Lux property market risks exaggerated: chamber

Lux property market risks exaggerated: chamber

According to the European Systemic Risk Board, an EU regulator that sits under the European Central Bank, recent years have seen a sustained increase in household debt and a sharp rise in property prices in Luxembourg, which leave the property sector susceptible to risk. The Luxembourg Chamber
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Lack of Inventory in San Francisco's Housing Market Has Prices Surging

A lack of supply and thriving buyer demand in San Francisco's real estate market has the city's housing market hot under the collar. The market is “about as heated now as it has been at any time in the past 10 years,” according to a report Thursday by Pargaon Real Estate Group, though the brokerage
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Three Critical SBA Programs That Can Jump-Start Women-Owned Businesses

This safety net for lending institutions minimizes the risk of providing capital to small firms that otherwise might fall into a higher risk category and fail to secure a traditional term loan from a bank. The latest research from Biz2Credit has found that there is a funding gap between the genders. Male-owned
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TSB rolls out IRESS mortgage technology

Efficiencies will be further improved by new lender hub technology from IRESS, which uses APIs to pre-populate client data from broker systems to lender systems. This reduces broker re-keying of information in support of agreement in principle and full mortgage application. TSB is the first lender to go
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Stocks up slightly…Mortgage rates reach 4-year high…Hyundai recalls Sonatas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to meet today with video game industry representatives as he considers responses to gun violence after the Florida school shooting that killed 17 people. The White House says attendees include representatives of the Entertainment Software
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Hua Nan aims to increase lending to boost its profits

State-run Hua Nan Commercial Bank (華南銀行) aims to increase its loan book by 4 percent this year with profit margin gains of 4 basis points on the back of interest rate hikes and portfolio adjustments. A rate hike of 12.5 basis points by the US Federal Reserve could widen interest spread by 4 basis
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Real estate experts weigh in on new tax bill

The new federal tax bill raises questions on, well, everything. We checked with three real estate experts to find out how the new law might affect homebuyers. Let's break it down: Before the new bill, homebuyers could take out loans of up to $1 million to fund a home purchase.
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QuantumReverse Adds Four New Additions

QuantumReverse has announced the addition of four industry veterans to its team: Software Developer Alesya Shashko, Fresco Ellis, Technician Rodrigo Carrasco Alvarado, and Yuliy Krasnyanskiy. QuantumReverse's team now boasts over 50 years of combined experiences in the reverse mortgage
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Jobs from Greater Illinois Title Company on SelectLeaders.com

Greater Illinois Title Company. Summary Description Support staff for Escrow Closing Department. Primary responsibilities are to schedule and confirm closing appointments, CD preparation and to accommodate customer needs in a professional, service orientated manner. Duties: 1. Contact attorneys
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Weight Watchers Weighs In on the Meal Kit Trend

Add Weight Watchers International (wtw, +0.65%) to the growing list of contenders in the meal kit wars. The weight-loss company, whose investors include Oprah Winfrey, said on Thursday it was launching a line of so-called fresh food “quick prep” meal kits in partnership with FreshRealm that will be in
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Don't run away from mortgage lending's crappy reputation; let's change it instead

At my mortgage company, I create a lot of our CRM content. I do this because I hate the canned messages that don't add any value to the consumer and sets a monochromatic tone. Two things I 100% believe in is not running away from the perception of our industry and setting expectations. Because of
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Merkel Plans Paris Visit to Discuss EU Future With Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron's wait for a fully empowered partner in Berlin is about to end as Angela Merkel plans a post-inauguration trip to Paris for as early as next week. With Germany's government coalition in place and Merkel poised to begin her fourth term on March 14, tradition calls for
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Draghi Asks Who Needs Friends Like These Amid Trump Threat

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi added his voice to those criticizing the U.S. threat to slap import tariffs on some products and called on governments to work together rather than end up in a tit-for-tat dispute. While he downplayed the impact on the economy, he said recent developments
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Oprah Winfrey Sells 262860 Shares of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) Stock

Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Weight Watchers International by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 230,834 shares of the company's stock worth $10,221,000 after buying an additional 860 shares during the period. Hanseatic Management
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Data dig: Are foreign investors driving up real estate in your California neighborhood?

With the help of real estate data firm ATTOM Data Solutions, we've mapped all-cash home sales for each zip code in California from 2005 to 2017. Zip codes with less than 100 total sales over that time period were omitted from the map. Enter your zip code or city name to find your neighborhood on the
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Price Target Update: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) to worth at $11.25 in short …

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) stock was most active stock of Wall Street Market on Wednesday. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust moved -2.38% to 10.26. PEI received interesting focus from Active Investors and it has been trading on front line as seeing to it recent volume.
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Real Estate Landing Page Hi Everyone

Hi Everyone ! Today I created isometric illustrations for Real Estate landing page and give some animations to it.Thanks @ahmad sulaiman for animate it. Feel free to comment and don't forget to press (L). ———————–. Wanna collaborate with us? Shoot your business inquiry to
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Bandhan Bank to raise up to Rs 4473 crore in one of India's biggest banking sector IPOs

Kolkata-based lender Bandhan Bank will be raising up to about Rs 4,473.75 crore from the public through sale of 11.93 crore equity shares, making it one of the biggest IPOs (initial public offering) by a local private sector bank. The price band of the much-awaited IPO has been finalised at Rs 370-375
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M&M Is Launching 3 New Flavors But They Won't All Stay on Shelves

M&M's is launching three new flavors and letting fans decide which one will remain on shelves in its second Flavor Vote campaign. The new M&Ms limited-edition flavors include Crunchy Espresso, Crunchy Raspberry, and Crunchy Mint. Each flavor is made with dark chocolate wrapped in a colorful
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Why McDonald's International Women's Day Celebration Isn't Going as Planned

McDonald's made good on its promise of flipping its iconic golden arches in celebration of International Women's Day. The fast food giant created an entirely new set of inverted golden arches for the sign outside its Lynwood, Calif. location. But it didn't stop there. Dozens of locations will also have
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Invictus RG Buys Shares of 5838 Mantech International Corp (MANT)

Invictus RG Buys Shares of 5838 Mantech International Corp (MANT)

Voya Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in Mantech International by 11.7% during the 2nd quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 11,387 shares of the technology company's stock worth $471,000 after buying an additional 1,193 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp
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Bossier Chamber seminar focuses on Legislative outlook

Conaway leads public policy analysis, development, and research initiatives across a range of issues important to business. Thank you to the sponsors of this event: Citizens National Bank, Red River Bank, Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway, Mosley Title Company, Roberts and Murphy and Townsquare
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Why NYC's 'Fearless Girl' Statue Is Suddenly Wearing a Flower Cape

New York City might be covered in snow, but the city's iconic female historical statues are draped in signs of spring. Old Navy placed flower installations on the female historical statutes—there are just five out of 150 in the city, in honor of International Women's Day. Fearless Girl, the privately
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Sierra Pacific Mortgage Sponsors The Center for Violence Free Relationships 2018 Gala

Folsom, CA, March 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On February 24, 2018, Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. acted as one of the main event sponsors for The Center for Violence Free Relationships' 2018 Gala. A returning event sponsor, Sierra Pacific Mortgage is proud to be a community partner
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After Defeating Cohn, Trump's Trade Warrior Is on the Rise Again

