Lending in infrastructure may take a hit after the likes of PNB scam: Saugata Roy

Lending in infrastructure may take a hit after the likes of PNB scam: Saugata Roy

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy said on Tuesday that lending in the infrastructure sector could be impacted by the recent cases of bank fraud. “A robust and efficient banking system is imperative for the growth of the infrastructure sector which will in turn fuel economic growth of the country
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Home Depot sales lifted by tax cuts and booming housing market

The Home Depo on Tuesday reported earnings that were buoyed by a booming housing market and strong economy, a macro environment that executives and analysts believe is likely to provide a tailwind for the company for some time. Net income in the fourth quarter was $1.78 billion, up 2% from the
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Musk's Brother Finds Good Use for Tesla Model 3 Shortage

Listings on Autotrader.com, a used-car website, are currently priced as high as $75,000. Others are trying to sell their $1,000 reservation on Craigslist.com for triple that amount, although Tesla says it reserves the right to approve the transfer of reservations. Big Green, the charity that stands to indirectly
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Finding the right mortgage for your next home purchase

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Are you in the market for a new home? Maybe you're buying for the first time, or looking to upsize or downsize, there's a lot that goes into the purchase of a home. Today we have Scott Dobson from Consumers Credit Union here to talk about mortgage options.
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GSEs' loan counts fall in 2017

The GSEs don't originate loans, but purchase mortgages from lenders and then securitize them. Because of their size, the GSE new-funding data can be a good indicator of general mortgage trends. At the start of the year, analysts predicted a sharp drop in refinances for all loan products, which would be
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PNB scam fallout: FM Arun Jaitley takes a dig at the banking community

Expressing angst about the lack of ethics in Indian businesses, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday questioned the functioning of public sector banks and the role of their management and auditors. Hinting at the fraud engulfing country's second largest public sector lender Punjab National Bank
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International Paper Co Forecasted to Post Q1 2018 Earnings of $0.94 Per Share (NYSE:IP)

Barclays upped their target price on International Paper from $52.00 to $55.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 12th. DA Davidson upped their target price on International Paper to $74.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February
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VantageScore: Director Watt, don't waste this opportunity

As regulator and conservator of the GSEs, Mel Watt, the director of the FHFA, has a decision to make. He could open the GSEs' credit score requirements to include other, more predictive and more inclusive credit scoring models– broadening access to mainstream mortgage financing without lowering
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Rand's 'Ramaphosa Rally' in Doubt

South Africa's currency reached a three-year high after Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in as head of state on Feb. 15, fueling optimism among investors that management of South Africa's economy will improve. Benchmark bond yields fell to levels last seen in 2013, while stocks had their best week in more
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US stocks are mostly lower as markets reopen after holiday

The stock slid $1.39 to $31.88. HOUSING BOOST: Home Depot rose after its latest quarterly results beat analyst estimates. The home-improvement giant benefited from strong demand for its wares amid a robust housing market and ongoing hurricane recovery work in the Southeast and Puerto Rico.
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HUD awards $35 million to promote housing independence

This money will go to public housing authorities, public housing resident associations, Native American tribes and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. It will help these organizations hire or retain service coordinators who help residents find jobs, educational opportunities and help residents achieve
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Mexican real estate investors focus on South Florida amid heated presidential race

That uncertainty surrounding Mexico's upcoming presidential election — which is still months away — has contributed to an increase in overall real estate investments into South Florida, industry experts say. More is likely to come. Any major political race in Latin America typically leads to a flurry of deals
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Every CFO Should Know This: 'The Future Of Banking' Ties Verified ESG Performance To Cheaper …

According to its statement, Danone's third-party-verified ESG performance will be “directly impacting, upwards or downwards, the margin payable to the banks over the entire duration of the facility.” This may be the first time a company's cost of capital has been explicitly tied to its third-party-verified ESG
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Connable Office Inc. Buys Shares of 3398 Anixter International Inc. (AXE)

OxFORD Asset Management LLP increased its position in Anixter International by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. OxFORD Asset Management LLP now owns 4,604 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $360,000 after buying an additional 68 shares in the last quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank
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Lake Michigan Credit Union hires Mark Gelbman to fill mortgage loan originator role

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (February 20, 2018) — Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is pleased to welcome Mark Gelbman as a loan originator at its Troy, Michigan location. Gelbman majored in finance at the Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration, and graduated in 1987 with a
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5 Homebuilder Stocks to Buy as Housing Starts Surge

For some time now, tight supplies have threatened to derail the housing recovery. In December 2017, existing home sales came in at 5.57 million units, below most estimates, primarily due to a preexisting shortage in inventories. The resultant increase in housing prices and a spike in mortgage prices
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Holdings Increased by Independent Advisor Alliance

Independent Advisor Alliance lifted its stake in shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 15.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 53,294 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an
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Why America's Youngest Buyers Are Flocking to Luxury Real Estate

While global geopolitical uncertainty is worrying players in the low and mid-range sectors of the American real estate market, a new report suggests demand for luxury properties is booming and gaining ground from a surprising source: younger buyers. Last month, Luxury Portfolio International released
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New York Mortgage Trust Earnings Preview

Based on management's projections, New York Mortgage Trust analysts model for earnings of 15 cents per share on sales of $22 million. Revenue would be have grown 48.51 percent from the same quarter last year. Here's how the company's reported EPS has compared to analyst estimates in the past
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Deadline Approaches for NAREE's 68th Annual Real Estate Journalism Competition; Awards …

NAREE's prestigious journalism competition is open to reporters, columnists, editors and freelancers covering commercial and residential real estate, mortgage finance, sustainable development and related fields of real estate, including home building and design. Winners will be announced at NAREE's
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Home Depot Earnings Top On Strong Same-Store Sales

Home Depot Earnings Top On Strong Same-Store Sales

Outlook: Home Depot expects to earn $9.31 this fiscal year with sales growth of 6.5% and comps up 5%. Home Depot also raised its quarterly dividend by 16% to $1.03 a share. Stock: Shares of the Dow Jones industrial average component were up 2.4% to 191.31 on the stock market today. Home
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Latvian Central Bank Chief Suspended, Says Victim of Smear Campaign

Latvia's central bank governor Ilmars Rimsevics arrives at the news conference in Riga, Latvia February 20, 2018. … in custody over the weekend, had earlier told a news conference he was the victim of a smear campaign because he has been leading a drive to clean up corruption in the banking sector.
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Program to provide low-interest loans

The $500 million will fund the newly developed Community Uplift Program. It will provide money to lending institutions specifically to fund business growth or expansion. The capitalization also will support the already popular Ag Invest program, which helps family farmers; and the Finally Home program,
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Hotel, offices planned proposed for vacant East End property

Fenley Real Estate has filed a revised development plan with Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services to build a five-story hotel with 115 hotel rooms and two four-story office buildings on about 16 acres at 4701 Olympia Park Plaza, which is near the Interstate71 and Interstate 265 interchange.
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Fauquier County real estate transfers for Feb. 12-16

Patsy M. and Marion H. Edmonds Jr. to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC, 1.66 acres, Rt. 616, $16,600. Rockwood Homes Inc. to Caitlin Feeley and Jon Palermo, 4.48 acres, 8303 Squires Lane, near Warrenton, $518,613. Donna H. Abel to Robert M. Heflin, 4 acres, off Razor Hill road, $90,000.
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Your Mortgage: Why us?

