New Era of Currency Volatility Leaves Bearish Dollar Bets Intact

New Era of Currency Volatility Leaves Bearish Dollar Bets Intact

The latest turbulence in China's yuan only adds to the complexity of a bruising stretch for global currency markets. Yet for some money managers and strategists, the path forward couldn't be more simple: a weaker dollar. For these observers, the dollar's rebound amid the biggest burst of
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6465 Good Fortune Rd Peyton, CO 80831

6465 Good Fortune Rd, Peyton, CO is a 1688 sq ft, 2 bed, 2 bath home listed on Trulia for $336000 in Peyton, Colorado.
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Deutsche Bank to cut IB jobs

Deutsche's 2017's corporate and investment bank revenues fell to €14.23bn from €16.76bn in 2016, but compensation and benefits went in the opposite direction, rising to €4.26bn. Its number of staff also rose, despite pledges by chief executive John Cryan to wield the axe. CIB had 41,349 staff at the
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Freddie Mac: 30-Year at Highest Average Rate Since December 2016

Mortgage rates continued to climb during the week ended Feb. 8, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rising to 4.32%, up from 4.22% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. It was the highest average rate for a 30-year FRM since December
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Banca Transilvania sole Romanian banking brand included in Brand Finance Banking 500

Valued at USD 174 million, Banca Transilvania entered the Brand Finance Banking 500 on 486 and is ranked 142th among European banks. The inclusion of the bank in the ranking comes one year after Banca Transilvania was named the most valuable Romanian banking brand in the national ranking
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New Zealand home owners cashing out of housing market, selling properties at a loss

Cities including Christchurch, Tauranga and Auckland that not long ago used to report a steady, steep increase in property prices, are now seeing an increasing number of people selling their homes at a loss, according to a CoreLogic report. The report says that 0.1% of apartments and 4.1% of houses
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Ask the Realtor: The pros and cons of working in real estate

To an outsider, selling real estate must seem like the perfect job: flexible hours, the chance for a big payout on every sale, limited training to get a license, and working with people. It certainly can be an amazing career, but being successful in real estate sales is not easy. It cannot be a side job. If you are
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Toronto Real Estate Gets First Median Price Decline Since 2009

Toronto real estate set a quiet record, that went largely uncelebrated last month. Numbers from the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) show that the median price declined. Boring, right? Not when you realize that decline is actually the first annual decline since the Great Recession. While it's not an end
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Experts: No End In Sight For Wisconsin's Tight Housing Market

If you've been trying to buy a home in certain parts of Wisconsin in recent years, you know the difficulty — it's a seller's market, especially in urban areas. According to housing experts, the reasons behind such a tight market include a lack of existing home inventory, changes in homeowner behavior since
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Sony's Steve Bersch on Taking Over Screen Gems and the State of Indie Filmmaking

They've released a number of movies that we've bought either at festivals or otherwise, like Austenland, which we bought at Sundance. Sometimes we buy pictures in concert with them, sometimes buying international where they then stepped up for domestic, and sometimes buying pictures that they
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Market Now: Nifty Realty index up 3%; IB Real Estate, Delta Corp jump 5%

Shares of Indiabulls Real Estate (up 5.05 per cent), Delta Corp (up 4.99 per cent), Godrej Properties (up 4.10 per cent), Unitech (up 3.40 per cent) and … Prestige Estates Projects (up 2.34 per cent), Housing Development & Infrastructure (up 2.34 per cent) and Phoenix Mills (up 0.56 per cent) were also
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The Nation's Rental Housing Leader, Quantified

2017 was a record-setting year for our rental housing business, Freddie Mac Multifamily.
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Walter sets new date for return from bankruptcy

Walter Investment Management Corp. plans to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and start trading again under a new name in a matter of days. The company plans to start trading again as Ditech Holding Corp. on Feb. 12 under the ticker symbol DHCP. Still unknown is who will lead the company as
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Increasing Mortgage Rates Could Hit Generation Xers Hardest

Mortgage rates are rising and home prices are increasing, potentially shutting some Millennials out of the real estate market. But it turns out that it's not the Millennials that are having the most trouble coming up with the down payment and thus purchasing a new home. According to the National
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Mortgage Document Processor

Mortgage Document Processor in Waterloo, Iowa – Modis is seeking a Mortgage Document Processor for a full-time contract-to-hire position with a Fortune 200 bank in Waterloo. Company is the 7th large.
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CFPB Issues RFI on Enforcement Process

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to encourage comment and insight on the agency's enforcement processes. The new RFI is the third in a series announced by Acting Director Mick Mulvaney, who has called into question the often-onerous
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House Passes Mortgage Choice Act

On Thursday, the House voted 280-131 to pass H.R. 1153, the Mortgage Choice Act of 2017, a CUNA-backed regulatory bill that provides relief to mortgage lenders by excluding certain charges from the points and fees calculation. This bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Capital Markets, Securities,
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RPT-Indian banks set to raise lending rates, pre-empting RBI

“Lending rates will move up. We cannot avoid that from happening,” the chief of a large state-run bank told Reuters. Banks are facing a number of threats. Chief among them is that rising inflation has hurt bonds, driving benchmark 10-year yields up more than 100 bps since July, a big concern for banks,
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Paradice Investment Management LLC Has $77.64 Million Stake in International Speedway Corp …

Paradice Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in International Speedway Corp (NASDAQ:ISCA) by 0.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most … Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of International Speedway from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday,
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5 Rules to Help Avoid Investing Disaster

Advocates of long-term investing and passive indexing came out ahead. The argument for fund companies like Blackrock Inc. and Vanguard Group Inc. for most investors looks more compelling than ever. This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its
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US Oil Reserve Would Fall Nearly in Half Under Budget Deal

US Oil Reserve Would Fall Nearly in Half Under Budget Deal

The U.S. is poised to sell half of its emergency oil reserves to help pay its bills, something critics say defies the reason the stockpile was created decades ago as a hedge against supply disruptions. The spending deal making its way through Congress calls for selling 100 million barrels of oil from the
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Ginnie Mae penalizes 9 lenders for targeting veterans

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government sent notices to nine lenders this week, warning them that they would be penalized for pressuring veterans into costly home loan refinancing. The lenders were told they will be kicked out of Ginnie Mae's mortgage program unless they prove they can correct their
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Fortune 1000 Leaders Help Remove Long-term Dumping From Desert

JOSHUA TREE, Calif., February 8, 2018 /3BL Media/ – Corporate citizenship leaders from 40 Fortune 1000 companies have joined the Mojave Desert Land Trust in a stewardship event organized by Benevity. In just two hours, a 20-yard-long dumpster donated by Burrtec was filled with old tires,
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Ex-HUD Secretary Castro Eyes 2020 Presidential Run

Julián Castro, who served as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in President Barack Obama's second term and was shortlisted for Hillary Clinton's 2016 running mate, is setting his eye on the Democratic Party's presidential nomination for 2020. “I have every
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Later Life Lending – impacts and opportunities for the mortgage sector