Last year he nearly disappeared from view when his small operation was subsumed under the White House's National Economic Council, which was headed by his rival, Gary Cohn, the free-trader who was president of Goldman Sachs. Now, Cohn's on his way out while the steel and aluminum tariffs
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Commentary: How the FBI's NCAA Investigation Could Change College Sports as We Know Them

Justin Jackson #44 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dunks the ball to increase their lead to 70-65 with 12 seconds remaining in the game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Cigna's $54 Billion Buy Seen as 'Best Case' for Drug Middleman

While a deal for Express Scripts is unsurprising, Cigna as the buyer is unexpected, Tanquilut wrote, adding he had viewed Amazon.com Inc. as “the most logical” acquirer, “if they truly had aspirations of entering the pharmacy retailing market.” The 31-percent premium for the company looks “fair,” and
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Todd Bettinson joins Mortgage Network's Burlington Massachusetts branch

DANVERS, MA (March 8, 2018) — Mortgage Network Inc., one of the country's largest independent mortgage lenders, announces that Todd Bettinson has joinedthe company's Burlington, Massachusetts branch as a mortgage loan officer serving the Eastern Massachusetts area. Bettinson comes to
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Apple Says Workplace Violations Rise Among its Suppliers, But Overall Compliance Improves

Apple has reported an increase in the number of serious violations of working conditions at factories where its products are manufactured, but says that overall conditions improved. Apple on Wednesday released its latest Progress Report on Supplier Responsibility, an annual accounting of the working
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Why Retailers Are Lining Up To Spend A Fortune To Be In Times Square

A vacant storefront in the Times Square neighborhood of New York City is a rare sight. If you do see an 'available for rent' sign, there's a good chance that a company is in the middle of negotiating with the landlord and broker to take over that space. Times Square is one of the few places in the U.S. that
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Edison International (NYSE:EIX) Stake Increased by Ffcm LLC

Edison International logo Ffcm LLC grew its holdings in Edison International (NYSE:EIX) by 34.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 18,288 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 4,704
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Lenda Continues Rapid Market Expansion, Now Currently Available in Virginia

SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Lenda, a leading online mortgage lender, today announced that its services are now available in Virginia. This announcement follows news of Lenda's expansion into Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona and, most recently, Florida and Georgia.
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Are Investors Buying or Selling International Paper Company (IP), and What Should You Do?

Recent insider trends for International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) have caught the attention of investors. Insider activity is often a strong indicator of future performance in a stock, and if the data on IP is anything to go by, investors should pay attention. Institutions own 83.40% of International Paper
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One Of Country's Top 5 Least Affordable Places To Buy A Home Is In Colorado

… an evacuation center for those affected by the massive 3-alarm fire at 18th Avenue and Emerson Street. 8th Grade Students Design Anti-Gun Violence Shirts With Victim's NamesA group of students at McAuliffe International School in Denver are coming together to raise awareness about gun violence.
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Business Borrowers Should Think Outside the Bank

Although this indicated article is somewhat of an advertisement for a UK-based 2014 startup named 'LendingCrowd' (we'll let you guess their business specialty) based in Edinburgh, Scotland, it is an interesting topic nonetheless. Peer-to-Peer lending for small businesses is not new, as those of us on
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Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, James Fortune coming to Buffalo

It's time to get your praise on! The Festival of Praise is coming to Buffalo! Get the details here!
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Mortgage Rates Up Nine Weeks In A Row

(RTTNews.com) – Mortgage rates or interest rates on home loans increased for the ninth week in a row, according to mortgage provider Freddie Mac. Releasing the results of its primary mortgage market survey, Freddie Mac said that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage or FRM averaged 4.46 percent for the
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Standard Bank profit climbs 14%

Standard Bank Group on Thursday (8 March 2018) pointed to a strong financial performance for the year ended December 2017, delivering 14% growth in headline earnings to R26.3 billion, while return on equity (ROE) improved to 17.1% from 15.3% in 2016. Headline earnings per share improved to
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Flat Branch Home Loans to Celebrate Their Current and Future Female Leaders Throughout …

The discussion is directed at young women pursuing leadership roles in the mortgage industry. A transcript and video of the roundtable, along with several supporting blog posts will be spread across multiple during the month of March. One of the fastest growing businesses in the country, Flat Branch
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How self-employed borrowers can get the best rates

From Freddie Mac's weekly survey: Average rates are on the verge of breaking the 4.5 percent barrier. The 30-year fixed averaged 4.46 percent, up 3 basis points from last week and just 4 basis points shy of 4.5 percent. It's the ninth week in a row of rising rates. The 15-year fixed averaged 3.94 percent,
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US Household Debt Rose Last Quarter at Fastest Rate Since 2007

US Household Debt Rose Last Quarter at Fastest Rate Since 2007

U.S. household debt jumped in the fourth quarter at the fastest pace of this expansion while wealth gains continued amid a rising stock market, underscoring the forces behind recent strength in consumer spending, a Federal Reserve report showed Thursday.
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Amazon provides glimpse of the future of banking

Bragi Fjalldal, CMO, vice-president, product and business development at banking software company Meniga, says the move could finally be a wake-up call to the banking sector. “Amazon are about to prove that it is possible to disrupt banking without a banking licence,” he says. “If Amazon asks a bank
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As Investors Title Co (ITIC) Stock Value Rose, Shareholder Biglari Capital Has Lowered Its Stake …

Alphaone Investment Services Llc decreased its stake in Micron Technology Inc (Put) (MU) by 12.52% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Alphaone Investment Services Llc sold 67,300 shares as the company's stock rose 19.14% with the market. The institutional investor held
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Golfsmith International (GOLF) Price Target Increased to $22.00 by Analysts at Imperial Capital

Several other brokerages have also weighed in on GOLF. SunTrust Banks reissued a “buy” rating and set a $24.00 price objective on shares of Golfsmith International in a report on Friday, January 26th. KeyCorp set a $26.00 price objective on shares of Golfsmith International and gave the stock a “buy”
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PRA reviewing use of five-year fixes in portfolio lending

Shawbrook Commercial Property managing director Karen Bennett revealed the ongoing process as part of a wide-ranging interview with Specialist Lending Solutions covering the investor mortgage market. Bennett also noted the lender was seeing investors begin the transition process from individual
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Euro Zone to Review Progress on Bank Union and Bailout Fund

The ESM is also to become a financial backstop to the Single Resolution Fund (SRF), which finances the winding-down of failed banks and is … The euro zone also wants to complete its banking union, by creating a euro zone-wide deposit insurance scheme which would boost the confidence of savers
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Florida's Tampa and Orlando Housing Markets Ranked First and Fourth Best US Cities for First …

According to Zillow's 2018 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers Analysis, first-time buyers in the U.S. looking for an affordable home without much competition may have the best luck in the State of Florida, with both Tampa and Orlando ranked high in the Top 10 best cities for first-time home buyers in 2018.
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Sliver Hat Ornament of Fortune, Wealth, Longevity and Happiness

Worn by women, or in more cases, by babies on their birthdays, hat ornaments reached popularity in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911 AD). In addition …
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Trump Says Cohn Might Return Someday to His Administration