All companies (banks, brokers or mortgage banks) borrow funds from investors for the purpose of lending that money to borrowers. We all use the same investors, so by default the interest rates are almost identical. That said, a small firm like Fountain Mortgage doesn't have overhead costs such as huge
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Weekly review

Amazon wants to be a big hospital supplier—and is starting with a large Midwestern health system; the 10 healthiest and unhealthiest cities in America, according to WalletHub; and more.
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Global Stem Cells Banking Market — Revolutionary Way to Cure Life-Threatening Diseases …

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global stem cell banking market is expected to grow significantly from USD 1,380 million in 2016 to USD 3,761 million in 2023, at a CAGR of 15.5% from 2017 to 2023. Factors propelling the growth of the stem cell banking market are the effective
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Team Howe Earns Zephyr Real Estate's Top Producing Team Award

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This year, for the first time, Zephyr Real Estate is recognizing team efforts along with individuals in their Top Producer sales awards. Team Howe, comprised of Sherri Howe, Kristin Rolph and Samantha Hailer, secures that position with nearly
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Morning Movers: Walmart Stumbles, Home Depot Surprises

Home Depot's results may also suggest the housing market, a key driver of the economy, continues to rise. Both companies are Dow Jones Industrial Average components. Setting the mood, leading Asian markets were down about 1% overnight. In Europe, the ZEW Economic Sentiment indicator was
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Mortgage Financing

Mortgage Money Available for Purchases, Refinance & Equity Take Out Unlock the unused equity in your home ★1st and 2nd Mortgages Available for: ★Debt Consolidation (no more high credit card…
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HSBC weighs on European banking stocks

LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – European shares were mixed ahead of Wall Street's return from a holiday, with banks falling after HSBCHSBA.L reported weaker than expected earnings and said it needed as much as $7 billion of fresh capital. At 0955 GMT, the pan-regional STOXX 600 .STOXX
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When Is the Best Time to Sign a Lease?

Did you know that you could save hundreds of dollars on rent depending on when you sign your next lease? Two new surveys highlight the differences by month and location.
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Mortgage delinquencies decline as recession-era defaults resolve

Mortgage borrowers 60 days or more late with their payments declined both quarter-to-quarter and year-over-year, as recession-era defaults work their way out of the system. There were 1.86% of mortgages past due 60 days or more in the fourth quarter, compared with 1.91% in the third quarter and
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P2P business lending up 51%

“A core objective of the British Business Bank is to encourage greater diversity of finance, so we welcome the growth in the uptake of equity finance and other alternatives to traditional lending,” said Keith Morgan, CEO of BBB (pictured above). However, the report found a decline in smaller business
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Stocks are mostly lower as markets reopen after holiday weekend

HOUSING BOOST: Home Depot edged up 43 cents to $187.40 after its latest quarterly results beat analyst estimates. The home-improvement giant benefited from strong demand for its wares amid a robust housing market and ongoing hurricane recovery work in the Southeast and Puerto Rico.
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Brownwood Chamber of Commerce hosts 2018 Economic Summit

Ann Jones, owner of Ann Jones Real Estate, representing the Heartland Association of Realtors, offered information regarding real estate trends and statistics. Closed real estate sales in 2016 increased 15 to 16 percent. Median price has gone up three percent. Jones offered four reasons why the local
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BankThink A solution to California's pot-banking problem: Its own central bank

California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. And as of last month, recreational use of pot is also legal. Now it's time for the state to take another bold move: to fix pot banking. Since pot remains illegal on the federal level, most financial institutions will not service cannabis
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Declares Dividends, Reports Earnings

1 FHLBank Indianapolis earns interest income on advances to and mortgage loans purchased from its Michigan and Indiana member financial institutions, as well as on long- and short-term investments. Net interest income is primarily determined by the spread between the interest earned on those
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Draghi Stays Silent as ECB Seeks Clarity on Latvia

The European Central Bank is holding off from public comment on the bribery allegations against one of its policy makers as it carries out due diligence into the accusations, euro-area officials familiar with the matter said. More than 48 hours since Latvian Governor Ilmars Rimsevics was detained by
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First Mortgage Default Rate Up Slightly

First Mortgage Default Rate Up Slightly

“Home mortgage rates, which respond to movements in the financial markets, have risen from four percent to about 4.4 percent since the beginning of 2018. Although interest rates have increased, there are few signs of financial tightness or increased difficulties in qualifying for loans. Rates on bank
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Biology of NPA

The rate at which money can be borrowed from an Indian bank far exceeds lending rates common to developed nations. The rate at which an Indian businessman borrows money from a Bank is above 12 %. As the base-rate of interest is defined by RBI after considering various factors like inflation,
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Texas title company selects ZOCCAM

A Texas title company with locations throughout Dallas and Houston has selected ZOCCAM's mobile application and platform. The title … The company's vice president of operations said ZOCCOM's platform brings convenience and simplicity to clients while making sure privacy and security is preserved.
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Marriott International Inc (MAR) Shares Sold by Bank of New York Mellon Corp

Piedmont Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Marriott International by 0.6% during the third quarter. Piedmont Investment Advisors LLC now owns 71,759 shares of the company's stock worth $7,912,000 after buying an additional 433 shares during the last quarter. HL Financial
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Draft bill for interest cap on mortgage loans gets favorable report in Parliament committee

MPs in the budget, economic and legal committees in Parliament have issued a favorable report for a draft bill that aims to cap the interest rate collected by banks on mortgage loans. The draft bill, initiated by liberal MP Daniel Zamfir, aims to amend the government ordinance 13/2011 so that the annual
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David Yurman Joins Executive Producing Team For 'Gender In Hollywood' (Working Title)

75 percent of the David Yurman executive committee are women, and the company is almost 70 percent female. “We are a company of women, led by women and co-founded by a woman,” said Sybil Yurman, co-founder David Yurman. “Since 1980 we have strived to elevate and celebrate women
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United States: Pennsylvania Mortgage Servicing Regulations Track RESPA Requirements

On February 6, 2018, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities issued regulations in response to the state's recent law requiring licensing of mortgage loan servicers. The new regulations provide a great deal of information about what servicers must do, but no additional guidance on
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3 S. Florida employers move up in rank on Fortune's '100 Best Companies to Work For'

The three South Florida headquarters that typically make Fortune magazine's “100 Best Companies to Work For” all moved up in rank on the 2018 list. Ultimate Software, the Weston-based software developer with $940.7 million in 2017 revenue, jumped to the No. 3 spot from No. 7 a year ago. JM Family
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HSBC boss scores bumper farewell pay package as bank profits rise

LONDON (REUTERS) – HSBC has awarded departing chief executive Stuart Gulliver a £6.1 million (S$11.2 million) pay package for his final year in charge, teeing up a possible clash with investors who have challenged the lender's largesse for years. Mr Gulliver, who is leaving the bank after more than
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First National's revenues nearly double in two years

Due to an increase in market share among independent agents, First National Title Insurance Co. (FNTI) reported a year-over-year gross revenue increase in 2017 and a nearly doubling of its gross revenues in two years. The company also attributed its improved financial numbers to positive real estate
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Oyster Bay Bans Plywood From 'Zombie Homes'

Last year, federal agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued guidelines that require polycarbonate. Ohio became the first state to ban the use of plywood boards on foreclosed homes. Property owners, banks and lending institutions will be responsible for replacing the plywood on current buildings in
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Cortland Partners Nabs Orlando Community for $59M