Later Life Lending – impacts and opportunities for the mortgage sector. Written on 07 February 2018 . Recent comments by Health Minister Jackie Doyle-Price MP suggesting that older people shouldn't see their homes as assets to be passed onto their children has sparked a wider debate around the
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Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) CMF Showing Increased Buying Pressure

Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) shares are seeing solid buying inflow as the Chaikin Money Index is holding above zero. If the price consistently closes in the upper half of the daily range on high volume the indicator would read above zero and indicates a strong market. When the indicator stays
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Mortgage rates rise during market turbulance

Key mortgage rates jumped up in the midst of a turbulent week for the U.S. stock market, Freddie Mac reported. Through Wednesday, the 30-year fixed rate averaged 4.32 percent, up 10 basis points in the week. A year ago, the rate averaged 4.17 percent. The 15-year fixed rate rose nine basis points to
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Investors Increasingly Willing to Spread Bet Against Bitcoin

Investors using London-based contracts-for-difference firm IG Group Holdings Plc have increasingly taken bets on declines in the cryptocurrency. That's a change from a year ago when a far greater majority wanted to be long, according to Adam Blemings, head of futures and foreign exchange.
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Davis Says EU Threat Over Brexit Transition 'Not in Good Faith'

As British ministers struggle to agree on what they want from Brexit, the U.K.'s chief negotiator accused the European Union of being “discourteous” and acting in bad faith. Brexit Secretary David Davis slammed the bloc for threatening to suspend some benefits of single-market access if the U.K. violates
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Leerink Swann Weighs in on Endo International plc -'s Q3 2018 Earnings (ENDP)

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Endo International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $9.75 price objective on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 11th. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their price objective on shares of Endo International from $9.00 to
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Loan delinquencies move up to end year

Compared to the third quarter, the 90-day delinquency rate on FHA loans rose by 75 basis points, versus 29 basis points for Veterans Affairs loans and 27 basis points for conventional Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans, MBA said. “FHA borrowers appear to be impacted not only by the storms but other
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Houston real estate is booming in Brazoria County. Here's why.

Brazoria County is one of the most active parts of Houston's regional housing market. The reason? Plastic pellets. Here's how that works: Natural gas extracted from the Eagle Ford and South Texas region is exported to foreign power plants. But the ethane content in the gas is too high for international
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Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (JCI) Given “Buy” Rating at Oppenheimer

Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share logo Oppenheimer reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (NYSE:JCI) in a research report sent to investors on Thursday, February 1st. They currently have a $45.00 target price on the auto parts
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Palm Beach apartment complex to be renovated after $97M sale

“The buyer, Advenir, is among the most successful Florida-based owners of multifamily assets,” Foschini said. “They bring a unique approach to every deal and, as such, qualified for Freddie Mac's value-add program, which requires a substantive investment in both the interior and exterior of the space in
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This Is the Market's Latest Problem Child

How big is the market for ETPs that use derivatives? Some 20 percent of the 2,100 U.S.-listed funds deploy them, with over 400 exchange-traded funds, notes and commodities managing $76 billion as of Jan. 31 relying on futures or options to build their investment strategies, data from Bloomberg show.
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Senate Budget Deal Has Tax Credits for Only Nuke Project in US

The project could secure about $2 billion in credits should Congress extend the current deadline, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Blatchford said in research published Tuesday. The current credits for nuclear power expire in 2021, before Southern's reactors are expected to be placed in service.
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House clears bill to ease limits on QM points and fees

WASHINGTON — The House passed a bill Thursday that would loosen regulatory restrictions on the mortgage points and fees charged by lender-affiliated title insurers and other companies. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau caps points and fees at 3% for “qualified mortgages” that are in
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Frankfort Avenue apartment complex acquired in $14M deal

A 93-unit apartment complex on Frankfort Avenue has been acquired by an out-of-town investor. An affiliate of Philadelphia-based PRG Real Estate has purchased the AMP Apartments at 2030 Frankfort Ave., near Vernon Avenue, in a nearly $14.3 million deal. The seller was 2030 Frankfort LLC,
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Preserved property showdown: Two vintage Craftsmen in Berkeley

Many of us love a glimpse of original homes that harken back to our respective cities' inception. This week we have the chance to peek inside two such homes in Berkeley: both–though modernized since the early 1900s–have evidence of preservation. Perhaps readers will like one's mix of original and
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Woman accused of cashing money orders meant for real estate purchases

Deputies arrested a 35-year-old woman suspected of taking thousands of dollars from people who thought they were buying properties. According to arrest papers, Amanda Manzo-Ruiz took money orders from several victims who thought they were putting earnest money down on various properties she
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IRS Cops Are Scouring Crypto Accounts to Build Tax Evasion Cases

IRS Cops Are Scouring Crypto Accounts to Build Tax Evasion Cases

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service, fresh off its success in uncovering U.S. assets hidden in Swiss banks, has assigned elite criminal agents to investigate whether Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are being used to cheat the taxman. A new team of 10 investigators is focusing on international crimes.
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Jimmy Buffett Is More Business Than Booze These Days

If you're like most people and presume that Jimmy Buffet spends his days drinking margaritas and lounging on the beach, turns out you'd be wrong. In reality, the King of the Parrotheads doesn't spend as much time wasted away in Margaritaville as he once did. In a recent profile of the singer, the New
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Mobile Wallet

Add your Ridgewood Savings Bank Debit Mastercard® to the mobile wallet. When you check out at participating merchants, access the mobile wallet and choose your card. If you're making an in-store purchase, just hold your mobile device at the terminal. Receive offers. Many wallets offer rewards and
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Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMFN) Showing Bullish Money Flow

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMFN) shares are showing bullish signs as the Chaikin Money Flow or CFI is above the zero line. A positive Chaikin Money Flow indicates that the stock is strong while a negative CMF indicates that the stock is weak. The CMF indicator passing through the zero
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Colombia Tightens Border Controls as Venezuelan Exodus Grows

People stand on line to show customs identification documents from Venezuela to enter into Cucuta, Colombia, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Photographer: Nicolo Filippo Rosso/Bloomberg. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced a tightening of immigration controls as thousands of
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7 Lunar New Year recipes to bring good fortune

7 Lunar New Year recipes to bring good fortune … Abundance, prosperity and good fortune are all tossed into this Yu Shang salad. … Sometimes called turnip pudding and symbolizing good fortune, this combination of grated radish or turnip, rice flour and Chinese sausages is steamed then served
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First American Financial Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2017

Total revenues for the Title Insurance and Services segment during the fourth quarter were $1.4 billion, down 2 percent compared with the same quarter of 2016. Direct premiums and escrow fees were down 1 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2016, driven by a 19 percent decline in the
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BankThink M&A isn't the answer: We need more, not fewer, community banks

Those who encourage consolidation in the banking industry fail to recognize that the potential profits for some investors come at a significant societal cost — a loss of access to financial services for many local communities. Rather than accepting that exorbitant compliance costs naturally decrease the
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Alan-Wong-Homecooked

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Assurant Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2017 Financial Results