President Donald Trump said Gary Cohn might return to his administration some day even as he teased the departing economic adviser for being weak on tariffs. Trump told reporters at the beginning of a cabinet meeting Thursday that Cohn might come back but probably not in the same job, joking that
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Bitcoin's Latest Rub: Overhang Ghost From Mt. Gox Bankruptcy

Bitcoin investors seething over a clampdown on Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges and renewed regulatory scrutiny of trading venues in the U.S. now have bigger fish to fry as they assign blame for the recent price decline. They're citing the attorney Nobuaki Kobayashi, known as the Tokyo “whale,”
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Home Flipping Set New Peaks in 2017

A total of 138,410 entities—both individuals and companies—were flipping homes last year, up 4 percent from the 133,407 entities that flipped in 2016, reaching the highest level since 2007. Another peak was set with the total dollar volume of financed home flip purchases: $16.1 billion for homes flipped
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Banking with a side of wellness

In late 2016, Maha Hammad was hired as treasury services specialist at Bank on Buffalo. But her role goes beyond cash management solutions for businesses. She is the designated wellness director for Bank on Buffalo, a division of CNB Bank in Clearfield, Pa. Next week, Hammad is in charge of the
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NBC Grabs First Lead Over CBS Since 'Friends'

CBS has long taken pride in being the most-watched TV network. It may need a new slogan. With the Super Bowl and the Olympics this year, NBC has built a sizable lead over CBS in total prime-time viewers. If that holds through the end of the TV season in May, it would mark the first time that NBC
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Real estate: City Tower, county's fourth-tallest building, sells for $147 million

The county's fourth-tallest tower has sold for $147.25 million to KBS Capital Advisors. City Tower in Orange, adjacent to the UC Irvine Medical Center, is 302 feet tall, putting it behind Irvine Spectrum's twin towers at 323 feet and 520 Newport Center Drive at 315 feet. (Courtesy of NFK Capital Markets).
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SoFi Is Paying Top Dollar To Acquire Its Prime Customers

Other online lenders targeting prime borrowers, like Lending Club and Prosper, typically spend $350-$450 to acquire each customer, industry experts say. Lenders who specialize in student loan refinancing might pay slightly more, as justified by loan sizes that extend into the six figures. Lenders who
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Is Buying Orthofix International NV (NASDAQ:OFIX) Here Good Idea?

Investors sentiment increased to 1.16 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.39, from 0.77 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 7 investors sold Orthofix International N.V. shares while 48 reduced holdings. 23 funds opened positions while 41 raised stakes. 16.83 million shares or 1.08% less from 17.02 million shares in 2017Q2
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ECB Tweaks Policy Language in Sign of Confidence in the Economy

The European Central Bank unexpectedly tweaked its policy language, signaling its confidence in the euro area's economy even amid concern over trade wars and resurgent populism. Policy makers dropped their explicit pledge to expand the size of their bond-buying program if necessary, while
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Nearly 100000 members of Generation Z own a home (they're 23 and younger)

It's all the more impressive given the strong housing market. The existing home inventory is “tight,” Dietz said, and the cost of single-family homes is rising faster than incomes. Given those conditions, it's possible even more members of Generation Z could own homes, but the prices might be too high at
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SMEs in focus of bank's lending strategy

The Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri)'s SME Banking Group has announced its business strategy for 2018, aiming to become the main operating bank for SME customers through synergy with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). It targets a eight-per cent growth in SME loans this year, said Sayam
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Frenchtown residents fight to save trees from cutdowns

Andrews said he is willing to go to court if necessary to stop the tree removal. He is doing research with a title company and has contacted a lawyer to prepare for any court litigation. He spoke to a spokesman for Sunoco recently and was told by the company that it would delay any cutting until March 19
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Companies Make 78% of an Effort to Celebrate International Women's Day

Companies Make 78% of an Effort to Celebrate International Women's Day

It's International Women's Day again and there's never been a better time to show your support of women than by buying as much as you can from a large, multi-national corporation. Grab your purses and, at the very most, 78 cents of every dollar you have, because IWD is one of the biggest shopping
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Amazon weighs entry into banking world, leaving investors leery

If it began offering banking services, Jeff Bezos' empire could service more than 70 million U.S. consumers within the next five years, becoming the third-biggest bank in the country, according to Bain, a global management consulting firm. Already, Amazon is in talks with financial institutions, including
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AmTrust names senior vice president

AmTrust Title Insurance Co. has hired Stephen W. Francis as a senior vice president in its National Commercial Division, the company announced. … finance, underwriting and real estate will enhance our efforts to grow throughout the Southeast region where the demand for title insurance is on the rise.
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Advon Real Estate Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Event Tonight

Advon Real Estate is hosting its eighth annual Heart + Pints event on Thursday, March 8 from 5 – 9 p.m. at Dogfish Head Alehouse. The local real estate brokerage is hosting this event which includes free trade and local crafts for awareness of domestic violence. Attendees are encouraged to bring a
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eLEND Solutions Builds Out Sales Team with Auto Lending Sales Le

eLEND Solutions Builds Out Sales Team with Auto Lending Sales Leaders ?Share. Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and
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Community lending items for WWI exhibit

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The Durham Museum in Omaha is beginning to gather items they're crowd sourcing for an exhibit on WWI, and they need more. Carol Sanderhoff, a life long Omaha resident is lending her grandfathers violin, letters, and uniform to the Durham Museum in an exhibit about WWI.
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Additional 5000 mortgage holders 'may be affected' by tracker scandal

Additional 5,000 mortgage holders 'may be affected' by tracker scandal … At least 5,000 additional mortgage holders may have been affected by the tracker mortgage scandal, financial consultant Padraic Kissane has told the Oireachtas finance … Info: This browser does not allow you to watch this video.
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Should You Be Buying "Esports Stocks" Right Now?

Today, the global gaming industry is adjusting to its latest trend: esports. Video games tend to be competitive by nature, but esports bring the intensity of this competition to the next level. And just like a traditional physical contest like a soccer game or boxing match, esports require high-level training,
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (WHLR) Titivates on Volatility and Performance Measure

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLR) operates under Financial sector, shares price decreased -17.91% during latest trading session. … The stock traded on impressive volume of 1.4 Million comparing to the average volume of 183.16 shares, completing picture of exact trends with
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Reis, Inc. to Explore Strategic Alternatives

NEW YORK, March 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reis, Inc. (NASDAQ:REIS) (“Reis” or the “Company”), a leading provider of commercial real estate market information and analytical tools, announced today that its Board of Directors, supported by its management team, has commenced a process to
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Lordstown plans community meeting after Fortune 100 company considers multi-million investment

A Fortune 100 company, with billions of dollars in revenue every year, could be looking to add Trumbull County to its list of homes. It's a proposal that could mean one thousand jobs coming to the Valley – Lordstown to be specific. TJX Companies says they have signed purchase and sale agreements for
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Kushner brothers' Cadre plans to launch mortgage business

Cadre, the real estate investment platform co-founded by Jared Kushner, is working on launching a mortgage lending business. The company could issue its first loan as early as this year, according to CEO Ryan Williams. Cadre runs what is basically an online real estate syndication platform: it buys
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Crude Tumbles as Rising Supply Counters Bullish Demand Outlook

Futures in New York fell as much as 1.6 percent Thursday after fluctuating between gains and losses earlier in the session. While Exxon Mobil Corp. said strong demand is the main reason for the rebound in oil prices and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. points to strong global consumption growth, crude
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GDPR's Most Frequently Asked Questions: Are Work Email Addresses and Business Contact …

1 This broad definition encompasses work email addresses containing the business partner's name or any business contact information tied to or related to an individual, such as the individual's name, job title, company, business address, work phone number, etc. In contrast, personal data does not
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Senate sponsor of bank deregulation bill offers changes in hopes of attracting House support

Leaders of a Senate effort to ease post-financial-crisis banking rules are proposing several changes aimed at winning the support of House Republicans and addressing some of the concerns of Democratic critics. The changes, in an amendment unveiled late Wednesday by the bill's sponsor, Sen.
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Did Trump Just Start a Global Trade War?

