Hawke's Bay property market continues to rise while Auckland falls

Hawke's Bay property market continues to rise while Auckland falls

Regions like Hawke's Bay are enjoying a property resurgence as house-price growth has eased in the main centres. Asking prices have fallen or remained stable in Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, Waikato and Otago, realestate.co.nz data shows. Real Estate Institute of New Zealand chief executive
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Los Alamitos vs. Seal Beach: How this housing looks on national scale

How do the housing markets of Los Alamitos and Seal Beach compare on a national scale through the eyes of Zillow? The online housing tracker's national databases can help add some perspective to the high price of local living. As of November, for example, Orange County real estate by Zillow's math
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Massachusetts bank buys South Portland mortgage lender

HarborOne Bank of Brockton, Massachusetts, has acquired mortgage lender Cumberland County Mortgage of South Portland for an undisclosed sum, the companies said Thursday. The deal positions HarborOne as a leading home lender in Maine, the company said in a news release. Cumberland did
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Roth Capital Begins Coverage on Digi International (DGII)

Digi International logo Investment analysts at Roth Capital began coverage on shares of Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII) in a research note issued to investors on Friday. The brokerage set a “buy” rating and a $15.00 price target on the technology company's stock. Roth Capital's price target suggests
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Clock running out to get housing finance reform moving

A draft of a bill leaked this week that would put Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into receivership and replace them with multiple guarantors and create a housing finance system where the majority of mortgages would be backed by an explicit government backstop. The leak was a clear sign that there will
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How can I update my banking feed inside the QB app?

Similar Questions. How can my PayPal transactions feed to Transactions/Banking/For Review. My PP feeds to Transactions/Sales for Sales Recpts & to Transactions/Expenses for PP purchases. My son who owns a home remodeling business set up his bank to feed QB and it works just fine. All the bank
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Why Apple's iPhone X Is Its Best Smartphone Ever

Over the last several weeks, there's been a steady drumbeat of reports that Apple's iPhone X is a loser. They're all wrong. Those arguments against the iPhone X were punctuated on Thursday when Apple announced that iPhone sales didn't meet the Street's expectations—even if the iPhone division led
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Mortgage rates today, February 2, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today are up sharply in the wake of January's Monthly Employment Situation Report from the US Department of Labor. Not only did … Expected changes are already priced into lending costs, but when something extra pops into the equation, lenders react quickly to protect themselves.
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Loan Defect Index Up 20.3 Percent in One Year

The frequency of defects, fraudulence and misrepresentation in the information submitted in mortgage loan applications increased 20.3 percent year-over-year, according to the new Defect Index report from First American Financial Corp. On a month-over-month measure, the Defect Index remained
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Jeff Bezos Increases Fortune by $6.7 Billion

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, already the richest person in the world, added over $6.7 billion to his fortune on Friday after Amazon reported stellar earnings and beat Wall Street expectations. An SEC filing shows that Bezos owns about 78.9 million shares of Amazon, which jumped about $85 a share higher
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Hometown Hero Spotlight: Chrissy Joubert

Chrissy Joubert recognizes that actions speak louder than words, which is why she founded and created Project Do Something.
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US Adds 200000 Jobs; Wages Rise by Most Since Recession

U.S. January payrolls rose by 200,000, while the jobless rate held at 4.1 percent. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. U.S. hiring picked up in January and wages rose at the fastest annual pace since the recession ended, as the economy's steady move toward full employment extended into 2018.
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Merkel Sees 'Serious' Gaps to Bridge in German Coalition Endgame

Chancellor Angela Merkel said German parties need to overcome “very serious differences” if they want to seal a government pact this weekend and pave the way for her fourth term. Heading into her coalition-building endgame , Merkel said Friday she's “hopeful that we can make it work.” Social
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UPDATE 2-Russian central bank head says banking cleanup more than half complete

MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Russia's cleanup of its banks is more than half complete, central bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said on Friday. Since Nabiullina took the helm in mid-2013, Russia has lost around a half of its banks, with some collapsing and others taken over by the central bank in a bailout
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​Bank criticised by Daphne Caruana Galizia under scrutiny in Brussels

The European Banking Authority told the Guardian it was conducting “preliminary enquiries” into Pilatus Bank following requests by the European commission and the European parliament. Pilatus and its chair, Ali Sadr, were frequent targets for criticism by Caruana Galizia, who was killed in a car bomb
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Creative Planning Grows Holdings in International Paper Co (IP)

Creative Planning grew its stake in shares of International Paper Co (NYSE:IP) by 30.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with … BMO Capital Markets reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $70.00 price target on shares of International Paper in a research note on Thursday,
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BankThink How US can avoid UK's mistakes in open banking

It's only been weeks since open banking hit the U.K., but the country's mandate for banks to share data with third-party services when the customer says so has already encountered a public backlash. U.K. media, along with consumer advocacy groups, have called attention to the increased risks of fraud
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Bitcoin millionaire wins bet with parents to make fortune before turning 18

He's been trading in cryptocurrencies for the last seven years and while value has fallen dramatically, he insists there is still money to be made – if you invest well. He told Business Insider: 'If you are smart about cryptocurrency over the next 10 years, many people can build their fortunes even better than
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The Future Of Banking Comes To Sunday's Big Game

Whether their money is on the Pats or the Eagles, one thing is for sure: Football fans will be spending a lot of it this Sunday (Feb. 4), especially if they're attending the Super Bowl in person. ATMs in and around U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis will see a spike in activity with the influx of consumers for
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The Keyes Company Announces Partnership with Inside Real Estate

In addition to our Associates' expertise, The Keyes Company offers a suite of resources to cover whatever needs arise while buying or selling your home. Your mortgage, title, insurance, and property management needs can all be managed in-house, allowing us to close your deal with speed and
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Real estate agents not registering under RERA citing lack of awareness

Real estate agents not registering under RERA citing lack of awareness

Many real estate agents The Hindu spoke to cited being unaware of the Act, or the necessity to be registered, as the reason for not registering. “I don't know what the Act is about or what we are supposed to do to register,” said an agent from Mysuru. Another from Basaveshwarngar in Bengaluru said,
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CACI International (CACI) Hits New 52-Week High on Analyst Upgrade

CACI International logo CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) hit a new 52-week high on Thursday after ValuEngine upgraded the stock from a hold rating to a buy rating. The company traded as high as $152.30 and last traded at $152.05, with a volume of 405889 shares trading hands. The stock had
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Flamethrowers and high-risk loans: Just because you can, doesn't mean you should

You might be paying for daycare for several kids — lenders don't get to ask about that. You might have no medical insurance and be one hospitalization away from bankruptcy. Your commute from your new home may be a lot more expensive than your old one. That is not on your mortgage application.
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Minister's Case Puts May's Fragile Hold on Her Party on Display Again

All sides are arguing their cases in public, while the government's position frequently depends on which minister is talking. After the Financial Times reported Friday that May's officials were considering asking the EU for a new customs union, Trade Secretary Liam Fox told Bloomberg this must not
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10 States Predicted to Have Strong Housing Markets in 2018

The housing market in the U.S. has experienced a major uptick over the past two years. In 2016, existing home sales were the strongest they've been since 2006. More than a decade after the worst housing crisis in U.S. history, it seems we're finally in a sustainable recovery period. As we enter 2018, the
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Fortune i3lock

