What You Should Really Be Looking for in a Lender (And It's Not Just Rates)

What You Should Really Be Looking for in a Lender (And It's Not Just Rates)

If you're looking for the best possible mortgage financing, we'll take you through what you need to look for when shopping around. Let's start at the
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Mortgage rates dip after a weak jobs report

(Points are fees paid to a lender equal to 1 percent of the loan amount.) … Jim Sahnger, mortgage planner at C2 Financial, is one who predicts rates
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Straight talk about independent mortgage bankers

Ten years after the 2008 housing crisis, the strong trends of IMB growth in mortgage lending continue as banks show little sign of reversing their retreat
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Better Mortgage Now Available in Iowa, Mississippi, and South Dakota

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Better Mortgage, a digital mortgage company working to improve access to home financing for all Americans,
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Does the High Bidder Always Get the Home?

However, one of the biggest is to make sure that you have your financing lined up. Getting approved for a mortgage before you shop can be a big deal
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Judge dismisses lawsuit over defunct mortgage lender's fees

A federal judge in Los Angeles has dismissed a proposed class action accusing defunct mortgage lender The Money Store and servicer HomEq
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Kyle Rush Presented Centennial Award for Helping 100 Nevada Families Obtain Homeownership

Rush has worked in mortgage financing for 17 years and brings a full perspective of the industry. He is dedicated to not only guiding buyers through
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Manafort used NYC property as rental but told bank it was second home when seeking loan

Federal prosecutors presented Thursday evidence indicating that Paul Manafort falsely claimed a property he sought a mortgage loan for was a
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Hunt Companies Finance Trust Reports Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Assets of Hunt CMT Equity, LLC include a loan portfolio of performing transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans financed by a commercial
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New York Mortgage Trust Announces Public Offering of Common Stock

09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. … financing and managing mortgage-related and residential housing-related assets
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Veteran or Active Duty? Why You Need a Military-Friendly REALTOR®

But, along with these amazing benefits, VA loans also come with some … There are many mortgage companies that offer VA loans, and understand
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Buy a home with just 3% down? Yep, it's possible

Now, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises that provide capital to the mortgage market, are designing loan products
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HK's top banks raising key mortgage rate

Hong Kong people held HK$1.258 trillion (S$218.4 billion) in outstanding mortgage loans with banks as of the end of June, according to the Hong
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Shelter Afrique sends home two more bosses in purge

Struggling pan-African mortgage lender Shelter Afrique's ongoing purge has claimed two more senior managers. The lender said yesterday it would
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Legal & General reports 23% rise in lifetime mortgage loans

Lifetime mortgages taken out through Legal & General were up 23 per cent in the first half of 2018 – a total of £0.5bn, as compared to £0.4bn 12
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So, This Happened With Zillow…

This week the online real estate juggernaut, Zillow, made a major announcement. Zillow disclosed their intent to buy a mortgage lender in Kansas to
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Washington County to push state for mortgage tax increase

That would need state approval, just like the mortgage tax increase. … said, convincing the supervisors at Thursday's Finance Committee meeting.
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Eurozone mortgage lending back to pre-crisis levels – ECB

Mortgage creation in the eurozone has returned to pre-crisis levels, supported by improved credit standards and loan demand resulting from the
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What Is a Mortgage and How to Apply in Three Steps

A mortgage is a legal agreement between a homebuyer and a financial institution where the latter provides a loan to the borrower to cover most of the
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Paul Manafort trial: Scramble for cash led to false loan application, prosecutors say

Even as Manafort offered up the refinance loan application on the property listed as a second home, Melinda James, a bank mortgage loan assistant,
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Puerto Rico Says More Than 1400—Not 64—People Died in Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico Says More Than 1400—Not 64—People Died in Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico's government acknowledged Thursday that is has drastically undercounted the number of deaths resulting from Hurricane Maria and its
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Argentina Abortion, #MeToo in China, Justin Trudeau: Broadsheet August 10

“We will do so in a constructive and polite way, but we will also remain firm on standing up for human rights everywhere around the world.” Fortune.
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Wallaroos to wear black armbands to honour former Wallaroo Fortune

The Wallaroos will wear black armbands in next week's Bledisloe double header, honouring recently passed former Wallaroo Mieke Fortune. Fortune
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Why Wall Street Is So Worried About Intel's Problems With Moore's Law

… Lisa Spelman, Intel vice president and general manager of its Xeon server chip line that includes the new, upcoming chips, tells Fortune. “We are
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The List of Perks at Deutsche Bank Is Shrinking Fast

The list of perks at Deutsche Bank AG is shrinking fast. Investment bankers at Germany's largest lender have been told to travel coach class on trains;
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Americans Fund Most of the World's Drug Research. Here's How Trump Can End That

