actions expert at Shine Lawyers, said it was usual practice for a commission to call for public submissions. “It seems to me that if you're going to undertake an inquiry as to banking practices, financial services practices in Australia, then those people who use those services must
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One Surprising Reason Prince Harry Shouldn't Share His Royal Fortune with Meghan Markle

While each half of the couple is financially set in their own right, Prince Harry is said to be worth $40 million – which is only a fraction of his family's worth, including palaces, jewels, and artwork. Once they have tied the knot, however, the prince is unlikely to share his royal fortune with his American bride
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Original Mouseketeer Doreen Tracey Dies Aged 74

Doreen Tracey, one of the original Mouseketeers on “Mickey Mouse Club,” died this week from pneumonia at the age of 74. Tracey had been battling cancer for the past two years. She appeared on the Mickey Mouse Club from 1955 to 1959. She also appeared in the Disney film “Westward Ho the
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Ophectra Real Estate & Investments Ltd (DMEDF): Shares Climb 40.00%

Taking a much closer look, shares have moved 0.00% over the last week. Investors may use various technical indicators to help spot trends and buy/sell signals. Presently, Ophectra Real Estate & Investments Ltd (DMEDF) has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 38.89. The CCI was developed
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Moody's upgrades seven tranches from JP Morgan Mortgage Trust 2016-3

New York, January 12, 2018 — Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the ratings of seven tranches issued by J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust 2016-3 (JPMMT 2016-3) transaction, a prime jumbo RMBS transaction. This transaction is backed by two pools of prime quality, fixed rate, first-lien mortgage loans
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Report: Local credit unions hit new member, lending records

New data from the California Credit Union League finds that 21,000 people became credit union members in the Central Valley in the third quarter of 2017. Fourteen credit unions headquartered Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties now boast 465,000 “member-owners” — a record high, and up
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TD and CIBC join RBC in hiking mortgage rates ahead of Bank of Canada decision next week

“Factors that we consider when making mortgage rate changes include Bank of Canada rate changes and economic factors impacting the costs to fund mortgages, as well as the competitive environment,” said Cheryl Ficker, senior manager of corporate and public affairs at TD Bank Group, in an email.
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Zelle® Takes Cashless Payments to New Heights

Bank of America today announced record-breaking person-to-person (P2P) payments use, as its customers increasingly make the move to cashless solutions.Bank of America saw total Zelle transactions for 2017 hit nearly 68 million, an 84 percent growth rate from the previous year.
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Real estate roundup: 3 deals to know this week

“With the strength of the Columbus multifamily market and its attractive returns to investors across the nation, we felt this portfolio would be a good fit for an out-of-state investor,” said Seth Asman, senior advisor at SVN Wilson Commercial Group LLC, who represented the seller. “We find the Columbus
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Trump sold $1.5 billion of condos to potential money launderers thanks to this gaping loophole

The Treasury has set up a mechanism that forces title-insurance providers in seven major cities—including big Trump markets such as New York, Miami, and Palm Beach—to tell the government the real identities of all-cash buyers who use shell companies. However, after they pass on that information,
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House price growth expected to rise

The six-bedroom house in St Francis Bay to be auctioned by Van's on site on Wednesday. JOHANNESBURG- The average house price growth is expected to be slightly stronger this year after three years of slow annual growth, said FNB yesterday. John Loos, an FNB household and property sector
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Commentary: Spotify's Unusual IPO Came at the Perfect Time

If Spotify's non-IPO goes forward this spring, it will be unusual in that it will be a “direct listing,” wherein the current shareholders will sell their shares directly to the retail-investing public on the NYSE, vs. to institutional investors. Spotify is the first company of its size to propose such a listing. If the listing
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Multifamily housing production finds stable ground in 2018

Though multifamily housing starts are projected to slightly moderate this year and in 2019, production levels are expected to remain in a steady range considered normal, with low supply actually contributing to this stabilization, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Low housing
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The Digital Banking Imperative: Consumers Demand More

This means that banks and credit unions must closely monitor trends and use situational marketing to provide hyper-personal experiences. It's important to switch from traditional advertising to native formats. According to a PwC study, only 25% of banking products are available online – usually it's not as
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Chase's mortgage revenue drops on lower servicing returns

JPMorgan Chase reported lower mortgage banking revenue in the fourth quarter as the returns from its servicing business declined from the previous year. The company had $1.44 billion of mortgage banking revenue in the fourth quarter, down 15% from $1.69 billion for the same period in 2016.
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Fed fines another 5 banks $35.1 million for mortgage servicing and foreclosure infractions

… firms with mortgage servicing subsidiaries supervised by the Federal Reserve to correct deficiencies in residential mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure processing, the top bank said in its statement. A spokesman for Goldman Sachs told HousingWire “We're pleased to have resolved this matter.”
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Will tax reform harm the housing market?

