US mortgage rates hit highest mark since late 2016

US mortgage rates hit highest mark since late 2016

U.S. mortgage rates shot up this week, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 4.32 percent for the week ending Feb. 8, up from 4.22 percent the previous week. A year ago, mortgage rates stood at 4.17 percent. Low mortgage rates have helped propel U.S. home sales and as
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For black Americans, the real estate market that isn't

It wasn't just property managers and banks that let minority real estate wither. Cities, including Fort Myers, also contributed to their disinvestment and decline. In 2007, when home values in Fort Myers' Dunbar neighborhood peaked at $110,000, the city made it a CRA district. Funds for improvements had
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5 Ways to Make a Concept Work in an International Market

It might be hard to gauge what real estate trends are from across the world, so work with a local real estate broker and the local franchisee to understand the local market better. Boots on the ground is a tried and tested way to find the best real estate, and this doesn't change when it comes to international
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Valuation Review and Technical Analysis of Capstead Mortgage Corp (CMO)

Capstead Mortgage Corp (NYSE:CMO) has grabbed attention from the analysts, when it saw a value increase of 0% or 0 points in the last trading session to close at $8.6. A total of 1.38 Million shares exchanged hands during the intra-day trade compared with its average trading volume of 797.95 Million
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Is It The Right Time To Buy ServiceSource International Inc (NASDAQ:SREV)?

ServiceSource International Inc (NASDAQ:SREV), a it company based in United States, received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the NasdaqGS over the last few months. Less-covered, small caps tend to present more of an opportunity for mispricing due to the lack of information
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Analysts Give Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) a $5.00 Price Target

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp logo Keefe, Bruyette & Woods set a $5.00 price objective on Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) in a report released on Friday morning. The firm currently has a hold rating on the credit services provider's stock. Other analysts have also recently issued reports
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Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Upgraded to Buy by Zacks Investment Research

BidaskClub upgraded shares of Marriott International from a buy rating to a strong-buy rating in a research note on Thursday, October 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered shares of Marriott International from an outperform rating to a market perform rating in a research note on Thursday, November 16th.
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Tremont Mortgage Trust Enters $100 Million Master Repurchase Facility with Citibank, NA

NEWTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tremont Mortgage Trust (Nasdaq: TRMT) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary has entered an agreement for a $100 million master repurchase facility with Citibank, N.A., which it may use to leverage its financing transactions. The facility has a three
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7 Trends Set To Influence The Future Of The Retail Sector

7 Trends Set To Influence The Future Of The Retail Sector … New research from JLL shows how seven key trends are affecting the retail industry worldwide, which the broker said could be helpful to the future of the retail sector … DON'T MISS THE WOMEN LEADING REAL ESTATE — London 14.02.2018.
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6 key investment trends for the next 5 years

The economists, strategists and portfolio managers at Allianz Global Investors met in Hong Kong at the Investment Forum to analyze the current state of the global economy and its direction for the next three to five years. The discussion highlighted that the gradual tightening of monetary policy could lead
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Logitech International SA (LOGI) Insider Sells $611250.00 in Stock

Logitech International SA (NASDAQ:LOGI) insider Luca Guerrino De sold 15,000 shares of Logitech International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 23rd. … BidaskClub upgraded Logitech International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 20th.
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Black Knight says little on CEO change

Black Knight and FIS were spun off from the title insurance company built by Foley, Fidelity National Financial Inc. Jabbour joined FIS in 2004 when it was still part of Fidelity National Financial. He was promoted to co-chief operating officer of FIS in December 2015. FIS disclosed in a Securities and
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First Tennessee Bank Partners with Baker Hill to Drive Small Business Lending Efficiencies and …

Bank implements Baker Hill's small business loan origination, customized branch online loan application. CARMEL, Ind. –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 12, 2018– First Tennessee Bank has partnered with Baker Hill, a leading provider of technology solutions for lending, risk management, and analytics.
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London leads house price plunge into 'the red zone' as market records worst performance since …

London has led a nationwide slump in house prices, prompting a warning that the “dial is in the red zone” on the housing market. Fresh data today showed annual UK house prices fell for the first time in six years at the start of 2018 amid a slump in demand. Values dropped 0.4% in January compared
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Bernal Heights Real Estate Market Soars Nine Percent Over 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — 2017 was yet another record year for real estate in Bernal Heights, one of San Francisco's most beloved neighborhoods. BernalHeights.com reports that the median sale price soared to $1.476 million, a nine percent gain over last year and almost
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) Expected to Post Q1 2018 Earnings of $0.59 Per Share

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) – Jefferies Group cut their Q1 2018 EPS estimates for Fortune Brands Home & Security in a research report issued on Friday, according to Zacks Investment Research. Jefferies Group analyst P. Ng now anticipates that the industrial products company
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Terra Firma Capital Corporation Announces the Closing of a First Mortgage Loan in Palm Springs …

TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Terra Firma Capital Corporation (TSX-V:TII) (“Terra Firma” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the closing of a first mortgage loan (the “Loan”) totaling US$4.8 million (CDN$6 million) secured by fully entitled commercial development land located
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House Approves Mortgage Choice Act

The House of Representatives has passed the Mortgage Choice Act of 2017, which would “adjust the Truth in Lending Act's definitions of points and fees under the Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage rule,” reports HousingWire staffer Ben Lane. The bill would remove the following from the points and
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FBI warns of scam targeting new homeowners

Hackers target homebuyers by sending them an email that appears to be from their agent of title company with new wiring instructions. Realtors say homebuyers can easily be tricked since the email can look identical to the real thing. The FBI says last year close to a billion dollars was wired to criminal
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RWC Asset Management LLP Has $12.30 Million Stake in Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR)

The firm owned 200,000 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after buying an additional 50,000 shares during the period. RWC Asset Management LLP owned approximately 0.08% of Restaurant Brands International worth $12,296,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional
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Millennials, Born Under Sign of the Bull, Should Embrace the Bear

Millennials, Born Under Sign of the Bull, Should Embrace the Bear

Granted, there were some perilous moments over the last three decades, such as the 1987 crash, the dot-com collapse in 2000 and the 2008 financial crisis. But those three episodes were relatively short-lived — 17 months on average, according to data compiled by Yardeni Research Inc. Boomers who
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Sodastream International (SODA) Upgraded at BidaskClub

Sodastream International logo Sodastream International (NASDAQ:SODA) was upgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Saturday, February 3rd. A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed
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Barclays Bank charged again by SFO over £2.2bn Qatar loan

The SFO has charged Barclays Bank in regard to a loan provided to Qatar in 2008. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged Barclays for a second time over a $3bn (£2.2bn) loan the bank made to Qatar when Middle East investors bought shares in the bank to prop it up
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Bank transfers in less than a minute as real-time payments rolled out

Three of the big four banks will start rolling out a near real-time payment system from Tuesday, as the biggest overhaul of payments infrastructure in two decades is launched to the public. Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and National Australia Bank said that from Tuesday, they would start offering
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Is It Time To Buy DB (International) Stock Brokers Limited (NSE:DBSTOCKBRO) Based Off Its PE …

DB (International) Stock Brokers Limited (NSEI:DBSTOCKBRO) is trading with a trailing P/E of 22.4x, which is lower than the industry average of 25.8x. Although some investors may jump to the conclusion that this is a great buying opportunity, understanding the assumptions behind the P/E ratio might
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Bitcoin Chip Battle Brewing Behind Hut 8's Canadian Listing