Now with our own screenshots! Original author's website: github pages website · screen shot Linux fun-o-matic. This article is a general list of applications sorted by category, i3lock — A simple screen Fortune — Displays Random messages/quotes/jokes when fortune-mod-arresteddevelopment
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Broken fortune

Offers may be subject to change without notice. I've done 4 slayer tasks since Fortune may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. S. Read more. Find the perfect Fortune Cookie stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. James Fortune & FIYA
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Puppy Bowl 2018: Inside Animal Planet's Biggest Event

This Sunday on NBC, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the New England Patriots. But Super Bowl LII isn't the only high-profile sporting event that day—just a few channels away on Animal Planet, Team Ruff is set to go head to head with Team Fluff for Puppy Bowl XIV. Like its human-centric
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Knox County man devoted to handmade denim apparel

International buyers, he said, view it as a wearable connection to the American mystique. “In terms of the romanticism that … “Buying pre-distressed denim uses an incredible amount of water,” said the chairwoman of fashion design at the Columbus College of Art & Design. “It's really more sustainable to
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Help cover your mortgage with a holiday home rental

They offer the opportunity to cover costs – even mortgages – or provide an income while still having several breaks yourself. Sterling's weak exchange rate has increased demand for holidays in Britain and although income may be seasonal rather than monthly there's the added advantage of having a
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Freddie's multifamily rankings show more stability than Fannie's

The top five Freddie Mac multifamily lenders remained stable year-to-year, in contrast to the shakeup in competitor Fannie Mae's rankings. While CBRE Capital Markets retained its place as the No. 1 Freddie Mac multifamily lender and there was no movement among the rest of the top five, there were
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Lending Works Jobs in United Kingdom

2 Lending Works jobs in United Kingdom. Search job openings, see if they fit – company salaries, reviews, and more posted by Lending Works employees.
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Deeds & Deals: Capital Region real estate transactions

Michael Voulo and Monica Voulo bought property on 371 Whitehall Road from Christian Grimshal and Lauren Leary for $242,500. Jakob Mykytyn bought property on 119 Delaware Ave. from Nathan Kenyon for $223,000. James Rua bought property on 51 Grand St. from 51 Grand St. Albany Inc. for
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Here Are the Signs the Bitcoin Bubble Is About to Burst

Bitcoin whipsawed investors, falling below $8,000 for the first time since November before recovering most of today's losses, as a miserable 2018 continued for cryptocurrencies, with investors confronting a mounting list of concerns about the future of the industry. Since reaching a record high of $19,511
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Dealmakers: Real estate news and business items

Agent Fran Callahan had a total sales volume of $15,723,950 on 54 listings in 2017, making her the top residential real estate agent at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blake. The company will honor Callahan and other award winners at a party March 9 at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady.
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Can aP Miss Fortune compete in mid

Mid needs experience, so you can't have them with a support if So, Rylais. Despite audience disbelief, not only did ROX Tigers end up playing it a SECOND time, but SKT proceeded to ban out Miss Fortune for the remainder of the series. 400 Health. She can easily zone but she has the damage to
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Co-Creator of 'Counter-Strike' Video Game Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

As of 10:20 a.m. EST, 579,038 people were playing Global Offensive, according to data from Steam, the digital distribution service that hosts the game. Valve, in a statement, tells Fortune, “We are still learning details of what actually happened. Reports suggest he has been arrested for a felony offense.
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Refinance rates increase for Friday

Monthly payments on a 15-year fixed refinance at that rate will cost around $718 per $100,000 borrowed. Yes, that payment is much bigger than it would be on a 30-year mortgage, but it comes with some big advantages: You'll come out thousands of dollars ahead over the life of the loan in total interest
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Market Now: Nifty Realty index top sectoral loser

Market Now: Nifty Realty index top sectoral loser … The Nifty realty index was trading 5.37 per cent down at 323 around 02:20 pm (IST), with shares of Housing Development & Infrastructure (down 8.56 per cent), Unitech (down 8.48 per cent) and DLF (down 7.47 per cent) cracking up to 8.56 per cent.
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Cushman breaks from tradition by changing popular State of Real Estate event

Cushman & Wakefield is breaking from a long-standing tradition this year by not conducting its annual State of Real Estate outlook with a live local event. The real estate brokerage typically hosts the annual event in February, usually to a packed house in the first-floor theater at Old National Centre,
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Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) Shares Bought by SG Americas Securities LLC

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) Shares Bought by SG Americas Securities LLC

SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its position in Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:MTD) by 865.6% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent … Zacks Investment Research downgraded Mettler-Toledo International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 7th.
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Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Price Target Raised to $81.00

Restaurant Brands International Inc logo Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) had its price target lifted by Nomura from $75.00 to $81.00 in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday. Nomura currently has a buy rating on the restaurant operator's stock. Other equities analysts
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RI Real Estate Notes: $1.7M sale in Barrington

Kris Shaw, president of Pawtucket Development Group LLC, leads a team based in New York that “has extensive experience with complicated real estate projects like the Lippitt Mill project, converting several other mills in Rhode Island and New York into residential and mixed-use buildings,” the bank
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Insider Buying: Corium International Inc (CORI) Major Shareholder Acquires 50350 Shares of Stock

Corium International logo Corium International Inc (NASDAQ:CORI) major shareholder Perceptive Advisors Llc purchased 50,350 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 16th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $11.83 per share, for a total transaction of $595,640.50.
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Agents National Title Insurance Company Taps Kevin Thomas to Grow Florida Market

COLUMBIA, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Agents National Title Insurance Company (ANTIC), an Incenter company and leading provider of residential and commercial title insurance services that issues policies exclusively through its agents, announced today that Kevin Thomas has been appointed Senior
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GOP Releases Disputed Memo Saying FBI Misled Judge in Trump Case

FBI and Justice Department officials got a warrant to spy on a Trump campaign associate by misleading a surveillance court judge, House Republicans contend in a newly released memo that Democrats have dismissed as a contrived account intended to protect the president. [ Read the full memo here.].
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Dell Technologies Confirms Possible IPO or Massive VMware Deal

Dell Technologies is exploring an initial public offering or another kind of financial maneuver involving data center software company VMware, Dell said in a regulatory filing on Friday. The disclosure confirms media reports last week that said Dell was considering going public after operating for roughly
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Former executive re-sentenced in big mortgage fraud case

A massive mortgage fraud scheme from a decade ago resurfaced Friday when a federal judge re-sentenced a former top executive to seven years behind bars over the objections of a prosecutor who said the man's continued attempts to deflect blame are enough to make him “vomit.” U.S. District Judge
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Making business banking great again: Interview with Alexandre Prot – Co-founder & CEO of Qonto

Qonto is an innovative banking venture, designed to simplify and enhance the banking experience for businesses. Founded in 2016, Qonto's goal is to make banking more collaborative, efficient and connected using only a current account and a Qonto Mastercard. With €11.6 million in funding and more
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Alex Trebek Is Fed Up With These 'Jeopardy!' Contestants' Super Bowl Knowledge

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was at a loss for words after contestants on the wildly popular game show had more than a little trouble with football trivia. On Thursday's Jeopardy! show, contestants were faced with football clues, including what a “fair catch” means and what an “offsetting” penalty is. As each
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4 Smart Tips for Real Estate Agents to Develop a Social Media Outreach Plan