The transaction was also subject to a $38 million loan held by Freddie Mac and originated by Walker & Dunlop. “The sale of Lugano reaffirms that South Orlando and Kissimmee are becoming highly coveted by investors,” said Granade in prepared remarks. “Lugano is in the epicenter of the tremendous
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What You Need to Know About Buying Equipment Internationally

What You Need to Know About Buying Equipment Internationally. Posted on Feb 20, 2018. The equipment world has become globally connected. Companies in most countries are doing work that requires compact and heavy machines, and, even if located on U.S. soil, many companies do business in
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Nirav Modi fraud case and India's bank debt crisis

The biggest news story in India over the last week has centred around a billionaire jeweller, Nirav Modi, who has allegedly defrauded one of India's largest banks of more than a billion dollars. Columnist Vivek Kaul explains why the case could be just a sign of a far deeper problem in India's banking
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Classic Lake Union 'Hobbit House" could be yours for $850K

When the Hobbit House sold in 2016, it fetched $770,000. Now the price on 2019 Fairview Ave. E. ,unit #N is $850,000. See the full listing here. Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends,
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NI Community Lands $13M in Mortgage Financing

EagleBridge Capital has arranged a $12.7 million mortgage financing for 95 Lofts, a 59-unit community with ground-floor retail in downtown Providence, R.I. A Massachusetts financial institution provided the non-recourse loan for the historically-renovated building. The six-story property is located at 95
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Mortgage Network announces new Jumbo Renovation Loan

DANVERS, MA (February 20, 2018) — Mortgage Network Inc., one of the country's largest independent mortgage lenders, announces a new Jumbo Renovation Loan program that enables homeowners to finance the purchase or refinance of a home plus the costs of renovating it, all in one loan.
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Centier Bank posts 26 percent rise in mortgage loans

“2017 was a banner year for Centier Bank, with an 11 percent increase in total deposits, a 26 percent rise in mortgage loans, and a 13 percent increase in total assets,” Centier Bank President and CEO Mike Schrage said. “Last year, we also implemented a new warehouse lending program that has
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Will E*TRADE Capitalize On Its 2017 Growth In 2018?

E*TRADE is finally starting to show signs of serious recovery following a near bankruptcy experience in 2008 regarding their mortgage loan business. E*TRADE has since slowly been recovering their losses and positioned the business to attract new retail investors, whom are key to growth. How does
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Chamber Ambassadors Recognize Four Local Businesses

Integrity Title, Inc. recently moved to a larger office location at 2209 Jefferson St., Ste. 301 in Alexandria. The business provides real estate title service for both commercial and residential properties. Owners Jim and Jill Wagner founded the company in 1999. The business' new location provides more
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Sony Is Building an AI-Based Taxi Service to Take on Uber

Sony Is Building an AI-Based Taxi Service to Take on Uber

Within hours of each other on Tuesday morning, Sony announced a new ride-hailing service in Japan and Uber announced it would be expanding in the country. Sony's platform will be based on its artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The new service will be a joint venture between Sony (sne, +1.52%),
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Jorjah Smith is a Real Estate Agent from LJ Hooker Kardinya. Click to view contact information, latest listings, sales statistics and more.
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New Products, Expansion; Legal and Political Updates

Although the number of repurchase suits appears to have been slowing down, James Brody, Chair of the Mortgage Banking Group at Johnston … First, Brody reports that “There is good news for correspondent lenders who have received such demands from CMI, in that CMI recently lost its motion for
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A Fix to the UK Housing Crunch: Have More Money

The U.K.'s housing crunch is indeed serious: A study just released from Britain's Institute for Fiscal Studies notes that home ownership among British young people has “collapsed,” having halved within 20 years. With the exception of London, the country's most expensive market, property prices continue
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RealyInvest App Empowers Beginners to Invest in Commercial Real Estate

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In a rising tide of fintech apps, RealyInvest is emerging as a new way for beginning investors to access the high-priced world of premier commercial real estate right from their smartphones. RealyInvestors can purchase fractional shares of REITs
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Bill would ensure Central Bank regulates mortgage funds

Fianna Fáil's finance spokesperson said he had a brief conversation with Minister for Finance Eoghan Murphy around the proposed sale of 20,000 mortgages by Permanent TSB to vulture funds. The two men are set to meet to have a more detailed discussion later this week. Michael McGrath will move a
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Not Too Late To Save Public Banking

From top: AIB and Permanent tsb remain in state hands;; Michael Taft It is curious how little debate there has been regarding Ireland's banking system (apart from being scandalised by continuous scandals). The bank guarantee was brought in practically overnight while the Dáil debate over the
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Higher traffic propels Home Depot

(Reuters) – Home Depot Inc's quarterly profit beat market estimates for the sixth straight quarter as the No.1 U.S. home improvement chain drew in more shoppers who spent more on average amid an improving housing market. The company also increased its quarterly dividend by 15.7 percent to $1.03
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The World's Tallest Wooden Skyscraper Is Coming to Japan

A Japanese company is set to build a skyscraper made of 90% wood in Tokyo, which will make it the world's tallest wooden skyscraper upon completion. Sumitomo Forestry (smfrf, +0.00%), the Japanese wood products company, is planning to build the skyscraper to commemorate its 350th anniversary
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New marijuana bill could benefit Arizona's real estate market

PHOENIX — A new bill that would legalize the use of recreational marijuana in the state of Arizona could benefit the state's real estate market. According to the Phoenix Business Journal, Arizona could see an uptick in its real estate market if HCR 2037 passes on the upcoming 2018 ballot. With the
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Lending a voice | SunStar

“THE Vagina Monologues” (TVM), an empowering stage play that pushes to reclaim words that society has programmed to label “taboo” and calls attention to the gender-based issues on discrimination and violence, returns to Cebu on Feb. 25 in time for its 20th global anniversary. The play was created
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Australia maps steady rate path, wary on mortgage debt

“Households with higher debt levels may also sharply curtail their consumption in response to an adverse shock such as rising unemployment or large falls in house prices, amplifying any economic downturn.” Ms Bullock, however, judged the overall level of mortgage stress among households was
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SBL Network welcomes independant consultant

Previously, Clout worked with SBL's CEO, Tammy Phillips, at Morgan Stanley, where she was managing director of equity finance services. Prior to SBL, Clout was managing director and head of sales and marketing at OTAS Technologies. Danielle Jopson is responsible for client on-boarding and
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Freddie Mac Pfd Z (FMCKJ) Chikou Line Seen Dropping Below the Tenkan

Freddie Mac Pfd Z (FMCKJ) placed on investor's radar this week as the lagging Chikou 26 day line has dropped below Ichimoku's Tenkan line, creating an environment ripe for a reversal. If the current close price (as depicted by the chikou span) is lower than the price of 26 periods ago, that would
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Trump Defiant Despite Mueller's Warning Shot on Russia Meddling

U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller is the latest top official to sound the alarm that Russia meddled in the 2016 election, but there's no sign that Donald Trump is listening yet. The president's silence has some experts worried that Trump and his administration aren't taking the threat from Russia to this
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Home Depot profit rides strong home improvement market

New York – A strong home-improvement market pushed Home Depot's profit higher in the fourth quarter, topping expectations. The Atlanta company's profit rose 5.6 percent to $1.78 billion, or $1.52 per share, for the three months ended Jan. 28. Earnings, adjusted for pretax expenses, were $1.69 per
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The Housing Market Is Riding High Once Again