A new stock listing in Canada will soon give investors their first chance to buy into the booming market for computer chips driving most of the world's bitcoin mining farms. Hut 8 Mining Corp. which is set to debut on the TSX Venture Exchange in Toronto this month, is backed by Bitfury Group Ltd., the main
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Low-income and middle-class homeowners might see their tax refunds shrink come 2018

One of the tax breaks that might have been done away with for 2018 and the years to come is the mortgage insurance deduction. If a home buyer does not make a down payment of 20 percent or more, they are required to take out private mortgage insurance. From 2006 to 2017, homeowners were able
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Google's Next Android Overhaul Will Embrace iPhone's 'Notch'

The operating system refresh, Android P, will emphasize Google's Assistant, a digital helper that competes with Apple's Siri and Amazon.com Inc.'s Alexa. Developers will be able to integrate Google's voice-based technology inside of their apps. The company has also weighed integrating the search bar
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Oil's Bounce From Worst Week in Two Years Capped by Shale Fears

Extracted crude oil splashes on a worker's hand as it's being pours from a pipe in the village of Wonocolo, East Java, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016. Photographer: Dimas Ardian. While oil is rebounding from its biggest weekly decline in two years, gains are still being limited by concern over a
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OPEC President Says Shale Surge Won't Thwart Plan to Clear Glut

Surging output of U.S. shale oil won't be a “huge distorter” of efforts by global crude producers to clear a glut, according to OPEC's president. The market should re-balance this year, given robust demand and producers' compliance with their pledges to curtail supply, United Arab Emirates Energy
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TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX) Earns News Sentiment Rating of 0.27

TPG Specialty Lending logo Media stories about TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) have been trending positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern
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Weinstein Company, President Trump #MeToo, Olympics: Broadsheet Feb. 12

Good morning, Broadsheet readers! President Trump takes on the #MeToo movement, the sale of the Weinstein Company hits a roadblock, and a pair of powerful women leave big jobs—for other big jobs. Have a productive Monday.
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Samsung SDI Turns to Used Phones for Cobalt as Prices Surge

Samsung SDI Co., a battery supplier to carmakers including BMW, plans to recycle cobalt from used mobile phones as companies around the world scramble to secure supplies of the metal amid surging prices. The plan fuels a trend among battery makers to reduce dependence on the Democratic
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House advances bill that amends how mortgage points, fees are calculated

The Mortgage Choice Act, sponsored by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI), passed by a vote of 280 to 131. It was co-sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY). Huizenga said the bill would help low and moderate income individuals attain a qualified mortgage. “This legislation is narrowly focused to promote
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'Solicitor accused of helping Goulbourne brothers in mortgage fraud scam denies wrongdoing …

'Solicitor accused of helping Goulbourne brothers in mortgage fraud scam denies wrongdoing' – Hull trial. Katie Baxter worked as a conveyancing lawyer on the transactions. Share. By. Angus Young. 13:32, 12 FEB 2018. News. Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community
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Counting the cost of Catholic Church's vast fortune

The Catholic Church, whose founder was the poor man Jesus Christ, has an estimated wealth of $30 billion Australia-wide and has a Scrooge McDuck approach when it comes to compensating the people who have been sexually abused by its very own priests (“Catholic Church's hidden wealth
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eXp Realty Expands to Nebraska, Adds Top Agents Across Country

Curtis Johnson, Arizona: A real estate agent for more than 19 years, Curtis also is a best-selling author, speaker and trainer. His team repeatedly ranks among the REAL Trends Best Real Estate Teams in America, reaching as high as No. 50. Curtis regularly appears in publications such as REALTOR
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Norges Bank Open to More Japanese Real Estate Deals

After dipping its toe in Japan's real estate pool last year, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund's property investment arm is considering wading deeper into the waters. According to Bloomberg Markets, the $1 trillion Norges Bank 's Real Estate Management is eager to produce several 100 billion yen
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Could Barclays' banking license be suspended over fraud charges?

At the time, the SFO appeared to have not yet made a decision as to whether it would also bring charges in relation to the loan against Barclays Bank – the unit of Barclays PLC that is licensed to provide banking services – but on Monday it said that it would be charging that unit with the same offence.
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Mae parents struggled financially >mortgage thei

Mae parents struggled financially >mortgage their homes to help pay for their daughter college >M… – “/v/ – Video Games” is 4chan's imageboard dedicated to the discussion of PC and console video games.
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Rouhani Wants Women in Third of State Management Roles by 2021

Rouhani Wants Women in Third of State Management Roles by 2021

President Hassan Rouhani ordered a third of government managerial jobs to be filled by women within three years, in what would be a significant break with a so far disappointing record on attacking gender discrimination in Iran. “We have been making plans toward this goal,” Vice-President for
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Berlusconi Wants 82-Year-Old Ally as Italian Premier, Officials Say

Silvio Berlusconi wants his right-hand man Gianni Letta to be considered for the role of prime minister if his center-right coalition wins next month's election, according to senior officials in his Forza Italia party. The 82-year-old Letta, who has always worked behind the scenes, is one potential Berlusconi
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Here's what a 5 percent mortgage rate would mean to buyers

The timing couldn't be worse, as the usually busy spring housing market kicked into gear early this year amid higher home prices and strong … About one-fifth of consumers said 5 percent rates would cause them to move with more urgency to purchase a home, fearing rates would rise even further.
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Fox Beefs Up Sky News Remedies in Bid for Regulatory Clearance

21st Century Fox Inc. bolstered remedies in a bid to win regulatory approval for its takeover of European pay-TV broadcaster Sky Plc, seeking to address concerns that the deal would give billionaire Rupert Murdoch too much influence over British media. Fox's latest proposal to preserve the editorial
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Short Vol Trade Lives! ETF at Heart of Turmoil Lures Record Cash

“VIX ETPs tend to see flows that are opposite to performance as traders bet on a quick, jackpot-style rebound,” said Eric Balchunas, an ETF analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence.“All in all, these products have made more money than they've lost for investors since launching. That — along with the jackpot
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Mortgage rates today, February 12, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today opened higher than Friday morning's figures, mostly due to strong showings in early morning stock trading (when stocks go up, the often pull interest rates with them). We won't get any pertinent economic reports today. This means financial data (below) and global political events
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Rents have doubled in the past 10 years as housing market focus shifts

Last year UK tenants stumped up over £50bn in rent, which is more than double the total amount paid 10 years ago, while homeowner mortgage payments have fallen. London, the Midlands and the south-west of England have seen the biggest rent rises over the past decade, although across the
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What Does The Data Behind DR Horton Inc. (NYSE:DHI) Suggest?

