South Africa's ANC Seeks to Shield Poor From Sales Tax Increase

South Africa's ANC Seeks to Shield Poor From Sales Tax Increase

South Africa's ruling African National Congress said the government must consider additional measures to protect the poor from the effect of higher sales tax, possibly by increasing the number of exempt items. Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba announced plans to raise the rate of value-added tax to 15
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This is what analysts have to say about United Internet AG (ETR:UTDI) after last week.

Yahoo.com which released: “United Internet and Axel Springer merge affilinet and Awin to create leading …” on August 02, 2017, also Bloomberg.com published article titled: “United Internet Said Near Deal for German Mobile Firm Drillisch”, Bloomberg.com published: “United Internet Increases Stake in
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Merkel Said to Appoint Conservative Flag Bearer to New Cabinet

Angela Merkel nominated an up-and-coming conservative to a post in Germany's new cabinet, part of a bid to reassert control of the party by placating critics while still maintaining her centrist approach to policy. Jens Spahn, the 37-year-old flag bearer for the party's right wing, will become health minister
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Priced out Canberrans lured by NSW's stamp duty exemptions

The skyrocketing median house price across the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is pushing first-home buyers out of the market, with many, particularly Canberrans, considering moving across the border. According to Domain Group, the stamp duty exemption in New South Wales is one major factor
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Boston Partners Has $12.96 Million Stake in Anworth Mortgage Asset Co. (NYSE:ANH)

Anworth Mortgage Asset logo Boston Partners lifted its stake in shares of Anworth Mortgage Asset Co. (NYSE:ANH) by 7.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,381,381 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock
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Tarkanian borrowed from parents' life insurance – without their knowledge – to pay off mortgage

He made two additional payments of $50,000 in August and $50,000 later that month toward the principal debt on the mortgage. The August payment was made as another “loan repayment” from JAMD to himself, and originated as a $50,000 loan from the Tarkanian Basketball Academy, a nonprofit
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APRA to face questions on 'liar loans' review

Banking regulator Wayne Byres is expected to face questions about an official probe into fraud risk in the $1.6 trillion mortgage market when he appears at Senate estimates this week, after it was confirmed major banks provided the regulator with external audits on the topic at least nine months ago.
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Geely Plants Chinese Flag in Heart of Germany With Daimler Stake

The 7.3 billion-euro ($9 billion) stake, disclosed on Friday and first reported by Bloomberg, represents the biggest investment by a Chinese company in an overseas automaker — and one right in the nerve centers of the global automotive world. The maneuver by the photographer-turned self-made
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Confused About the Trump-Russia Probe? Read This Memo

If you feel lost amid the various smokescreens and conspiracy theories surrounding Robert Mueller's investigation of President Donald Trump, his presidential campaign, his advisers and his family, then the memo the House Intelligence Committee minority released late Saturday afternoon may help
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Samsung Galaxy S9 hands-on review

These edges or bezels are also slightly smaller, giving you even more screen real estate than before. Other than these two minor improvements, the front of these two new smartphones looks undeniably similar to that of its predecessors. That's a good thing, because the Galaxy S9 continues to look
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Green Party pressures BC government to specify what 'moderating' housing market means

But left unsaid was what metrics the government would be using to define affordability — including benchmark prices of homes, or ratio of median house prices to median incomes — or what would make them consider changes to the new tax structure. “We're going to be watching this housing plan
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China Heats Up Global Agricultural Real Estate Market

A Chinese tycoon's purchase of vast wheat fields in France highlights China's increasing acquisition of foreign farmland as the Asian giant seeks to keep up with its massive population's growing appetite. With 1.4 billion mouths to feed — one-fifth of the world's population — but less than 10 percent of
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Head to Head Review: Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY) and CYS Investments (CYS)

CYS Investments logo CYS Investments, Inc. is a specialty finance company. The Company's objective is to provide consistent returns to its investors through a combination of dividends and capital appreciation. It invests in agency residential mortgage-backed security (RMBS) collateralized by fixed rate
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Caffee named VP/director at Webster Five Cents Savings Bank

WEBSTER — Webster Five Cents Savings Bank has named Darryl Caffee vice president/director of the retail lending department. Mr. Caffee brings six years of banking experience to Webster Five. In this role, he will be responsible for management of the residential mortgage and consumer lending
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Camelot Portfolios LLC Invests $349000 in Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:GPMT)

Granite Point Mortgage Trust logo Camelot Portfolios LLC bought a new stake in Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:GPMT) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 19,665 shares of the company's stock,
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International Paper Co (IP) Shares Bought by CIBC World Markets Inc.

The fund owned 5,705 shares of the basic materials company's stock after buying an additional 1,055 shares during the period. CIBC World Markets Inc.'s holdings in International Paper were worth $331,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares
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Perry Ellis International (PERY) Raised to “Strong-Buy” at ValuEngine

ValuEngine upgraded shares of Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) from a buy rating to a strong-buy rating in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, February 8th. PERY has been the subject of several other reports. BidaskClub downgraded Perry Ellis International from a hold rating to a
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Umpqua Bank launches new website, digital capabilities for customers

Umpqua Bank is pushing forward on its “human-digital” strategy with a new website and new online capabilities for customers. As technology continues to change the banking industry and make branches obsolete, Umpqua's new CEO Cort O'Haver has spoken about implementing a “human-digital”
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Bifurcation Promises:Pawan Kalyan thanks TRS MP for lending support to AP

Hyderabad, Feb 10 (UNI) Actor turned politician and Jana Sena Party President Pawan Kalyan on Saturday thanked Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) MP Ms Kavita for extending her support to Andhra Pradesh over implementation of promises made to the state by Centre during the bifurcation.
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ABQ native lending expertise to Olympics

Published: Friday, February 9th, 2018 at 11:40pm. Updated: Friday, February 9th, 2018 at 11:37pm. ABQ native lending expertise to Olympics. Albuquerque native Joshua Ramo, left, talks with Mike Tirico and Katie Couric during NBC's telecast of the opening ceremonies at the PyeongChang Games.
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China's Xi Follows Putin in Laying Ground to Rule for Decades

China's Xi Follows Putin in Laying Ground to Rule for Decades

The gathering, which Bloomberg News first reported Thursday, gives Xi an opportunity to install his favored candidates at the central bank and key regulatory bodies. “The leaders said the current structure of the party and state institutions was not good enough to meet the requirements for various tasks
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Trump Keeps Playing the Resentment Card

Just two months into 2018, President Donald Trump is beset with scandals. His White House is more dysfunctional than ever. He's used vulgar language to describe poor countries and faulted Barack Obama instead of Vladimir Putin for Russian meddling in the 2016 election. And he's continued to lie
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Telefonica Rolls Out Personal Assistant `Aura' in Data Focus

Apple Inc. has Siri, Amazon.com Inc. has Alexa and now Telefonica SA is promoting its own digital personal assistant with a voice, Aura. The telecom carrier is set to release Aura in six countries, a key plank of Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete's data-focused strategy. Aura will initially be
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Home prices rebound in central, western Kane County

In 2017, the local home sale market and accompanying housing values in the Kaneland region and elsewhere in central and western Kane County continued to show signs of rebounding from the depths of the Great Recession, rising to levels not seen in the region since the onset of the housing crash a
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Guide to smart banking: 'Credit scoring is good for both borrowers and lenders'