The housing market is looking pretty hot right now, an important contributor to economic growth and the stock market. This week is likely to bring fresh evidence that demand for houses is strong, with the release of data from the National Association of Realtors on Wednesday. Sales of previously-owned
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Grazia magazine editor Natasha Pearlman understood to have left the title, but no comment from …

The editor of women's fashion and lifestyle magazine Grazia is understood to have left the publication, but the title's owner, Bauer Media, has refused to … Press Gazette understands staff have been warned not to speak to anyone outside the company on the matter of Pearlman's apparent departure.
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PNB sinks 31% in 5 sessions after big banking fraud; global rating agencies may downgrade

Punjab National Bank shares continued downtrend for fifth consecutive session Tuesday after detecting Rs 11,400 crore worth of scam involving billionaire jewellery merchants Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi. The stock price hit a fresh 52-week low of Rs 111, falling 4.6 percent intraday and taking total
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Deutsche Bank is axing up to 500 trading and investment-banking jobs

Deutsche Bank CEO John Cryan during the bank's annual news conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on February 2. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski … LONDON — Deutsche Bank is planning to cut up to 500 trading and investment-banking jobs, according to multiple reports. Bloomberg, the Financial Times,
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S&P: Dubai's real estate slump to last until 2020

S&P: Dubai's real estate slump to last until 2020

Dubai real estate prices could decline by 10 to 15 percent over the next two years, hit by new supply, geopolitical risks and the introduction of value added-tax in the United Arab Emirates, S&P Global Ratings' analysts said on Tuesday. The grim prediction came after Dubai residential prices fell by 5 to
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EIB lending 75 mln euro loan to Romania's Banca Transilvania to support SMEs

BUCHAREST (Romania), February 20 (SeeNews) – The European Investment Bank (EIB) said on Tuesday it is lending 75 million euro ($93 million) to Romania's second-largest bank Banca Transilvania [BSE:TLV]. This is the first tranche of an approved loan of 150 million euro to Banca Transilvania to
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It won't let me enter my interest deduction for my mortgage

It is possible that the page you are trying to enter your information on did not fully load. You can refresh the page in your browser to …
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These were the top outer borough real estate loans in January

Infinity Real Estate and Nightingale Properties rounded out the list with a $65.5 million loan for Kingswood Center in Midwood from LoanCore Capital. The property at 1630 East 15th Street stands three stories tall and spans 230,000 square feet, and LoanCore has assumed the $63.7 million unpaid
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Latvia central bank chief rejects calls to quit over bribery claims

Latvia's central bank governor has responded to bribery allegations by insisting that he will not resign his post, denouncing the accusations against him as false and claiming that he has been subjected to death threats. Speaking after being held for 48 hours over allegations of bribery, Ilmar Rimsevics,
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Community bankers say Fannie and Freddie need stronger capital buffers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have transferred about $280 billion to the Treasury since 2013, which is roughly $100 billion more than the capital infusion they received during the financial crisis, Fine said. “Yet they are not permitted to retain and maintain sufficient capital that can provide stability in the
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As Gulliver's Sun Sets, HSBC Should Look East

The London-headquartered lender also highlighted an $188 million increase in loan impairment charges for the fourth quarter, driven mainly by two corporate borrowers in Europe. Still, adjusted revenue for the 12 months was $51.5 billion, 5 percent higher than 2016 and the bank's first full year of gains
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Wall Street Landlords Shift to Affordable Sector

Bloomberg reports: As Wall Street's rental-home industry matures from its early days of frenzied homebuying after the foreclosure crisis, upstarts such as Promise are turning to cheaper houses that have largely been cast aside by big, established landlords. With easy real estate bargains gone, investors
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Home Depot earnings, sales top Wall Street expectations as traffic spikes

“Home Depot is selling more appliances … that helps that ticket,” Oppenheimer & Co. analyst Brian Nagel told CNBC. “It's also a function of where we are in the housing market. … We are starting to see people take money out of their homes and undertake larger-ticket remolding activity.” Hurricane
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Godiva takes top spot in new MS buy-to-let lending survey

The lender also scored the best marks for service, with Personal Touch Financial Services head of propositions Victoria Jefferies calling it “consistently excellent”. John Charcol managing director Walter Avrili commends Godiva's “great support” and easy-to-understand website and criteria, while Large
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Students get business and banking advice

Emily Hirao, a senior majoring in business technology and president of Carnegie Mellon University's business technology club, visited Pitt Monday night to share her experiences with juggling being a student and an employee working in Wall Street banking. (Photo by Issi Glatts | Assistant Visual Editor).
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Black Panther, Oprah Winfrey, BAFTAs: Broadsheet Feb. 20

Good morning, Broadsheet readers! Black Panther is a bona fide blockbuster, Donald Trump spent Presidents' Day watching—and insulting—Oprah, and board quotas don't seem to be doing much for gender equality. Have a lovely Tuesday.
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Latvian Premier Says Norvik Banka Seeks to Hurt Country's Image

Pedestrians cross a road outside a Norvik Banka JSC bank branch in Riga, Latvia, on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg. Prime Minister Maris Kucinskis lashed out at representatives of Norvik Banka JSC, saying that they're trying to hurt Latvia's image following a report
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Trump Plan to Swap Food Stamps for Food Faces Skeptical Congress

A Trump administration plan to to replace food-stamp spending with boxes of “100 percent American grown food'' landed on Congress's doorstep with a thud. But the public attention heaped on the Agriculture Department's plan to deliver “Harvest Boxes” to poor families also obscured the
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Bank at Center of $2 Billion India Fraud Heads for 13-Month Low

“The disclosure of 113 billion rupees ($1.75 billion) of fraudulent transactions at Punjab National Bank will raise doubts about underwriting standards and operational risks at Indian state-owned banks,” Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Diksha Gera wrote in a report. “Regulators and investors are also
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Brexit Bulletin: May Prepares a Secret Weapon

Sign up to receive the Brexit Bulletin in your inbox, and follow @Brexit on Twitter. Theresa May's team is looking into a contingency plan to hold back billions of pounds in Brexit payments if the European Union refuses to give the U.K. the trade deal it wants, Tim Ross reports. The plan, which is a fallback
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Venezuela Is Jumping Into the Crypto Craze

President Nicolas Maduro hopes the Petro, launching on Feb. 20, will solve the nation's economic problems. By. Patricia Laya. @PattyLaya More stories by Patricia Laya. February 20, 2018, 1:00 AM PST. From. Illustration: Jonathan Djob Nkondo. It was a surreal scene in an increasingly surreal country.
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Cross River and PeerIQ Announce Strategic Partnership to Offer Enhanced Risk Management and …

New York, Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cross River, an established financial services company, and PeerIQ, a leading consumer loan data analytics provider, announced today a strategic partnership that will streamline capital sourcing between non-bank lenders and institutional loan buyers.
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Fed Minutes May Give Clues to 2018 Interest Rate Word Puzzle

A growing number of private economists now estimate four rate hikes this year, according to a Bloomberg survey last week, compared to the three moves penciled in by policy makers in quarterly forecasts they updated in December. Investors are nearly certain the FOMC will raise rates at its meeting in
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Stay the Same Is Theresa May's Regulatory Vision: Brexit Update

A Brexit deal is “well on the cards” for later this year, David Davis says https://t.co/xq91sF5Jn2 pic.twitter.com/AYDoAyDBy2. — Bloomberg Brexit (@Brexit) February 20, 2018. “We won't be signing trade deals that mean that British producers are undercut on environmental or animal welfare standards,”
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Chinese Investors Silent About Thwarted Bid to Buy Chicago Stock Exchange

Chinese Investors Silent About Thwarted Bid to Buy Chicago Stock Exchange

In January, Ant Financial, the financial affiliate of e-commerce giant Alibaba, scrapped a deal to buy U.S. peer MoneyGram International Inc. after failing to get approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. This month, two U.S. senators introduced legislation that could ban
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What's Happening With These REIT Stocks? — Anworth Mortgage Asset, Apollo Commercial Real …

Taking into consideration last Friday's market sentiment, WallStEquities.com assessed the following REIT – Diversified equities this morning: Anworth Mortgage Asset Corp. (NYSE: ANH), Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc. (NYSE: ARI), Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: BXMT), and
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Harlan Steffensmeier joins elite Bloodhound company

With Steffensmeier leading 5-4 in the waning seconds of the title bout, an escape or a reversal could have been the difference between gold and silver. … With the state championship, Steffensmeier becomes the 14th Bloodhound wrestler to win a state title joining some elite company, including his father
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Is Government heading for trouble on mortgage sales?