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ), a global provider of risk management solutions, today reported results for the fourth quarter …. In the fourth quarter 2017, Global Housing recorded $3.1 million in net reportable catastrophes, reflecting losses mainly from California wildfires,
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Take-Two's next hit game could pose a risk to its most popular title — 'Grand Theft Auto'

“GTA Online” has continued to grow, despite several other popular online games emerging since its release, he said. “Red Dead Redemption 2,” he told CNBC, will simply add to the company's digital bottom line. “Any title competes with all titles, whether they're brought out by the same [developer] or a
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In first, 3 mortgage lenders will allow Airbnb income on refi applications

The other lenders in the pilot project are Citizens Bank and Better Mortgage. Fannie has agreed to the trial because Airbnb can verify income claimed on the refi applications. Borrowers must submit proof of income from Airbnb. Borrowers must been renting their primary residence for at least 12 months to
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Senate Banking panel backs Goodfriend for Fed in close party-line vote

The Senate Banking panel on Thursday approved Marvin Goodfriend's nomination to a seat on the Federal Reserve board, in a close 13-12 vote that followed party lines. Final approval by the full Senate remains in doubt, analysts said, as liberal activists have urged Democrats to oppose the nomination.
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Canadian Housing Starts Trend Stable in January

CMHC uses the trend measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for considerable swings in monthly estimates and obtain a more complete picture of Canada's housing market. In some situations analyzing only SAAR data can be misleading, as they are largely driven by
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ReverseVision Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel Included in MPA's 2018 Hot 100

A 2017 HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision has also been recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(TM) listing. ReverseVision's annual user conference, the only event of its kind in the industry, brings together more than 200 lenders, vendors and educators each year to advance
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Here are 7 indicators that illustrate Columbus' strengthening economy

Development in Central Ohio has been accelerating and experts say the activity likely will continue through 2018. Data hawks across the city's development community have been tracking trends in jobs, housing and real estate. They say 2017 ended with a number of positive indicators for Central Ohio.
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Monmouth Real Estate Investment's (MNR) CEO Michael Landy on Q1 2018 Results – Earnings …

Good morning. And welcome to Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation's First Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] After today's presentation there will be an opportunity to ask questions. [Operator Instructions] Please note this
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49ers' reminded of good fortune after McDaniels' jilting of Colts

The 49ers found their man, but they had to wait an excruciatingly long period of time before it could become official.Now, every team that chooses to wait to hire a head coach will be tormented by the memory of Josh McDaniels and his broken promise to the Indianapolis Colts.McDaniels was assumed to
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Banks need to address decades of inaction on direct debits, financial counsellors say

In reality, direct debits should be easy to cancel and under the banking code, banks must act on a request. However, FCA said banks often told their customers some direct debits could not be cancelled. Executive director Fiona Guthrie said failing to cancel these transactions could have devastating
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MillerCoors Tries to Woo Millennials With New Fruit-Flavored Light Beer

MillerCoors hopes it has created a beer that will convince millennials to ditch their cocktails and reach for an inexpensive domestic brew instead. Called Two Hats, the beer is described by MillerCoors in a blog post as “a new line of light beers with a hint of all-natural fruit flavor,” that is also “cheap” and
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Tax Benefits for Racehorses, Rum Added to Bipartisan Budget Deal

Tax Benefits for Racehorses, Rum Added to Bipartisan Budget Deal

Tucked inside the bipartisan budget deal that looks poised to pass the Senate Thursday are a slew of tax breaks for NASCAR, Hollywood, racehorses and rum. And beer, too. The agreement reached Wednesday extends various “temporary” write-offs that have been on the books for years. Many of the
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Democratic senators demand answers on CFPB's stalled Equifax data breach investigation

Did the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau kill its investigation into Equifax's data breach that exposed the personal information of 145.5 million U.S. consumers to hackers? Inquiring minds, including one-third of the Senate want to know. On Thursday, a group of 32 Democratic senators sent a letter
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Ginnie Mae Asks Lenders to Address 'Churning'

“We are focusing on outliers that are harming Ginnie Mae's program, not at issuers that genuinely help support responsible lending,” Bright said. “The vast majority of our issuers fall squarely in the latter category, and we look forward to continuing to work with them to provide refinance opportunities to
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Docutech names Amy Brandt CEO

Brandt, a 2011 and 2013 HousingWire Woman of Influence, is a mortgage industry veteran and brings more than 20 years of experience to her new role. Before joining Docutech, she most recently served as president of originations and corporate technology at New Penn Financial, where she oversaw
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Stock Market Plunge: Is Real Estate Safe?

Is the stock market crashing? The short answer: no—the Dow is just a little bumpy right now. Monday's Wall Street frenzy had people from all over the world fearing that a U.S. real estate bubble might be the culprit after the stock market suddenly took a nearly 1,600-point (4.6 percent) plunge. According
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Banks still involved in 'thuggish behaviour' over tracker mortgage redress

Legislation to make it a crime for bankers to lie to the Central Bank will be introduced in the Dáil next week amid claims that banks are still continuing “with their thuggish behaviour” over the tracker mortgage crisis. Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty said the banks were still fighting “tooth and
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Digital real estate helps News Corp beat despite ad decline

News Corp beat Wall Street's expectations in the last quarter of 2017 as growth in its online real estate business offset further advertising declines at the publisher of the Wall Street Journal. The company's net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to $83m, or 14 cents per share, from $289m, or 50
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Buying a home together? When relationships fail, real estate gets ugly

Real estate can come between loved ones or family members, even when they've had a good relationship for years, she said. “Other times, if they weren't on good terms to begin with, it just exacerbates it.'' And while home is where the heart is, things change when the heart moves on or moves out.
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Investors Buy Shares of Philip Morris International (PM) on Weakness

Philip Morris International logo Traders purchased shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) on weakness during trading on Wednesday. $157.10 million flowed into the stock on the tick-up and $110.03 million flowed out of the stock on the tick-down, for a money net flow of $47.07 million into
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Builders: Housing market remains affordable

Nearly 60 percent of the homes sold in the fourth quarter were affordable to families earning the median income of $68,000, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index reported on Thursday. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2016, home affordability barely changed, NAHB said. The trade group
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2017 Results

The Credit Sensitive Strategies segment includes results from distressed mortgage loans, CRT, non-Agency subordinated bonds and commercial real estate investments. Pretax income for the segment was $39.3 million on revenues of $46.9 million, compared with pretax income of $13.1 million on
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PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2017 Results

The quarter-over-quarter decrease primarily resulted from an $11.3 million decrease in net gains on mortgage loans held for sale driven by a decline in production volume resulting from increased competition and seasonal factors, partially offset by a $7.2 million increase in net interest income driven by
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Gold price bearish on Futures correction, hedging

The low demand of yellow metal in international and domestic markets and downward correction in Futures has depressed metal prices while buyers consolidated their long positions by making forward deals. Gold price was still within reach of buyers in international and domestic markets during trading
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Ford has applied for German banking license due to Brexit: Frankfurter Allgemeine

FRANKFURT: U.S. carmaker Ford has applied for a banking license in Germany to ensure its car financing business can continue on the continent once Britain leaves the European Union, a German newspaper said. The application was filed with Germany's financial watchdog BaFin last summer,
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Easing Mortgage Standards Are Resulting in More Late Payments