In the homebuilding business, the Company builds and sells single-family detached homes and attached homes, such as town homes, duplexes, triplexes and condominiums. The Company's financial services operation comprise selling mortgages and collecting fees for title insurance agency and
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Trump administration's consumer protection bureau reportedly drops lawsuit into lender alleged to …

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, led by Trump appointee Mick Mulvaney, dropped a lawsuit into a lender alleged to charge up to 950 percent interest, according to NPR. Mulvaney is moving to reduce aggressive enforcement at the bureau. Democrats are likely to use the CFPB moves in
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BRIEF-Bank Of Baroda Ltd Announces Closure Of Banking Operations In South Africa‍​

BRIEF-Bank Of Baroda Ltd Announces Closure Of Banking Operations In South Africa‍​. Reuters Staff. 1 Min Read. Feb 12 (Reuters) – Bank Of Baroda Ltd:
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General Dynamics buying CSRA in watershed federal IT deal

CSRA itself paid almost $340 million to acquire defense telecommunications firm NES Associates and intelligence community IT outfit Praxis Engineering in a pair of deals over the course of last year. ManTech International also took on more IT modernization work through its $180 million acquisition of
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In-House Role – Banking & Finance – Global Financial institution

My client is a Global Investment bank looking to hire a Banking & Finance lawyer into their banking business in Birmingham on a permanent basis. Work will include -. Providing counsel and legal support in relation to all aspects of English banking and financial services law (including credit and lending)
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Keystone joins Brilliant Solutions' mortgage panel

Keystone Property Finance has joined Brilliant Solutions' panel – giving mortgage club members access to Keystone's classic range or products. Brilliant Solutions' members will need to register with Keystone before they can submit or track cases. Registration forms can be downloaded from the
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Political Fires Humble Trump's Agenda-Setting Capacity

Want to receive this post in your inbox every morning? Sign up for the Balance of Power newsletter, and follow Bloomberg Politics on Twitter and Facebook for more. Build a border wall, combat opioid abuse and refurbish crumbling roads and bridges. Those are the funding priorities around which U.S.
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Student lending platform on review for ratings boost

One of the most prolific securitisation-machines in the fintech lending sector may be about to see its bonds upgraded. Moody's Investor Services has placed six tranches issued by CommonBond Student Loan Trust 2016-B, 2017-A-GS and 2017-B-GS on review for upgrade. The tranches are comprised
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Brampton real estate market outpaces Mississauga to start 2018

The Brampton real estate market kicked off 2018 with an increase in average prices over the same month the previous year. That statement might have seemed rhetorical just a year ago, but not many GTA municipalities could report the same in January 2018. According to monthly tracking data from the
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Steinhoff's Wiese Takes Billions in Losses After Cutting Stake

Christo Wiese has cut his stake in Steinhoff International Holdings NV to 6.2 percent and locked in billions of dollars in losses on the scandal-hit South African retailer he helped build into a global powerhouse. Steinhoff's ex-chairman, formerly one of the country's richest men, reduced his shareholding
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Why Are International Companies Buying US Cinema Chains?

Amid soft box office and declining stocks, overseas exhibitors are seizing the opportunity to get a piece of the U.S. theatrical market: “Valuations are lower than we have seen in a couple years.” With Britain's Cineworld set to close its $3.6 billion acquisition of Regal Entertainment Group by the end of
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Term Sheet — Monday, February 12

Read more at Fortune. WHY NOT MORE: Six years and $2 billion later, augmented reality tech startup Magic Leap somehow continues to raise more money with no public product. Axel Springer recently announced that it invested in Magic Leap because it wants to “participate in innovative technologies
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Steve Wynn Is About to Lose Even More After Giving Up on a Legal Battle With His Ex-Wife

Sexual harassment allegations that have come out in the past few weeks have led him to step down from a number of public positions. Last month, he was forced to resign from his position as Republican National Committee finance chair; last week, he was forced to resign from the company he founded,
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Banking royal commission learns time does not heal all wounds

Banking royal commission learns time does not heal all wounds

Minutes before the first public hearing for the royal commission began on Monday the hands on the clock on the wall of the crammed hearing room at the Fair Work Commission's offices in Melbourne started spinning at an almighty clip.
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'A Record Year': Commercial/Multifamily Loan Originations Increased 15 Percent in 2017, Says MBA

“The increase was driven by multifamily lending, particularly for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, coupled with overall growth in originations for commercial mortgage-backed securities and other capital sources. Entering 2018, there continues to be strong interest to lend by just about every major capital
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Stock Watch Evaluation – Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE: FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE: FBHS) has grabbed attention from the analysts when it experienced a change of -1.17% in the last trading session to close at $61.71. A total of 3,588,374 shares exchanged hands during the intra-day trade contrast with its average trading volume of 1.09M
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Goldman Sachs is taking a fintech approach to grow its consumer lending business

Two of the biggest proofs of Goldman's transformation were its launch of GS Bank, a internet bank with a $1 deposit requirement, and Marcus, an online consumer lending platform through which well-qualified consumers could obtain personal loans of up to $30,000. GS Bank has since been merged into
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Russians show renewed interest in European real estate

According to Knight Frank, an international consulting company, the number of requests from Russian citizens to buy real estate in European countries has skyrocketed compared to previous years. Russians seem to enjoy Cyprus most. Experts claim the real estate demand on the island has increased
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What's Most Stunning About Uber's Settlement With Waymo

Travis Kalanick, former chief executive officer of Uber Technologies, exits the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco. David Paul Morris—Bloomberg via Getty Images. By Adam Lashinsky. 9:39 AM EST. This article first appeared in Data Sheet, Fortune's daily newsletter on
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No much improvement in Malaysia's housing affordability despite soft property market

KUALA LUMPUR: There has not been much improvement in Malaysia's housing affordability despite a slow and challenging property market with little growth in transactional activity from the downtrend that was seen since 2013, according to real estate consultancy firm Rahim & Co International Sdn
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Should I keep my flat on an interest-only mortgage when I move city?

I am dismayed to realise that if we had taken an interest-only mortgage right at the start, not only would we have been able to afford to buy the whole place then, but we would actually own a greater percentage of the current value, despite our paying off some capital with our repayment mortgage.
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Real Estate Credit Investments Pcc Limit (RECI.L) Moving 0.17% in Session

Currently, the 14-day ADX for Real Estate Credit Investments Pcc Limit (RECI.L) is sitting at 19.32. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. A value of 25-50 would support a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would identify a very strong trend, and a value of
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Jobs in Dublin South, Lending Administrator Sigmar Recruitment

Apply for Lending Administrator jobs in Dublin South at IrishJobs.ie.
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CannabisNewsAudio Announces Audio Press Release (APR)

February 12, 2018) – CannabisNewsAudio announces the Audio Press Release (APR) titled “Opportunity Amid Cannabis Banking Hurdles,” featuring Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE).To hear the NetworkNewsAudio version, visit: LINKTo read the original editorial, visit: LINKGlobal Payout also recently signed
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Lenders developing alert systems to monitor struggling borrowers

According to the bank, when the loan-to-income ratio exceeds five times or when loan repayments take up more than 35% of a borrower's income, there will be an automatic alert informing the lender of possible mortgage stress. Adelaide Bank, a third party lender, provides finance for mortgage brokers
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Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC Invests $346000 in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Stock

Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) in the third quarter, according to its most … Piper Jaffray Companies reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $130.00 price objective on shares of Philip Morris International in a research note on
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Transgender lottery winner Melissa Ede u-turns and will share fortune with her kids – after she dies

Transgender lottery winner Melissa Ede u-turns and will share fortune with her kids – after she dies. Josh Jackman, PinkNews; 12th February 2018, 1:36 PM. (YouTube/good morning britain). Melissa Ede, the transgender taxi driver who won £4 million from the National Lottery, has dramatically u-turned
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Parents tell Moneyish how their kids' student loan debt is destroying their finances, too