Usually, people hunting for a home or looking to invest in real estate will enjoy watching videos and images of prospective buys, and will also show interest in the latest statistics and trends regarding real estate buying in the locality of their choice. Also, take note of the days and timings when you get
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Trump Defangs CFPB's Fair Lending Unit That Targeted Auto Lenders

The White House is stripping enforcement power from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Office of Fair Lending and Equal Opportunity, which has been the chief driver of discrimination lawsuits in the auto finance space. Employees in the fair lending unit have been moved into the office of the
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Long Blockchain Backs Off Bitcoin Mining

Long Blockchain Corp. is taking a step back from crypto — only about six weeks after it got into it. The company formerly known as Long Island Iced Tea announced Friday that it will not be acquiring Bitcoin mining equipment that it was previously set to purchase. Instead of buying more than 1,000 mining
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: FirstEnergy, Columbia Banking System and Northfield Bancorp

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , on 2/6/18, FirstEnergy Corp (Symbol: FE), Columbia Banking System Inc (Symbol: COLB), and Northfield Bancorp Inc (Symbol: NFBK) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. FirstEnergy Corp will pay its quarterly
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Report: Trump Admin's 5G plan is build the network, lease it to telecoms

Radia cited Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as two issues where public/private hybrids end up being scarfed up by the government when things go bad. “The companies were actually held mostly by private shareholders until Treasury took over in 2008, yet that's exactly what capital markets assumed
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Is Cyber-Insider Trading Illegal?

Last week the Wall Street Journal reported allegations of “a decades-long pattern of sexual misconduct” by Steve Wynn, the founder and chief executive officer of Wynn Resorts Ltd. Subsequently both Bloomberg News and the Journal have written about how the allegations make Wynn Resorts' board of
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A Field Guide to Crypto Culture

The 1,000-plus different digital currencies, carrying a total value of more than $400 billion, and the people who follow them, sometimes obsessively, comprise a world unto themselves. Here's a quick rundown on famous mavens and slang terms that define the phenomenon.
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Buyers find better homes as property market softens

As more listings hit the market, buyer's agent Michelle May has seen buyers able to afford a better level of finishings or higher-quality kitchens but she finds the market is patchy. Ms May bought a home for a client in Enmore, in Sydney's inner west, for $1.85 million off market that she predicts would have
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Un-loved Deutsche Bank wants to be Europe's champion

Deutsche Bank says it wants to be Europe's champion for investment banking. For now, the German lender, whose share price has lagged just about every other big bank, doesn't look like the hero the continent might wish for. Good news has been hard to come by: Deutsche Bank has been beset by
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IFG Advisory LLC Buys Shares of 9535 Baxter International Inc (BAX)

IFG Advisory LLC bought a new stake in Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing … Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Baxter International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $69.00 price objective for the
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Millennials Are Out of the Basement and Into Buying Homes

Millennials Are Out of the Basement and Into Buying Homes

The rent-versus-own analysis no longer overwhelmingly favors becoming a tenant, as it did for a few years after housing prices had taken off. Now, rents have caught up with buying, even for entry level properties. • Rising rates: Hard as it might be to recall, as recently as the 1990s, the 30 year fixed-rate
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Linda Carlson, Creative Exec Behind Visionary Title Sequences, Dies

She was the co-founder of Rock Paper Scissors, a52, Jax, and Elastic, the firm behind memorable Netflix and HBO title sequences. Linda Carlson, the creative executive who co-founded Rock Paper Scissors, a52, Jax, and Elastic, died Saturday of natural causes, according to ICM Partners. No age was
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SLM Corporation (SLM) Attracts Value Investors While NMI Holdings, Inc. (NMIH) Is Overpriced

Investors also need to beware of the NMI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:NMIH) valuations. The stock trades on a P/S of 6.78, which suggests that the shares are not attractive compared with peers. The broad Surety & Title Insurance industry has an average P/S ratio of 0.77, which is significantly better than the
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Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI Has $10.14 Million Position in Philip Morris International Inc …

Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI boosted its holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 36.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent … Finally, Jefferies Group raised Philip Morris International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $124.00 price target on the stock in a
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My 2018 'game plan' for real estate investing

While money will probably stay cheap for the immediate future, it's an open question where the dust settles after the coming rate hikes and the potential end of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as we know them. Even if mortgage finance reform fails to clear Congress, we are planning for an uncertain
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Renzi out as Walter's CEO as it looks to exit bankruptcy

Anthony Renzi, the former Freddie Mac executive brought in to try and right the ship at Walter Investment Management Corp., will be leaving the company once a replacement is found. Walter Investment continues to operate under bankruptcy protection, missing a second target date. On Jan. 31 it said it
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Nora Jordan, 90, was fortune-telling Irish Mother of the Year

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Funeral services are Saturday for Nora Jordan, a lilting fixture of the Kamm's Corner area who was voted Cleveland's Irish Mother of the Year in 1994. She died at age 90 on Monday in Westlake. Well known for singing at Irish functions and for her ability to “knock a laugh out of you,”
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Honeywell International (HON) PT Raised to $168.00 at Bank of America

Honeywell International logo Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) had its price objective boosted by Bank of America from $117.12 to $168.00 in a research report issued on Friday, January 26th. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the conglomerate's stock. Bank of America's price objective
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Recent Massachusetts Decision Highlights Importance of Using Precise Remedy Provisions in …

A recent decision of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts highlights the importance of using clear and unambiguous remedy provisions in residential mortgages and deeds of trust. James B. Nutter & Co. v. Estate of Murphy, 478 Mass. 664 (2018), involved a lender's efforts to non-judicially
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Did Mick Mulvaney just drastically change how the CFPB enforces fair lending laws?

The latest example? Undermining the federal unit that investigates housing discrimination and lending discrimination – leaving neighborhoods and consumers across the country more vulnerable.” Fair housing groups also voiced concern about the changes to the Office of Fair Lending. “Fair Lending is
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VIDEO: Howard Buffett donates $3 million to Crossing Healthcare

Officials previously said that the remaining half of the facility's funding was covered by loans. Rauner said Friday that the donation would allow Crossing officials to “burn their mortgage” and focus on their work. Buffett, the son of multibillionaire Warren Buffett, moved to Decatur in the 1990s and has been
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Five mortgage clauses to watch out for

When you get a mortgage approved in principle, sometimes it can be such a relief that you feel like sitting back serenely and waiting for the process to go through. But mortgage offers can come filled with clauses and small print you need to check over first, so you don't get an unwelcome surprise later on
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Payday Lenders Partner With Native American Tribes To Circumvent Consumer Protection Laws

Payday lenders across the country are making deals with Native American tribes to circumvent consumer protection laws, according to a new study. “The first case I worked on, I thought was a new, isolated case,” said Leslie Bailey, staff attorney at Public Justice, a non-profit group. “As we continued the
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Is the Reefer Madness Ending? Canada Pot Stocks in Meltdown

Investors' collective high over Canada's burgeoning marijuana industry has evaporated, to be replaced by a comedown. Marijuana stocks tumbled Friday amid a wave of “panic-selling” and concern that companies that had seen ballooning share prices recently are now overvalued. The BI Canada
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Bitcoin Newbies Are Getting Crushed While Old Timers Pledge to HODL