The NPA woes of the banking industry in the commercial lending space indicate that the mid-corporate and larger SME segments have taken the biggest hit. TransUnion CIBIL Commercial Data analysis highlights a significant chunk of accounts that are bad in one bank but not bad in another. The latest
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PNB fraud: lending freeze feared

Lending to corporates should not be choked as a fallout of the ₹11,400-crore fraud at Punjab National Bank, especially at a time when credit growth is about to recover and the economy is set to grow at a higher pace, India Inc has cautioned. The Indian industry had called for better control systems to
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PNB Rs 11300 Crore Fraud Should Not Halt Corporate Lending: Assocham

The alleged Rs 11,300 crore fraud on state-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) committed by accused diamantaire Nirav Modi should not halt the entire system of corporate lending as demoralisation would set in among public sector bank (PSB) employees, industry body Assocham said on Sunday.
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Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By …

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 8th. The credit services provider reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.10 by ($0.01),
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Chinese Home Prices Rise Despite Gov't Cooling Measures

Kristian Rouz — The issue of high property values still lingers in Mainland China despite Beijing's effort to curb the influx of real estate investment, in order to cool the market and stave off fears of a bubble. However, fewer Chinese cities recorded increases in property prices last month, suggesting the
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JMP Securities Trims TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX) Target Price to $21.50

TPG Specialty Lending logo TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) had its price objective dropped by JMP Securities from $22.00 to $21.50 in a research report issued on Friday. The firm presently has an “outperform” rating on the financial services provider's stock. JMP Securities' price target would
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Surat traders hope PNB fraud won't take shine off diamond business

The diamond industry in Surat is hopeful that its business will not be affected adversely if banks tighten the lending norms in the wake of the Rs 11,400-crore fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB). The demand for bank credit from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in cutting and polishing
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Goldman Says Stocks May Plunge 25% If 10-Year Yield Hits 4.5%

If the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hits 4.5 percent by year-end, the economy would probably muddle through — stocks, not so much, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Goldman's base-case scenario calls for a 10-year yield of 3.25 percent by the end of 2018, though a “stress test” out to 4.5 percent
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Trump and Congress Are Making It Easier for Banks and Companies to Rip Off Black People

To build a case, the bureau's investigators relied on information collected under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), which requires lenders to report various data points on the mortgages they sell—including the distribution of loans across census tracts, data that helps regulators spot patterns of
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Surat traders hope PNB fraud wont take shine off diamond biz

The LoUs were not recorded in the PSU lenders books and therefore were undetected for a long time. “The LoUs are not used much in the Surat diamond industry. I strongly believe that a regular audit must be done in all the banks. It will be good if the banks introduce stricter norms for lending,” he said.
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Pena Nieto Trip to US Called Off After Phone Call With Trump

A preliminary proposal for Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto to visit Donald Trump at the White House this month or next has been postponed indefinitely, according to two officials familiar with the planning. The officials wouldn't confirm a Washington Post report that the visit was called off because
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SALT (SALT): Get Secure Loans in Seconds with Your Digital Assets

It is human to temporarily run out of cash when you least expect it or during economic hardships. This should not stress you anymore; you can now use your blockchain assets and get secure cash loans in minutes. With Secure Automated Lending technology (SALT), you have money in your bank
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Op-Ed: 5 ways blockchain technology could impact traditional banking

Blockchain technology is transforming or has the potential to change drastically many of the ways traditional financial institutions function varying from how payment transactions are made to how money is raised on the private market.
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'Home-shortage tsunami:' Williston's new housing crunch

Unfortunately, Millennial homeownership looks to be a mountainous problem for Williston right now, according to area realtors and developers. While there are some houses for sale, there are few new starter homes in the right price range. And there are also very few new home permits, indicating that
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ITM Banking

Through the new ITM, you can communicate in real-time with a Bank representative via a video call and conduct many of your banking transactions easily and conveniently. The ITM from Arab Bank enables customers to instantly clear and cash Arab Bank cheques and deposit other local bank cheques
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Ireland's low-interest mortgages 'no threat to competition'

The government's new low-interest home loan scheme will not affect competition in the private mortgage market, a report has claimed. Eoghan Murphy, the housing minister, unveiled the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan last month, which is aimed at those that have been rejected by the banks. The new
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833 Esplanade Ave. in Faubourg Marigny

833 Esplanade Ave. in Faubourg Marigny

This is probably one of the most unusual houses you'll ever see. Although it looks like a normal house from the outside, there's plenty of unusual aspects to the inside: there's an abundance of art throughout, and the kitchen in particular is an art-lovers dream. And it's located just across the street from the
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Hidden cost of housing: How a shortage of construction workers is making our crisis worse

A look at the numbers suggests skyrocketing demand for new housing in the Bay Area is far outpacing job growth in the region's construction industry. The number of local residential building permits issued jumped 351 percent between 2009 — in the wake of the housing market's collapse — and 2016,
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It's selling season. Is your home in the best price range, neighborhood to benefit?

Metro Phoenix's home buying and selling season is in full swing. And because there aren't enough houses listed for sale, prices are expected to rise in some Valley neighborhoods, say market watchers. February is considered the big kick-off month for the Valley's housing market. The Waste
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Silicon Valley is so expensive that even Facebook and Apple employees can't afford to live near …

Silicon Valley's housing market is so bleak that even tech workers are struggling to buy homes. A new report from Open Listings reveals that software engineers at five major Bay Area tech companies would need to spend over 28% of their salary to pay a monthly mortgage nearby. Open Listings, an
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$100m fortune is worthless when you're in a jail

$100m fortune is worthless when you're in a jail. Roomy Khan, who was jailed for financial crime in US, says a professional culture encouraging fraud led her to insider trading. Image Credit: Courtesy: Organisers. Roomy Khan speaks at the 2018 ACFE Fraud Conference Middle East in Abu Dhabi
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Downtown sees flood of new apartment buildings

The trickle of new Downtown residences that have opened in the past few years is turning into a stream, providing the first real test of the urban housing market. Four buildings that opened between November and January are welcoming their first tenants. They will be followed by roughly one new
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New student housing complex, set to partially open in May, could ease housing crunch

According to Bryce Ward, an economist at the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at UM, Missoula's housing prices rose 114 percent between 1990 and 2015, which is faster than places like New York, Seattle and San Francisco. A report by the Missoula Organization of Realtors last year listed
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Biglari Capital Has Decreased Its Investors Title Co (ITIC) Position by $1.66 Million as Shares Rose …

Piedmont Investment Advisors Llc increased its stake in Lilly Eli & Co Com (LLY) by 26.37% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Piedmont Investment Advisors Llc bought 65,602 shares as the company's stock declined 3.22% while stock markets rallied. The institutional investor
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2018 New Mexico Housing Market Off To Great Start

“Mortgage rates are beginning to creep higher, but based on research by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), among 177 metro areas, 89% of these areas have a median home value lower than $380,000. This means that most homebuyers would see an increase of less
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Business Analyst Lending at FIS Global

5-8 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the IT with banking industry Ability to analyze Business Requirements, create functional designs and.
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Features That Work Behind Making Payday Loans Online An Attractive Lending Option!