The U.S. is experiencing a $1.45 trillion student loan crisis, and 62.06% of parent cosigners revealed in a new LendEDU survey that their credit scores have dropped after cosigning on private student loans for their kids. And 40.31% said this has hurt their ability to qualify for a mortgage, auto loan,
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Chinese bank lending surges to record high in January

Banks in China approved new loans worth a record 2.9 trillion yuan (around RM1.8 trillion) in January 2018, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) reported. — Reuters file picBEIJING, Feb 12 — Chinese bank lending rose fivefold month-on-month in January, reflecting Beijing's desire to support economic
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Berlusconi Papering Over the Cracks in His Italian Alliance

Welcome to Bloomberg's pop-up newsletter for the Italian election. I'll be bringing you a daily roundup of everything from the campaign trail through to polling day on March 4, as well as the best features from our team on the ground. On the news front today, Silvio Berlusconi and Matteo Salvini of the
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Dismantling Dodd-Frank, High Cost Loan Test Changes

Under the legislation currently in effect, charges for title examinations, title insurance, and other such services are excluded in the calculation of points and fees to determine if a loan is “high cost” only when the title company is not an affiliate of the lender. Amounts that are escrowed for taxes are also
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Akhmetov's fortune could keep Ukraine functioning 36 days, – Bloomberg

The fortune of the Ukrainian oligarch Rinat Akhmetov will be enough for Ukraine to keep functioning for 36 days. This was stated by Bloomberg agency. “We took 49 countries with various political regimes and expenditure types and the richest individuals of each of these nations. We then compared their
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How Apple Plans to Root Out Bugs, Revamp iPhone Software

The company is shaking up its development program to focus more on key features and push back others to the following year. By. Mark Gurman. @markgurman More stories by Mark Gurman. February 12, 2018, 3:00 AM PST. Apple's annual software upgrade this fall will offer users plenty of new
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Opinion: the mortgage debt timebomb is going to go off

Opinion: the mortgage debt timebomb is going to go off

Thousands of borrowers with interest-only mortgages are approaching the end of their mortgage term, which means they will need to pay the outstanding capital on their loan. The regulator has admitted it is “very concerned” that a large number of them do not appear to have any plan in place to clear
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Who Do I Call If Disaster Forbearance Is Ending?

Were your monthly mortgage payments suspended temporarily because you were affected by a recent natural disaster? Wondering what happens when this “forbearance period” ends?
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Redfin Survey: Just 6% of Homebuyers Would Cancel Plans to Buy if Mortgage Rates Surpassed 5%

A late-2017 Redfin survey revealed that only 6% of homebuyers said they would cancel their plans if mortgage rates surpassed 5%, among other key findings.
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News Analysis: Help to Buy remortgage customers 'could struggle for choice'

Lenders' restricted appetite for Help to Buy remortgages means borrowers face higher prices and limited choice as they start to move off the scheme in just two months' time. Some even risk becoming mortgage prisoners, experts say. The Government says 28 lenders accept HTB equity loan applications
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Gabelli Upgrades Fortune Brands Home (FBHS) to Buy

Gabelli upgraded Fortune Brands Home (NYSE: FBHS) from Hold to Buy. Analyst Alvaro Lacayo cites the valuation with the stock trading at a discount to his PMV estimate for 2019. The analyst sees strong performance in key categories and expects liquidity positioning to drive further upside.
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Vibrant real estate development fuels Kenya's retail sector growth

NAIROBI, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — A faster growth of Kenya's real estate sector, which has seen property developers construct malls across major towns in the East African nation, has helped boost the retail sector. In the capital Nairobi, the malls have been constructed outside the central business and in
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Compliance: Indirect lending under Military Lending Act

The Department of Defense's December guidance on the Military Lending Act (MLA) has impacted several credit union services, and a recent CUNA CompBlog post examines its effect on indirect dealer lending programs. The post discusses what loans must be in compliance with the MLA rule, and
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How to get the best deal on your mortgage

The days of banks falling over themselves to give you a mortgage are gone. But borrowers can boost their chances of a successful application by ensuring every effort has been made to show the bank they can be trusted. Sit down and work out your budget and what you can realistically afford. Don't rush
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First Republic Wins Top Award for Private Banking

First Republic Bank has been awarded the top honor for private banking by Private Asset Management magazine.
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Meet Nick Williams, the Milwaukee Business Journal's new residential real estate, technology …

Veteran reporter Nick Williams starts Monday as the Milwaukee Business Journal's new residential real estate, transportation and technology reporter. Nick joins the Milwaukee Business Journal after spending the last 15 months as a reporter for our sister publication Minneapolis/St. Paul Business
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Piper Jaffray Companies Reaffirms “Buy” Rating for Philip Morris International (PM)

Philip Morris International Inc. logo Piper Jaffray Companies restated their buy rating on shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) in a research note released on Thursday morning. The brokerage currently has a $126.00 target price on the stock. A number of other brokerages have also recently
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Data Sheet—The Most Stunning Thing About the Uber-Waymo Settlement

Travis Kalanick, former chief executive officer of Uber Technologies, exits the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco. Photo credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images. By Aaron Pressman and Adam Lashinsky. 9:08 AM EST. I saw variations of the word “stunned” in the coverage
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Somewhat Favorable News Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Impact Investors Title (ITIC) Stock Price

Investors Title logo News articles about Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of
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Lenders to allow Airbnb income on mortgage refinancing applications

A group of US financial institutions are set to allow homeowners to count the income they earn from renting out their properties on Airbnb on their mortgage refinancing applications. Airbnb has teamed up with Fannie Mae and three lenders – Quicken Loans, Citizens Bank and Better Mortgage – on the
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Finland has expressed interest in buying the the A

Finland has expressed interest in buying the the American section of the International Space Station… – “/int/ – International” is 4chan's international board, for the exchange of foreign language and culture.
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Elements of good fortune at Kelso race

Leavethelighton, ridden by John Dawson, wins of the Psigma Men's Open in Kelso at Berwickshire's P2P, the first leg of a weeekdn double (picture by Grace Beresford). Peter Burgon. Email. Published: 13:55 Monday 12 February 2018. Following a week of wintry weather, the Berwickshire Hunt
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Unilever Threatens to Pull Ads from Facebook and Google if They Don't Help Clean Up the Internet

That's according to a speech Keith Weed, the global consumer goods giant's chief marketing officer, is set to give at the annual Interactive Advertising Bureau conference in Palm Desert, Calif., on Monday. According to the Financial Times, he plans to say that “Unilever will not invest in platforms or
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AMP Capital eyes local real estate debt

“I do think there is more opportunity for real estate debt in the Australian market as the markets open up and the banks start to change,” AMP Capital global head of real estate Carmel Hourigan said. AMP Capital is already a major player in infrastructure debt and is looking to round out its real estate
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Who Ordered All the McMansions? 10 Cities Where They're Piled Highest

More than 70% of the housing markets we looked at saw an uptick in the share of listed homes larger than 3,000 square feet since January 2016. There are more large homes being built now than there were at the height of the housing market, over a decade ago. But that doesn't mean they're easy to
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Legion Capital Announces $2.3 Million Real Estate Transaction With Marsan Real Estate Group