After surging to almost $20,000 in December following the introduction of regulated futures contracts in the U.S., the world's largest cryptocurrency has lost more than half its value, plummeting to as low as $7,614 on Friday. Particularly hard hit are those who got swept up in the mania just before what
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The 'Revenge Of Homeownership' And 5 Other DC Real Estate Trends To Watch

A sharp rise in foreign investment in U.S. commercial real estate over the last three years has caused property values to rise and capitalization rates to fall. But Basu said this foreign spending could be more a product of not having many better options for high returns around the world, rather than there
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Big Investors Circle Telegram's ICO While Veteran Crypto Insiders Pass

There's a disconnect among investors eyeing what may be the largest initial coin offering ever by Telegram. Some of the biggest venture capital firms have signaled interest in the deal, while long-time cryptocurrency investors are skipping it. Telegram's ICO has attracted some big names with its $2 billion
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US homeownership rate still lags recession years

For example, NAREB would like to see Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac eliminate its risk-based pricing modeling that often means that lower-income people pay higher loan rates, and for the mortgage industry to accept alternative credit-scoring models. He also said a wider availability of downpayment
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SFU researchers weigh in on the Vancouver housing market

The rising housing prices in the Greater Vancouver region continues to be a hot local topic early in 2018, and SFU researchers are weighing in with their own analysis of the data. Andy Yan, director of the City Program at SFU, spent two weeks analyzing the 2018 assessment data to create maps
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Congressmen want regulators to study competition in real estate listings industry

A pair of influential Congress members believe regulators should look into potentially uncompetitive practices in the real estate listings industry, as an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors from 2005 is set to expire later this year. Two members of the House Judiciary Committee on
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Gifts of Fortune Art Exhibition

Gifts of Fortune Art Exhibition

Eventbrite – GIfts Of Fortune presents Gifts of Fortune Art Exhibition – Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Brooklyn, NY. Find event and ticket information.
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Couple who met during threesome are now making a fortune travelling the world and selling £3.50 …

Couple who met during threesome are now making a fortune travelling the world and selling £3.50 sex videos. WARNING- ADULT CONTENT: Kim, 23, and Paulo, 28, fell in love after taking part in a threesome at a party and their interest in exhibitionism propelled them to share – and sell – videos
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Linda Carlson, Exec Behind Visionary Title Sequences, Dies

She was the co-founder of Rock Paper Scissors, a52, Jax, and Elastic, the firm behind HBO's 'Game of Thrones' title sequence and many others. Linda Carlson, the executive who co-founded Rock Paper Scissors, a52, Jax, and Elastic, died Saturday of natural causes, according to ICM Partners. No age
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Rest easy, fellow citizens: The Warriors are buying Red Panda a new unicycle

The Golden State Warriors, as savvy in their public relations as they are on the basketball court, announced that they will purchase a custom-made unicycle for beloved acrobat Red Panda, a.k.a. Rong Niu, whose trademark vehicle was stolen from San Francisco International Airport this week. “The Red
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Trump's Trade Tariffs: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

The Trump administration is working on trade measures that will make the recent tariffs on solar panels and washing machines look minor by comparison. At best, these potential measures could protect the U.S. from unfair foreign competition. At worst, they could ignite trade wars that end up harming
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Private Banking, Summer Placement Analyst, PWMA Pilot Apprenticeship Programme at CITI

Private Banking, Summer Placement Analyst, PWMA Pilot Apprenticeship Programme. You're the brains behind our work. The Pilot Apprenticeship Programme for Private Wealth Management, co-organized by The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and The Private Wealth Management Association and
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High-end homes enjoy golden sales year

“It was probably the best year we've ever had in the luxury home market,” said Jim Litten, president of F.C. Tucker Co. Inc. “The … Local real estate agents credit the booming stock market, low unemployment rate, and high consumer confidence in the economy for the boost in luxury sales. It also helps
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SunTrust taps ex-PNC Mortgage exec for top mortgage job

His title will be executive vice president and head of mortgage, reporting to vice chairman and consumer segment executive Mark Chancy. Dorinda Smith, who had been at the helm of SunTrust Mortgage since October 2015, is retiring as of March 31. Before that, she was the national production manager
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Condos, townhomes drive January growth in Vancouver housing market

The benchmark price for detached homes was up 8.3 per cent from the same time last year at $1,601,500. It was up 27.4 per cent for condos at $665,400 and 17.5 per cent for townhomes at $803,700. REBGV president Jill Oudil says in a statement that demand remains elevated and listings scarce for
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Jeff Bezos Adds $3.1 Billion To Fortune As Amazon Investors Cheer Record Profits

It's good to be Jeff Bezos: The Amazon founder saw his fortune rise by another $3.1 billion on Friday. He is now worth $118.8 billion, solidifying his title as the richest person on the planet, according to Forbes real-time billionaire rankings. In recent months, he has surpassed both Bill Gates (today worth
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Undead Rock Stars Shouldn't Play Stadiums

As a middle-aged rock fan, I have a problem many of my peers would relate to: Every year, more of my favorite musicians die, and every year, the list seems to get longer. If you've been listening to them for decades, every death is a painful blow. It took me a few days to get over the recent loss of The
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Senate Bill Would Reverse FHFA Ruling Barring 'Captive Insurers' from FHLB Membership

A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress would reverse a 2016 ruling from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to disallow captive insurance companies from having membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) System. The Housing Opportunity Mortgage Expansion Act, sponsored by
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As Digital Banking Advances, Denmark Sees 60% Jump in Card Fraud

As online banking becomes more popular, countries are grappling with cybersecurity. In Denmark, the advent of digital banking also saw almost a 60% jump in card fraud, Bloomberg reported yesterday. Danish credit card fraud significantly increased in 2016, Bloomberg said, and reports of online fraud
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Fortune-499 review — Yeaahhhhh, I'm gonna need you to cast some hexes on Saturday

Fortune-499 brews up a delightful cross-genre adventure. It's a role-playing game with deck-building in a world where magic and corporate espionage are inextricably intertwined. The story centers on Cassandra — or Cassie — a young oracle who works in the magical resources department in an
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Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Shares Bought by Carret Asset Management LLC

Carret Asset Management LLC grew its stake in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) by 10.7% during the third quarter, according to the company … Bank of America lifted their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $117.12 to $168.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research
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Call Buyers Target MGM Stock Amid Seasonal Headwinds

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is one of the worst S&P 500 stocks to own in February, going back 10 years. Shares of the casino stock have shed 6.87% on average during the month over that time span, finishing positive just three times. Plus, the stock has been stung by negative earnings
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Here's Why Alexa Won't Light Up During Amazon's Super Bowl Ad

The Echo and Echo Plus. Photographer: Daniel Berman/Bloomberg. Amazon.com Inc. is advertising its Alexa-powered speakers in the big game on Sunday. It's an amusing 90 seconds that features celebrities like Gordon Ramsay, Rebel Wilson, Anthony Hopkins, Cardi B and the world's wealthiest man,
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International Paper's (IP) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Bank of America

International Paper Co logo Bank of America restated their buy rating on shares of International Paper (NYSE:IP) in a report published on Thursday. Bank of America currently has a $66.00 price target on the basic materials company's stock. A number of other research firms also recently issued reports
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We Love Our Customers!