The share of borrowers who are late on their Federal Housing Administration loans, which primarily go to first-time homebuyers, rose to 10.4 percent in the fourth quarter from 9 percent a year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. While hurricanes in Florida and Texas near
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Eye on the Industry: Updates on Black Knight, First American and More

First American Financial Corporation, a global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, announced the completion of its acquisition of Bank of America's lien release business. Bank of America's lien release business and its employees are now part of
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Bundesbank's Dombret Tells Banks a Brexit EU Access Deal Unlikely

LONDON (Reuters) – London's blueprint for easy access to European Union financial markets after Brexit may not be feasible and banks should apply … by giving substantial powers to technical committees of supervisors to make it work, Dombret told an event at UK Finance, Britain's domestic banking
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Houston real estate mogul looks back on her 40-year career and the challenges she overcame

Why did you decide to go into real estate? I selected real estate based on the time flexibility and the income potential. I knew that if my children were ill, I could stay home with them because there wouldn't be anyone to tell me I couldn't. In real estate, you technically work for yourself. I had my teaching
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Bike lending program connects communities

MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Health Department is currently funding two bike lending programs through the Creating Healthy Communities Grant in the Danville and Centerburg communities. According to the health department's educator, Tami Ruhl, the bike lending program first started in
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CU Trades Praise House Passage of Mortgage Fees Bill

The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday supported by credit union trade groups that would make it easier for credit unions to sell title insurance and other services along with mortgages they originate. The Mortgage Choice Act (H.R. 1153) passed by a 280-131 vote. Voting yes were 228 Republicans and
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SBA Lending

Why is a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan worth considering for your business needs? The SBA 7A program provides $10 billion of loan guarantees to small businesses each year. 7A loans can be up to $5 million and provide repayment terms of 10-25 years at modest rates. The loan program
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Brainstorm Health: Robotic Pills, Gilead Vs Glaxo, Federal Spending Bill and Health Care

Sometimes, it can be a pain, literally, to take prescription medication—especially when that medication has to be administered via injection. But injections are the most effective (or at least the most preferred) form of drug delivery for certain kinds of treatments, including those for chronic conditions like
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Real Estate Portfolio Manager

You'll be based in Amsterdam or Prague as part of our global Real Estate Department, working with other team members, with a focus on Europe, Middle East and Africa locations. This group provides strategic and hands-on expertise and support to McKinsey in managing their global real estate portfolio
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REIT ETFs Could Still Hold Up in Rising Rate Environment

With interest rates set to rise, income investors are understandably concerned about the potentially negative effect of higher borrowing costs on their rate-sensitive assets, but real estate investment trusts and related exchange traded funds may be seen as an alternative income opportunity for
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Australian housing market crash

Regular, Sydney home prices fall for fifth consecutive month. Given the record growth in residential real estate spanning 55 consecutive years, investing in property has Ratio of Melbourne median house prices to Australian annual wages, 1965 to 2010 . A property bust? A crash? A bubble? 12 Oct 2016
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DC Area Among Best Real Estate Markets To Invest In: Forbes

The list of cities Forbes deems worth investing in for real estate “offer a rare combination of better than average job growth and some runway before homes become overpriced,” the magazine says. The housing markets are not necessarily ones where prices will grow the most in the near future but rather
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Banks plan to raise lending rates, may cause threat to economy

Several issues are ranging from rising rate of funds, a key expense to the lenders and stringent regulatory reforms for liquidity coverage ratios are putting a lot of pressure on the banks. These factors are the possible reasons for the hike in interest rates, according to Ashish Parthasarthy, treasurer at
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Stockton-Modesto area builders can't keep up with housing market

For a year now, Rick and Elaine McAlice have been searching for their dream home. They found it in a 2,200-plus square foot home at the Rina's Grove subdivision in Manteca. “It's been a little bit difficult to predict what houses are actually going to sell for because the bidding market and also just finding
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Biofuel Producers, Nuclear Power Get Boost in US Budget Deal

The provision is seen as benefiting companies like Exxon Mobil Co. and Occidental Petroleum Corp., which use captured CO2 in enhanced oil recovery projects, said Cheryl Wilson, a Bloomberg Intelligence energy policy analyst. The package also includes a multi-year extension and phaseout of tax
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Parametrica Management Ltd Takes $1.05 Million Position in Navistar International Corp (NAV)

Parametrica Management Ltd acquired a new stake in Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing … Zacks Investment Research lowered Navistar International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, December 15th.
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Riley Weighs in on New York Mortgage Trust Inc's FY2017 Earnings (NYMT)

A new behind-the-scenes video focuses on the training and challenges faced by the crew while filming the movie's real stunts. … Moreover, Systematic Fincl Mgmt Lp has 0.03% invested in AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. New York Mortgage Trust has a 52-week low of $5.52 and a 52-week high of
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FDIC, Fed Nominees Clear Senate Committee

The Senate Banking Committee today approved the nominations of Jelena McWilliams to serve as chairman of the FDIC and Marvin Goodfriend to be a governor at the Federal Reserve. McWilliams, a former senior staffer on the Banking Committee who is currently general counsel at Cincinnati-based
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Draghi Says Regulators Should Make It Easier for Banks to Merge

In a letter to a European Union parliamentarian on Thursday, the European Central Bank president said more harmonized rules across the bloc would make it easier for banks to merge, potentially making them more efficient. Earlier in the day, Commerzbank AG Chief Financial Officer Stephan Engels
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European banks show signs of recovery

Europe's banking sector offered a rare glimmer of hope on Thursday after leading Italian, French and German lenders reported better than forecast results, boosted by the strengthening eurozone economy and their own cost-cutting efforts. Eurozone banks have been the laggards of their sector for
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Wells Fargo: Ginnie Mae warning on VA loan churning is just the beginning

On Thursday, Ginnie Mae laid down the law, so to speak, in its fight against a segment of mortgage lenders that are aggressively targeting servicemembers and military veterans for quick and potentially risky refinances of their mortgages. Ginnie Mae announced that it warning a “small number” of
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Senior Housing Properties Trust Prices $500 Million of 4.750% Senior Notes Due 2028

NEWTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Senior Housing Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SNH) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $500 million of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2028. The settlement of this offering is expected to occur on February 12, 2018, subject to customary
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Starwood Capital Group Acquires Residential and Commercial Real Estate Portfolio from Forestar …

Starwood Capital Group is a private alternative investment firm with a core focus on global real estate, energy infrastructure and oil & gas. The Firm and its affiliates maintain 10 offices in four countries around the world, and currently have approximately 3,700 employees. Starwood Capital Group has
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Top D-FW commercial real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 5

Seville Commons, a 113,742-square foot retail center in Arlington, has been purchased by Cincinnati-based Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II Inc. The shopping center on North Collins Street is anchored by a Walmart Neighborhood Market. CBRE's Chris Gerard, Chris Cozby and Blaine Dozier
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Hey Chicago, Get Ready for the Season's Biggest Snowstorm

The dump will start late Thursday and continue through the next day, bringing 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 centimeters). It's almost certain to mess with the Friday morning commute and will probably play havoc with air travelers as one of the busiest airline hubs is forced to shovel out. The storm comes
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Is It Too Late To Make Your Fortune In Cryptocurrency ICOs?