Jean is an extremely talented real estate developer with a keen eye for great properties and industry trends. We expect to create a very large and profitable residential development enterprise throughout Florida over the coming years.” Legion will look to expand its relationship with Marsan, as a number
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General Dynamics buying CSRA for about $6.8 billion

General Dynamics buying CSRA for about $6.8 billion

The defense contractor General Dynamics is buying CSRA for almost $7 billion with the latest Senate proposals pushing defense spending aggressively higher. Shares of CSRA Inc. soared more than 30 percent before the opening bell Monday. General Dynamics will pay $40.75 per CSRA share.
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Ex-Trump Adviser Gorka Removed From Hungarian Wanted List

“We no longer expect any results from the Hungarian pursuit,” Major Tamas Andras, a spokesman for Pest county police, said in an emailed response to questions from Bloomberg on Monday, without further details. The news that Gorka was removed from the list was first reported on Twitter by a
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Arlington Asset Investment (AI) Price Target Cut to $12.00 by Analysts at B. Riley

Arlington Asset Investment Corp logo Arlington Asset Investment (NYSE:AI) had its target price cut by B. Riley from $13.00 to $12.00 in a research report sent to investors on Thursday, Marketbeat.com reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the financial services provider's stock. AI has been the
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The Preiss Company Adds 1692-Bed Student Housing Management Contract

GREENVILLE, N.C. & RALEIGH, N.C. & CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Officials of The Preiss Company (TPCO), one of the nation's largest, privately-held, student housing owner-operators, today announced that it has signed a management contract to oversee operations for a 1,692-bed
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Nashville ranked third in US for home price appreciation in 2017

Last year was good for Nashville homeowners. The metro area had the third-highest home price appreciation among the nation's largest markets, at 12.5 percent, and sellers saw the largest profits here since at least 2000. Year-end data released by the real estate company ATTOM Data Solutions
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Indiabulls Real Estate Limited (IBREALEST.NS) Moving 4.26% in Session

Currently, the 14-day ADX for Indiabulls Real Estate Limited (IBREALEST.NS) is sitting at 23.13. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. A value of 25-50 would support a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would identify a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100
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Why Tower International Inc (NYSE:TOWR) Could Be A Buy

Tower International Inc (NYSE:TOWR), a auto components company based in United States, saw significant share price volatility over the past couple of months on the NYSE, rising to the highs of $32.7 and falling to the lows of $28.05. This high level of volatility gives investors the opportunity to enter
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Family Bank introduces Acumen for its treasury operations

Family Bank in Kenya has implemented Profile Software's Acumen solution for its treasury and risk management operations. The solution covers financial products, such as middle market (MM), foreign exchange (FX), securities, repos, customer loans and deposits. Acumen's capabilities include straight
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New Research Reveals 6 Trends Powering Coworking In Asia

Coworking and real estate are stronger together, and developers are starting to realize the value of offering mix-use space. “Landlords, either by themselves or by partnering with an operator, are embracing coworking concepts to give life to their buildings.” On the other side, “coworking operators
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IGB REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (5227.KL) Limping -3.13% For the Week

Investors may be tracking certain levels on shares of IGB REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (5227.KL). The current 50-day Moving Average is 1.60, the 200-day Moving Average is 1.68, and the 7-day is noted at 1.58. Moving averages can help spot trends and price reversals. They may also be used
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Keystone Property Finance joins Brilliant Solutions mortgage panel

Aimed at investors typically with more complex borrowing requirements, including portfolio landlords, Keystone's buy-to-let mortgages are available to individuals and limited companies. Unlike most lenders, Keystone accepts both special purpose vehicles and trading businesses without taking a fixed
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An Uptown Geodesic dome for $399k: Real estate roundup for Black Pearl, Mid-City, Bywater

Built in 1975, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is composed of two Geodesic domes connected by a short hallway. A brick walkway leads to the front of the first dome. 003_1600x1067_mls.jpg. Photo from realtor Patty Willhite. The domes have vaulted ceilings with skylights.
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Slight house price growth in January: YourMove

Average house prices in England and Wales edged up by 0.2 per cent in January according to the latest house price index from YourMove. The average property is now worth £301,477. However, this remains 0.4 per cent lower than at the same time last year. The firm says that house price falls in
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Expat Packager launches partnership with Marsden BS

“Available through Expat Packager, the new Marsden packaged products present a competitive offering for mortgage brokers and their clients, particularly those who might traditionally struggle to secure acceptance from lenders. “Combined with the specialist support available from Expat Packager,
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Blockchain explained: It builds trust when you need it most

One startup, Propy, hopes to digitize those records, mirroring the records initially the way title companies do, but also storing them on the blockchain, said CEO Natalia Karayaneva. If county clerks saw the benefit, they could gradually move to the system — it's decentralized, not Propy's own database.
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Stick To The Forecast

All that said, given the fundamental factors in place that should support the demand for housing, we believe the effect of the troubles in the subprime sector on the broader housing market will likely be limited, and we do not expect significant spillovers from the subprime market to the rest of the economy
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Orchid Island Capital: The Volatility Is Here To Stay

ORC invests exclusively in agency MBS, issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae. The investment portfolio is composed predominantly by fixed-rate MBS (15, 20, and 30 years), in addition to smaller investments in adjustable-rate MBS, interest-only MBS, and inverse interest-only securities.
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3 lead generation strategies that keep on giving

REPOSTED DIRECTLY FROM INMAN NEWS. THIS CONTENT HAS NOT BEEN MODERATED BY WFG NATIONAL TITLE. Would you like to generate leads without spending a lot of money, cold calling or door-knocking and have the person you're contacting willingly give you the names of other
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Global DMS Launches EVO-Commercial, a Next-Generation Valuation Management Software …

“EVO-C solves a number of major pain points and challenges that have been ailing the commercial lending space for years,” says said Vladimir Bien-Aime, president and CEO at Global DMS. “Commercial lenders have grown accustomed to dealing with manual processes or limitations of outdated,
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House Departures Give Democrats Hope of Winning GOP Strongholds

After a quarter century of easily winning re-election, California Republican Ed Royce was facing an unusually competitive contest this year in a U.S. House district that has swung from solidly conservative to increasingly Democratic. Royce, 66, decided last month to retire from Congress without specifying
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Eleanor

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Eleanor – Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group LLC. Ackman-Ziff is the industry's preeminent boutique real estate capital advisory firm. Ackman-Ziff offers a wide variety of cutting-edge commercial real estate capital markets financing solutions, including debt and mezzanine financing, preferred and joint
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Brown defends title sponsor stance

Speaking to CityAM, Zak Brown has defended his controversial decision not to seek a deal that would involve a title sponsor for the team, a team which over the years has enjoyed a number of title sponsors ranging from cosmetics company Yardley in the early 70s through to Marlboro and Vodafone.
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Would Forest City Agree to a Brookfield Deal?