Need small cash aid but don't have time to face the hectic lending procedure of bank or traditional lender? Looking for the quick amount to sort the trouble before the next payday? Well, keep your worries aside as Payday Loans Online are easily available in the online loan market to get the quick money
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19 Padbury Street Chipping Norton NSW 2170

Perfect for Family Living with Impeccable Presentation. 3 bedrooms House for Sale. $900000 – $950000. 19 Padbury Street Chipping Norton NSW 2170. Listed by Real Equity Estate Agents. Features: Garage Spaces.
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Paradigm Capital Management Lowered Its Citi Trends (CTRN) Holding by $2.74 Million as Stock …

The institutional investor held 40,000 shares of the real estate investment trusts company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $1.64 million, down from 60,000 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Cordasco Financial Network who had been investing in Liberty Ppty Tr for a number of months, seems to
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Meritage Homes Corp Has Bullish Trade, Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp Bought Stake!

… of nine states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. It also operates Carefree Title Agency, Inc. (Carefree Title) company. Carefree Title's core business includes title insurance and closing/settlement services it offers to its homebuyers.
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Duterte Wants End to Conditional Arms Deals From Canada and US

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he's scrapping the acquisition of 16 Canadian Bell helicopters and pledged to end military purchases from countries including the U.S. that impose conditions. “Do not buy anymore from Canada or from the United States because there is always a condition
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2/115 Fairway Crawley WA 6009

Two Bedroom Townhouse Minutes from UWA. 3 bedrooms Townhouse for Rent. $575 per week. 2/115 Fairway Crawley WA 6009. Listed by Rossen Real Estate – Nedlands. Features: Carport Spaces.
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Iberiabank Corp Has $1.26 Million Holdings in IBERIABANK Corp (NASDAQ:IBKC)

Iberiabank Corp trimmed its stake in shares of IBERIABANK Corp (NASDAQ:IBKC) by 47.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its …. The Company is a holding company for IBERIABANK, a Louisiana state chartered banking corporation; Lenders Title Company, an Arkansas-chartered
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Former PS, firm battle over land

Akute now wants the court to give a declaration that his title deed issued by the Kajiado/County Land Registrar be reinstated as the only registered absolute proprietor, and to deregister the document Ngigi used. He is also seeking orders directing Ngigi and Twyford Company Ltd to remove within 14
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Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Quadruples Shorts on European Union Stocks

In just one week Bridgewater, the world's biggest hedge fund firm, more than quadrupled how much it's betting against European Union companies. The firm, run by Ray Dalio, has at least $13.1 billion in shorts, or wagers that a stock will fall, according to EU regulatory filings. That's up from the $3.2
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Bank recapitalisation will boost lending: Arun Jaitley

New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the government's move to recapitalize public sector banks (PSB) would improve their lending capacity. “I think the indications are that it's (credit off-take) already happening and that seems to be good sign and now with the recapitalisation of the
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Iran Chides Police for Using Force Against Female Veil Protester

Iran Chides Police for Using Force Against Female Veil Protester

A woman wearing a chador passes a street mural in Tehran, Iran. Photographer: Ali Mohammadi/Bloomberg. Iran's Interior Ministry chided police for using force against a woman protesting the mandatory headscarf, a rare conciliatory gesture toward women challenging a primary tenet of the Islamic
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UK Labour Seeks Customs Union With EU, Piling Pressure on May

The U.K. Labour Party said it wants Britain to seek a new customs agreement with the European Union after Brexit, piling pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May by leaving her at the mercy of rebels in her own Conservative Party who also want such a deal with the bloc. After weeks of discussions, the
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Planning to sell your home this year? Renovate strategically

Thinking of selling your home or investment property this year? Strategically renovating your property can help you get a better price for it and have it off the market sooner. According to many design and sales consultants, to ensure a balanced and aesthetically-pleasing result, it's best to avoid slavishly
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Kim Jong Un `Willing' to Talk With US, South Korea Says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “has enough willingness” to talk with the U.S., according to a statement from South Korea's presidential office. North Korean delegates to the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics told South Korean President Moon Jae-in that ties on the Korean peninsula should
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Firm buying into American Greetings seen as a 'rebuilder' of businesses

WESTLAKE, Ohio – The private equity firm that's buying a 60 percent stake in American Greetings Corp., a major local employer and one of Northeast Ohio's … He's the former chief executive and chairman of Graphic Packaging International, a Georgia-based designer and producer of folding cartons and
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Christianity's Holiest Site in Jerusalem Shut in Israel Tax Flap

A pilgrim prays outside the closed gate of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Feb. 25. Photographer: Gali Tibbon/AFP via Getty Images. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Christianity's holiest site, was closed to visitors on Sunday in an unprecedented move to protest proposed Israeli tax
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MORTGAGE APPROVALS – LIGHTNING FAST

Fast mortgage approval at the very best interest rate . Call me today for d . Talk to me I will advise you how we can speed up the processetails – Rowan-Michael . I am available after hours to…
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Tony Abbott's comments on immigration denounced as 'hypocritical'

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's call to drastically reduce Australia's migrant intake has been denounced as “lazy” and “contrary to economic research” by some commentators—and not just because Abbott himself is an immigrant from the UK. In a speech delivered at the Sydney Institute, Abbott
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6/3 Erickson Lane Paynesville Vic 3880

WATERFRONT APARTMENT . 2 bedrooms Unit for Rent. $330.00 per week. 6/3 Erickson Lane Paynesville Vic 3880. Listed by King and Heath First National – Paynesville. Features: Carport Spaces.
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Stewart Information Services Corp Has Bullish Trade, Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp Bought Stake!

Stewart Information Services Corporation is a global real estate services company. The Company is engaged in offering products and services through its direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers and family of companies. The Company operates through two segments: title insurance and
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Real Estate Finance Attorney

Job detail for Real Estate Finance Attorney located in Irvine, California Apply Today.
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10 Dwyer Street Maitland NSW 2320

COTTAGE CHARM & ELEGANCE. 4 bedrooms House for Sale. PRD PREVIEW. 10 Dwyer Street Maitland NSW 2320. Listed by PRDnationwide – Hunter Valley. Features: Toilets, Floorboards, Air Conditioning, Secure Parking, Garage Spaces, Balcony, Swimming Pool – Inground, Built-In Wardrobes,
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41 Carrisbrook Avenue Punchbowl NSW 2196

Full Brick Home On 657sqm. 3 bedrooms House for Sale. Auction Saturday 10 March At 12pm. 41 Carrisbrook Avenue Punchbowl NSW 2196. Listed by Professionals – Greenacre. Features: Toilets, Floorboards, Air Conditioning, Garage Spaces, Balcony, Outdoor Entertaining Area.
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Senior Lending Assistant job in Durango, CO (81301)

A Full Time job in Durango, CO (81301) by First National Bank of Durango in the Finance field: Senior Lending Assistant.
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8-12 Jurd Place Jimboomba Qld 4280

Large Extended Family? Look no further!. 9 bedrooms House for Sale. $799000+. 8-12 Jurd Place Jimboomba Qld 4280. Listed by My Pad Real Estate.com. Features: Ensuite, Toilets, Built-in Wardrobes, Dishwasher, Remote Garage, Garage Spaces, Outdoor Entertaining Area, Shed, Fully Fenced,
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Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Inquiry