Is It Too Late To Make Your Fortune In Cryptocurrency ICOs?

“It's not too late to make a fortune in ICOs,” says Sheffield Clark, CEO of Coinsource. Coinsource actually owns Bitcoin ATM machines. They have 10 in Manhattan, including one at the Whitehall Terminal of the Staten Island Ferry where you can buy or sell Bitcoin. California has dozens of them, mostly in
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Re-imaging banking in 2018 and beyond

Customers being served at a KCB branch in Nairobi on June 3, 2014. The interest rate cap subdued private investment, owing to the drop in lending rates. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NATION MEDIA GROUP. In Summary. The full effect of the law capping interest rates marked by a slow business
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9 Banking Bets, From Main Street to Wall Street

Financial stocks have taken a big hit in the market's recent pullback, but several advisors see long-term opportunities in the private equity, asset management and investment banking sectors. From small-cap managers to Wall Street's largest investment banks, here are nine ideas from MoneyShow.com
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AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. Appoints Debra Hess to Board of Directors

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MITT) (“MITT” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Debra Hess, a seasoned real estate and mortgage industry executive, has joined its Board of Directors, effective immediately. She will serve as a member of the
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NIRMAL, Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate in pact to develop 2 projects in Mumbai suburb

NIRMAL, Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate in pact to develop 2 projects in Mumbai suburb. By … In these proposed developments, NIRMAL will be responsible for land and permissions, while Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate will take care of development, execution and marketing of the project. The projects
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New York tech workers stung by expensive housing market

New York City tech workers are making more money than they did last year, but they're still being stretched thin by a sky-high housing market. In a new report by Hired, a tech-employment marketplace, local tech workers get the least bang for their buck compared to counterparts in cities like Los Angeles,
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Downgrades Logitech International (LOGI) to Underweight

Citigroup raised their price target on Logitech International from $44.00 to $47.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 24th. BidaskClub raised Logitech International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 20th. Finally, Zacks
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CVS to Raise Employee Pay and Offer Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave

The drugstore and pharmacy benefit manager credits the raise, which amounts to an extra $2 per hour, according to CNBC, to $1.2 billion in savings from the recent tax cuts. The new base pay would be a significant premium above the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, however, and higher than
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Industry Reacts to Passing of Mortgage Choice Act

While this is potentially a positive development for consumers as it increases competition in the mortgage markets, according to Tendayi Kapfidz, Chief Economist at LendingTree, borrowers should note that some mortgages may end up costing more as title insurance and mortgage insurance are
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Airbnb income now pays off when refinancing your mortgage

Income from your Airbnb may soon help you refinance the mortgage on your primary home. A new initiative from Airbnb with Fannie Mae and three major financial institutions will let some mortgage lenders consider income from Airbnbs for applicants looking to refinance their home. Previously, banks
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Tom Ferry on Mindset, Model and Marketing

The hottest marketing trend this year is a painless and fun buying and selling experience. Smart buyers are examining their entire real estate experience and looking for ways to eliminate the pain points of buying or selling their home. Consumers are demanding a better experience from start to finish.
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Dunne judgment in 2011 led to higher mortgage default rates

In his economic letter Did the Dunne judgment lead to more mortgage defaults?, Terry O'Malley argues that borrowers defaulted on mortgages after the judgment at a higher rate than if the repossession regime at the time had been legally upheld. The judgment is named after Ms Justice Elizabeth Dunne
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Case study: Cross-border lending issues are not only Brexit-related – Smart Money

Unlike an increasingly tangled EU relationship, a move across UK borders may not initially seem like it should generate too much additional red tape. However, when you take into account the idiosyncratic nature of Scottish property law then an often-unfamiliar layer of complexity can throw a curveball
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Qaddafi Ties Halt Return to Libya Ghost Town in Peace Setback

At a handful of all but forgotten camps across Libya, up to 40,000 men, women and children have been waiting seven years to go home. They aren't drawn from the impoverished migrants who cross Libya on often-fatal treks toward Europe. Rather, they're members of an ethnic minority co-opted by
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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Grows Footprint in Central Texas

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced that Searchers Realty, a residential real estate brokerage firm located in Brenham, Texas, is the newest member of its franchise network. The firm will now do business as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hometown.
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New rules on employment of expatriates in banking sector

The OJK has taken over the supervisory role previously performed by Bank Indonesia. Therefore, in order to employ an expatriate, a bank must now obtain OJK approval and submit reports on its expatriate staff. Article 10.2 introduces a 10-day timeframe for the submission of such reports. Under Article
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Should You Buy Weight Watchers International Inc (NYSE:WTW) At $73.97?

Weight Watchers International Inc (NYSE:WTW), a consumer services company based in United States, received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the NYSE over the last few months. With many analysts covering the mid-cap stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements
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Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT Reports Fourth Quarter 2017 Results

First, we believe the strategy reduces our risk and book value volatility, by keeping our effective overall leverage at the low end of the Agency mortgage REIT peer group. Second, it enables us to take advantage of dislocations in specified pool pay-ups without increasing our overall net exposure to
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Baxter International (BAX) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.05 EPS

BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on Baxter International from $74.00 to $77.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 2nd. Finally, Zacks Investment Research cut Baxter International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on
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Honest Buildings Expands Series B Round to $21M with Additional Real Estate-Owner Investments

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Honest Buildings, the only project management technology built and backed by commercial real estate owners, has raised additional investment in its Series B, bringing the total round to $21 million. The additional investment is led by real estate owners Oxford
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Omarosa Manigault Says Trump White House 'Is So Bad'

Omarosa Manigault Says Trump White House 'Is So Bad'

Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman criticized her colleagues in the West Wing and indicated Americans should be concerned about President Donald Trump during an appearance on the “Celebrity Big Brother” reality show. Manigault Newman defended her tenure in the
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Miami Court Wipes Ruling That Found HSBC Forged Mortgage Documents

A Florida appellate court vindicated HSBC Bank USA N.A., reversing a Miami-Dade Circuit judge who'd found the lender forged mortgage documents to prosecute a real estate foreclosure. Citing seven points in its analysis of the trial court's findings, the Third District Court of Appeal Wednesday ruled in
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CBRE Group, Inc. Reports Strong Financial Results for Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2017

This is due to the growing acceptance of outsourced commercial real estate services, the increasing capital allocation to commercial real estate as ….. estate mortgage market; our ability to diversify our revenue model to offset cyclical economic trends in the commercial real estate industry; our ability to
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Australian bank customers need consumer protection regulation, not just competition

The draft report of the Productivity Commission into Competition in the Australian Financial System, released this week noted that competition in Australia is “constrained” when it comes to banking services, due to dominance by the four major banks. Under a system where it is made difficult for
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Opposition Party Sees Opening as Ethiopian Government Vows Changes