However, Dai notes that Brookfield has a long history of managing real estate well and has not been afraid to write a big check. “It definitely is in their wheelhouse,” says Dai, of Brookfield making large acquisitions. McGrath adds that Brookfield is a big organization with a lot of capital—plus a history of
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Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Insurer Enters Dubai With New Hires

Warren Buffett's commercial insurance unit is expanding into the Middle East as it seeks to win over new clients in the region. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. said it hired Alessandro Cerase as senior executive officer and Neeraj Yadvendu as his deputy, according to a statement.
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Blockchain lending

Up to 50% monthly. Since the inception of the terms and the underlying technology, blockchain has drawn much speculation. It aims to Oct 27, 2017 Blockchain is particularly relevant to the lending market. Competitive interest rates & no credit check. Generate stable and secure returns without Whilst
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Georgetown Mortgage MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER Job in Harlingen, TX

Georgetown Mortgage is now hiring a MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER in Harlingen, TX. View job listing details and apply now.
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Eglantine Fortune

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Credit Valley Hospital or Kingdom Glory Ministries would be appreciated. Funeral Details Visitation Kingdom Glory Ministries Event Times 2/17/2018 10:00 …
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Deutsche Bank launches Tender Process for Auditor Rotation

Deutsche Bank (XETRA: DBKGn.DE/ NYSE: DB) has initiated a tender process for the annual audit of its financial statements in response to new EU regulation and changes to the EU Directive on statutory audits. This subject was referenced in the Supervisory Board Report of the bank's 2016 Annual
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Forward Management LLC Sells 45182 Shares of China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE:CYD)

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in China Yuchai International by 176.5% during the third quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 4,946 shares of the company's stock valued at $110,000 after buying an additional 3,157 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James
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Flagstar Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Quality VA Lending

TROY, Mich., Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Flagstar Bank today reaffirmed its commitment to responsible lending and the overall strength of its VA lending program, and addressed recent news articles alleging that certain lenders, including Flagstar, churned loans to veterans. Flagstar Bank logo
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UBS increasing Asia investment banking bonus pool by 6% : sources

Total compensation for junior bankers in the region rose by about 12 per cent on average, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Some junior bankers focusing on China received raises of 15 per cent to 20 per cent as UBS seeks to reverse a series of defections to
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Anixter International (AXE) Cut to “Hold” at ValuEngine

Anixter International (NYSE:AXE) was downgraded by research analysts at ValuEngine from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday, February 3rd. Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. TheStreet cut shares of Anixter International from
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Aetna Under Investigation After Former Exec Admits Denying Care Without Reading Patient's …

California is investigating Aetna, the nation's third largest health insurance provider, after a former medical director at the company admitted under oath that he never looked at patients' records when deciding whether to approve or deny care. First reported by CNN, Dr. Jay Ken Iinuma is now under
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Banking royal commission starts today

Whistleblowers and ripped off customers have been assured they re legally safe to give evidence at the banking royal commission.
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Goodspeed: New tax law restricts HELOC deductions

The new GOP tax law severely restricts when interest can be deducted on a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or second mortgage, but has left it mostly intact in certain, very specific situations. QUESTION: I heard the new tax law has eliminated the interest deduction on home equity loans. Is this true?
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Billionaires and Athletes Freeze as Winter Smacks Olympics

Attendees leave following the opening ceremony at the Winter Olympics on Feb. 9. Photographer: Jean Chung/Bloomberg. It ain't the Game of Thrones, but these Olympics are being lashed by a winter that's proving a little too cold for comfort.
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Oaktree Specialty Lending's (OCSL) Neutral Rating Reaffirmed at National Securities

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL)'s stock had its “neutral” rating restated by research analysts at National Securities in a research report issued on Monday. They presently have a $5.00 price target on the credit services provider's stock. National Securities'
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Interest rate rise would hit millions in UK who depend on cheap credit

But a study by the foundation showed the proportion of households in some form of debt distress rose to 45% among the poorest fifth of working age households, with more than a third experiencing difficulty in paying for accommodation and one in six in arrears on either their mortgage or consumer
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UPDATE 1-BGEO's investment arm to hike stake in banking unit ahead of demerger

Feb 12 (Reuters) – Holding company BGEO said on Monday its investment arm, Georgia Capital, would increase its stake in the Bank of Georgia to 19.9 percent, up from the previously announced 9.9 percent, ahead of a planned demerger of the two units. BGEO said the move would ensure that both,
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CapMan Nordic Real Estate II acquires an office and retail property in Copenhagen

CapMan Nordic Real Estate II -fund has bought KAB's headquarter building in the attractive “LatinQuarter” area of central Copenhagen. KAB will stay in the property during the development of their new headquarter building. The property “Grundtvighus” has a total of 9,787 sqm of leasable space and is
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As mortgage rates go up, will it be harder for Dallas-area homeowners to sell?

As mortgage rates go up, will it be harder for Dallas-area homeowners to sell?

Worries about higher interest rates have sent Wall Street into a tailspin during recent days. The housing market may face some turbulence, too. Home mortgage rates rose this week for the fifth week in a row. The cost of financing a home is now at one of the highest points in years. Along with pulling
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Opinion: mortgage timebomb is going to go off – and it's not just lenders' fault

There is a mounting crisis within the mortgage market. Thousands of borrowers with interest-only mortgages are approaching the end of their mortgage term, which means they will need to pay the outstanding capital on their loan. But the regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, has admitted it is “very
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LendInvest streamlines development finance product transfers

Ian Thomas (pictured), co-founder and chief investment officer at LendInvest, said: “As a modern mortgage lender, we are continually thinking and devising new innovations that transform for the better how our developers can access the finance they need and move as smoothly as possible through the
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Rahim & Co: Property market likely to be stable this year

Property consultant Rahim & Co International expects the Malaysian property market to be stable in 2018. — File picture by Azneal IshakKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — The Malaysian property market is expected to be stable this year after showing signs of bottoming out with the trough, said property
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Greeley apartment community with upside achieves top dollar

A Greeley apartment community commanded the second-highest price per unit ever achieved in the city with its sale to a California real estate investment firm. Alta Community Investments paid $15.4 million, or $142,593 per unit, for Franklin Flats, a 108-unit community on 4.45 acres at 3208 W. Seventh
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East Anglia and London set for biggest jump in mortgage repayments after rate rises – Resolution

A 2%-point increase in mortgage rates would raise the typical monthly repayment by £71 a month, according to the study. But homeowners in East Anglia and Greater London would see average rises of more than £90. In contrast, those in Wales and Scotland would see a typical repayment increase by
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Steward hospital in US sold to real estate developer

They said part of Steward's plan was to sell the property, located on top of a hill enjoying ocean views, to a real estate developer. The city of Quincy tried to block the deal, arguing it had the right to reclaim the deed to the property. After more than a year of legal battles, Steward succeeded in its efforts,
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Tech – it can be painless, relatively

This website is increasingly seeing more news about tech launches from lenders, but it's often difficult to determine what this means to the end broker and the value to them when there's so much happening. However, it's clear that tech will be an important way for lenders to differentiate their offering to
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Together reveals L&G partnership

Legal & General head of lender relationships Danny Belton says it is important for members of its mortgage club to have access to a range of lenders across all sectors. He adds: “As the specialist sector continues to grow, it is great to be able to strengthen our proposition by adding new lenders such as
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Got a fancy job title? Well blame the Victorians

Dr Withey believes the job title tells us much about “the changing nature of work.” “In Tudor and Stuart times, occupations were often based on individuals manufacturing and producing, rather than working within a bigger company, and their job titles reflected that. But the nature of work changed through
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Negative equity risk if house prices fall

This is according to Computershare Loan Services, the UK's largest third-party mortgage servicer, which has based its calculations on a fall in average house prices of 18.72% between 2006 and 2009. It has calculated that the value of 4.12% of properties – around 458,000 households – would drop
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After an era of reckless lending, SBI picks right time to pivot