As Bell has grown and banking has become more high-tech, our board chairman, Richard Solberg, says personal customer service is even more important. Find out the unique way we celebrate our love for our customers every February.
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Quicken Loans overtakes Wells Fargo as largest mortgage lender in fourth quarter

Wells Fargo's $23 billion in mortgages in the fourth quarter was its lowest quarterly volume of loans of the year, according to the bank's annual report. “Customers benefit from a healthy and competitive marketplace for home financing,” Wells Fargo spokesman Tom Goyda said Thursday in an email to
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INV Unfiltered: Green Dot's Banking-as-a-Service Explained [PODCAST]

INV Unfiltered: Green Dot's Banking-as-a-Service Explained [PODCAST]

It's almost a truism in banking to say, “We're really a technology company,” but few can substantiate the claim. Green Dot has a good argument for that: it was a technology company that bought a bank. Its banking-as-a-service model reflects that. Chief Revenue Officer Brett Narlinger explains on this
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Mulvaney revokes powers of CFPB's fair lending office

The division of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that was tasked with ensuring that lenders don't discriminate against Americans based on race, religion, sex and other factors, has been stripped of its enforcement power by the CFPB's acting director, Mick Mulvaney, appointed last year by
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Dallas Real Estate Roundup: Design Meets Quality

DALLAS, TX — It's Weekend Real Estate Roundup time again! But in case this is your first Roundup, here's what it's all about. Each week, Patch partners with Realtor.com to bring you some of Dallas' most unique and coveted for-sale houses. This week, we've gathered a collection of houses featuring
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FHFA extends comment period on credit scoring changes

WASHINGTON — The Federal Housing Finance Agency said Friday it will give commenters more time to weigh in on a potential update to the credit scoring requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The deadline was extended by a little over a month, from Feb. 20 to March 30, for stakeholders to
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Relationship Banker – DuPont Circle FC

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 and may be asked
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Chip and Joanna Gaines team up with Tim Tebow to help pay off family's mortgage

But what started out as a desire to design a family home for the Copp family ended up being so much more. After the episode's airing, Chip Gaines took to Instagram with a very important request to his followers: Please donate to pay off this extremely deserving family's mortgage.
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Nutley Man Charged by Feds with Wire Fraud to Obtain Mortgage that Fell into Forclosure

U .S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Christina Scaringi, with the investigation leading to today's charge. The government is represented by Assistant U.S.
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53 Children Have Now Died During This Year's Flu Season—and It Could Get Even Worse

“Unfortunately, our latest tracking data indicate flu activity is still high and widespread,” said acting CDC director Dr. Anne Schuchat during a weekly briefing on Friday. Hospitalizations from flu are far higher than usual, rivaling the 2014-2015 season, which was one of the deadliest in recent years.
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FHFA extends deadline for industry to provide input on alternatives to FICO

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is giving the mortgage industry more time to provide input on whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should begin using alternative credit scoring models beyond the traditional FICO score. Back in December, the FHFA began requesting input on the possibility of
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Housing group lawsuit alleges racial discrimination in REO property preservation

A group led by National Fair Housing Alliance is suing Deutsche Bank, Ocwen Financial Corp., Altisource Portfolio Solutions, and related entities, alleging racial discrimination in their real estate owned property management practices. At issue in the suit are the housing group's longstanding complaints
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SunTrust Banks Names Todd Chamberlain as EVP

Chamberlain comes to SunTrust from Regions Bank, where he served as executive vice president of consumer lending support services. Before that, he was president and CEO of PNC Mortgage and executive vice president and head of mortgage lending for Regions Bank. Chamberlain also serves as
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CFPB's Fair Lending Office Stripped of Supervision and Enforcement Powers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “Bureau” or “CFPB”) has made its first major organizational change under the leadership of Acting Director Mick Mulvaney. The Bureau moved the Office of Fair Lending and Equal Opportunity (the “Fair Lending Office”) inside the Office of the Director and
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6 Tips to Refinance a Mortgage With Bad Credit

Looking to refinance your mortgage? Use these tips to get you started.
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4Q2017 Space Overview: A look at the Triangle's commercial real estate scene

Companies such as Credit Suisse, Infosys, Align Technology, PowerSecure, Victra (formerly A Wireless), Med-El and others made big investments in new commercial real estate spaces for their employees and operations in the region which resulted in positive absorption of Class A office space.
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Hedge Funds Bet Bitcoin's Pain Isn't Over on Cboe Futures Market

Leveraged funds, which include hedge funds, held 2,974 short positions in Cboe Global Markets Inc.'s Bitcoin futures as of Tuesday, a fivefold jump from the prior week. Long bets dropped to 895 contracts, down 22 percent from a week earlier, according to weekly data released Friday by the U.S.
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US Seeks Major Fines, Recalls in Fiat Diesel Settlement

The proposed framework of an offer was extended to the Italian-American automaker last week and included steps it would have to take to mitigate its past pollution and internal changes to prevent future violations of environmental rules, according to a copy of the settlement offer obtained by Bloomberg
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Frontier Weighs Sale of Ex-Verizon Landline Assets

Frontier Communications Corp. is working with advisers to sell assets as the debt-laden rural telecom company looks to raise new funds and fix its capital structure, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The company is considering a sale of a package of landline assets in California, Florida
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Is Buying Vasco Data Security International (NASDAQ:VDSI), Having Higher Short Interest a …

Investors sentiment increased to 1.16 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.06, from 1.1 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 14 investors sold VASCO Data Security International, Inc. shares while 37 reduced holdings. 22 funds opened positions while 37 raised stakes. 20.29 million shares or 7.72% more from 18.84 million shares
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10 facts that illustrate the “déjà vu” January in Calgary's housing market

Calgary's housing market was off to a predictable start in January, mirroring the activity that took place during the January's of the past three years. Although homebuyers in the New Year were greeted by new mortgage regulations and a Bank of Canada overnight rate hike, the housing market appears to
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Interest Rates Rise

By Michael Neal According to the Mortgage Interest Rate Survey produced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, contract rates on 30-Year fixed rate mortgages ticked up one basis point in December 2017 to 4.01 percent. Information provided by Freddie Mac, a more commonly used series, showed
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US Broadens Sanctions Against Hezbollah, 'Iran's Primary Proxy'

US Broadens Sanctions Against Hezbollah, 'Iran's Primary Proxy'

The U.S. Treasury broadened sanctions on Friday targeting Hezbollah's financial network in the Middle East and Africa in a bid to crack down on revenue streams the U.S. says the group uses to fund terrorist activities. Hezbollah, which the U.S. says has financed terrorism in Syria and Yemen, depends
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Olive Garden Is Selling 'Italian Nachos' That You Definitely Want to Eat

Yes, you've probably seen more than a few plates of nachos in your day, but have you seen Italian nachos? This week Olive Garden introduced the best new addition to its menu since unlimited breadsticks: Italian Nachos. The culinary delicacy is technically called “loaded pasta chips” and is made with
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First Complete and Pink become Primis Mortgage Network

“The announcement was extremely well received at our annual event and completes the final stage of our network integration and move to a single brand. “Following consideration of various naming options, we chose 'Primis Mortgage Network'. 'Primis' is the Latin for 'First', which positions our business
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Ontario revokes mortgage broker BDMC license over risky investments