An Ethiopian opposition party whose chairman was freed after more than a year in prison plans to step up its political activity as the Horn of Africa nation's government pledges greater openness in the wake of mass protests. The Oromo Federalist Congress will open an initial 20 offices in the Oromia
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US Airlines Bumped Fewer People in 2017 After Dragging Incident

After months of controversy last year triggered by the forcible dragging of a doctor off a flight in Chicago, airlines significantly cut down on bumping passengers. U.S. carriers recorded the fewest number of bumped passengers in 2017 since the government began collecting data on the practice in 1995,
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Higher interest rates can tip the housing market, Yale's Shiller warns

Investors fear the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates faster than anticipated due to stronger-than-expected wage growth data, which has caused the 10-year Treasury yield to rise to 2.85%. Increasing bond yields impact the housing market, as mortgage rates tend to follow the same path.
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Netanyahu Questions Integrity of Police Probes Against Him

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu questioned the integrity of police probing corruption allegations against him after the police commissioner said a “powerful” figure had hired private eyes to spy on officers handling the cases. Commissioner Roni Alsheich made the accusations in a television
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Mortgage rates up for Thursday

That's an additional $4.68 per $100,000 compared to last week. You can use Bankrate's mortgage calculator to get a handle on what your monthly payments would be and see the effect of adding extra payments. It will also help you calculate how much interest you'll pay over the life of the loan.
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Millennials Give More Focus to Refinancing

Refinances accounted for 15 percent of all closed loans for Millennial borrowers during December, according to new data from Ellie Mae. This represents the highest percentage of refinances for this demographic since the 17 percent level set in February 2017. On the flip side, the percentage of closed
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What's in Store for the Flexible Office Space Trend?

Amol Sarva: Tenants want flexibility in real office space. Previously, a company's only option was traditional space. Growing companies come to us because they can't predict their space needs in one to three years' time. On the whole, our customers grow their businesses by 10 percent a year.
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Can First American Financial keep up the pace?

CEO Dennis Gilmore focused on the full-year results rather than its sluggish end to 2017. “Total revenue grew 4% [for the year],” Gilmore said, “primarily driven by strength in our purchase and commercial businesses, which offset the sharp drop in refinance transactions.” The CEO also noted that the
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Local Real Estate Listings Still A Concern

After record-setting sales volume last year, the Sarnia-Lambton real estate market is off to a modest start in 2018. Real Estate Board President Steve Park says 108 properties sold in January with a dollar volume of $29-million. “After the cold weather over the holidays and into the new year, and
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Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up in Q4 2017

The delinquency rate for mortgages on one- to four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.17 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth quarter of 2017, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The fourth quarter's delinquency
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Emerging Issues: Residential PACE Loans and Bankruptcy

The use of special assessments as the mechanism for repaying PACE loans bestows a senior priority lien status on the PACE loan over existing mortgages. Depending on the enabling statute in the borrower's home state, lender consent can be a hurdle to PACE financing; residential PACE loan
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Im trying to create an account and it says that i can use a atm. But when i go to put my atm card number it cuts the card number off at 16 digits and my card has 18 digits . So like what do i do?
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Real estate developer Dominic S. Moceri dies at 86

Dominic S. Moceri, a notable figure in metro Detroit real estate development, died Wednesday at age 86. Moceri was born in 1931 in Detroit, where he and his father, Sebastian, leaped at the opportunities of the post-World War II economy in the city and built a real estate company that has stayed in the
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'Forget about buying the dip'

The venerable Financial Times turned its attention to the domestic housing market in “Canada's housing market flirts with disaster.” The story is behind a paywall, but I felt like readers should be aware it exists in case they want to access by new or nefarious means,. “Canada is in the grip of a housing
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ResortQuest Real Estate Celebrates the Groundbreaking of Blu, a New Condominium …

“We are going into our construction phases having pre-sold more than 50 percent of the units in Blu, which is a clear indication of the excitement surrounding this beautiful development” said Carmela Bell, broker, ResortQuest Real Estate. “Blu provides a contemporary twist on coastal living unlike other
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Housing prices continue to climb as available inventory shrinks | Real Estate

Housing prices continue to climb as available inventory shrinks | Real Estate

The year 2018 is off to a robust start in the residential housing market. In Snoqualmie, we have 50 percent more pending sales in January than we did in December, 2017. The high sales activity is impressive because there are not a lot of homes available for sale right now. Inventory, in other words,
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City of Berkeley Looks to Cryptocurrency to Raise Funds

In what might be a first for the $3.8 trillion municipal bond market, Berkeley, California is mulling a proposal to apply blockchain technology to public finance as a way to raise funds for community projects. Under the initiative, the city would go to market with a public initial coin offering, allowing investors a
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Michigan congressman's mortgage bill passes after 8-hour Pelosi speech

If signed into law, Huizenga's bill would remove some items from that calculation, including title insurance purchased from an affiliated company and escrowed homeowners insurance premiums. In his speech, Huizenga argued such a change will benefit consumers because it will allow “one-stop
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Trump's Soaring Budget Deficit Risks Intensifying Market Frenzy

Julian Emanuel of BTIG Bloomberg's Michael McKee talk about how the budget deal could impact markets. The ballooning federal budget deficit under President Donald Trump will force the U.S. to borrow more than $1 trillion this year and risks worsening the frenzy behind the global sell-off in stock
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Founder and President Leonard Ryan Honored in Mortgage Professional America's 2018 Hot 100 …

The company and Ryan have also been honored by PROGRESS in Lending's Innovations 2017, consistently appearing in HousingWire's Tech100 and noted as one of the Top 50 places for mortgage women to work. Ryan is also a HousingWire Vanguard Award Winner and Mortgage Bankers
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Airbnb hosts can now use income in refinance mortgage apps

Many continue to question Airbnb, saying it could be disrupting the housing market. Many argue the prospect of being able to rent homes out as short-term rentals keeps homeowners from putting their home on the market. However, under this new partnership, the housing industry would be working
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The key to preventing foreclosures after a natural disaster

Their coordinated responses appear to have improved from past natural disasters, industry and government representatives said Wednesday during panel discussions at the Mortgage Bankers Association Servicing Conference in Dallas. Their efforts have aided customers and helped prevent
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China's HNA Reverses Buying Binge With $4 Billion Selling Spree

Among the properties on the block is 245 Park Ave., in New York, according to a marketing document seen by Bloomberg. HNA bought that skyscraper less than a year ago for $2.21 billion, one of the highest prices ever paid for a New York office building. The company also is looking to sell commercial
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Robo.Cash Research Confirms: P2P Lending Is Becoming A Significant Income Source For Young …

Peer to peer lender Robo.cash announced this week its latest report revealed that the most part of today's investors are in the age group of 25-44 years and the half of that number is just getting experience but positive about the alternative lending and going to increase the inflow of assets in P2P in the
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust's (GPMT) CEO Jack Taylor on Q4 2017 Results – Earnings Call …

Hello and good morning. My name is Chad and I will be your conference facilitator. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Granite Point's Fourth Quarter 2017 Financial Results Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions]. I would now like to turn the
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133840 Shares in Ctrip.Com International Ltd (NASDAQ:CTRP) Acquired by Neumann Advisory …