This government seems intent on walking into an elephant trap. That is the only conclusion that can be drawn by its response so far to the potential sell-off of 20,000 Permanent TSB mortgages to a vulture fund. Please Subscribe or Log in to continue reading. Please Subscribe or Log in to continue
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Vegan Chocolate Truffles Awarded Title of 'Tastiest Easter Treat' in the UK

These truffles aren't only vegan-friendly but eye-catching as they come in a reusable hand-painted, egg-shaped tin. Booja Booja is an artisan chocolate company, based in Norfolk. Everything made by the company is organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and soya-free, making their range of
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Venezuela Launches Pre-Sale of Its Controversial Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency

Venezuela's government on Tuesday opened the pre-sale of its contentious petro cryptocurrency, making 82.4 million of the blockade-busting virtual coins available for purchase. The Bitcoin-esque petro (the code for which is “PTR”) is part of a drive to overcome the U.S.'s economic blockade against
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Nelito Systems Receives Global Accolades for Innovation in Lending Management Software

The Company prides itself on its innovative product FinCraft™ Lending, which is available in two variants – for MFI Companies & Lending Companies. Nelito is amongst the few Indian companies to have its own product used by a number of clients across BFSI, Micro Finance and, NBFC globally.
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Latvian banking chief won't resign, rejects bribes report

RIGA, Latvia (AP) – The head of Latvia's central bank says he will not resign following an investigation into suspected bribery and an Associated Press report on allegations that he sought bribes from a local bank. Ilmars Rimsevics, who is also on the European Central Bank's top policymaking council,
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Abbe named head of real estate IB at JMP Securities

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JMP Group LLC (NYSE: JMP), an investment banking and alternative asset management firm, announced today that Ryan Abbe has been named head of real estate investment banking at JMP Securities. A managing director based in the firm's San Francisco
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Facebook, HSBC, Deutsche Bank: CEO Daily for February 20, 2018

… is to bust the economic blockade imposed on the country by the U.S. People can buy the petro using other cryptocurrencies and “hard currencies” but not, in this first phase, the bolivar. However, the cryptocurrency will be usable for buying local currency once the system is fully up and running. Fortune.
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Housing crunch could drain Toronto talent pool

… child into a one-bedroom-plus-den condo but, once that second child comes along, they need more space, she said. An Environics email survey for the board last summer found 83 per cent of 803 young professionals, aged 18 to 39, were struggling to save for retirement due to high housing prices.
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Average Mortgage Debt on the Rise

“For the most part, consumers are paying their debts in a timely fashion, which has been especially evident for mortgages and personal loans,” said Matt Komos, VP of Research and Consulting at TransUnion. This is likely a result of the strong economy, which has helped consumers manage their
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5 tips for closing every real estate deal ahead of schedule

Once a property goes under contract, it becomes a sprint to get to the finish line. However, with so many parties involved, lack of communication, missing paperwork, being unorganized and a host of other challenges can quickly can prevent you from closing on or before the contractual deadline.
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Smarter financial decisions with CIMB's enhanced mobile banking app

These collaborations will introduce more enhancements in the future, including real-time data insights to enable highly-relevant, on-site smart promotions to be offered to customers, as well as personalised and customised financial advice based on their banking portfolio and spending patterns.
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PX: Fortune 500 CEOs, business leaders launch audit of SORTA. Will more money be found?

The Cincinnati Business Committee represents top executives from most of the region's Fortune 500 and largest companies, including Procter, Kroger, GE Aviation, Cintas and Western & Southern. The Cincinnati Regional Business Committee is a partner of the CBC, representing CEOs from mid-sized
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Shannon Noll reveals he lost Australian Idol fortune

Shannon Noll made a lot of money following his rise to fame, but he lost it trying to keep his family out of debt following the loss of his dad.
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Could IntelliPharmaCeutics International Inc. (IPCI) Crash Even More? The Stock Just Made 52 …

During such technical setups, fundamental investors usually stay away and are careful buying the stock. The stock decreased 9.32% or $0.0718 during the last trading session, reaching $0.6982. About 966,123 shares traded or 148.98% up from the average. IntelliPharmaCeutics International Inc.
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It's more than luck: Lion dancers ensure good fortune in Chinatown

Lion dancers visit businesses in San Francisco's Chinatown to ensure they have good fortune during the new year. KGO. by Juan Carlos Guerrero. Monday, February 19, 2018 06:38PM. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) –. If you heard a ruckus around San Francisco's Chinatown Monday afternoon, there was
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Budding medical marijuana industry sparks a blooming real estate market

As medical marijuana growers and dispensaries gain approval and governments fine-tune associated ordinances, prospective cannabis businesses are eyeing — and buying — commercial real estate. The result is a boom in west Michigan's commercial property market, one in which Mark Howland
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An Uber Eats Driver Accused of Fatally Shooting a Customer Has Turned Himself In

An Uber Eats Driver Accused of Fatally Shooting a Customer Has Turned Himself In

An Uber Technologies Inc. (uber, +0.00%) driver turned himself in after allegedly shooting and killing a customer over the weekend. Robert Bivines, 36, made an Uber Eats delivery late Saturday before witnesses said he exchanged words with and then shot the 30-year-old male customer, Ryan
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Property sector takes price, confidence hit

ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley said the mixed result was partly driven by Auckland's softer house prices. “Price expectations have fallen to an eight-year low in Auckland as we continue to see the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's speed limits taking effect.” The number of Aucklanders thinking it was a
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Deutsche Bank slashes up to 500 investment banking jobs

Germany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank is letting hundreds of investment bankers go, Bloomberg News reported today, the latest round of deep cuts in a years-long battle for profitability. “At least 250” and perhaps as many as 500 “senior and mid-level” bankers in London and the US have been shown
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Economist says Permanent TSB mortgage sell-off won't lead to flood of repossessions

A leading economist says Permanent TSB's proposal to sell mortgages to a vulture fund will not lead to wide-scale repossessions. The bank plans to sell 20,000 distressed loans at a value of around €4bn. Fianna Fáil has raised concerns, saying this could be just the tip of the iceberg. However
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Banking on history

Sir, – Diarmaid Ferriter bemoans the ugly impersonality which pervades Irish banks, as well he might (Opinion & Analysis, February 17th). As a historian, he must have seen it coming! Marx and others warned us that we would all become alienated as soon as capitalism – with the help of technology
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A decade after meltdown, Senate moves to roll back bank rules