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA…
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285 Braidwood Drive Prestons NSW 2170

Entertain At Home. 4 bedrooms House for Sale. $820000 – $870000. 285 Braidwood Drive Prestons NSW 2170. Listed by Richardson & Wrench – INGLEBURN. Features: Toilets, Garage Spaces.
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CRE Opinion: A Different Kind of Real Estate Development

… and building supplies departing from Compass Church in Colleyville—the start of our nine hour drive to the Mexican border city of Reynosa. We are the Power Team, forty guys that set aside one week a year to build a school project in Mexico. This is a different kind of real estate development for me.
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5/39 Malcolm Street Hawthorne Qld 4171

North Facing Top Floor Apartment – Exclusive Lifestyle Address. 2 bedrooms Unit for Sale. Price on enquiry. 5/39 Malcolm Street Hawthorne Qld 4171. Listed by The Nick Team – Bulimba. Features: Toilets, Air Conditioning, Remote Garage, Garage Spaces, Deck.
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International Paper's (NYSE:IP) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at BMO Capital Markets

International Paper Co logo BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of International Paper (NYSE:IP) in a research note published on Thursday, January 25th. They currently have a $70.00 price target on the basic materials company's stock. IP has been the topic of a number of other
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Weatherford International (NYSE:WFT) Price Target Lowered to $4.50 at Credit Suisse Group

Weatherford International (NYSE:WFT) Price Target Lowered to $4.50 at Credit Suisse Group

A number of other analysts have also recently commented on WFT. BMO Capital Markets reiterated a hold rating on shares of Weatherford International in a research note on Thursday, January 25th. Cowen reiterated a buy rating and issued a $6.00 target price on shares of Weatherford International in a
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FY2019 Earnings Estimate for ICF International Inc (ICFI) Issued By SunTrust Banks

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. BidaskClub raised shares of ICF International from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 10th. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of ICF International from a “buy” rating to
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Realestate.com.au pushes ahead with home loans

That's the view of realestate.com.au head of home loans Andrew Russell, who wants to make the property search giant a one-stop shop where users can find a home and get a mortgage. REA Group is pushing ahead with its expansion into home loans even as the heat comes out of the east coast
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EPS for TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. (TRTX) Expected At $0.40

TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc., a commercial real estate finance company, originates, acquires, and manages commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate-related debt instruments in the United States. The company has market cap of $1.14 billion. It invests in commercial mortgage loans;
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Seaport Global Securities Equities Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for Manitex International Inc …

Roth Capital upgraded Manitex International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $10.00 to $11.00 in a research report on Thursday, February 8th. Zacks Investment Research downgraded Manitex International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating
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The Birth of Lagunitas Brewing Co.

When Tony Magee's printing business went belly-up in the '90s, he decided to open a craft brewery, trying his hand at creating new home-brew flavors. Living off credit cards and home-equity loans, he built Lagunitas Brewing Co. into a brand known for its pot-smoking founder and freewheeling pub
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IMF's warning on Australian housing market

The fund put its fears about housing at the centre of its annual review of the Australian economy, saying a sharp fall in housing prices would destabilise the financial system while even the current cooling of the market could be “less benign” than expected. “Negative shocks could trigger negative
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PNB fraud should not halt corporate lending, Assocham says

New Delhi: The alleged Rs113 billion (Dh6.38 billion) fraud at state-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) committed by accused diamantaire Nirav Modi should not halt the entire system of corporate lending as demoralisation would set in among public sector bank (PSB) employees, an industry body said on
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RPT-ANALYSIS-Surging bond yields to pinch home owners, retirees

In perhaps the most direct hit to consumers' pocketbooks, the interest rates on fixed-rate 30-year mortgages rose to 4.40 percent this week, a level not seen since April 2014, according to home finance agency Freddie Mac. Lofty home prices around parts of the United States have already been tough on
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Net interest income growth boosts profitability of UAE lenders

Growth in private sector lending across the banking sector continued to drop and reached an annualised 2.6 per cent on average in the first nine months of 2017, compared with 5.7 per cent in 2016. The UAE Central Bank Data on credit growth released in December showed weak credit demand in 2017
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Kasen International and Central China Securities Co complete share buybacks while mixed …

The buying fell while the selling among directors rebounded sharply based on filings on the exchange during the holiday-shortened week of February 20 to 23. A total of 15 companies recorded 48 purchases worth HK$109 million (US$13.93 million) versus six companies with 17 disposals worth HK$7.3
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Real Estate Corner: Do I really need a home inspection?

This is your chance to have an expert go through the property from top to bottom. The goal is to identify health and safety issues. It gives buyers a more complete picture of what they are buying and what if anything is reasonable to ask the sellers to repair. Some buyers may resist a home inspection due
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UniCredit SpA (BIT:UCG) has analysts on the Bullish side this week.

More notable recent UniCredit S.p.A. (BIT:UCG) news were published by: Ft.com which released: “UniCredit accidentally kicks off eurozone bank earnings season” on October 24, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “UniCredit $21 Billion Bad-Loan Sale Draws ECB Scrutiny” published on
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Fortune telling t

The old rules of what was written inside didn't fit my advanced age. Japanese fortune telling can come in many forms: Palm reading, omikuji (paper fortunes), cards, and more. Also, I have spent some time training Ruby on the back levels. You can get your free fortune telling Making
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Banking Clerk

Does working for one of the world's leading providers of international business payments and foreign exchange sound exciting to you? Want to work with payments processing in a motivated and passionate team? We're seeking a Banking Clerk, based in our Vilnius office. You will be responsible to
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VIP Banking Customer Service Officer(17k)(open to fresh grad)

VIP Banking Customer Service Officer(17k)(open to fresh grad) – Hong Kong – About the company Our client is a multinational bank in Hong Kong. They are …
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Altisource Residential changing its name to Front Yard Residential

Altisource Residential, apparently tired of being confused with Altisource Portfolio Solutions and Altisource Asset Management, announced Friday that it plans to change its name to Front Yard Residential. According to the company, the name change will take effect on Feb. 21, 2018. The company did
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Recruitment Consultant in Banking & Finance

job description. Randstad is looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our Banking team! What is the role? Part of Randstad's Professionals business, the National Banking and Financial Services division has some of the industry's most experienced recruiters. The Sydney based Banking team have
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Ash Fortune To Train

Tabnews reports that Fortune, formerly Ashley Panter, was assistant trainer to highly successful Noelene Peech in Zimbabwe before performing the same function with Joey Ramsden for 18 months after moving to this country in 2008. “This is something I have always wanted to do and with Andrew not
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Crown Castle International (NYSE:CCI) Given “Buy” Rating at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank restated their buy rating on shares of Crown Castle International (NYSE:CCI) in a research note published on Monday, January 22nd. Deutsche Bank currently has a $120.00 price target on the real estate investment trust's stock. A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on the
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Puzo Michael J Increased Eog Resources (EOG) Stake; Encore Wire (WIRE) Sentiment Is 1.5

Puzo Michael J Increased Eog Resources (EOG) Stake; Encore Wire (WIRE) Sentiment Is 1.5

The companyÂ's products include NM-B cable, a non-metallic sheathed cable for use as interior wiring in homes, apartments, and manufactured housing; UF-B cable, an underground feeder cable for conduct power underground to outside lighting and other applications remote from buildings; and SE
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Sridevi's net worth: The Bollywood queen who amassed a fortune

As the undisputed queen of the 1980s, veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi was known for her portrayal of characters with a touch of magic and grace. In a career spanning more than four decades, the legendary actress amassed a fortune from movies, commercials and brand endorsements. Sridevi and
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If denser housing alone won't stabilize rents, what will?