The tariffs prompted an outcry from trading partners, Republican lawmakers, economists and business leaders. Talk of tit-for-tat reprisals by the European Union, China and other trading partners raises the prospect of economic growth slowing and stock and bond markets reeling out of fear that Trump
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MLO Todd Bettinson Joins Mortgage Network's Branch in Burlington

Bettinson comes to Mortgage Network from Reading Cooperative Bank, where he was a Loan Originator. A lifelong resident of Burlington, Mass., Bettinson is a member of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and the Burlington Rotary Club. He also volunteers his time to local events and fundraisers
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Google, Facebook join global fight to stop online wildlife trafficking

Purchasing elephant ivory, tiger cubs, and pangolin scales is as easy as click, pay, ship.” Twenty-one tech companies from around the globe, including eBay and Microsoft, have agreed to join the WWF's new Global Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online, according to the fund, which said it plans to
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Seaside house on near North End of Palm Beach fetches $10 million

Broker Christian Angle of Christian Angle Real Estate acted on behalf of the buyer. The house had been on the market for more than a year, according to records in the Palm Beach Board of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service. Broker Lawrence Moens of Lawrence A. Moens Associates had it listed at
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Title VII Anti-Discrimination Protection Covers Transgender Employee, Appeals Court Rules

The EEOC filed a complaint against the company, alleging it violated Title VII by terminating Stephens “on the basis of her transgender or transitioning status and her refusal to conform to sex-based stereotypes” and for having a discriminatory clothing allowance policy (only cisgender males were
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A Single Investor Crashes Mortgage Credit Availability Index

A Single Investor Crashes Mortgage Credit Availability Index

Lending standards tightened in February, especially for conforming and super-conforming (jumbo) loans. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said its Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) declined by 1.2 percent in February. The composite index fell to 180.7 from 182.9 in January while some
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McKinney's land purchase among the top commercial real estate transactions of March 2-10

Churchill on the Park, a 448-unit garden-style apartment project in North Dallas, has sold to investor TH Real Estate. Built in 1999, the rental community is in the Park Central development south of LBJ Freeway. It includes a resort-style swimming pool, a fitness center and a theater room. A New
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US Fed Buys $3.4 Bln Of Mortgage Bonds, Sells None

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve bought $3.374 billion of agency mortgage-backed securities in the week from Mar. 1 to Mar. 7, compared with $2.985 billion purchased the previous week, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said on Thursday. In a move to help the housing market begun in
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PRMG Promotes Paul Lucido to Chief Marketing Officer

Paul Lucido, a 20-year industry veteran and eight-year employee of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group (PRMG), has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer. As CMO, Lucido will remain in his directive role of overseeing PRMG's corporate brand initiatives and national marketing efforts to drive
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SEC reaches $3.6 million settlement with Voya over securities lending

But the mutual funds and those invested in them through variable life annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies “lost securities lending income during the period when the securities were recalled,” the order states. The SEC said that Voya failed to disclose the conflict of interest created by the
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More Millennials Embracing Conventional Mortgage Loans

The most recent Ellie Mae Millennial Tracker data shows that 67 percent of closed loans secured by millennials were conventional. This represents the highest percentage in two years for conventional mortgages among that group. While Tracker data shows women were more likely to utilize FHA loans,
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Ripple's New Global Head of Banking Talks About RippleNet, PSD2 and the Future of Payment

Since January 2018 Ripple has a new global head of banking. Marjan Delatinne joined the company in 2017 after having spent ten years at SWIFT as business director commercializing different banking solutions including Global Payments Innovation (GPI). Part of the Women in Fintech Power list 2017,
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Vancouver's West Side real estate market experiencing major slowdown

A chart on a local real-estate agent's website tells the story of a sharply slowing housing market. Citing Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver statistics, Andrew Hasman & Associates is reporting that only 33 single-family houses have been sold on the West Side this year. That's down from 94 sales last
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YouTube TV Signs Big Deal With Major League Baseball

The offering is part of an expanded partnership between Major League Baseball and the Google-owned (goog, +1.76%) subscription streaming service, the two groups said Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Last year, MLB and YouTube TV signed a marketing partnership in
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HUD proposes change to mission statement, housing groups push back

HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination, and transform the way HUD
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Aperio Group LLC Has $139000 Stake in Arlington Asset Investment Corp (AI)

Arlington Asset Investment logo Aperio Group LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Arlington Asset Investment Corp (NYSE:AI) by 51.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 11,766 shares of the financial services provider's
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Mondelez Launches Global Media Review, Picks Spark Foundry and VaynerMedia for North …

“We launched a global media review as our current assignments are coming to an end,” a global Mondelez representative told Adweek. “With this review, we're taking a new look at our media buying in order to address key changes such as programmatic, transparency and ecommerce and better equip
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IndiGo Plans Order for Up to 50 Airbus A330 Wide-Bodies

IndiGo, India's biggest airline, plans to order as many as 50 Airbus SE A330 wide-body jets as it seeks to expand beyond short-haul flights, people with knowledge of the matter said. The carrier aims to take the upgraded A330neo version of the plane, according the people, who asked not to be named as
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More assets back cryptocurrency as startup lends cash for bitcoin

This is according to Shawn Owen, chief executive officer of Salt Lending Holdings Inc. “In fact, the technology makes a perfect form of collateral. We have all this ability to program in smart contracts. You can write in the rules. You can make it highly secure, yet nobody is doing it,” Owen said. “Somebody's
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You can still deduct home equity loan interest

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – The new federal tax law created a lot of confusion over whether tax filers may still deduct the interest they pay on their home equity loans and home equity lines of credit. The new law suspends the deduction for interest on home equity indebtedness for the next eight years.
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Yes, you can still deduct interest on your home equity loan …

For loans taken out between now and December 31, 2025, after which the suspension ends, you may only deduct the interest you pay on up to $750,000 of acquisition debt. That limit applies to your mortgage and home equity loans or lines of credit combined. So if you go out tomorrow and get a
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Why female real estate entrepreneurs can thrive in the UAE

Why female real estate entrepreneurs can thrive in the UAE. This article was published on March 8th, 2018. Photo Credit: Prestige Magazine. “Are women allowed to drive there?” is, unfortunately, a question I am sometimes asked when I return home to Boston on visits from my adopted home of Abu
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Blackbaud Hosts Emerging Female Leader from South Africa as part of Fortune/US State …

CHARLESTON, S.C., March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Today, on International Women's Day, Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, is pleased to announce that the company will again host an emerging businesswoman mentee as a part of this
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Alliant adds agency manager