TORONTO (Reuters) – Ontario's financial regulator said on Friday it has revoked the license of mortgage brokerage Building Development and Mortgages Canada Inc (BDMC) and Vince Petrozza, a co-founder of a related firm, Fortress Real Developments, following an investigation into risky syndicated
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56 Bramley Avenue Charlemont Vic 3217

Brand new home for quality convenient living!. 3 bedrooms House for Sale. $410000 – $430000. 56 Bramley Avenue Charlemont Vic 3217. Listed by Armstrong Real Estate – GEELONG. Features: Living Areas, Garage Spaces.
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Arlington Asset Investment (NYSE:AI) Receives Daily News Impact Score of 0.16

Arlington Asset Investment logo Headlines about Arlington Asset Investment (NYSE:AI) have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks
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On Groundhog's Day, A Meditation on the Healthiness of Renewal

In February 2000, when I showed up for my first day of work at Fortune as an assistant managing editor, the title's parent company, Time Warner, was then in the early throes of a sale. The previous month, the media giant had announced, with great fanfare, that an upstart Internet service provider based
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Murray Hill Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Browse distinctive Murray Hill real estate, property and homes for Sale. Distinctive Murray Hill homes by Christie's International Real Estate.
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Scurria's Take: Crystallex Shareholders Renew Bankruptcy Lending Complaint

Crystallex International Corp. shareholders say they're fed up with legal funding arrangements that have diluted their stake in the defunct company's only asset. Wringing value from a $1.4 billion arbitration claim against Venezuela, through enforcement or settlement, is the only remaining source of
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American Airlines CEO: Our Culture Will Continue to Evolve

For American Airlines CEO Doug Parker, the issues of trust and leadership are getting his full attention these days. “We have a business that's been transformed, but the culture hasn't been transformed,” he tells Fortune. “And that holds us back.” Recently, American Airline travelers have complained
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Virgin Atlantic Introduces 'Love Suite' for People Who Want to Cuddle Mid-Air

The carrier has introduced a new seating class, dubbed the “Love Suite,” which is designed for couples that want to eat or watch a film in close proximity. Any other activities you choose are up to you. The Airbus A330-200 plane boasting the Love Suite—dubbed the Daydream Believer—will feature two
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Mortgage Rates Friday: Rising Sharply in Strong Economy

The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped 11 basis points, the rate for the 15-year fixed rose 10 basis points and the 5/1 ARM stepped upward by three basis points, according to a NerdWallet survey of daily mortgage rates published Friday by national lenders. The average rate on the
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The Open Road comes to the Milwaukee Art Museum

This January, visitors to the Milwaukee Art Museum have the opportunity to explore art related to a quintessential American experience—the road trip. The Open Road:Photography and the American Road Trip presents photography of America along its highways and byways, capturing the changing
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I tried to setup employee for direct deposit but the banking information won't save and

Similar Questions. Adjusting Previous Payroll Tax Liabilities. I am a cent off from the previous Quarter's payroll tax liability. I have tried to make an adjustment from the the related payment activities dropdown menu in the payroll center, but it won't show up and change the amount due? I put the Date and
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January state of the housing market

Data released in January showed monthly decreases in new- and existing-home sales as well as privately owned housing starts. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller…
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Best Michigan Mortgage Lenders of 2018

Michigan mortgage lenders fund home loans for a broad mix of buyers. Whether you're a couple looking for a small coastal cottage on the Great Lakes or a growing family putting down roots in Detroit, Michigan offers some of the best lifestyles in the Midwest. NerdWallet has researched the leading
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iPhone 'Super Cycle' Pronounced Dead

The iPhone “super cycle” — a wave of upgrades and new customers that was supposed to wash over Apple Inc. this year with the introduction of its model X — was pronounced dead on arrival. In Apple's first earnings report since the launch of the pricey flagship smartphone, the company reported
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Real Estate Briefs

Fischler Property Co. arranges the sale of 104-acre Embers Lake Estates parcel in Cape Coral. Fischler Property Company has successfully facilitated the sale of 104 acres of land in Cape Coral for $3.5 million. Embers Lake Estates, one of the last remaining un-platted large tracts in the Cape, features
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Why You Shouldn't Count Baxter International Inc Stock Out

Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX) just released earnings yesterday morning and BAX stock proceeded to drop nearly 3% in morning trading. But the numbers were good. Earnings were better than expected, revenue was in line with expectations. And some of the issues it had in Q4 had been resolved.
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IMF says to resume lending to Zimbabwe once it clears debt with other multilateral creditors

HARARE, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Friday it will only start lending to Zimbabwe once it clears its arrears to other multilateral creditors which include the World Bank and the African Development Bank. It however, called for concerted international effort coupled with
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AICB confers top fellowship award on Cambodia's central bank governor

AICB confers top fellowship award on Cambodia's central bank governor

From left are Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia Chea Chanto, Bank … AICB said on Friday the award was for the recognition of his vision, leadership and dedication which transformed Cambodia's banking industry.
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Corbyn Paid 48000 Pounds in Tax Last Year, Labour Says

Jeremy Corbyn paid 48,080 pounds ($68,000) in tax last year, his Labour Party said on Friday, as the U.K. opposition's top two politicians published their tax returns. Corbyn's tax was paid on income of 136,762 pounds, which includes his lawmaker's salary, his pay as party leader, and the 68-year-old's
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Bankers Trust moves to first from last

Difficult though it might be to imagine that Bankers Trust, a company owned by one of Iowa's most famous business families, managed to work its way into Greater Des Moines lore without a formal banking team, it's true. “When I joined Bankers Trust as chief lending officer, the bank didn't have an
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Trump Says He Sent GOP Russia Memo Back to House for Release

President Donald Trump said he had sent back to Congress a Republican memo accusing leadership of the FBI and Justice Department of misconduct, which the House is expected to release later on Friday. “So I sent it over to Congress, they will do what they are going to do. Whatever they do is fine,”
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GWL Realty Advisors acquires EverWest Real Estate Partners

GWL Realty Advisors, the real estate investment management unit of Canadian insurer Great-West Life Assurance, on Friday announced it had acquired U.S.-based real estate investment manager EverWest Real Estate Partners. Terms were not disclosed, according to a news release from Great-West
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Singapore residential property market to see an increase in foreign investment this year

A recovery in prices and a better leasing environment is expected to boost foreign investment in the Singapore residential property, according to Bank of Singapore (BOS). Singapore property prices have fallen for four years, before they finally began to rise recently. This has made Singapore relatively
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A defining year for the housing market

The employment rates are the highest we've had in years, which leads us to believe that a higher earning potential will result in the inflation of goods and services, which of course includes the cost of buying a home. The question that will be answered in the months to come will be: are the housing prices
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Arbor Realty Trust Declares Preferred Stock Dividends

Arbor is a Top 10 Fannie Mae DUS Multifamily Lender by volume and a Top Fannie Mae Small Loan lender, a Freddie Mac Program Plus Seller/Servicer and the Top Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan Lender, a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Seniors Housing Lender, an FHA Multifamily Accelerated
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Here's How Much the Flu Could Cost Businesses This Year

This flu season is one of the most intense in recent years. Flu virus activity is currently widespread in 49 states and hospitals are seeing roughly twice the number of patients with flu-related symptoms as in a typical year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The H3N2 strain of the flu is
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Condo, townhome demand rises in Metro Vancouver: Real estate board