Real estate valuation and data analytics service HouseCanary will soon release the following report: “Will tax reform change your housing plans? Hyper local analysis tells the tale” And in that report, provided early for the benefit of HousingWire's readers, analysts at HouseCanary dug through
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JPMorgan (JPM) Q4 Earnings Beat Thanks to Investment Banking

Amid an expected trading weakness, strong investment banking results and higher rates drove JPMorgan 's JPM fourth-quarter 2017 earnings of $1.76 per share, which handily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.69. Results exclude one-time tax related charge of $2.4 billion or 69 cents per
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Mortgage holder seeks to foreclose on Pownal track site

POWNAL — A complaint filed in Bennington Superior Court Civil Division seeks to foreclose on the former Green Mountain Race Track property. Mortgage holder Bayview Loan Servicing LLC of Coral Gables, Florida, filed the suit last week, naming the current owner, Green Mountain Race Track LLC,
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Hello. Im having troubles entering my online banking and im not in the USA right now sp i am not able to call . I want to check my accounts balance .Is there any way to contact you?
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Popular Ice Cream Bars Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

Popular Ice Cream Bars Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

The issue effects orange cream bars, raspberry cream bars, and chocolate covered vanilla ice cream bars sold both on their own and through variety packs that were made in 2017 by Fieldbrook Foods in Dunkirk New York. The company is voluntarily recalling the bars based on the recommendation of
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Purdue Federal announces mortgage team changes

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (January 12, 2018) — Named Best Mortgage Lender since 2009 by Lafayette Journal & Courier readers in its annual Readers' Choice Awards competition, Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) announces two staff changes for its mortgage team. The New Year brought
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Like It or Not, Lists of 'Shitty Men' Are Going to Keep Circulating

… but because no system currently exists in which they are able to talk about abuse without strings attached. Until that happens, we'll likely be seeing many more such lists. A version of this essay first appeared in The Broadsheet, Fortune's newsletter for and about the world's most powerful women.
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5 Quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.

On January 15th, we celebrate & honor the hard work & dedication Martin Luther King Jr. did as an activist, becoming one of the most visible spokespersons and leaders in the civil rights movement. The following are five quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. to honor him on this day. “Darkness cannot drive
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Groups reflect on their good fortune following charitable donations

WHEN donating to charity it is all too easy to forget where your money is going and what impact it will have. Whether it is putting a few coppers into a collection tin at a supermarket, or signing up to a monthly donation, the end product of your generosity can be lost. Since 2012 the Lake District Farmers
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Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY Trims Stake in International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM)

Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY's holdings in International Business Machines were worth $37,060,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. … Finally, Vetr downgraded International Business Machines from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $173.45 price target on the stock. in a
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Axing negative gearing to hit young investors

Abolishing negative gearing would bring huge changes to the housing market, including price falls and a 30 per cent collapse in the supply of rental properties, but would leave three quarters of the population better off in the long term with lower mortgage costs, a Melbourne University study has found.
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Lending – Bitcoin Lending Platform

Buy Lending – Bitcoin Lending Platform by BrothersLab on CodeCanyon. Bitcoin Lending Platform is an CryptoCurrency Based Lending system developed with PHP Laravel. As same as others lend…
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Senate Bill Could Improve Small Business Access to Capital Through SBA 7(a) Loan Program

The Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight and Reform Act of 2018 was just introduced with a bipartisan bill to strengthen small business lending. Members of the House and Senate came together to ensure the 7(a) Loan Program will continue far into the future with strong provisions.
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Police look into whether Hong Kong justice chief 'intentionally misled' bank to secure mortgage

“The mortgage document simply stated the description of the property and Cheng made no declaration that the property was free of unauthorised building works,” Ho said, adding that even if the bank was aware of any illegal structures, it did not mean it would reject the loan application.
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Amazon Is Said to Explore AR as VR Gets a Lifeline at CES