Alliant National Title Insurance Co. has hired Manoj Purohit as vice president and Great Lakes Agency manager, the company announced. … Purohit previously served as president and CEO of a settlement services company in New Jersey, where he managed all aspects of daily operations. He also
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'Companies should tap soft market to relocate and retain talent'

Besides retaining talent, the move also helped the company promote its brand to a wider market. Mahes was sharing his view at a panel discussion organised by real estate association CoreNet Global's Malaysia Chapter today. The session was moderated by CoreNet Global's Malaysia Chapter vice
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Equifax Could Ironically Gain From Senate Bill Meant to Punish

Equifax Could Ironically Gain From Senate Bill Meant to Punish

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo offered an amendment to his own bill late Wednesday that would direct mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to use credit assessments offered by multiple companies, instead of exclusively relying on FICO scores provided by Fair Isaac
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Application of the Dutch Banking Code by ING Bank NV

Following the first Banking Code in 2010, the Committee Wijffels published a report in 2013 on the structure of Dutch banks ('Naar een dienstbaar en stabiel bankwezen'). The report paid great attention to the stability of the industry and the importance of competition and diversity in Dutch banking.
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Trump Signs Tariff Order on Metals With Wiggle Room for Allies

President Trump signs tariffs on imported steel and aluminum at the White House on Thursday. President Donald Trump followed through on his pledge to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, while excluding Canada and Mexico and leaving the door open to sparing other countries on the
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Ryan Says Congress to Break Up Trump's Infrastructure Proposals

House Republicans will break President Donald Trump's infrastructure plan into multiple pieces of legislation as a way to make progress this year, House Speaker Paul Ryan said. Ryan said the House will first address airports and runways as part of a must-pass reauthorization of the Federal Aviation
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BGL Real Estate Advisors Closes on Sale of Department of Veterans Affairs Occupied Facilities

CLEVELAND, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BGL Real Estate Advisors (BGLREA) is pleased to announce the closing of a Department of Veterans Affairs occupied 84,650 square foot office, 122-bed domiciliary, a 115,462 square foot administrative building and a 19,321 square foot tier 3 data center,
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Property owner accidentally uploaded a naked selfie to a real estate site

The man uploaded the revealing images to his estate agent's website, where his soft furnishings remained on public display for months. Eventually a friend noticed the blunder and called his pal to warn him, after which the offending picture was taken down. A spokesman for estate agent's 99.co said that
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Inch Up, Nearing 5 and 7-Year Highs

The average rate for a benchmark 30-year mortgage inched up another 3 basis points over the past week to 4.46 percent, which is 25 basis points higher than at the same time last year (4.21 percent) and within 12 basis points of a 5-year high (4.58 percent), according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage
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Data Broker Market Size, Growth Opportunities, Current Trends, Forecast by 2022

On the basis on the end users/applications, Data Broker market report focuses on the status and outlook for major applications/end users, sales volume, market share and growth rate for each application, including: Retail, Government/Public Sector, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment,
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President Trump Signs Tariff Order on Metals With Wiggle Room for Allies

President Donald Trump followed through on his pledge to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, while excluding Canada and Mexico and leaving the door open to sparing other countries on the basis of national security. The president signed a proclamation authorizing the tariffs at a
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Where Are the New Hottest Markets for Home Flippers?

But as home prices across the nation continue to rise and the supply of lower-priced homes is drying up, some flippers are having to look for new places to find deals. And some of the emerging flipper hot spots aren't where most folks would expect. The market with the biggest increase in flippers last
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Rose City Mortgage Celebrates Donation Milestone

Rose City Mortgage, a Division of Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. (PRMI), donates $100 to a non-profit organization for every loan it closes. The company believes businesses can make a profit while bettering the world, and after 16 years of giving back to the community, it has reached a milestone of
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Wall Street rebounds from Wednesday losses as US mortgage rates climb

JaysonPhotography/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — As President Trump sent mixed messages on trade tariffs, Wall Street showed less concern over a potential trade war, as all three major indices posted gains Thursday. The Dow Jones rebounded from Wednesday's losses, posting a gain of 93.85 to
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Moves Higher on Volume Spike for March 08

Investors Title Company (ITIC) traded on unusually high volume on Mar. 08, as the stock gained 0.85% to close at $194.13. On the day, Investors Title Company saw 3,125 shares trade hands on 66 trades. Considering that the stock averages only a daily volume of 1,923 shares a day over the last month
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Debra Hymen, Chicagoland Realtor Reveals Illinois Real Estate Trends On Remarkable Radio …

On a recent episode of Remarkable Radio WCKG AM/FM Chicago with Mark Imperial, Debra Hymen, Chicagoland Realtor, discussed Illinois Real Estate Trends. According to Hymen, buyers are more experienced today. Hymen, said “First time homebuyers are a lot more experienced than they used to
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Lehman to Pay $2.4 Billion to End Crisis-Era Mortgage Claims

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Shelley Chapman ruled in Manhattan Thursday after a 22-day trial to resolve the long-running dispute over Lehman's flawed residential mortgage-backed securities. Her decision puts a final tally on what buyers of the securities, known as RMBS, can recover for breaches by the
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Mayer Brown partner James Tanenbaum resigns after allegations of inappropriate conduct surface

In a statement provided to HousingWire by Mayer Brown, the firm said Tanenbaum denies the allegations against him, but chose to resign in the “best interest” of the firm. “Today, Mayer Brown accepted the resignation of James Tanenbaum, who recently joined the firm. His resignation follows assertions
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Women in Banking Better representation in corporate boards, less diversity in central banking

One year later: In the year since State Street introduced us to the Fearless Girl, more than 150 companies the bank targeted for not having a female director have added at least one. For companies that haven't made any changes, “the bar is going to be much higher this year,” said Rakhi Kumar, head of
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Brad Young Named Director of Business Development for Recovco Mortgage

Recovco Mortgage Management LLC has announced that Brad Young has joined the company in the newly created position of Director of Business Development. Young joins the team to assist in serving Recovco's clients and drive Recovco's brand in loan origination, diligence and transactional
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Fannie Mae Seeks Second Taxpayer Bailout

Since then, Fannie Mae and another GSE, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or “Freddie Mac,” have been managed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. In 2012, the U.S. Treasury Department under President Barack Obama modified the terms of agreement with Fannie Mae in a
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Toys 'R' Us Is Prepping to Liquidate Its US Operations

Toys 'R' Us Is Prepping to Liquidate Its US Operations

For years, the retailer was able to refinance its debt and delay a reckoning. But the emergence of online competitors, like Amazon.com Inc., weighed on results. The company's massive interest payments also sucked up resources that could have gone toward technology and improving operations.
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Soured Lehman Mortgage Claims Valued at $2.4 Billion

The trustees' case against Lehman underscored the difficulty in determining whether borrowers were truthful when they took out home loans. Court records show that one applicant, a Stanley Steemer driver, signed loan papers in 2006 saying he earned $6,500 a month. Tax records later revealed his
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Bipartisan Senate Banking Bill Would Scale Back Some Dodd-Frank Regulations

The Senate is working on a rare bipartisan banking bill that would scale back parts of the Dodd-Frank regulations for smaller banks. But the bill has exposed divisions among Democrats over protecting former President Obama's legacy. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Email
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Sparta Commercial Enters Equipment Financing Market