VANCOUVER – The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says demand continues to be high for condominiums and townhomes in the region, but less so for detached properties. The board says 1,818 homes sold in January — up 19.4 per cent from the same time last year, but down 9.8 per cent from
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How a softer housing market has crushed pre-construction home buyers' dreams

Mariam Boni was among the buyers caught up in Toronto's scorching property market last January. She says she got an email from Mattamy when the first phase of the development was released. On the appointed date she waited three hours in line to get a ticket to return to the sales centre the following
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Community Bank's Chris Humphrey followed family path into banking

We all tend to picture the same person when we think about traditional bankers: dry, straightforward, perhaps lacking a bit in the personality department. That is not what you will find in Chris Humphrey, vice president of commercial banking at Community Bank System Inc. “Work hard, play hard,” he says.
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Nebraska will get a new MetLife office thanks to an upcoming 'domicile' switch

MetLife Tower Life Insurance Co. will move its regulatory home to Nebraska as part of a merger with a sister company, a move that likely will bring a new … in recent years include Pacific Mutual, American Interstate Insurance Co., Fidelity National Title Group, First American Title Insurance and Aflac Inc.
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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Extends Brand Presence to Western North Carolina

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced that Heritage Realty, a residential real estate brokerage firm located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, is the newest member of its franchise network. The firm will now do business as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage.
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Aperio Group LLC Buys 6301 Shares of Baxter International Inc (BAX)

Aperio Group LLC grew its stake in shares of Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX) by 0.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 986,872 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock after buying an
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Transaction banking fall shows extent of Deutsche's cutbacks

In the short-term that means some painful reductions, and over the past year these have begun to feed through to what is now its corporate and investment bank's key franchise – global transaction banking (GTB). Deutsche's GTB revenues – a franchise prized by those banks that engage in it for its
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January 2018 Investment Update

Market Commentary. Preliminary estimates indicated that fourth quarter GDP expanded at a respectable rate of 2.6%, following robust growth of 3.2% in the third quarter. Continued economic growth was largely supported by a healthy consumer spending backdrop. The consumer confidence index rose
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BRIEF-New York Mortgage Trust Says Steven Mumma To Serve As Acting Principal Financial Officer

BRIEF-New York Mortgage Trust Says Steven Mumma To Serve As Acting Principal Financial Officer. Reuters Staff. 1 Min Read. Feb 2 (Reuters) – New York Mortgage Trust Inc: * NEW YORK MORTGAGE TRUST SAYS APPOINTED STEVEN R. MUMMA TO SERVE IN A TEMPORARY CAPACITY AS
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Savvy women to drive SA housing market

WOMEN are winning the real estate battle of the sexes, as a report reveals they are significantly more likely than men to buy or sell a home over the next five years.
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HUD awards $1.5 billion to Puerto Rico hurricane relief

The funds will be provided through HUD's Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Program, and will support the long-term recovery of seriously damaged housing and local business in Puerto Rico. “On behalf of the many thousands of survivors here in Puerto Rico, I want to express
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Why Millennials Are Moving the Needle on the Real Estate Market

Why Millennials Are Moving the Needle on the Real Estate Market

While the uptick in homeownership is nowhere near pre-recession levels, it marks a significant shift from a decade ago, when an unstable job market kept most consumers from even contemplating the purchase of a home. But what has changed? The Knowledge@Wharton show, which airs on Wharton
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Local Developer Joins Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' Affordable Housing Advisory Council

VAN BUREN, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Jim Petty to FHLB Dallas' 2018 Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council). His two-year term began January 1, 2018 and will expire December
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Mortgage & Protection Adviser, Open to flexibility

Mortgage & Protection Adviser, Open to flexibility. At Lloyds Bank we are driven by a clear purpose to Help Britain Prosper. Across the Group our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. You will have a variety of opportunities to learn, grow and develop,
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FM's tepid take on realty

With the 2018-19 Budget giving precedence to rural India over urban India and to the distressed agriculture sector over fledgling real estate sector, it has … gains tax on equities, will check the trend of investments shifting from physical (real estate) assets to financial assets, thereby benefiting real estate.
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Homebuilder Watch: Stock Slump Hits Day 9, Worst in Two Years

Right now, the average 30-year mortgage rate is 4.22 percent, its highest in about a year, according to data from Freddie Mac, and not far off from a four-year high of 4.33 percent. The 30-year mortgage rate tends to track the path of the 10-year Treasury yield, which is already at its highest level since
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Parametrica Management Ltd Purchases Shares of 10070 Matthews International Corp (MATW)

Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Matthews International by 0.8% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,105,791 shares of the company's stock worth $190,229,000 after buying an additional 24,754 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its
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The last hot sector of Toronto's housing market is set to cool this year

Asking prices for available condos rose 35 per cent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, to an average of $876 a square foot. Interest in condos has soared while deals for other types of homes in the Toronto area are cooling following a series of regulations enacted to tame the market's booming
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Sony's Reversal of Fortune Is Here to Stay

Long considered an afterthought in the ultra-competitive consumer electronics space, Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNE) has pulled off a remarkable comeback. Now, with Sony stock soaring, and the organization riding its recent earnings beat momentum, no one dares laugh. That stunned silence will likely
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Industry reacts with caution

The real estate sector's long standing demand of getting an 'industry' status has once again not found mention. Further there were no concessions for ECB for real estate. The sector expected to see some measures to infuse demand with relaxations in key tax rates like 80C, 80CC and 24B, which have
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Banking Service Aspiration Woos BofA Customers with New Joint Accounts

EXCLUSIVE – Neobank Aspiration has added joint-account capabilities to its offerings, as the self-described bank “with a conscience,” continues to target those disenchanted with their larger banks, company CEO Andrei Cherny told Bank Innovation. Does Bank of America's recent decision to nip its free
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Brokerages Anticipate Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) to Announce $5.94 Earnings Per Share

Brokerages expect Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:MTD) to report $5.94 earnings per share for the current quarter, according to Zacks … Bank of America increased their target price on Mettler-Toledo International from $640.00 to $710.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on
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Former Barclays chief executive Antony Jenkins eyes stock market return

City sources said that Currencies Direct was likely to seek a London listing, although its shareholders could also opt to pursue a private sale. In addition to 10x, Mr Jenkins has also chaired Business in the Community and sits on the digital advisory council of Fannie Mae, the US mortgage financing giant.
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How This Founder Is Using Fintech To Give Women More Financial Control

Give us the elevator pitch for your company. Nora Apsel: Morty is an online mortgage broker. Our mission is to empower homebuyers to make smarter home financing decisions. With a modern tech stack and a marketplace of lenders, we offer customers the most options, great rates, and a transparent
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Peoples Bank Announces Senior Management Promotions at Barkley Financial Center Headquarters

Jennifer Evans-Thompson is now Senior Vice President and Director of Mortgage Lending. Photo courtesy: Peoples Bank. Jennifer joined Peoples Bank in 2015 as a Real Estate Loan Operations Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Operations Management from Washington State
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Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Is At $12.72 Formed Wedge; Investors Title Co (ITIC)'s Sentiment Is …

Investors Title Company, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance for residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial properties. The company has market cap of $364.65 million. It underwrites land title insurance for owners and mortgagees as a primary insurer; and assumes the reinsurance
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Vancouver Single-Family Homes Are Now In A Buyer's Market

It would have been hard to imagine not long ago, but Vancouver's single-family home market is on the verge of a downturn. In fact, prices have already started to fall. Data from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, released Friday, shows detached home sales in January were 24.8 per cent below
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Friday 2/2 Insider Buying Report: MATW

At Matthews International Corp ( MATW ), there was insider buying on Tuesday, by VP and Treasurer Robert M. Marsh who bought 3,000 shares at a cost of $55.50 each, for a trade totaling $166,500. Matthews International Corp is trading down about 1.6% on the day Friday. Investors can bag MATW
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Union State Bank adds well-known lender

The organization announced Friday the hiring of Mitch Crouch as executive vice president of mortgage lending. Crouch has spent the past seven … Eric Kurtz, Union State Bank President and CEO, says Crouch will help the organization grow its residential lending operation. “This is going to be more of a
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Hiring picks up in nonbank mortgage sector, but for how long?