U.S. senators are planning to mark the 10th anniversary of Wall Street's meltdown this year with a gift to the nation's banks: a bill that would unravel regulations put in place after the crisis. The proposed rollback of some key post-crisis rules – which could advance in the coming weeks – is one of the few
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US mortgage rates continue rapid hike

U.S. mortgage rates once again shot up this week, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 4.38 percent for the week ending Feb. 15, up from 4.32 percent the previous week. A year ago, mortgage rates stood at 4.15 percent. Favorable mortgage rates have helped drive U.S.
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Dubai's real estate slump to last until 2020 – S&P

DUBAI, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Dubai real estate prices could decline by 10 to 15 percent over the next two years, hit by new supply, geopolitical risks and the introduction of value added-tax in the United Arab Emirates, S&P Global Ratings' analysts said on Tuesday. The grim prediction came after Dubai
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BGL BNP Paribas and ABN AMRO Bank NV announce that they have signed an agreement …

BGL BNP Paribas and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. announce that they have signed an agreement concerning the acquisition by BGL BNP Paribas of all the outstanding shares in ABN AMRO Bank (Luxembourg) S.A. and its fully owned subsidiary ABN AMRO Life S.A. BGL BNP Paribas will transfer the
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Fidessa sees revenue growth across all regions in 2017

Fidessa has reported that its yearly revenue increased by 7 percent for 2017, ending the year with £353.9 million compared to £331.9 million in 2016. The software provider stated that 66 percent of this revenue was accounted for outside of Europe. In 2017, Fidessa stated it achieved a £92.4 million cash
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Donald Trump Jr meets real estate developers in Delhi

NEW DELHI: United States President Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr, who is on a week-long visit to India, met real estate developers at Oberoi Hotel, here. The junior Trump met members of real estate firms M3M India and Tribeca Developers. “I think M3M has got into development with Trump.
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Housing starts to fall 25pc from 2016 peak to trough in 2020, HIA says

“The upturn that's come is from changing numbers of apartments being built,” he said. “For the detached house market, which is the majority of our members … we're talking a couple of per cent down. That's not a concern, given they are at elevated levels.” However, the risk to housing construction was
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How does Singapore Budget 2018 affect property buyers in Singapore?

Singapore Budget 2018 was announced today, and carries some long-term implications on our property market. On the upside, buyers can breathe easy at the lack of new cooling measures. On the other hand, taxes are rising across the board, and the property market isn't spared. Here's what you need
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In Indian River School District, has trust been restored?

“When you think of the amount of people who work for the district, we have a vested interested,” she said. “It touches everything at some point in your life, and when you look at that real estate trends are part of the district, if you let something slip up and you don't have the confidence of the community,
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Amazon Just Announced a New Whole Foods Perk for Some Users

In its latest discount roll-out since acquiring Whole Foods in 2017, Amazon announced on Tuesday it will offer 5% back to some Amazon credit card holders. In conjunction with Whole Foods and Chase, Amazon has announced it will give 5% back on Whole Foods purchases made with the Amazon
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WRAPUP 1-Australia c.bank maps steady rate path, wary on mortgage debt

The average household mortgage debt-to-income ratio has risen to around 140 percent at the end of 2017 from nearly 120 percent in 2012, RBA data shows. “The more debt households have, the more sensitive their cash flow, and hence consumption, is likely to be to a rise in interest rates,” RBA
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5 costs that can surprise new homeowners

As we muddled through insurance company claims and coverage, we were forced to come up with emergency money to repair the well and replace the damaged appliances. Needless to say, carefree weekends away were put off for quite a while. Homeownership is still considered by many to be the
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North's house prices rose 5% in fourth quarter

The average price of a house in Northern Ireland rose to £158,285 (€178,000) during the final quarter of 2017, according to new research. Ulster University's latest Quarterly House Price Index, released on Tuesday, suggests that house prices rose towards the end of last year by 5 per cent relative to the
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View: RBI needs to make an example out of guilty banks

Who's afraid of RBI? Banks, perhaps. RBI regulates banks, after all. But are banks really, truly afraid of the banking regulator? Afraid to the extent that fear acts as at least a partial deterrent to fraud? Not really. And that's the biggest lesson from the Nirav Modi-Punjab National Bank (PNB) case.
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LA Galaxy banking on revamped backline for turnaround

IRVINE, Calif.—Things look very different at the back for the LA Galaxy this year, a big plus after what went down last season. And there's confidence in camp that this year's team is going to better resemble the contenders of the Bruce Arena era than last season's bottom-feeding finish. Sigi Schmid has
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Greeks Feel the Pain of Being Normal Again

Greeks Feel the Pain of Being Normal Again

The government wants to exit its bailout program after eight years, but the country's finances still look shaky. By. Antonis Galanopoulos. More stories by Antonis Galanopoulos. ,. Viktoria Dendrinou. @v_dendrinou More stories by Viktoria Dendrinou. , and. Sotiris Nikas. @NikasSotiris More stories by
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10-yr fixed mortgage rates starting to rise

Given ongoing speculation of further rises to the Bank of England base rate, and the increases in mortgage rates that would most likely accompany them, many borrowers will be looking to fix their mortgage repayments for as long as possible. The longest term currently available is 10 years, which saw a
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Rural banking expert suggests thinking beyond commodities

A rural banking expert says one of the ways producers might consider riding out the low commodity price cycle is to consider a less traditional route producing what already has good demand, but takes more work. Rabobank's North American head of rural banking, Curt Hudnutt, tells Brownfield he
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Banking giant prepares to 'reshape its workforce'

NAB's CEO Andrew Thorburn has announced an HR transformation plan to 'reshape its workforce' for the future. The strategy will see 6,000 people leaving the bank over three years, with 2,000 new roles being created. Meanwhile, the bank is set to hire specialists in data, AI, robotics, automation,
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Start-ups, SMEs call for greater access to loans by foreign banks

The development arrives after the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) said it would not be reducing the high lending rates charged by local banks that deter … Currently, foreign banks are only allowed to disburse loans via the local banks, so lending rates remained capped between the Central Bank rate of
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Measles Cases Are Skyrocketing in Europe as More Parents Shun Vaccines

Measles is spreading in Europe thanks to parents shunning vaccines, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. In 2016, there were just 5,273 cases of measles recorded in the region—a record low. But last year that number soared to 21,315, with 35 deaths. “Every new person affected by
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Kenya Authorities Confiscate Two Opposition Officials' Passports

Kenyan immigration officials confiscated the passports of opposition Senator James Orengo and businessman Jimi Wanjigi, the latest in a series of curbs imposed on anti-government activists since their leader Raila Odinga held a mock inauguration ceremony last month. The travel documents were
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Camagüey´s Banking workers outlined actions to raise quality of service in

Camagüey, Feb 19.- Among the objectives of the Popular Saving Bank (BPA) in this province for the current year include improving the quality of service to clients, to continue the implementation of the credit policy and promote the culture of saving in the population, according to the assembly of annual
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Why The Aussie Property Market Won't Crash

Before I get to the promised topic of why the Aussie property market won't crash, let's have a quick look at how the bounce back in markets is travelling. Yesterday, Aussie stocks shrugged off a weak start to the day and finished strongly. But as you can see in the chart of the ASX200 below, it's now
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Deutsche Bank is axing up to 500 trading and investment banking jobs

LONDON — Deutsche Bank is planning to cut up to 500 trading and investment banking jobs, according to multiple reports. Bloomberg, The Financial Times, The Times, and the Telegraph all reported on Tuesday that the German bank is planning major job cuts. Deutsche Bank did not respond to
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Here's How Fox News' New Streaming Service for 'Superfans' Will Work