In addition to mobile apps, Sparta provides motor vehicle title history reports to dealers, insurance companies, credit unions, and consumers. The Company also offers nationwide Vehicle and Capital Lease Financing Programs for municipalities as well as Equipment Financing for small to mid-sized
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Manafort Denies Federal Fraud Charges, This Time in Virginia

Paul Manafort, former campaign manager for Donald Trump, center, outside the District Courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia on March 8, 2018. Photographer: Zach Gibson/Bloomberg. Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, will go on trial in four months on tax and bank fraud
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BitRent Platform Delivers Private Presentation to Leading Middle Eastern Real Estate Players

The presentation also highlighted the multiple points of convergence between the real estate sector and the crypto economy. The BitRent platform has been developed to resolve the main challenges being faced by the construction market – e.g. closedness and conservatism. Through this platform
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Ardian Real Estate to buy two Paris office buildings

Ardian Real Estate has agreed to acquire two office buildings in Paris. … The acquisitions represent the second and the third transactions completed by Ardian Real Estate in France, both in line with Ardian Real Estate's strategy of investing in commercial real estate assets with a strong potential for
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Sending approves payday lending change

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate has approved a payday lending reform that will give borrowers 30 days to pay back that money. Senators on Thursday voted 20-4 for the legislation. Republican Sen. Arthur Orr of Decatur said the 30 days gives borrowers a fighting chance to pay back
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RizePoint shows how one company can make a real difference in the community

Beyond traditional efforts, such has holding back-to-school supply drives or collecting donations, the company “adopted” a Title 1 school, which meant working one-on-one with a specific school. Its hyper-focused goal became a rewarding experience for executives, employees, teachers and students
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First Republic Investment Management Inc. Buys 322451 Shares of American International Group …

The fund owned 982,128 shares of the insurance provider's stock after buying an additional 322,451 shares during the quarter. First Republic Investment Management Inc. owned approximately 0.11% of American International Group worth $58,515,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other
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Non-major changes lending policy

The lender is one of the first non-major banks to announce a change to its serviceability assessment as APRA continues its crackdown on higher risk lending. Major banks ANZ and Westpac introduced changes to their assessment and approval of borrowers last month, while NAB changed its loan to
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State loan options help homebuyers meet requirements

(March 9, 2018) In addition to low-money-down loans, such as FHA (3.5 percent down loan) and the USDA (100 percent financing loan), Maryland buyers can look to the State of Maryland, which offers many products to help achieve the dream of homeownership. The Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP)
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Charlize Theron: My mom buys me weed

Charlize Theron has admitted that her mum will buy her marijuana to help her with her irregular sleep patterns. The 42-year-old actress suffers from sleep problems and has revealed that her mother has sought to combat the issue by buying her the drug, which is now legal in the state of California.
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PeerStreet Announces Greg Galusha As New Head of Commercial Real Estate

PeerStreet reported that in this role, Galusha is responsible for leading PeerStreet's growing commercial real estate division, which will help PeerStreet expand and enhance the current spectrum of commercial real estate investments offered through its marketplace. Brew Johnson, CEO of PeerStreet,
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Trump Takes the Bait From Musk, Attacks China Auto Import Duties

An agreement hasn't been finalized because the two sides disagree on the ownership structure for a proposed factory, people with direct knowledge of the situation have told Bloomberg News. China's central government is pushing for the plant to be a joint venture with local partners, while Tesla wants
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Corona Launches Its First New Beer in 29 Years

Next time you head to the grocery store to buy a Corona beer, you'll have another option to choose from. Constellation Brands, which distributes popular Mexican lager Corona in the United States, is rolling out a new lower-calorie version of the beer: Corona Premier, the first new Corona-branded beer
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CATIC opens Florida office

CATIC has begun operations in Florida with the opening of an office in Orlando, the company announced. The company's Florida state manager said the office's central location within Florida will allow CATIC to easily reach all areas of the state. Read on to learn who will manage the office and the other
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Encompass Health Home Health & Hospice named to 2018 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work …

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and DALLAS, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) is proud to announce its Dallas-based home health and hospice subsidiary has been named to the 2018 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For listing. This is the third consecutive year it
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Private Client Banking Loan Servicer

Learn more about applying for Private Client Banking Loan Servicer at Raymond James Financial.
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1 in 4 Men Think it's Okay to Expect Sex From an Employee, Survey Says

“If we now know how difficult it is on the producers' chair in L.A., imagine how difficult it is someplace like Bangladesh on the factory floor,” Michelle Nunn, president and CEO of CARE, tells Fortune. According to Nunn, sexual harassment in the workplace isn't yet illegal in about one-third of the countries
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The most and least affordable places to buy a home

The most and least affordable places to buy a home

Principal and interest payment: $2,933 (43.7 percent of monthly income). Honolulu is one of the hottest housing markets for international buyers, with Canada, Australia, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom leading the pack. 4. SAN DIEGO-CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA. Median home price: $610,000.
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Not just flipped McDonald's arches: How corporations are marking International Women's Day

Women drive 70% to 80% of consumer spending with their purchasing power and influence, according to Boston Consulting Group. “Most companies tend not to invest in feminist programs, they just tend to use feminist rhetoric to try to get us to spend our money,” Jennifer Pozner, a media literacy
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5 New Quotes by Major Banking Executives That Should Terrify Stock Market Bulls

5 New Quotes by Major Banking Executives That Should Terrify Stock Market Bulls. Banking executives are making the rounds this week to talk about their businesses, and stocks. Here are some notes that should frighten stock market bulls. ByBrian Sozzi. Mar 8, 2018 11:35 AM EST. Warren Buffett's
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Anthony Martial is set to cost Manchester United an absolute fortune if he nets against Liverpool in …

But it seems the club may be looking for someone other than the Frenchman to score, as he will cost them an absolute fortune if he hits the back of the net on Saturday. The reason for this, according to The Times, is that Martial has so far netted 24 Premier league goals for the Old Trafford club since his
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Mortgage Market Up 9 Percent in February

Now that the weather is starting to warm up a little from the frigid start to the year, mortgage lenders like Jessica Campbell are noticing something else: a “steady increase” in both refinances and … The Chandler Reports numbers show a 9 percent increase in purchase mortgage volume during February.
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Commentary: US isolationist on trade, but financially dependent on rest of world

New York Fed data show that custody holdings of Treasuries for foreign official and international accounts rose by $63 billion in the five weeks from Jan. 24 through Feb. 28. That's the fastest pace of buying since the middle of last year. That's the glass half full outlook. Brad Setser, senior fellow at the
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Scott Croul Named to Head Small Balance Loan Platform for RED Mortgage Capital, LLC

He joins RED from Freddie Mac Multifamily where he was Senior Managing Director and head of production and sales for the Western Region, responsible for the agency's conventional multifamily business in the region and the region's four production offices. Croul was previously Managing Director
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Guest column: How small businesses can play to win the lending game

Small business lenders cannot stress enough the importance of small business leaders having a good financial plan in place. As legendary basketball coach John Wooden once said, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” In many instances, small businesses jump into debt without properly planning the use
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Senate Lawmakers Seek to Gut Fair Housing

If allowed to be enacted into law, government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, would be eliminated and fair lending requirements could be weakened. We're talking trillions of dollars being affected by such a so-called reform without any assurance that fair housing promises
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LEO momentum builds with Eutelsat smallsat purchase, Optus-Telesat partnership