WASHINGTON — Nonbank mortgage lenders and brokers hired 2,700 full-time employees in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment in the nonbank mortgage sector totaled 341,500 in December, up from 338,800 full-time employees in the previous month. November's
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BofA to Decline All Cryptocurrency Transactions on Credit Cards

Bank of America Corp. just became the largest U.S. lender yet to bar customers from using their credit cards to buy cryptocurrencies. The nation's second-biggest bank said it “will begin declining credit card transactions with known cryptocurrency exchanges” starting today, according to a memo sent
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Real Estate Confidential: Post and Beam construction

Real Estate Confidential: Post and Beam construction

My fascination with the open floor plans possible with post and beam began with an antique converted barn I walked by in Silvermine, Conn. almost daily for many years. I was awed by the towering ceilings, large expanses of glass and the wide open feel. The advantages to post and beam construction
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Despite Mortgage Rate Increase, Housing Remains Affordable

Mortgage rates have been marching higher since the start of 2018, raising concerns about the spring real estate season. But First American Financial Corp., the title insurance provider, said that housing prices remain affordable despite the rate increases. This week, First American Financial released its
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Insider Buying: Micro Focus International plc (MCRO) Insider Buys 3101 Shares of Stock

Micro Focus International logo Micro Focus International plc (LON:MCRO) insider Darren Roos purchased 3,101 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 10th. The shares were acquired at an average price of GBX 2,257 ($31.69) per share, for a total
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Foreign Real Estate ETF Dodges Rising US Interest Rates

Amid surging Treasury yields, U.S. real estate stocks sagged last year. The largest exchange traded fund tracking real estate investment trusts gained just 4.9 percent in 2017, well behind the 21.7 percent returned by the S&P 500. The real estate ETF was significantly more volatile than the S&P 500,
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GCG – Risk Manager

Description. Profile Summary: Risk Manager – Investment Lending supports the Investment secured Portfolio for GCB and IPB businesses. Singapore Consumer Investment lending portfolio is the largest internationally and covers both MSBF (Margin Lending) and Insurance Premium Finance products.
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2018 Commercial Lending Boot Camp

To succeed in today's competitive market requires some fluency in the institutional and regulatory requirements that govern the commercial lending process. Over the course of two information-packed days, FBT attorneys will provide you with a solid foundation in documentation, hone in on important
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The Trump Administration Just Made it Easier for Banks to Screw Over Minority Borrowers

Now he's added another controversial move to the list: stripping enforcement powers from the Office of Fair Lending and Equal Opportunity, the CFPB department responsible for protecting minority borrowers from discriminatory lending. This office has won some of the CFPB's biggest victories, levying
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Vodafone in early talks with Liberty Global on buying assets

Vodafone is confirming that it is in early stage discussions with Liberty Global regarding the potential acquisition of some “overlapping continental European assets” that are owned by Liberty Global. Vodafone acknowledged the discussions in a statement Friday that followed reports of talks in the
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Banking: CMA changes the rules from today

New banking rules come into force today requiring banks to standardise their procedures for opening business accounts, and warn clients before they tip into overdraft. These are rule changes required by the Competition and Markets Authority as part of its retail banking investigation, during which it
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Fed's Kashkari Says Landing Amazon HQ2 Could Be a Money Loser

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said cities competing to land Amazon.com Inc.'s second headquarters may end up paying out more in subsidies than they receive back in benefits. “I'm betting Jeff Bezos knows exactly where he wants to put his second headquarters and
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Tread carefully in emerging markets, warn IMN panellists

To be able to insulate yourself from counterparty risk, it is necessary to consider all the possible aspects that can go wrong in a securities lending programme, according to a panellist. A fellow speaker suggested that the first step should be to understand what was the client's risk profile, especially when
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Arlington Asset Investment (AI) Getting Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Report Finds

Arlington Asset Investment logo Headlines about Arlington Asset Investment (NYSE:AI) have been trending somewhat positive on Friday, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. Accern scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern
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Higher Prices for Croatian Cunsumers Buying Petrol in Bosnia

In accordance with the law, that was adopted by the Bosnian parliament in early January, at the insistence of international creditors, the price of petrol in Bosnia has increased by about 10 eurocents per litre. A litre of the best-selling unleaded gasoline BMB 95 now costs 2.10 convertible marks, which is
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Shareholder First Long Island Investors Raised Amgen Com (AMGN) Position; Investors Title Co …

First Long Island Investors Llc increased its stake in Amgen Inc Com (AMGN) by 9.44% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. First Long Island Investors Llc bought 11,089 shares as the company's stock declined 9.68% while stock markets rallied. The hedge fund held 128,509 shares
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Here's the best time to rent an apartment

Spring and summer are typically a hot time in the housing market. But if you're flexible and looking to rent, shifting your search to cooler months can help you score a deal. A recent study from apartment listing site RentHop found that renters could potentially save hundreds of dollars a year by timing their
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Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share's (JCI) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Oppenheimer

Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share logo Oppenheimer reiterated their buy rating on shares of Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (NYSE:JCI) in a report published on Thursday. The brokerage currently has a $45.00 price target on the auto parts company's stock.
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Proper Title hires underwriting counsel

… provide the highest level of service to clients and referring realtors,” Narut said. “Proper Title has assembled a spectacular team of experienced title professionals unmatched by any other company in the Chicago area. This is the exact company I would want to work with as a practicing attorney-agent.”.
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CACI International (CACI) Given Buy Rating at Jefferies Group

CACI International Inc logo Jefferies Group reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of CACI International (NYSE:CACI) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday. Jefferies Group currently has a $168.00 price target on the information technology services provider's stock. Other equities research
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Forecasts of Double-Digit Stock Returns Deserves the Right Name: Fantasyland

It's a tough sell, and getting tougher, but Wall Street is still extolling stocks as a great buy when today's super-stretched prices seem to signal the opposite. Market strategists and portfolio managers maintain that folks should look past those lofty valuations and focus on what counts: A powerful, steady
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'Still early days': Toronto housing market braces for full impact of stress tests

Canada's largest housing market has lived through its first month under new stress tests, and observers say while sales activity cooled dramatically in January it was far from a “dead market.” With some home purchases pulled forward into the final months of 2017 as buyers attempted to beat the Jan.
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