Fox News “superfans” will soon have yet another way to tune in to their favorite channel. The cable news network is planning to a launch a standalone subscription service by the end of the year, called Fox Nation. What is Fox Nation? Fox Nation will be available without a subscription to a cable package
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Raiders Stadium giving commercial real estate owners a new outlook on future possibilities

But with momentum building Raiders Stadium, the commercial real estate market is starting to show investors there may be room for a big future again. He said the owner has no plans to change anything for at least five to seven years. He wants to see what happens with the stadium first. For now, tenant
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Monarch Partners Asset Management LLC Buys Shares of 70100 Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp …

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Monarch Partners Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 70,100
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Watch Real Estate play a new song live

Last year, Real Estate released their latest album 'In Mind', which we said was “classic laid-back Real Estate”. They're now currently on a tour of North America and, as reported by Stereogum, the band performed a brand new song on the first stop in Boulder, Colorado. It's as warm and languid as you'd
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The Trump Effect on Gurgaon's Luxury Housing Market

When the scion of one of the world's most iconic real estate brands comes to India to help market yet another luxury homes project – this time in the Millennium City of Gurgaon – the market sits up and takes notice. By all standards, the upcoming Trump Towers are a sizeable undertaking – the 47-storey
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RBA warns on risks posed by property investors' interest-only loan D-Day

Speaking at an industry forum in Sydney on Tuesday, RBA assistant governor Michele Bullock said the risks to financial stability posed by owner-occupiers paying down their mortgages was “not particularly acute at the moment”. Rather, Ms Bullock said negatively-geared property investors, who have
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Analysts Set AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) Target Price at $19.75

AGNC Investment logo Shares of AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC) have earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the nine research firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold
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Yes Bank promises Rs 10000 cr in lending to MSMEs during Magnetic Maharashtra

Mumbai, Feb 20 (KNN) The YES Bank has promised lending to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore to support the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on day 2 of the Magnetic Maharashtra Convergence. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led Maharashtra government on Monday signed
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India's Coal Imports Seen Rising as Domestic Output Lags Demand

India, the world's second-largest coal importer, is set to see a rise in shipments of the fuel as domestic production lags behind demand, Benjamin Sporton, Chief Executive at the World Coal Association said. State-run Coal India Ltd., which produces more than 80 percent of India's coal, is failing to meet
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32000 households are in mortgage of 3 months or more

A drop in household income and prolonged unemployment or illness are among the common reasons why Singapore households fall into mortgage arrears, revealed the Ministry of National Development. Notably, out of the 405,000 households with outstanding Housing and Development Board (HDB)
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Transfer of Bradford & Bingley loans to Prudential and Blackstone finalised

Transfer of Bradford & Bingley loans to Prudential and Blackstone finalised

The transfer follows the sale of the loans to Blackstone and Prudential by UK Asset Resolution (UKAR) last year. Computershare has serviced Bradford & Bingley, Mortgage Express and NRAM mortgages on behalf of UK Asset Resolution (UKAR) since June 2016 and the new owners have retained its
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Merkel's Final Barrier to Historic Fourth Term Has a Name: Kevin

The last barrier to Chancellor Angela Merkel's fourth term is an activist named Kevin who was born the same year the Berlin Wall fell. The 28-year-old head of the Social Democrats' youth organization, Kevin Kuehnert has become the youthful face of widespread party frustration, arguing that a role in the
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Bitcoin Rises as South Korea Talks 'Active' Support for Trading

Bitcoin rose 3.7 percent to $11,470 at 8:34 a.m. in London, heading for a one-month high, according to prices compiled by Bloomberg. The move takes Bitcoin to almost double its recent intraday low of $5,922 on Feb. 6, while rival coins also advanced, with Litecoin jumping 8 percent. Cryptocurrencies
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Housing market is 'resilient' – but sellers need to be 'pragmatic'

The housing market has started 2018 much like at the end of 2017, with fewer enquiries, instructions and sales but house prices still continuing their upward trend over the year. Simon Rubinsohn, RICS chief economist, says: “Lack of inventory on agents' books continues to provide a major challenge
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Cryptocurrency Skeptics Find an Ally: HSBC's New Boss John Flint

Add another high-profile name to the ranks of cryptocurrency skeptics: John Flint, the incoming chief executive of HSBC Holdings Plc. “The underlying technology, distributed ledger technology, has got lots of applications across our industry,” Flint said in a phone interview Tuesday after HSBC's earnings
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Negativity made me try harder: Sashank Rishyasringa, Capital Float

After returning from Stanford University, having completed my management degree, I was looking at various business opportunities across ecommerce, digital lending, transportation and others. But one thing that I consistently got as a feedback from bankers and prospective investors was that there was
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Italy's Northern League Is Suddenly In Love With the South

Matteo Salvini takes a selfie in front of the old town during a campaign stop in Matera, Feb. 15. Photographer: Francesca Volpi/Bloomberg. For years, Italy's Northern League has derided residents of the country's south as beggars, thieves and good-for-nothing rednecks. The party has long advocated
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Boston Partners Purchases New Holdings in McDermott International Inc (MDR)

Meeder Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of McDermott International by 234.0% during the third quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 16,144 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $117,000 after buying an additional 11,310 shares during the last quarter. Zurcher
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Scosche® Signs on as Title Sponsor for the GRRRacing 2018 Season

Scosche Industries is pleased to announce that it is again partnering with the GRRRacing team signing on as the title sponsor for the 2018 race season. … Follow @SCOSCHE on Twitter, Facebook, GOOGLE+, Instagram , Pinterest and LinkedIn for the latest news on all of the company's award-winning
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San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area on the verge of a housing bubble, according to report

The average home price in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area is $269,990, according to National Mortgage News, and the price-wage growth gap … Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, said construction for single-family homes is down by 53 percent and San
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Fable Fortune Finally Leaves Early Access

Flaming Fowl's Fable Fortune card game leaves early access this week and will be a free-to-play title available for PC and Xbox One. The trek toward launching Fable Fortune has been long and difficult for Flaming Fowl's team of ex-Lionhead developers. Originally announced as a Kickstarter project
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Police in South Korea Are Investigating the Death of a Bitcoin Policy Coordinator

Jung Ki-joon, the head of economic policy at South Korea's Office for Government Policy Coordination, was found dead at home at the age of 52 on Sunday, with investigators initially suspecting a heart attack as the cause of death. “He died from some unknown cause. He passed away while he was
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Deutsche Bank cuts 250 JOBS with 'hundreds more at risk' as securities unit slumps

Both Marc Benton, who oversaw European energy investment banking and Evan Haji-Touma, who focuses on sovereign wealth and public pension funds, may lose their jobs. Andrew Tusa, co-head of UK corporate broking and Jonathan Gold, a senior financial institutions banker in London, could also
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How Jerry Smith's Entrepreneurship Shaped His Career in Commercial Banking

Jerry Smith's entrepreneurial streak helped shape a successful 45-year career in commercial banking. He was founding CEO of First Business Bank and its parent company. Jerry is now chairman of First Business Financial Services, a publicly traded company with a $200 million market cap and $1.8
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RBA Bullock says mortgage stress is still relatively low in Australia

RBA Assistant Governor Bullock spoke at the Responsible Lending and Borrowing Summit in Sydney, with audience questions following. Some of the comments made were: mortgage stress is still relatively low in Australia. “The historically high levels of mortgage debt in Australia raise questions about
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P2P lending soars but SMEs generally wary of finance