An era of reckless lending is proving hard to shake off. On Friday, State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, reported an unexpected dip into the red. It's a poor start to the tenure of new Chairman Rajnish Kumar, but at least he has a good idea of where the bank is headed. The $40 billion bank
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HNA Group marketing $5b US real estate

HNA Group marketing $5b US real estate … One of several of HNA Group's properties on the block. Supplied. by Sarah Mulholland. China's HNA Group is marketing commercial properties in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Minneapolis valued at a total of $US4 billion ($5 billion) as the indebted
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DBS completes acquisition of ANZ's wealth management and retail banking business in five markets

DBS Bank Ltd (DBS) today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of ANZ's wealth management and retail banking business in five markets in Singapore, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan and Indonesia. The latest migration was successfully conducted in Indonesia over the
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Together partners with Legal & General

L&S's 6000-plus brokers now have access to Together's products to place cases that may fall outside the mainstream mortgage market, including non-standard purchases, property, income or credit. The lender will be offering first charge residential mortgages of up to £1 million – including capital and
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Why Disney Is Increasing Ticket Prices At Some of its Theme Parks

The happiest place on Earth just got a little unhappier—for whoever's paying, at least. Walt Disney has increased admission prices for its theme parks across the U.S.. With a three-tier structure that modifies fees based on number of visitors, the cost increase will vary from park to park. Peak period
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Aussie banks put under Royal Commission microscope as hearings loom

Not all credit providers are covered. The terms of reference do not specify non-bank lenders. While holders of an Australian financial services licence are included, those who only require an Australian credit licence are not, aside from intermediaries such as mortgage brokers. That appears to exclude
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Here's Some Luxury Markets Offering Buying Opportunities: Let's Make A Deal

Take a look at several markets around the country where the luxury segment is currently showing some weakness signaling buying opportunities. Chicago still recovering from the housing bust offers opportunities. Listen to Chicago Realtor® Michael LaFido, CONLON/Christie's International Real Estate.
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Lloyds Banking Group sets targets for ethnic minority representation

The announcement comes as part of a three-year strategy due to be laid out alongside the bank's annual results next week and follows criticism of some of Britain's largest companies for being opaque around the ethnic and gender diversity of their staff. In a report last November, the Pensions and
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Brexit Bulletin: Are We Nearly There Yet?

Sign up to get the Brexit Bulletin in your inbox, and follow @Brexit on Twitter. Almost 20 months after the United Kingdom voted in favor of leaving the European Union, Theresa May's government is unfurling a new “road map to Brexit” and asking us all to come along for the ride. With frustrations rising in
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Tracker rate mortgage availability at 9yr low

Tracker rate mortgage availability at 9yr low

With most tracker rate mortgages following the Bank of England base rate, it's probably not surprising to find that the average rate on these mortgages has increased since base rate rose to 0.50% last November. However, the forthcoming Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report reveals that
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Sudan Reappoints Spy Chief Who Was Once Accused of Plotting Coup

Sudanese President Umar al-Bashir reappointed the former intelligence chief who was accused of plotting a coup five years ago, as the North African country faces sporadic protests over rising living costs. Salah Gosh, who led the National Security and Intelligence Services until 2009, will replace
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BNY Mellon opens FX trading room in Seoul

The new trading room provides liquidity to both domestic clients in Korea looking for exposure to global currencies as well as to counterparties seeking to trade Korean Won (KRW) across the Asia Pacific and worldwide. Clients using the trading room will be able to execute strategies using various
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Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS) – What Analyst Recommends Average Price Target?

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS) stock was most active stock of Wall Street Market on Friday. Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. moved -1.17% to 61.71. FBHS received interesting focus from Active Investors and it has been trading on front line as seeing to it recent volume. Considering
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IPL team title values see over 50% escalation!

Parent company India Cement has retained some inventory for own branding, while Equitas small finance bank, Nippon Paint, HIL, Gulf Oil and ACT fibrenet are the other sponsor brands for the season. The franchisee has already put the Muthoot logo on its team creatives of the CSK website. The deal is
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Consumers not always treated fairly, Royal Commission into banks hears

The $75 million inquiry into misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services industry has so far received 385 public submissions, half of which relate to banking. Opening the inquiry on Monday, Commissioner Kenneth Hayne QC stressed the importance of public submissions to the
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Diehard Bargain Hunter: Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS), Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR)

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) shares were trading lower by -1.17 percent ($-0.73) at $61.71 a piece in Sunday's session. It had closed the previous session at $62.44. FBHS trades with a P/S ratio of 1.79. This is higher than the industry's 1.48 but lower compared with the wider
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GE14 outcome to chart the course for 'flat but stable' property market

KUALA LUMPUR: The property market in 2018 will be flat and stable while waiting for consumers' wait-and-see attitude to warm up, according to Rahim & Co International Property Consultants. Its research director, Sulaiman Akhmady Mohd Saheh, said he did not expect the market this year to be much
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A World War II Bomb Has Shut Down a Central London Airport

London's only central airport, London City, was closed Monday with all flights in and out cancelled, thanks to the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb nearby. Construction workers found the bomb in King George V Dock, which is a stone's throw away from the end of the London City Airport
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$0.57 EPS Expected for Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT)

Investors sentiment increased to 1.31 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.12, from 1.19 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 13 investors sold Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. shares while 59 reduced holdings. 29 funds opened positions while 65 raised stakes. 55.19 million shares or 1.38% less from 55.96 million shares in
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Thai banks' lending up 4.4% last year

Business credit accounted for 67 per cent of overall lending, with consumer credit amounting to 33 per cent. Most large operators, again excluding finance businesses, opted to raise capital through equities and debt instruments rather than credit, and also made debt repayments, which resulted in their
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How the US Courts Website Unwittingly Became a Cryptocurrency Miner

Official websites across many countries, including the U.S., the U.K., and Australia, were unwittingly drawn into a cryptocurrency-mining scheme that quietly hijacked the computers of people who visited those sites. The affected websites included those for the United States Courts, the U.K.'s National
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No priority for priority sector lending scheme

To support entrepreneurship in the country and to show that a business proposal was enough to avail ​of ​funds for a start up, the Royal Monetary Authority launched the priority sector-lending scheme. But the scheme, which was touted to revolutionise the economy has received lukewarm response
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Online mortgage advisor Burrow pivots to B2B, cites unit economics issue

Burrow, the U.K. startup founded by ex-VC Pradeep Raman and backed by Passion Capital, is shutting down its online mortgage brokerage service, TechCrunch has learned. The move is the result of a change in strategy as the nascent company pivots to a B2B model, offering software tools to lenders,
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Gaining bupkis: Canadians grapple with stocks-housing double whammy

Moreover, single-family house prices also look to be cooling in the face of tighter mortgage regulations. So the Bank of Canada will at least have to look at whether the overall wealth effect is further reason to do what we already expected: Wait until summer before hiking again, by which time the asset
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Hong Kong residents snap up Taiwan homes

As home prices continue to hit record highs in Hong Kong, a growing number of Hongkongers are investing in holiday and retirement homes in Taiwan. Taiwan is an affordable housing market for many Hong Kong residents, but also offers alternative lifestyle opportunities. Housing sales in Taipei grew
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Why is Australia investigating its banks?