“We are heading toward the worst housing situation for lower-income people since the Great Depression,” said Arthur, whose organization houses nearly 8,000 people in 56 properties. “A lot of my buddies in the for-profit development world will say if we just built more housing in general, prices will
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City of Sydney squanders big money as prestigious real estate is left to rot

But Darlinghurst business owners said the 26 shopfronts the council owns over almost three blocks on Oxford St represent the worst failure of management and waste of ratepayers' money in the entire $2 billion property portfolio. Several shops stand empty, some for as long as five years, while part of
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Millennials boosting housing market with desire to buy instead of rent

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Elizabeth and Dmitriy Shenker were tired of handing over their hard-earned cash to a landlord. So when they went searching last year for a place to live on Staten Island, they chose to buy a detached single-family home for $810,000 in a new development in Prince's Bay.
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Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Has $2.96 Million Holdings in Fortune Brands Home …

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank raised its position in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 37.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 43,219
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PROPERTY: Beware the ticking mortgage timebomb

INTEREST-only borrowers are being warned about “a ticking mortgage timebomb” that could see them having to sell their home to pay off their original loan. Nearly one in five mortgage customers has an interest-only home loan, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which is urging people
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Knysna Bull results & GC: Alan Gordon, Timothy Hammond claim overall title

Dylan Rebello won the solo men's category in stage three, as well as the final GC, with Theresa Ralph taking full spoils for the solo women. Cape Brewing Company's Jennie Stenerhag and Craig Gerber were dominant in the mixed category and won the overall title. View more results below. Stage three
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Italy's Five Star Leader May Seek `Grand Coalition'

Luigi Di Maio, the anti-establishment Five Star Movement's candidate for Italian premier, may seek a pact with the Democratic Party and other groups to form a government after the country's March 4 elections, La Stampa reported. Di Maio is working on a “government contract” such as the one in
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Contrasting Investors Title (ITIC) and White Mountains Insurance Group (WTM)

White Mountains Insurance Group (NYSE: WTM) and Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) are both financials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and
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As Wells Fargo & Co (Call) (WFC) Stock Declined, Spinnaker Trust Raised Its Position

More notable recent Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) news were published by: Fool.com which released: “Why 2017 Was a Year to Forget for Wells Fargo & Company” on February 02, 2018, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Wells Fargo Agrees to Disclose Pay Gaps, Following US Rivals”
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Where did 2017 home prices go up in Orleans Parish?

Home prices fell overall in Orleans Parish in 2017, though a few areas were able to hold on and counter the downward trend. The latest report on average home prices shows prices inside New Orleans proper slid 3.4 percent from 2016 to 2017, reversing the upward climb in prices that had held true for
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BAIC and Daimler to Build $1.9 Billion China Plant

BAIC Motor Corp. and Daimler AG plan to build a new factory in China for Mercedes-Benz vehicles to meet growing demand as the German automaker deepens its ties with the country. The automakers will co-invest more than 11.9 billion yuan ($1.9 billion) to build the facility, BAIC said Sunday in a brief
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Finnish Vodka With Village Roots to Propel Altia's US Dreams

Finnish distiller Altia Oyj is betting on a little known handcrafted spirit with an unpronounceable name as it seeks to gain a share of the booming U.S. vodka market. Altia is banking on Koskenkorva — loosely translated as the edge of the rapids — to win the battle in American bars against global giants
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Real estate records, 02/25/18

John's Used Green Store LLC to Johnston, Baylor La Von & Betty J Revocable Trust, 670 Garden St. (Bennet), $131,000. Kasper, Gary Estate to Pennsylvania Avenue Properties LLC, 6844 S 89 St., $146,000. Kavanaugh, Michael L & Patricia A to Beck, Jeremy A & Rachael M, 8227 Eastwood Dr.,
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Should you pay points to get a lower mortgage rate?

A “point” or “loan discount fee” is equal to 1 percent of the mortgage amount. If you buy a house for $200,000 with 10 percent down ($20,000) the mortgage amount will be $180,000. As a result, one percent of $180,000 – one point – is $1,800. A point is paid at closing. The general idea is that if you pay
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Why rent controls are no silver bullet to solving housing crisis for priced-out millennials

And this all comes on top of the news that home ownership among millennials has collapsed, thanks to average house prices growing seven times faster than the incomes of young adults over the past 20 years. The Institute for Fiscal Studies revealed that just 27 per cent of middle-income adults aged
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Melbourne's top school zones are earning six-figure premiums

Parents are coughing up the biggest property premium to put down roots in the South Yarra Primary School catchment, according to new Real Estate Institute of Victoria figures. Camberwell High was top of the class when it came to secondary schools. REIV president Richard Simpson said while
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Landlords' differing fortunes reveal split in UK retail

When Britain's biggest shopping centre landlord Hammerson bought rival Intu last year, Hammerson chief executive David Atkins said the company would offer “crowd pleasing events” in its shopping centres. But next week his company will instead be hoping to avoid relegation from the FTSE 100,
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M&T Bank Corp Has $26.89 Million Holdings in Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT)

Blackstone Mortgage Trust logo M&T Bank Corp grew its holdings in Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) by 2.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 835,518 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after acquiring
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TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by SunTrust Banks

TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by SunTrust Banks

TPG Specialty Lending logo TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX)'s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by analysts at SunTrust Banks in a note issued to investors on Friday. They currently have a $21.00 price target on the financial services provider's stock. SunTrust Banks' price objective points to a
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Will rising rates make the American dream of homeownership fade?

Mortgage rates hit a historical rock bottom on November 21, 2012, when the 30-year fixed mortgage average fell to 3.31 percent, Freddie Mac reported. More than 18 years ago, in August 1999, when many of today's Millennial home buyers were in grammar school, lenders were quoting 8.15 percent on
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Readers' Choice 2018: Best Mortgage Broker: LeAnna Shrontz, First Bank Mortgage

LeAnna Shrontz, mortgage branch manager for First Bank Mortgage, has 20 years of experience in the banking industry and has been a mortgage lender for the past 13 years, helping people make their dreams a reality. “The excitement of helping people find their new home and getting into that home is
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Reap holds awards ceremony in Dubai to promote rice exports

LAHORE – With a view to promote rice exports and acknowledge the contribution of world buyers of Pakistani rice, the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) held 'International Buyers Recognition Trophy 2018' ceremony at 'Gulf Food', the biggest international annual food exhibition, in Dubai.
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Industry cautions against lending freeze in wake of Punjab National Bank fraud

NEW DELHI: Lending to corporates should not be choked as a fallout of the Rs 11,400-crore fraud at Punjab National Bank especially at a time when credit growth is about to recover and the economy set to grow at a higher pace, India Inc has cautioned. The Indian industry called for better control
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Weekly Commentary: Anbang And China's Mortgage Bubble