PEER-TO-PEER business lending and other forms of alternative business finance saw significant growth last year, but an aversion to external finance continues to hold back many small firms, according to the latest research from the British Business Bank (BBB). The 2018 Small Business Finance
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Singapore property stocks fall on higher stamp duty for home buyers

She added: “The effective increase in the tax revenue is quite minimal, hence this measure acts more as a deterrent to the red-hot property market.” The increase will have more of an effect on ultra-luxury properties, Li said. The stamp duty on a S$10 million property will increase by about 0.9 percentage
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Banco Macro Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2017

In the quarter, growth was driven by commercial loans, among which Documents and Others stand out, which grew 20% and 10% QoQ, respectively. Meanwhile within consumer loans, mortgage loans, credit cards and personal loans rose 29% and 16% and 12% QoQ, respectively. • In 4Q17, the
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Household Indebtedness and Mortgage Stress | Speeches

Address to the Responsible Lending and Borrowing Summit Sydney – 20 February 2018. Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. The title of the summit, 'Responsible Lending and Borrowing – Risk, Responsibility and Reputation', really struck a chord with me because there has been much
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87 Hailes Street Greensborough Vic 3088

87 Hailes Street Greensborough Vic 3088

Position perfect!!. 3 bedrooms House for Sale. Sat 17th March @ 1PM. 87 Hailes Street Greensborough Vic 3088. Listed by Barry Plant – Bundoora. Features: Toilets, Built-in Wardrobes, Air Conditioning, Garage Spaces, Close to Schools, Close to Shops, Close to Transport, Heating.
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Banks biased in lending practices and flout norms, GJEPC says

CHENNAI: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has said it finds it surprising that while so many of its members were struggling to get financing for legitimate concerns, others (Nirav Modi/Gitanjali Gems) were able to get away with unsecured and unregulated lending. “Going by the
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Preliminary announcement of financial statements 2017

With respect to mortgage lending to personal clients, we have over the past almost four years in-creased our market share. In 2017, total mortgage loans increased by 30bn, and since the merger with BRFkredit, mortgage loans have increased by DKK 100bn. This is evidence of the Group's strong market
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Banking Teller

Banking Teller – Phoenix, Arizona – Randstad is looking for a full time Teller to work with one of our local banking clients in the Phoenix area. Inputs …
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How the largest banking scam in India went unnoticed

NEW DELHI • Punjab National Bank (PNB) says it is still investigating how the largest fraud in Indian banking history went undetected for so long. The accounts given by current and former executives who spoke to Reuters suggest an answer as simple as it is alarming: No one was paying attention.
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93 Irwin Street Werrington NSW 2747

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 2018 AT 10.00 TO 10.40AM. 3 bedrooms House for Sale. $579950. 93 Irwin Street Werrington NSW 2747. Listed by Jim Aitken & Partners – Jordan Springs. Features: Garage Spaces, Fully Fenced.
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Melbourne investors buying Ballarat houses without even seeing them

Buyers line up from the front door to the street for an open house in Ballarat North. Out of town buyers are buying Ballarat properties unseen as metropolitan investors and ideal market conditions drive interest in the city. One such property in Ballarat North at the weekend had out-of-town buyers making
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15 Greenview Close Forster NSW 2428

FAMILY HOME ON ACREAGE WITH APPROVED SUBDIVISION!. 5 bedrooms House for Sale. $1100000. 15 Greenview Close Forster NSW 2428. Listed by JKL Real Estate – Forster. Features: Ensuite, Living Areas, Toilets, Study, Floorboards, Built-in Wardrobes, Dishwasher, Reverse-cycle Air
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Pupils inspired after Fortune knocks at Khayelitsha school's door

Originally from the Cape Flats, Fortune is a Laureus sport for good ambassador and uses his status to promote gender equality and speak out against gender-based violence. Fortune acknowledged the work done by grass-roots coaches who are part of the non-profit and health organisation that
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14 Wimbledon Court Wattle Grove NSW 2173

This ones a real catch!. 3 bedrooms House for Sale. Price guide $730000 – $790000. 14 Wimbledon Court Wattle Grove NSW 2173. Listed by Demians Estate Agents – MOOREBANK. Features: Built-in Wardrobes, Air Conditioning, Garage Spaces, Close to Schools, Close to Shops, Close to Transport.
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Lender making return home

After several years working in the Twin Cities, Granada native Jarod Mathiason has returned to Martin County to open a mortgage lending business in Fairmont. Like many young people, Jarod Mathiason grew up in Martin County, attended college and moved to the Twin Cities because of job
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Stock Market Rebounds Amid Rising Inflation – Market Update

At a city level, Dallas has the hottest housing market with homeowner estimates coming in 2.83% below appraised value. Cleveland is at the other end of this spectrum, with homeowners overvaluing homes by 1.95%. The Atlanta market is closest to balance with homeowner values just 0.09% higher
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Moelis Australia to ramp up lending as profit surges

Moelis Australia plans to step up commercial lending and weigh an ASX listing of the Redcape Hotel Group this year, after eclipsing its prospectus forecasts. Moelis' chief executive Andrew Pridham said he remained optimistic on the advisory and asset management group's earnings prospects for 2018,
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Natural Gas Industry Surprised It Could Be So Much Cleaner

Most energy executives underestimate how much they can cut emissions as they extract and transport natural gas, according to a survey by the Energy Institute. Producers can reduce greenhouse gas flows by 75 percent simply by improving practices in the supply chain of the fuel, which consists mainly
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300 Kooba Street North Albury NSW 2640

Just Like Grandma's Home!!. 3 bedrooms House for Sale. $239000. 300 Kooba Street North Albury NSW 2640. Listed by Ray White – Albury. Features: Toilets, Air Conditioning, Secure Parking, Carport Spaces, Garage Spaces, Built-In Wardrobes, Close to Schools, Close to Shops, Close to Transport,
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18 Lang Road South Windsor NSW 2756

Family Friendly Home. 4 bedrooms House for Sale. $710000 – $730000. 18 Lang Road South Windsor NSW 2756. Listed by Ray White – Windsor. Features: Air Conditioning, Garage Spaces, Built-In Wardrobes, Close to Schools, Close to Shops, Close to Transport.
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Budget panel moves toward buying building

The cost of the project has been estimated at around $75 million by Rider Levett Bucknall, an international property and construction consultancy firm, Wade said. She added that the cost estimates were done at the end-of-concept design and schematic design phases. A draft environmental assessment
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Slow growth in prices recorded in north's housing market

THE average price of a home in the north has increased at a slow pace of just 1.2 per cent in 12 months according to the latest figures from Ulster University. The university's Quarterly House Price Index report for October, November and December, produced in partnership with the Northern Ireland
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Morgan Stanley Says Stock Slide Was Just Appetizer for Real Deal

The U.S. stock market only had a taste of the potential damage from higher bond yields earlier this year, with the biggest test yet to come, according to Morgan Stanley. “Appetizer, not the main course,” is how the bank's strategists led by London-based Andrew Sheets described the correction of late
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Deutsche Bank Trader Turns to Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Writing

Chris Babu, who ran government-backed mortgage-bond trading at Deutsche Bank AG until 2016, has gotten used to funny looks when people hear about his career change. He now spends his time holed up with Buddy, his Great Dane, writing post-apocalyptic fiction for young adults from his home in
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