Eutelsat's nanosatellite, to be built by Terran Orbital subsidiary Tyvak International, is a narrowband system to evaluate the pros and cons of LEO for connecting low-power, low-data devices in the emerging “Internet of Things” space. Optus is participating in Telesat LEO tests to assess high-speed
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Getting to Know the Real Estate Movers

Typically, a home that was listed for sale with a Realtor had an accepted offer within 35 days on the market. The number was drastically higher when sold by owner without the assistance of a real estate professional. The typical buyer first looked online at least two weeks before contacting a real estate
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Trump Says US to Be Very Flexible on Tariffs He'll Sign Today

Trump will sign the formal proclamations on the tariffs at 3:30 p.m. in Washington, the White House said in an emailed statement. After that, he has as many as 15 days to implement the tariffs. Trump told reporters earlier Thursday during a Cabinet session that Mexico and Canada would likely not face
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Preview: ROH 16th Anniversary (3/9/18)

This Friday, Ring of Honor presents it's 16th Anniversary show, headlined by Dalton Castle defending the ROH World title against former champion Jay … connected with the ROH crowd since here surprise appearance at Honor Reigns Supreme and is not currently exclusively signed with the company,
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Euro spikes after ECB drops promise to increase bond buying

It is expected its asset purchase programme will complete by September. However, with the Italian election result increasing political risk in the region once again, the ECB has kept the option open to go beyond the set end date. Draghi said it was “rising protectionism” and developments in foreign
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LETTER: Questionable Logic in Mr. Hudson's Editorial

Demographic trends and the next downturn/recession will not help working class folks in Pagosa improve their housing situation, but in my humble opinion the growth in the short term rental market leading to an inflated real estate market argument is the weak link in Mr. Hudson's otherwise well thought
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New program to teach local students about banking, finances

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – PNC Bank and Indianapolis Public Schools are coming together to teach kids about finances. The program is designed to introduce banking and financial education awareness to students. The first school in the city for the program is William McKinley School 39 in Fountain
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Senate Could Vote To Let Marijuana Businesses Use Banks This Week

Under the current federal prohibition of cannabis, many banks refuse to do businesses with marijuana growers, processors and sellers that operate legally in accordance with a growing number of state laws. As a result, many cultivators and dispensaries operate on a cash-only basis, which makes them
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Malaysian Developers Selling Land to Cope with Hard Times

Another major real estate developer, UEM Sunrise, also disclosed plans to sell 4,046.86 hectares of land in Johor. Previously, the … Nevertheless, developers' recent actions are expected to help the overall economy, particularly their market research and shift towards affordable housing. “With more
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Elon Musk Uses Twitter to Talk Tariffs, Cars, and China With Donald Trump

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reached out to President Donald Trump on Thursday through Twitter—the pair's favorite means of communication—to lobby for the U.S. and China to reach an agreement on equal and fair rules for cars. The tweets came as Trump prepared to make an announcement on tariffs for
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Corix Bioscience Inc. Announces Its Strategic Entry into California Cannabis Market

OG Group is funding all of the purchase and start-up costs of the Adelanto facility and real estate. CEO Ogburn noted, “The legalization of medicinal and adult-use cannabis in California this year, paired with the cannabis licenses (cultivation, processing and distribution) that Corix holds in Adelanto,
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How Trump's Snap Move on Tariffs Set Off a Week of Disarray

How Trump's Snap Move on Tariffs Set Off a Week of Disarray

Some in the West Wing only learned that a decision was imminent after media reports late that day, including by Bloomberg News, that Trump had decided to endorse the harshest tariffs on the metals that Ross had recommended in January. On the morning of March 1, Cohn and allies including National
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Mortgage Rates at a Four-Year High Threaten to Roil Housing

Rising rates tend to have a bigger effect on the market for refinancing existing mortgages. The Mortgage Bankers Association expects mortgage-purchase originations to increase about 7% this year. It forecasts the refinancing market, which is smaller, to plunge by nearly 28%, adding to a sharp drop in
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Fortune native finishes third at AUS Track & Field Championships

FORTUNE, NL – Tyler Forsey of Fortune, currently the only dual-sport athlete at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), is giving some thought to the future of his athletic career. He currently plays soccer for MUN's Sea Hawks and is a member of the university's track and field team. Forsey was at
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How the World Celebrated International Women's Day 2018

Today marks International Women's Day, a global celebration of women's social, political, and cultural achievements from the past and present, while pushing for progress for future generations. In the past year, we've seen women from all walks of life stand up and start the conversation of issues women
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Senate banking bill could give student loan borrowers new flexibility

Student loan borrowers could get some wiggle room when it comes to repaying private loans, thanks to two new proposals in the Senate banking bill. The provisions in the proposed bill would adjust how private student loan lenders treat the death or bankruptcy of co-signers, as well as how defaults are
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New realty company coming to Iowa

Spearman sold his RE/MAX business in 2016 to four of the real estate brokers in his office. At the time, the office had 200 agents. He expects to have 35 to 40 Realty One offices with about 2,000 agents in his coverage area. The first Realty One office opened recently in Okoboji. Realty ONE Group was
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Biz Briefs: Real Estate firm breaks annual record

They serve as shining examples of the best professionals in Southwest Florida real estate,” said Eric Gallus, CEO of Premiere Plus Realty Co. Premiere Plus Realty honored agents at a ceremony on Feb. 8 at the Isles of Collier Preserve, a luxury residential community in Naples. “Thanks to our agents,
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New title business opens downtown

“Both of the people who started the company are friends of mine,” Clifton said. “They started the company in August of 2014 and they have almost 30 years of combined experience in titles and closing.” Having done lending work in the past, Clifton said it was something he really wanted to get back into.
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Doer-uppers "discounted" as housing market cools

Homes that need repairs are starting to fetch lower prices in Nelson as the housing market cools, according to valuations company Quotable Value. House values in Nelson were still growing faster than in most other parts country, up 10.5 per cent on same time last year to an average of $567, 7676, the
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Mortgage rates hit highest level in four years

According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average rose to its highest level since January 2014, climbing to 4.46 percent with an average 0.5 point. (Points are fees paid to a lender equal to 1 percent of the loan amount.) It was 4.43 percent a week ago and 4.21
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CRE Deal Volume Drops in Q4

The decline was sparked by a pricing gap between buyers and sellers over lingering uncertainty about the U.S. economy, according to Ten-X Commercial's latest Commercial Real Estate Volume & Pricing Trends report. The minor drop in the fourth quarter, which came after two quarters of growth,
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How Europe's Banking Revolution Will Boost Fintech

Fintech is a hot subject today, including the question of whether it will take a big bite out of the traditional banking business. In a move that will give fintech companies more market access, two ground-breaking regulations in Europe will force banks to share customer information with third parties when
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Corporate and Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Merzbach & Solomon, P.C. is seeking a paralegal with strong skills to join our sophisticated business law practice with a small firm feel. The successful candidate will possess a solid background in corporate and/or commercial real estate work and robust problem solving skills, and will thrive in a
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I Remember

Fast forward to 2007. A title searcher in connection with a Norwich financing discovered the 1891 deed which contained the mortgage prohibition. Oh-oh. It's interesting to note here that this wasn't the first mortgage financing by the school since the 1891 deed in question was recorded in the land records
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Richard Ernst Konzmann Purchases 1500 Shares of Arlington Asset Investment Corp (AI) Stock

Arlington Asset Investment logo Arlington Asset Investment Corp (NYSE:AI) CFO Richard Ernst Konzmann acquired 1,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 9th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $10.65 per share, for a total transaction of $15,975.00.
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Mortgage credit tightens in February

Mortgage credit availability fell across the board in February, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said. MBA's credit availability index decreased by 1.2 percent to … The index was benchmarked at 100 in 2012, when mortgage credit was especially tight. The decline was driven by tightening in the
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What's in store for Bangkok real estate in 2018?