Com International by 2.5% in the second quarter. GRATRY & Co LLC now owns 6,100 shares of the company's stock valued at $329,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. raised its holdings in Ctrip.Com International by 3.3% during
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Boy, 14, robbed and punched in the face after lending man his mobile phone

A teenage boy was robbed and punched in the face after lending a man his mobile phone. The 14-year-old boy was walking along King Street in Paisley when he was stopped by a man near to the railway bridge at the junction with Douglas Street at 6.30pm yesterday. The man asked to borrow the boy's
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FormFree's Brent Chandler Named Among Mortgage Professional America's Hot 100

In the past twelve months, Chandler has also received awards from other prominent industry publications, including MBA Insights' 2017 Tech All-Star Award and HousingWire magazine's 2017 HW Vanguard Award. FormFree was named to HousingWire's HW TECH100(TM) for the fourth consecutive
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MBA: Fall Storms Pushed Up Mortgage Delinquencies in Q4

… home equity levels that provide homeowners with more options to cure a potential default.” Because the FHA and government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have enacted moratoria on foreclosure actions for homeowners whose properties are located in the storm ravaged areas,
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Japanese/Korean Restaurant Coming To Former Fortune Kookie Site

The building that previously housed Fortune Kookie Chinese restaurant will soon offer a different kind of Asian food. Palatine Village Council on Monday (Feb. 5) voted unanimously to approve a Special Use permit for Sakura Sushi and Grill, which will offer Japanese and Korean dishes. Owners
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City selling $1 lots: Is this future of 'affordable housing' for the middle class?

The nonprofit Land Trust is poised to build 16 three- and four-bedroom homes on an elbow of vacant land near the Mexican border. The houses, with yards and garages, will sell for $350,000 or less — a far cry from what similar new homes go for on the open market. The city of San Diego has committed
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Higher defaults in 4Q follow storms and historic low rates

There was an increase in total mortgage defaults during the fourth quarter but that rise has to be measured in context of what had been a favorable environment prior to the third-quarter storms. While the delinquency rate increased 29 basis points to a seasonally adjusted 5.17% from the third quarter,
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Millennials Are Terrible At Credit Cards, So Startups Are Reinventing Lending At Checkout

Companies are attempting to change point-of-sale lending by moving towards simple interest and transparent financing programs.
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More than books: Cairo International Book Fair as communal space

… who was taking a break under the shade of a tree, flipping through a book she had just bought at the Cairo International Book Fair, when we spoke to her. Nourhan explains that she usually comes to the book fair on behalf of her entire family, taking it upon herself to find and buy the books on their list.
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Total FHFA Prevention Actions Cross the 4 Million Mark

Total FHFA Prevention Actions Cross the 4 Million Mark

The GSEs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) completed 22,411 foreclosure prevention actions in November, bringing the total to 4,013,134 since the start of the conservatorships in September 2008, according to the Foreclosure Prevention Report released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
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Benchmark Mortgage Rate Jumps to an Effective 4-Year High

… 30-year mortgage moved up another 10 basis points over the past week to 4.32 percent, which is 37 basis points higher than at the beginning of the year, 15 basis points higher on a year-over-year basis and effectively a four-year high, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey data.
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International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stake Lifted by Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Commonwealth Bank of Australia raised its holdings in International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 174,559 shares of the technology company's stock after buying an
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Vancouver housing: The view from Singapore​

They extended availability to international buyers in mid-January at sales centres in Singapore and Hong Kong. “We anticipate the majority of those 30 remaining homes to be sold locally,” she wrote in an e-mail. As well, she dismissed recent media reports about purchases by “shell companies.”.
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RICS survey: UK housing market likely to be flat for next three months

Prices have increased slightly at a national level but continue to decline in some parts of the country and the more expensive sectors of the housing market still experience tougher conditions, says the survey from RICS. In January, new buyer enquiries, instructions and sales all continued to drift lower,
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BidaskClub Upgrades Logitech International (LOGI) to “Buy”

Logitech International SA logo BidaskClub upgraded shares of Logitech International (NASDAQ:LOGI) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note published on Saturday, January 20th. Separately, Zacks Investment Research downgraded Logitech International from a strong-buy rating to a hold
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Japan's real estate lending slows amid housing glut

Financial institutions lent 11.71 trillion yen ($107 billion) in this category, show Bank of Japan figures out Thursday. This also marked the first decline since the BOJ embarked on its large-scale monetary easing program in 2013. Real estate financing topped 12 trillion yen in 2016 as the BOJ's negative
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FEMA to reduce temporary housing rent in Louisiana to $50

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to reduce rent for Louisiana flood victims still living in temporary trailers. The Advocate of Baton Rouge reports Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday rent will be reduced to $50 from March 1 through May
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Cryptocurrency Critic Says He's Worried About His Safety

Twitter Inc. temporarily suspended an account that's been one of the loudest critics of digital currency exchange Bitfinex and its related cryptocurrency Tether. The author, known only as @Bitfinexed, declines to identify himself, saying he's worried about his safety. Since April, he's accused Bitfinex and
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United Prairie Bank in Owatonna gains mortgage banker

OWATONNA — United Prairie Bank in Owatonna is pleased to announce Corey Samora has joined their lending team as a Mortgage Banker. Corey will be … “I'm excited for the opportunity to serve the community I live in, and help customers with their mortgage financing needs,” Corey said. He brings
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CoreNet Global Summit 2018 to Drive the Asia Pacific Corporate Real Estate Sector's Future …

SINGAPORE, Feb 8, 2018 – (ACN Newswire) – CoreNet Global, the world's leading corporate real estate (CRE) association, will be staging the CoreNet Global Summit 2018 from 12 to 15 March 2018 at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore to discuss global and regional trends impacting the corporate
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How to Watch the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics on TV and Online

This week finally marks the start of the 2018 Winter Olympics, which kick off in PyeongChang, South Korea on Friday, February 9 with a massive opening ceremony that will feature musical performances and a parade of roughly 2,500 athletes from around the world. The event serves as the official start of
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Capitec's new banking fees for 2018

Capitec has published its new banking fees, which are set to come into effect from March 2018. The group claimed 9.2 million clients in 2017, while adding 120,000 new sign-ups each month, on average. Capitec has built its brand of affordability on its fixed fee structure, as well as offering interest rates
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LIC real estate firm Modern Spaces sues competitor for stealing agents and data

According to the suit, Modern Spaces is claiming that Compass' “main corporate strategy appears to rely on undermining its competition by unlawfully 'poaching' Modern Spaces' real estate agents while simultaneously misappropriating Modern Spaces' confidential and proprietary information to gain an
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Percentage of Seriously Underwater Homeowners Remains Steady

During the fourth quarter of 2017, 9.3 percent of all residential properties with a mortgage were seriously underwater, according to new data from ATTOM Data Solutions. This is only slightly below the 9.6 percent level in the fourth quarter of 2016, and it marks the It was the smallest year-over-year
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Open banking ushering in a new world of opportunity