The Shanghai Composite traded as high as 3,587 intraday on Monday, January 29th, a more than two-year high. This followed the S&P500's all-time closing high (2,873) on the previous Friday. On February 9th, the Shanghai Composite traded as low as 3,063, a 14.6% decline from trading highs just
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Readers' Choice 2018: Best Real Estate Agency: Coldwell Banker Kappel Gateway Realty

Coldwell Banker Kappel Gateway Realty is the 2018 Daily Republic Readers' Choice winner for Best Real Estate Agency. For 45 years, Coldwell Banker Kappel Gateway Realty has seen its business grow. They capitalizes on its size, with seven locations and more than 200 agents serving Solano
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First National Bank

First National Bank's Home Mortgage Division has named its Circle of Excellence award winners for 2017. The Circle of Excellence award recognizes First National Bank's top mortgage loan originators in terms of closed loans across the company annually. The top 12 loan originators in both top dollar
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Why Reverse Mortgages May Make Sense as Retirement Funding Tools

Although reverse mortgages were the subject of myriad lender abuses a decade ago, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has tightened up consumer protections in recent years, Hopkins says. That means homeowners who shouldn't be borrowing are less likely to be given loans.
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Scrutinise Annual Base Rates before borrowing – Finance Consultant

Mr Ernest Katakyie Awuah, the collateral registry of BoG, who also spoke on the performance of the Collateral Registry (CR) said the unit was progressively making impact and indicated that between 2010 and 2017 it had made some registrations readily accessible to lending institutions.
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Head-To-Head Survey: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) vs. New York Mortgage Trust (NYMT)

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (NYSE: KREF) and New York Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ:NYMT) are both small-cap financials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations
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Readers' Choice 2018: Best Title Company: Placer Title Company

His dream was that “our customers would always be treated in a very special way, and that our company would, over time, gain a reputation as the cream-of-the-crop, the best in the business. Placer Title Company would be known, wherever it operated, as a company that stood out above the rest.”.
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Quad-Cities housing market report for Feb. 1 – 19, 2018

Locaton, Homes on market, Values of home on the market, Average value of homes on the market, Homes sold, Average sale price, Average days on market, Highest sale price for month, Lowest sale price for month. Albany/Fulton/Morrison, 38, 4,943,500, 130,092, 1, 98,000, 2, 98,000, 98,000.
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BidaskClub Upgrades International Speedway (ISCA) to Sell

Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of International Speedway from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 19th. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of International Speedway from $31.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research
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Readers' Choice 2018: Best Mortgage Company: Solano Mortgage

The company has had an exciting year: It was voted 15th out of 170 branches of the American Pacific Mortgage Corporation. “It's a big deal because we are part of the President's Club for the parent company,” Porter said. Porter said he is thrilled to share with his customers a new program called CalHFA
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Conflict of interest forces Littleproud to abstain from payday lending talks

Conflict of interest forces Littleproud to abstain from payday lending talks. Matthew Killoran, The Courier- … AS a proposed Turnbull Government crackdown on payday lenders on appliance rent-to-buy companies, it can be revealed new Cabinet member David Littleproud owns one of these businesses.
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Libya Oil Field Halt Slows Exports, Sending Crude Prices Rising

23, the state-run National Oil Corp. said in a document obtained by Bloomberg. NOC said Saturday guards at the field … Mellitah was set to load four cargoes this month, each holding about 600,000 barrels, according to a loading program seen by Bloomberg. One vessel was scheduled to be loaded
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Erie County Real Estate Transactions

Following are real estate transactions over $5,000 as listed in records of the Erie County clerk's office for the week ending Jan. 19. … 2215&2277 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Ajz-Amherst to Nac Real Estate, $8,000,000. • 7440-7460 Transit Road, 7460 Transit Road to Lithia Real Estate, $3,500,000.
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Citigroup Raises McDermott International (NYSE:MDR) Price Target to $10.00

ValuEngine downgraded shares of McDermott International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 15th. Scotiabank reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $9.00 price objective on shares of McDermott International in a research report on Wednesday,
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Trump reportedly mulling CFPB's Mulvaney as replacement for Kelly as chief of staff

Mick Mulvaney wears a couple of different hats in the Trump administration, currently serving as both the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the director of the Office of Management and Budget. But the former congressman could soon wear an entirely different hat, White
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Than Half of Fortune 500 Investor Relations Officers Say Market is

Than Half of Fortune 500 Investor Relations Officers Say Market is

LOS ANGELES –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 8, 2018– As recent fluctuations in the market create investor uneasiness, Fortune 500 Investor Relations Officers (IROs) say the market is overheated and a correction was overdue. That according to a late January “pulse poll” of Fortune 500 IROs by Korn Ferry
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Churchill Mortgage's 'pre-underwriting' program helps homebuyers compete

While some mortgage companies might get their clients beyond the pre-approval stage, they won't actually send a loan to the underwriter until they have the address of the property they want to buy, whereas Churchill does not need a property address to get underwriter approval for this program, he said
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Bridgeway Capital Management Cut Its Investors Title Co (ITIC) Stake; The First of Long Island …

Bridgeway Capital Management Inc decreased Investors Title Co (ITIC) stake by 36.7% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Bridgeway Capital Management Inc sold 3,300 shares as Investors Title Co (ITIC)'s stock rose 40.02%. The Bridgeway Capital Management Inc holds 5,692 shares with $1.02M value,
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Mortgages

First home, second home or investment property, we can guide you through the mortgage basics and help keep it all affordable with competitive rates. Find the right mortgage solution today.
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At State of Real Estate, officials tout strong local economy

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — F.C. Tucker Commercial Thursday presented its annual State of Real Estate program, a panel discussion about recent trends and predictions in the region's residential, retail and industrial real estate markets. F.C. Tucker officials and Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke participated.
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We All Have a Stake in the Stock Market, Right? Guess Again

And market bubbles, swelled by overextended borrowing, can explode, wreaking losses and stalling growth. Still, valuations of assets and the country's economic health — as determined by productivity, employment, investment, spending, housing values, production capacity, growth and more — are two
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Specialist, Lending Operations

Charles Schwab Bank is a full-service bank that offers a range of competitive deposit and lending products.nbsp; In 2003, we launched Schwab Bank as a bank for investors, and it has grown to be the 12th largest bank in the United States.nbsp; Our goal is to offer a banking experience that complements
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Fortune Teller wants him to "Please Be Cool" in new track

It's easy to feel nostalgia for the perfect 80's hit. Synth so vibrant you can hear the neon lights, bridges and breakdowns you can sing and dance to, and storylines of either wanting someone else girl (looking at you Rick Springfield) or, in this case, someone trying to steal yours. Fortune Teller, from
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Winter Olympics 2018: Norovirus Outbreak Raises Concerns

Just ahead of Friday's opening ceremony in, Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics officials are battling an outbreak of norovirus, a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. By Thursday morning there were 128 confirmed cases, according to the New York Times,
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What's really going on in the housing market