Property consultancy JLL reveals some of the trends that are shaping the Bangkok real estate market this year. Andrew Gulbrandson, Head of Research at JLL, says “Rapidly rising land costs continue to represent a significant challenge for the market today. The recent annual increases around the
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Visa Invests In solarisBank — And Banking-As-A-Service

“With our banking platform concept, we are shaping the future of the financial services industry. Our innovative approach has convinced industry leaders from both the finance and technology sectors to utilize the series B round as an opportunity to be a part of our business model and growth story,” said
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Dayton-area real estate firm relocates to Liberty Center

“We attribute our success and recent growth to our independent status and being able to offer custom solutions for each real estate transaction rather than a cookie cutter approach that the large national firms offer,” Weprin said. Formerly affiliated with national real estate group Sperry Van Ness,
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The Battery Will Kill Fossil Fuels—It's Only a Matter of Time

But this came with a time frame related to the ultimate killer: the battery. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ruled that so-called energy-storage companies such as Tesla Inc. and AES Corp. can compete against traditional power plants in U.S. wholesale markets by the end of 2020.
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Proposed Rewrite of HUD Mission Statement Raises Concerns

Proposed Rewrite of HUD Mission Statement Raises Concerns

A proposed rewriting of the mission statement for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has raised charges that the Department is retreating from efforts to combat discrimination. According to an ABC News report, a leaked draft of the revised mission statement reads: A proposed
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Promoter of Disastrous Fyre Festival Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Billy McFarland, the mastermind behind last summer's luxury Fyre music festival in the Bahamas that ended up being canceled amid leaky tents and cheese sandwiches, pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud this week. McFarland admitted to a federal Manhattan court that he had defrauded 80 of the
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Singapore Authorities' Housing Market Warning May Fall on Deaf Ears

Singapore authorities have already warned that the housing market is not heading in the right direction. As experienced in the last four years, there are low sales of apartments, and the price of private homes has gone up. Other factors in the sector are heading downwards. Even though the immigration
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The Latest: Euro jumps after ECB softens stimulus view

The bank dropped a promise that it could increase its bond purchase stimulus if the economy worsens. That was seen as a step toward ending the 30 billion euros ($37 billion) per month in bond purchases that pump newly printed money into the economy in an effort to support growth and inflation.
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Millennials Still Prefer Conventional Home Loans

The 67 percent rate for closed loans by Millennials was the highest percentage recorded in two years. Purchases accounted for 81 percent of all closed loans to Millennials during January, down from 84 percent the month prior, and refinances accounted for 18 percent, up from the 15 percent level that
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Despite a slowing housing market, these GTA neighbourhoods are seeing big price gains

Toronto's house market has cooled quite a bit in the past few months, as prices dropped 18 per cent between April 2017 and February 2018. But some GTA markets have managed to buck the trend, with steady price growth over the last year. According to a new report from Zoocasa, prices have been
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KFC Replaces Colonel Sanders With Claudia Sanders For International Women's Day

In celebration of International Women's Day today, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Malaysia has temporarily replaced Colonel Sanders on its online logo with his wife, Claudia Sanders. The chain's Malaysian site describes Claudia as “the 12th ingredient to the Colonel's 11 secret herbs and spices.” She was
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International Seaways confident of closing Gener8 VLCC deal

International Seaways confident of closing Gener8 VLCC deal … Magnus Fyhr, an analyst at Seaport Global, said: “Given the better credit of International Seaways [compared to Gener8], we don't see any reason why the transaction … International Seaways is buying six VLCCs from Gener8 Maritime.
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Uber Better Not Be the Future of Work

A study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research made a splash the other day when it claimed that the median pay of an Uber or Lyft driver in the U.S. is only $3.37 an hour before taxes — less than half the federal minimum wage of $7.25.
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North Bay's biggest independent wineries, commercial real estate brokerages

North Bay's biggest independent wineries, commercial real estate brokerages … NorthBayBusinessJournal.com) focuses on the wine business and commercial real estate. … The Commercial Real Estate Brokerages list is ranked by commercial agents in the North Bay, then by total North Bay staff.
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Richard Bartholomew

Verified contact information for Richard Bartholomew – Manager, Information Technology, 1st Alliance Lending, including phone numbers, email address, employees and more.
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TPG Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX) Shares Sold by First Republic Investment Management Inc.

TPG Specialty Lending logo First Republic Investment Management Inc. cut its holdings in TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) by 9.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned
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Pennsylvania judge partially dismisses action against investors of an online lending scheme

The Attorney General alleged that an online payday lender and the investors “designed, implemented, and profited from a consumer lending scheme to circumvent the usury laws of states.” The alleged conduct, which the court referred to generally as “rent-a-bank” and “rent-a-tribe” schemes, involved
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Winklevoss Twins Say Crypto Exchange Wants to Offer More Coins

The Winklevoss twins said their main 2018 goal for Gemini Exchange, the Bitcoin and Ethereum trading platform they run, is expanding to other tokens such as Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin. Their comments have significance for Cboe Global Markets Inc., Gemini's partner on Bitcoin futures. Cboe
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New Orleans's Most Luxurious Real Estate Rentals, Revealed

Whether you're looking for a new apartment or not, it can occasionally be entertaining to explore an upmarket real estate listing to see what life could be like if money wasn't a concern. So what exactly does the upper-end of New Orleans's rental market look like today — and just how glitzy do these
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Taking a Look Under the Hood at Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Li (SREI.L) Shares

At the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Li (SREI.L) is 18.95. Many technical chart analysts believe that an ADX value over 25 would suggest a strong trend. A reading under 20 would indicate no trend, and a reading from 20-25 would suggest that there is no clear
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Mortgage Rates Rise, Credit Availability Drops

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.46 percent for the week ending March 8, up from last week when it averaged 4.43 percent. The 15-year FRM this week averaged 3.94 percent, up from last week when it averaged 3.90 percent. And the five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate
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Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Sells 27835 Shares of Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ)

Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund boosted its stake in shares of Mondelez International by 16.1% during the 2nd quarter. Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund now owns 336,348 shares of the company's stock worth $14,527,000 after buying an additional
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Technology Trainer and Facilitator – Global Real Estate – Fortune 500

51992. Realogy Franchise Group LLC. Realogy Holdings Corp. is a global leader in residential real estate franchising and brokerage with many of the best-known industry brands including Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®,
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This startup just raised $5 million to automate the clunky real estate appraisal process

It's called Bowery Valuation, and it's aiming to bring commercial real estate appraisals — currently an $8 billion market — into the modern era at long last. Investors certainly see the need for an upgrade. The nearly three-year-old outfit just raised $5 million in seed funding, including from Cushman
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