The headsets touted at CES will buy their makers a couple of years before augmented reality is ready. By. Mark Gurman. @markgurman More stories by Mark Gurman. and. Mark Bergen. @mhbergen More stories by Mark Bergen. January 12, 2018, 5:12 AM PST. Companies pushing new virtual reality
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Buyers pump extra $56m into HB housing market

Hawke's Bay's housing market grew last year by $56 million, with Baby Boomers from across the North Island increasingly making a beeline for Hawke's Bay. Latest figures supplied to Hawke's Bay Today by the Real Estate Institute show that the median house price in the Hawke's Bay district rose
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Open Banking: Britain's gigantic financial experiment

These third parties, which as well as challenger banks and financial technology or 'fintech' companies are also expected to include utilities and other businesses, will, assuming the customer has given their approval, be able to securely access that customer's account and analyse their finances in order
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ETHlend (LEND); Here's how this Decentralized Lending Service works!

Today's crypto highlights bear the news of a very intriguing partnership. Enigma, an off-chain network solving scalable privacy for blockchains, and ETHLend, the first decentralized lending marketplace are working towards a partnership that will help bring data and computational privacy to decentralized
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How open banking could transform your money habits

The open banking revolution will be kicked off from Saturday, but what will it mean for people's finances? What is open banking? The initiative aims to give people better tools to help them make financial decisions, with apps or websites making recommendations based on someone's actual financial
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Berlin Bitcoin Bust Brings $940000 Budget Boost

Berlin prosecutors are about to make 774,000 euros ($940,000) on 64 bitcoins they seized in drug deal in April of last year. When they froze the funds last year, bitcoins changed hands for $1,348 a piece, according to a composite of prices compiled by Bloomberg. On Friday, they were worth 10 times as
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The Plymouth surnames which could be in line to inherit a fortune through unclaimed estates

The Plymouth surnames which could be in line to inherit a fortune through unclaimed estates. There's a big list of unclaimed estates ready to be handed out. Share. By. Richard Booth. 11:40, 12 JAN 2018; Updated 12:06, 12 JAN 2018. News. Enter your postcode to see news and information near you
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British Columbia's Real Estate Calmed in 2017

British Columbia's booming real estate market cooled modestly in 2017 due, at least in part, to government efforts to stymie rapid price appreciation. The western Canadian province tallied 103,763 residential sales last year, a 7.5% decline from 2016, according to an end-of-year British Columbia Real
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Turkish Court Ruling Triggers Tussle Over Post-Coup Arrests

A journalist poses with a portrait of Turkish journalist Ahmet Altan in front of the Istanbul courthouse. Photographer: OZAN KOSE/AFP. A court in Istanbul refused to allow the release of two journalists, defying an order from Turkey's top judiciary and further exposing fault-lines following the failed coup in
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The areas of the world which have been buying up Bristol buildings

The areas of the world which have been buying up Bristol buildings

Some of Bristol's most significant buildings were sold as investments to international companies in 2017. Sales of … This was predominantly driven by the purchase of 10 Canons Way – a landmark office building on the Harbourside – that was sold to Korean investors for £95.5 million. 10 Canons Way is
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RBC, TD Raise Mortgage Rates, And Experts Warn This Is Just The Beginning

Two of Canada's largest banks raised its mortgage rates this week, and experts say this could be just the beginning of a new period of rising lending rates — and even tougher “stress tests.” The Royal Bank of Canada hiked its official posted five-year mortgage rate by 0.15 percentage points this week,
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FCC Gets Complaints About News Shows That Said 'Shithole' on Air

A handful of people have filed complaints with the Federal Communications Commission against two television networks for using the word “shithole” on the air in reporting about President Trump's alleged use of the word, Variety reported on Friday. NBC, owned by Comcast (cmcsa, -0.80%), and Time
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Knuckling Down on Shares of Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ:PLPC) and Investors …

At current levels, Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) shares have been seen trading -0.88% away from the 20-day moving average. The stock has been recently separated from the 50-day moving average by 0.62%. Using a broader approach, shares have been trading 6.74% off of the 200-day
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Fed fines 5 big banks $35M over mortgage servicing

The Federal Reserve fined five large US banks a combined $35.1 million to settle cases of mortgage servicing flaws dating back to 2011. The central bank announced the fines against Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, CIT Group, US Bancorp and PNC Financial as part of a broader effort to terminate
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks Crackdown on VA Loan Churning