Halifax data released this week shows that UK house prices fell 0.6 per cent in January compared with the previous month, and that the number of homes sold last year was lower than in 2016. Mortgage approvals also fell sharply at the end of 2017. Ishaan Malhi, the chief executive of Trussle, an online
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Foreign-timeshare inquiry leads state to order Meridian firm to stop selling insurance

The state has ordered a Meridian business to stop selling title insurance, saying it is not licensed for that work. The Idaho Department of Insurance this week issued a cease-and-desist order to The Closing Source LLC, located at The Village at Meridian. It said neither the company nor owners
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Advenir scores $80M loan to renovate Palm Beach Gardens rental complex

Aventura-based Advenir just closed on an $80 million loan to renovate a multifamily apartment complex it just purchased in Palm Beach Gardens, according to a press release. Freddie Mac provided the financing for the 542-unit rental community at 4120 Union Square Boulevard. Records show an
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Far From Unprecedented: Nine Selloffs Like This, and Nine Rebounds

The selloff that's been battering investors for nine days feels like the worst thing ever — it's far from that. Nine times since the bull market began in 2009 have equities experienced stretches as gruesome as this one; each time the end of the world was averted. Here's a quick walk down bad memory lane.
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GrubHub Drivers Ruled Contractors in Gig-Economy Milestone

In a significant court decision on the status of so-called gig-economy workers, a federal judge ruled drivers for GrubHub Inc. are independent contractors and not employees. The ruling may have far-reaching implications for other sharing economy companies, including Uber Technologies Inc., whose
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Nvidia Projects Sales Topping Estimates on AI, Gaming Demand

That would top the average analyst estimate of $2.44 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Nvidia founder and Chief Executive Officer Jen-Hsun Huang has jumped on trends that are changing computing to find new areas for his graphics chips. The biggest breakthrough has come as
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Private sector lending seen rising as fixed income attraction fades

Bank lending to the private sector is forecast to improve, as government debt loses the yield appeal that lured lenders to tie up cash with government securities and shun private businesses in need of capital. Improved private sector lending will prove a needed boost for Africa's largest economy,
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Kelly Was Alerted on Porter's Past, Sources Say

Trump didn't know about Porter's history with the two ex-wives before Tuesday, when the DailyMail.com approached the White House with details of an interview with one of the women, two White House officials said. Porter announced on Wednesday he would resign but without leaving the White House
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Could Investors Title Company (ITIC) See a Reversal After Having Formed Several Months Bearish …

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.04 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.63, from 1.67 in 2017Q2. It dived, as 2 investors sold Investors Title Company shares while 22 reduced holdings. 9 funds opened positions while 16 raised stakes. 786,425 shares or 0.61% less from 791,260 shares in 2017Q2 were reported.
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BidaskClub Upgrades Corium International (CORI) to Buy

Corium International (NASDAQ:CORI) was upgraded by equities researchers at BidaskClub from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, January 23rd. Several other research firms also recently weighed in on CORI. HC Wainwright set a $15.00 price objective on Corium
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Franklin Street Properties Corp (NYSEMKT:FSP): Time To Invest In Real Estate?

Franklin Street Properties Corp (AMEX:FSP), a US$1.00B small-cap, operates in the real estate industry which is the most prevalent industry in the global economy, and as an asset class, it has continued to play a crucial role in the portfolios of various investors. A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a
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Sri Lanka Cabinet Reshuffled After Poll Defeat

Sri Lanka Cabinet Reshuffled After Poll Defeat

President Maithripala Sirisena reshuffled the cabinet in Sri Lanka for the second time since forming a unity government in 2015 after its two main coalition partners were defeated in local government elections. Sirisena announced changes to six cabinet ministers, three state ministers and one deputy
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News Corp Revenue Boosted by Digital Real Estate Unit

News Corp NWS -2.76% reported a 3% rise in revenue for the December quarter, led by continued growth in its digital real estate unit, while weakness in the advertising business weighed on the news and information services segment. For the quarter, the company reported a net loss of $84 million,
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Ford has applied for German banking licence due to Brexit – Frankfurter Allgemeine

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – U.S. carmaker Ford (F.N) has applied for a banking licence in Germany to ensure its car financing business can continue on the … Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) reported, adding Ford was looking to hire about a dozen extra staff as part of the expanded banking business.
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No, The Stock Market Isn't Crashing. But The Dow Is in Correction Territory

Amid continued volatility and worries about rising interest rates, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both entered correction territory on Thursday—closing down 10% from the all-time highs that each hit roughly two weeks earlier. For the day, the 30 stocks in the Dow shed 4% or 1,032 points
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Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up in 4th Quarter

Hurricanes Drive Up 60-Day and 90-Day Delinquencies. WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 8, 2018) – The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.17 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth quarter of 2017.
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St. Louis Cardinals: Be wary of banking on Tommy Pham

Tommy Pham had a breakout 128 games for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017, and now he is the centerpiece for the 2018 lineup. That may not last all that long. It is always difficult to trust a follow-up to an excellent year, and Tommy Pham's case is no different. The soon-to-be-30-year-old St. Louis
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Mortgage Rates Higher Still; Intraday Volatility Increasing

Mortgage rates continued higher today, bringing the average 30yr fixed rate to another new multi-year high. That said, rates may vary quite a bit from lender to lender for several reasons. First, intraday volatility is back with a vengeance. For much of 2017, lenders were less likely to change rates in the
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Bundesbank's Dombret wants global banking rules kept "on a leash"

LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Global banking rules should focus only on cross-border banks to avoid burdening local lenders and help reduce populist backlash against globalisation, Bundesbank board member Andreas Dombret said on Thursday. Dombret is Germany's representative on the Basel
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Banking panel approves Trump nominee to Fed board

The Senate Banking Committee narrowly approved President Trump's nomination of Carnegie Mellon University Professor Marvin Goodfriend to sit on the Federal Reserve Board. The 13-12 vote along party lines means his confirmation is up for grabs in the full Senate, where it's unclear whether
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Quadrant Capital Management LLC Purchases 850 Shares of American International Group Inc (AIG)

Quadrant Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG) by 1.9% during the 4th quarter, according … Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $74.00 price target on shares of American International Group in a research note on
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Little known formulas can help you qualify for a bigger mortgage

With rates rising, mortgage volumes are flat: The Mortgage Bankers Association reported less than a 1 percent increase in loan application volume from the … What I see: Locally, well-qualified borrowers can get the following fixed-rate mortgages at one point cost: A 15-year at 3.50 percent, a 30-year at
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Cotton and Jones Introduce Legislation to Clarify Commercial Lending Rules

Contact: Caroline Tabler (Cotton) 202-224-2353. Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) today introduced legislation that would clarify commercial real estate lending rules by providing a clear definition for loans requiring larger capital allocations,
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Home sellers are making huge profits

Only around one million new homes are currently hitting the market — that's well below the historic norm of 1.5 million. Not having a home to move into means more people are staying put, and that has ripple effects throughout the housing market. “The longer home ownership tenure is a central piece to
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Consumer Fair Banking Consultant

SunTrust has a career opportunity for a Consumer Fair Banking Consultant in Enterprise Regulatory & Compliance.
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News From NAMB: February 8, 2018

Wells Fargo has held the top spot as the nation's largest retail mortgage lender for many years. In 2014, upstart Quicken, started by billionaire Dan Gilbert, had only half the retail production of Wells. But, the gap slowly narrowed and now Quicken has taken the top spot in the 4th quarter of 2017
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Bay Area housing expert gauges risks to the region's real estate market