The retail sector is facing the severest competition from the online segment, with the latter causing a dramatic impact on footfall and sales. 'Open banking', wherein trusted third parties will be able to access a consumer's banking data, has opened up a whole new world of opportunity for retailers, one that
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Citi Expects Investment Banking to Grow in Emerging Markets

In an interview with Reuters, Miguel Azevedo, head of investment banking in the Middle East and Africa said that bond sales, M&As and trading activities are likely to take an upswing in Nigeria, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, in turn spurring the bank's investment banking revenues. Per growth
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Managing Mortgage Loans: There's an App for That

BSI Financial Services, a Texas-based mortgage-centric financial services company providing mortgage servicing and special servicing, released a new mobile app that enables borrowers to manage their mortgage loans using a tablet and mobile devices. The technology was designed and built
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The Right Mortgage launches later life lending network

Equity release lending passed £3bn in 2017, up 42% on 2016. As a network, we have acknowledged the increased role equity release plays within the retirement planning landscape and the breadth of options in the mortgage market. This is a really exciting opportunity for our members and we are
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The 10 US Cities With the Happiest Workers

An attendee walks past a sculpture during the Google I/O 2016 developers conference in Mountain View, California on May 19, 2016. Stephen Lam—Reuters. By Kirsten Korosec. 12:45 PM EST. America's happiest city to work, according to career site CareerBliss, is Mountain View, Calif., the Silicon
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White Oak expands asset-based lending capabilities

White Oak expands asset-based lending capabilities

White Oak CEO Andre Hakkak says: “White Oak is focused on growing its asset-based lending platform to serve the tens of thousands of companies that require debt financing in the US and globally that are currently underserved by traditional capital sources. FNCC has built a strong business serving
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The rise of fully unsecured lending

Where lenders once struggled to assess risk efficiently due to limited financial documentation, interest rates were once considerably higher than those on secured loans. But nowadays, most lenders offering fully unsecured loans have technology in place which quickly sifts through financial documents
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Finally! Former Winnipeg Target store gets new life

Simply put, it would be trend-setting for a department store development. Then the Minneapolis-based retail giant began its infamous retreat from the Canadian market in 2015, closing 133 stores totalling about 20 million square feet. It left a massive hole in the country's retail real estate market. What had
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Stewart Information Services posts 4Q profit

HOUSTON (AP) _ Stewart Information Services Corp. (STC) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit of $15.1 million. The Houston-based company said it had profit of 64 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 75 cents per share. The title insurance and real estate
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Schroders brings on head of North America strategic partnerships for real estate unit

David Sullivan was named head of strategic partnerships, North America, at Schroders, a spokeswoman said. It is a newly created position. Mr. Sullivan, who is based in New York and will work on sourcing capital for U.K. and European real estate strategies from North America, will report to Duncan
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As the PyeongChang Olympics Begin, a Movement Is Underway to Bring the Winter Games Back to …

Salt Lake City, which hosted the Winter Olympics in 2002, has put its hat back in the ring for the 2026 or 2030 Games. If it succeeds, that will put it in a fairly exclusive club. Only seven cities have hosted the Olympic Games more than once: Athens (1896 and 2004 Summer Olympics), Paris (1900, 1924,
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GrubHub Adds Taco Bell and KFC to Its Delivery Roster

We've all been there. You get a craving for food you know is bad for you, but you're just too lazy to peel yourself from the couch to go get it. Good news: Now it can come to you. Yum Brands (yum, -0.81%), the parent company of KFC and Taco Bell, has struck a delivery deal with GrubHub to roll out
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63% of smartphone users have at least one financial app

Among smartphone users in the U.S., nearly two-thirds have at least one financial app. That's according to a new survey by Bankrate that asked Americans about their use of finance-related apps, including those from traditional banks and fintech players. In the decade or so since smartphones were
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Now Brussels Wants to Take Away Your Summer Time

The European Parliament said Europe should consider ending daylight-saving time because of potential benefits for human health. The European Union assembly urged the bloc's regulators to re-evaluate the merits of the decades-old practice of capitalizing on natural daylight by putting clocks forward
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Ginnie Mae threatens to boot lenders from bond program over VA loan churning

As Ginnie Mae, the “vast majority” of the loans originated under VA, Federal Housing Administration, and Department of Agriculture housing programs are securitized through the Ginnie MBS platform. “The churning practices witnessed in recent years are damaging to Ginnie Mae MBS because they
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Europe's Central Banks Echo Fed in Shrugging Off Market Turmoil

Global central bankers aren't being knocked off their monetary policy paths by this week's turbulence in stocks. After investors woke up to the likelihood that officials are serious about pulling back stimulus this year to control inflation, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney declared on Thursday that he
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Due to a 2017 reverse mortgage refi, can we deduct Mortgage inte…

Yes, since you paid off the first reverse mortgage. Any interest accrued on a reverse mortgage is not deductible until you actually pay …
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Banking commission is worthless without alleged victims

As a macroeconomic researcher who has spent the last few years investigating the dark side of Australia's $1.7tn mortgage market, I can tell you it's not a pretty sight. While illegal misconduct by mortgage lenders appears systemic, what is even more concerning is that our financial regulators, such as the
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Long-term US mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week

Long-term US mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week. By Associated Press By Associated Press. Business. February 8 at 10:42 AM. Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose for the fifth straight amid investors' worries about inflation. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material
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US Corporate Spinoffs to Boost Bank Lending

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bankers are gearing up to finance an expected wave of new spinoff deals as US companies such as General Electric and Honeywell International consider shedding businesses to streamline and enhance profitability after a busy January for mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
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Endo International plc – (NASDAQ:ENDP) Short Interest Down 13.5% in December

Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Endo International by 46.8% in the 3rd quarter. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. now owns 716,670 shares of the company's stock valued at $6,138,000 after buying an additional 228,426 shares during the period. Parametric
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Bundesbank's Dombret urges UK banks to hasten Brexit plans

A senior German central banker has urged UK banks to hasten their Brexit plans and apply for EU banking licences, warning they could be left “high and dry” if they wait on hopes for an EU-UK agreement for financial services. Andreas Dombret, a Bundesbank executive board member, said on Thursday
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Zephyr Real Estate's Debra Christoffers Lists Chic Liberty Hill Home

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The sophisticated and beautifully remodeled home at 314 Liberty Street in Dolores Heights has just been listed by Debra Christoffers. Built in 1970, the luxurious property was extravagantly remodeled in 2016 with elegant finishes, fixtures and
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Medical Properties Trust Inc (NYSE:MPW) And The Real Estate Industry Prospect For 2018

Medical Properties Trust Inc (NYSE:MPW), a US$4.51B mid-cap, operates in the real estate industry which is the most prevalent industry in the global economy, and as an asset class, it has continued to play a crucial role in the portfolios of various investors. Real estate investment trust, or a REIT, is a
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Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) Holdings Trimmed by Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc.

Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc. lowered its position in shares of Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE:RHI) by 1.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its … SunTrust Banks downgraded Robert Half International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $52.00 target price for the company. in a report
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