According to the senators, the new bill is designed to address the issue of “churning,” a process that results in repeated home loan refinancing that generates fees and profits for lenders at the direct expense of veterans and their families, often without their knowledge. The senators estimated that more
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MBA CREF Outlook Survey paints positive portrait for 2018

… 12 percent have similar expectations for bank portfolio growth, 17 percent expect more than 5 percent growth in Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and 24 percent expect Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to grow by 5 percent or more. Loan returns and risks are both expected to increase slightly
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HFF Secures Refi for Dallas Community

HFF has arranged a seven-year, LIBOR plus 2.16 percent, floating-rate loan with three years of interest-only payments through Freddie Mac's Capital Markets Execution program, for Advenir at Frankford Springs, a 332-unit, garden-style apartment community in Dallas. The securitized loan has also
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RBC first to raise fixed mortgage rate ahead of Bank of Canada decision

TORONTO — Canada's largest bank increased its fixed-rate mortgage rates amid rising yields on the bond market and a strengthening economy. The Royal Bank of Canada says its posted five-year fixed mortgage rate moved to 5.14 per cent Thursday, up from 4.99 per cent. The bank's special offer rate
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OPINION: SA Property market predictions for 2018

As if credit rating downgrades, a lack of economic growth, growing reports of state capture, and soaring fuel and food prices weren't enough, we also had to contend with a president who seemingly reshuffled his cabinet on a whim, removing respected ministers and replacing them with people with little
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Elizabeth Warren, Thom Tillis offer bipartisan Senate bill to protect veterans from predatory lending

Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, announced legislation this week that aims to protect veterans from predatory home loan practices by requiring lenders to show how borrowers would benefit from refinancing their mortgages. The lawmakers said the proposed bill,
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UK Banks Clamping Down On Credit As Risk Rises

The concern over risk and lending has been an ongoing concern for the last five consecutive quarters and is expected to carry forward into 2018. Credit scoring has also tightened in the last year, and consumer borrowing behavior seems to be shifting as customers are applying for fewer loans.
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Lending Works Celebrates Fourth Birthday

On Thursday, UK-based peer-to-peer lender Lending Works celebrated its fourth birthday. Founded in January 2014, Lending Works describes itself as a peer-to-peer lending platform that matches people looking for a better return on their money with sensible borrowers looking for a low-cost, flexible
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NAHB: 2017 Production Woes Will Continue in 2018

The problems that impacted home production in 2017—specifically, the shortage of affordable, buildable lots and the scarcity of labor affected home production—will continue into 2018, according to a survey from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In a poll conducted during this week's
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Banks botched attempt to weaken promises to their customers

The Bankers Association is considering a new code of practice that would get rid of the “guiding principle” in the current code that says banks will reimburse “genuine victims of internet banking fraud.” Instead, the bankers propose to allow individual banks to set their own policies in their terms and
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We Don't Know Whether UK Can Reverse Brexit, EU Report Says

Second referendum is a bad idea, says Daniel Finkelstein, Conservative Party member of the U.K. House of Lords. A report on whether the U.K. has the right to change its mind on Brexit and remain in the European Union concluded that it would have to be a matter for judges. The European Parliament
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This Foundation is Changing the Model of Lending for Plaintiffs

One of those options is the non-recourse lending industry. But companies that offer non-recourse advances aren't regulated by the federal government – and most states don't have regulations in place either – which means they can charge staggering interest rates and make a big time profit. In turn
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Q1 2018 Earnings Forecast for International Paper Company Issued By DA Davidson (IP)

International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) – DA Davidson cut their Q1 2018 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of International Paper in a report … ValuEngine downgraded shares of International Paper from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 15th.
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December housing market update for Issaquah, Sammamish

The number of homes available for purchase in December 2017 was exceptionally low in Issaquah and Sammamish, even by “typical” end-of-year standards. We have buyers, yet we have limited properties to show them. The limited number of homes available for sale heightens competition among
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Kodak CEO Plans to Seize Blockchain Moment and Win Over Skeptics

“The public doesn't understand that we're on the verge of disrupting not only the way you go to movies, but the whole distribution of content,” MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe said on Bloomberg TV this week. “Investing in blockchain is one of those things that people seem to consider as making our business
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