There's no single answer to the question of what may sink the Bay Area's real estate market. In fact, many of the biggest drivers to the economy have both positive and negative effects on the market. Paragon Real Estate's Chief Analyst Patrick Carlisle recently released a report gauging the impact of the
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More Than Half of Fortune 500 Investor Relations Officers Say Market is 'Overheated,' According to …

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As recent fluctuations in the market create investor uneasiness, Fortune 500 Investor Relations Officers (IROs) say the market is overheated and a correction was overdue. That according to a late January “pulse poll” of Fortune 500 IROs by Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY),
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Business briefs: Retail sales forecast to rise; Twitter's out of the red

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages shot up to 4.32 percent this week, up from 4.22 percent last week and the highest since December 2016. A year ago, it stood at 4.17 percent. The rate on 15-year, fixed-rate loans, popular among homeowners
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At Water Company, Foremen's Racist Slurs Allegedly Endorsed

The EEOC further sought to have Aqua Resources institute anti-discrimination policies and provide training on employee rights under Title VII. The parties settled for $150,000, prior to trial. Under a two-year consent decree, Aqua Resources is prohibited from engaging in discrimination based on race or
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News Corp results beat on gains in digital real estate unit

Revenue from New Corp's online real-estate business rose about 21 percent to $292 million, while its book publishing and cable network programming units also recorded a rise in sales. Net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to $83 million, or 14 cents per share, in the second quarter ended
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Wisconsin title firm acquires company in Northfield and Faribault

Wisconsin title firm acquires company in Northfield and Faribault

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HNA Group Is Said to Market $4 Billion of US Real Estate

The purchase of the 1.7 million-square-foot (158,000-square-meters) tower at 245 Park, with tenants including JPMorgan Chase & Co., was viewed as a high-water mark for a real estate boom that saw prices for marquee office buildings in big cities double over a seven-year span. A wave of overseas
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Top of the List: Birmingham's priciest commercial real estate sales

Birmingham saw some huge commercial real estate deals last year, and our newest List research spotlights the 25 priciest commercial sales inked in the area during 2017. We've recapped the top five commercial sales in metro Birmingham below, and our full ranking is available to subscribers here.
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Developer jailed for $52m mortgage fraud

A property developer involved in a $52 million mortgage fraud scheme involving about 75 North Island properties has been sentenced to four years and seven months in prison following charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office. Kang (Thomas) Huang, also known as Gang Wang was sentenced
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Really Wants Toronto to Get Amazon's Second …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing hard for Amazon to consider opening a second headquarters in Toronto. Trudeau bragged on Thursday during a press event in San Francisco about what he considers are Toronto's attractive qualities for the online retail and cloud computing giant's
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Buying GM, Time Warner, AMD; Selling GE, AT&T

New Jersey is certainly a state whose profile has seen a renewal. It seems that after perennial underdogs the New Jersey Devils won the Stanley Cup in 1995, denizens of the Garden State have been celebrated on a national and even international scale. The late actor James Gandolfini (and even the
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Justin Hemmes faces legal challenge to fortune by love child of his father

Edward Leslie Cameron is suing for a slice of Justin Hemmes fortune. The pair broke up in 1989 when Mr Hemmes found out Ms Cameron was pregnant with Edward and he ended the relationship with Ms Cameron with Edward born in June of the following hyear. By that time Ms Cameron had began
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Established Hampton Roads Commercial Banker, Ed Putney, Joins Virginia Commonwealth Bank

KILMARNOCK, Va., Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Randal R. Greene, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. (OTCQB: BAYK), holding company of Virginia Commonwealth Bank and VCB Financial Group, announces that Ed Putney, a 31-year commercial banking veteran, has
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Crypto Investors Face Tax of Up to 55% in Japan

Japan's National Tax Agency has caught onto the cryptocurrency mania gripping the world and investors in digital coins are about to pay the price. Having ruled last year that capital gains on these transactions are a form of “miscellaneous income,” investors are now required to declare their profits in
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Fed bars ex-CEO of failed Md. institution from rejoining banking industry

The Federal Reserve has banned the former president, chairman and CEO of a failed Maryland institution from the banking industry. The Fed, in an enforcement order issued this week, also suggested that Jacob Goldstein's influence over the board at NBRS Financial Bank played a role in the Rising
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Mobile Banking Opens Doors for African-Americans

For African-Americans, embracing mobile banking doesn't just mean greater accessibility to financial institutions, it also allows the ability to choose a bank that aligns with their values. Just over 18% of black households in the U.S. are unbanked, compared with 3% of white households and 7% of all
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This Shopping Mall Is Only for the Super Rich

100% Capri employees model clothing while walking through the Bal Harbour Shops in Miami, Florida, U.S., on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. While some malls are desperately seeking financial lifelines, Bal Harbour Shops is planning a $400 million expansion. Scott McIntyre—Bloomberg/Getty Images.
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Does TD Bank in the US offer mortgage loan in Barbados

Hello. I am looking to purchase a second home in Barbados. I reside in New Jersey and a army veteran of 31 years. I already home a property in New Jersey. Thanks. – Let TD Helps show you how you can reach your goals.
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Hilliard Lyons shakes up its investment banking staff

Louisville-based Hilliard Lyons has named two new managing directors and added a new analyst to its investment banking staff. The company said in a news release that senior members John Mascarich and Leo Whitt have been promoted to managing director. Mascarich joined Hilliard Lyons in
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Weatherford International (WFT) Bond Prices Fall 2.3% Analyst

An issue of Weatherford International Plc (NYSE:WFT) debt fell 2.3% against its face value during trading on Wednesday after Credit Suisse Group lowered their price … Loop Capital set a $5.00 price target on Weatherford International and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday.
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New Zealand to Ban Foreign Home Buyers

New Zealand plans to bar foreigners from purchasing existing homes. The ban is expected to become law this year. It aims to slow the rising housing prices and protect New Zealanders interested in buying a home. The Labour Party government believes that foreign investors have pushed many
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Banking sector loans skewed towards productive sectors

Presenting the 2018 monetary policy statement on Wednesday, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya said local banks last year improved their financial support to the productive sectors. “Banking sector loans and advances increased from $3.69 billion as at 30 June 2017 to
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The business of banking at UNF

According to an article Spinnaker published when Community First initially came to campus in 2009, UNF sent out bidding opportunities to various banking institutions, including Community First, Wachovia, VyStar, Bank of America and Regions. This bidding opportunity is also called a “public invitation,”
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2 men plead guilty to mortgage fraud in Houston, Surfside Beach

Two men have plead guilty in a scheme to fraudulently obtain mortgage loans to purchase homes in Houston and Surfside Beach, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Southern District of Texas office. David Lee Morris, 55, and Derwin Jerome Blackshear, 50, plead guilty to one count
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San Antonio woman facing 8 charges after allegedly keeping real estate money for herself

A former sales representative for a local real estate company was arrested Wednesday by Bexar County deputies after she was accused of keeping customers' money. In July 2017, at least four customers claimed they were defrauded out of thousands of dollars by Amanda Manzo-Ruiz, 35, according to
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