Finance is Australia's biggest industry, and its banks are some of the most profitable in the world. But now the nation's highest form of public inquiry is examining misconduct by the nation's banks and financial institutions. The royal commission follows a decade of scandals that have rocked the sector.
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Trump Administration To Defang Consumer Protection Watchdog

Under his leadership, the CFPB delayed a new payday lending regulation from going into effect and dropped an investigation into one payday lender who contributed to Mulvaney's campaign. In another move that particularly upset some staffers, the new boss also dropped a lawsuit against an alleged
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PropTech Startups Demonstrate That Real Estate in 2018 Will Not Business as Usual

A key culture Mr. Henritze is cultivating at Blackstone is to “raise collective awareness in the emerging trends in our (real estate) industry” among the employees. He also encouraged more community connectivity. “Initiatives like hosting tonight's event is a sign of Blackstone connecting with the PropTech
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Business week ahead presents finger-on-the-trigger market moments

Speaking of angst, the Canadian Real Estate Association is also expected to release a monthly report showing a drop in sales and a slower pace of price inflation. “The fear heading into January was that the housing market would slow sharply with the introduction of stricter mortgage rules,” said
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Barclays Bank Unit Charged by SFO Over 2008 Qatar Loan Deal

Barclays Bank Unit Charged by SFO Over 2008 Qatar Loan Deal

Barclays Plc's operating unit faces a new criminal charge in relation to the lender's controversial 12 billion-pound ($16.6 billion) fundraising at the height of the financial crisis a decade ago. The accusation of “unlawful financial assistance” against Barclays Bank Plc relates to a $3 billion loan Barclays
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Facebook Losing Friends to Snapchat in the UK

Facebook Inc. is losing its swagger with young users, who are increasingly migrating to rival platforms including Snap Inc.'s Snapchat, according to a new study. Seventy-one percent of U.K. social network users between 12 years and 17 years old will be using Facebook regularly this year, a downgrade
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Barclays Bank charged over Qatar loans

The Serious Fraud Office has charged Barclays Bank PLC with “unlawful financial assistance” related to billions of pounds raised from Qatari investors in 2008. The same charges were bought against Barclays PLC in June last year. The move to charge Barclays Bank as well is significant because it
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Candriam takes 40% stake in real estate boutique Tristan

Access in-depth special reports dedicated to key trends and developments affecting Private Banking & Wealth Management globally. All reports are editorially independent and designed to provide unique insight. Company & Market profiles, Exclusive interviews, Opinion pieces and AUM rankings can
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Fortune tellers predict year of cautious optimism

Chinese astrology and feng shui experts seem to agree that the forecast for the Year of the Earth Dog appears a little depressing. (Shutterstock/File). As it always does, the Chinese New Year brings with it both nervous energy and excitement. This Chinese New Year marks an Earth Dog Year, making it
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Ford Will Pump Out More Profitable Big SUVs to Fund Its Future

Employees work on a Ford Expedition on the Kentucky plant assembly line in Louisville. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg. Ford Motor Co. is spending $25 million more at its Kentucky factory to pump out more of the profitable big sport utility vehicles that are critical to funding its ambitious — and
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Peer-to-peer lenders move into homebuyer market

THE GOVERNMENT has been increasing its support for homebuyers and now peer-to-peer platforms are adding themselves to the solutions. Several firms are coming on to the market that enable retail investors to finance mortgage deposits. JustLend is in the process of launching BankOf, a P2P
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H & R Block (HRB) Given Daily News Impact Score of 0.11

It invests in agency and non-agency MBS consisting of residential MBS, commercial MBS (CMBS), and CMBS interest-only securities. Agency MBS have a guaranty of principal payment by an agency of the US government or a USA government-sponsored entity, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Signal Watch : Wilder Moving Average is Below Simple MA on Shares of iShares FTSE NAREIT …

The 14-day ADX for iShares FTSE NAREIT Real Estate 50 (FTY) is standing at 5.17. Many chart analysts believe that an ADX reading over 25 would suggest a strong trend. A reading under 20 would suggest no trend, and a reading from 20-25 would suggest that there is no clear trend signal. iShares
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Angaza Real Estate asks public not to read mischief in branch closure

Angaza Real Estate and its franchise-Angaza Afrika Saving and Credit Co-operative Society (Sacco) closed down the offices without notice causing anxiety among more than 200 clients who have either bought land through the office or have been savings with the sacco. Laikipia East Co-operative
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Building The Killer Mobile Banking App

This isn't what most banks and credit unions typically do. Many retail institutions are satisfied rolling out whatever mobile banking app their core provider gives them. Some may opt for a third-party solution, but they usually accept a basic level of functionality. That may have cut it a couple years ago, but it
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Kiatnakin banking on financial solution strategy for commercial lending growth

Kiatnakin Bank, a member of the Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group, on Monday disclosed its plan for commercial lending this year, hailing its “Financial Solution Expert” strategy in support of business owners' clientele, especially those involved in sectors in which the listed bank has expertise.
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Maccabi Masters review:February 11

North London Raiders, Scrabble and Temple Fortune were celebrating victories in the latest round of league and cup action in the Maccabi Masters … Andy Diamond and Kevin Blake scored for Harriers, but goals from Robert Botkai (2) and Yali Mamouri ensured that the points went Fortune's way.
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Bank royal commission: ANZ's Shayne Elliott uses Facebook to boost bank's image

ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott is stepping up a charm offensive on talkback radio and social media to combat the impact of the banking royal commission. He's also using it to sell the bank's new agile working structure, after fielding questions live on Facebook on the opening day of the financial services royal
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SME Lending Startup Lendingkart Raises Over $87 Mn In Equity Funding

Post raising $4.7 Mn funding round in January 2018, Ahmedabad-based SME lending platform Lendingkart has secured $87 Mn in an equity funding round as part of its Series C round. The round is being led by Singapore's Fullerton Financial Holdings Pte Ltd. along with the participation from existing
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Commercial Real Estate Marketing Management

You've won the listing, now it's time to lease it! This commercial real estate marketing template is perfect whether you're a broker looking for a workflow…
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European Markets Continue Slide Following Asia and US Sell-Offs

The global stock sell-off is continuing, with Tuesday seeing significant falls at exchanges in Asia and Europe. The day after the U.S. stock market fell by its largest amount in six years, Japan's Nikkei index was down by 6.5% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down more than 6%. When European
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Ombudsman Services withdraws from housing market

'We are ceasing what we're currently doing in the housing sector in a professional and planned way, because we believe it is not adding value. Rather than continue to offer a broken solution to a broken market, we are stepping away to listen to what consumers actually want.' He went on to highlight the
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Rise of an English Gentleman Threatens the Hardest of Brexits

He holds no ministerial post, but Jacob Rees-Mogg holds more and more sway when it comes to Europe. By. Robert Hutton. @RobDotHutton More stories by Robert Hutton. and. Kitty Donaldson. @kitty_donaldson More stories by Kitty Donaldson. February 5, 2018, 9:01 PM PST. Protesters chant and
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Real Estate Specialist Offers Caution When Taking Second Mortgage to Invest in Bitcoin

Real estate specialist Simon Campbell of Bankforeclosuressale.com has cautioned homeowners against taking out a second mortgage on their homes to invest in the growing cryptocurrency space, particularly Bitcoin. Campbell said that while it is within the rights of every homeowner to use their homes
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