President Donald Trump recently released an ambitious, 44-page plan to drive down prescription drug prices. The blueprint relies, in part,
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Programming Note: Where to Watch Wheel Of Fortune and Jeopardy During the Panthers Game

Get ready to growl! The Carolina Panthers take on the Buffalo Bills Thursday night to start the preseason and the game will be televised right here on
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Tesla Stock Drops, Wiping Out Elon Musk's Twitter-Fueled 'Going Private' Rally

It didn't take long for the euphoria to fade. Two days after Elon Musk triggered a frantic rally with a tweet saying he was considering taking Tesla (tsla,
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Facebook Says It Will Ban Any Content That Could 'Financially Endanger People'

Facebook has been under fire for its policies on content with hate speech, but the company clarified today that its policies also will ban content that
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The Army Temporarily Stops Discharging Immigrant Recruits, Report Says

The U.S. Army has temporarily suspended the practice of abruptly discharging immigrant recruits, the Associated Press reports. In a memo the AP
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'Turn the Plane Around.' Judge Orders Justice Department to Return Asylum Seeker to America

In a shocking revelation in a court in Washington, D.C., the ACLU said two asylum seekers they represented had been put on a plane in defiance of
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Samsung Debuts Upgraded Smartwatch and Smart Speaker to Combat Apple

Samsung introduced an upgraded smartwatch and a new smart speaker on Thursday, as the South Korean electronics giant strives to match and pull
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Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte Might Come Early in 2018

Rumor has it, Starbucks iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte will make its return on Aug. 28, 2018. While that date might seem a bit early for fall's signature
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41% of Americans Say They Won't Ever Invest In Cryptocurrencies

Who buys Bitcoin and its cryptocurrency ilk? A relatively small segment of the population, according to a June survey by cryptocurrency app Gem and
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raceAhead: Breaking the Multi-Colored Glass Ceiling

And while we continue to celebrate the overdue firsts — the last twelve months have seen the Fortune 500's first openly lesbian CEO, first Latina CEO,
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Goose Island Will Release 8 Different Bourbon County Brand Stout Variants This Year

For many shoppers, Black Friday is about the cheap TVs and grabbing the hot holiday toy. For beer lovers, it's release day for Goose Island's Bourbon
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Facebook Gives the Boot to 3D-Printed Gun Blueprints

A Facebook spokesperson told Fortune in an email that the move to ban sites from distributing the controversial blueprints falls in line with the
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Who Helped Trump Most in the 2016 Presidential Election? Nonvoters, Pew Study Says

When it comes to the Donald Trump presidency, nonvoters are just as responsible as verified 2016 voters for the presidential election results,
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Party City Becomes Latest Retailer to Turn to Amazon for Growth

Party City (prty, +3.17%) has joined the hit parade of retailers deciding to be pragmatic about Amazon.com (amzn, +0.52%). The company said on
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Facebook's Traffic Is Down Nearly 50% in 2 Years

Facebook's web traffic continues to slide and the site is at risk of losing its second-place spot for most-visited websites to YouTube, a new study has
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Crypto Technicals Flash Pain Ahead, Eye Bitcoin at $4000

Crypto Technicals Flash Pain Ahead, Eye Bitcoin at $4000

Even as it rebounded on Thursday, the digital token has failed to trade above widely followed retracement levels despite a smattering of good news,
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US Starts Picking Power-Plant Winners for Emergency Aid

… of what natural or man-made disasters might occur,” Pugliese said, according to an audio recording of the remarks shared with Bloomberg News.
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A Bank Account's Backdoor: Your SIM Card

… card swapping fraud. He'll take questions from the audience. Watch every Thursday on Bloomberg.com, Facebook and Twitter. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Cuomo Attacks Trump Plan for Capital Gains Tax Cut

New York state will stop basing its capital gains tax on federal government regulations if President Donald Trump follows through on his proposed
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'The Dude' Is Back With a $100 Million Bet on Turkish Stocks

A single brokerage in Istanbul has been placing outsize bets on Turkish stocks at a time when less adventurous investors are bracing for a crisis.
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Trump's Trust-Free White House

With the news that former celebrity White House staffer Omarosa Manigault-Newman apparently taped Donald Trump during his presidency,
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Saudi Arabia Starts to Weaponize Its Wealth

Had he built his cash-guzzling automaker north of the International Boundary, the Saudis would doubtless take a different view on that backing for
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Cryptokidnapping, or How to Lose $3 Billion of Bitcoin in India

He asked Bloomberg News to speak to the state administration about Kotadiya's threat to reveal more political involvement. Jitendrabhai Vaghani, BJP
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Deutsche Bank Cuts Costs Again. Not Even Fruit Bowls Are Safe

The list of perks at Deutsche Bank AG is shrinking fast. Investment bankers at Germany's largest lender have been told to travel coach class on trains;
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Musk's Go-Private Proposal to Be Pored Over by Tesla's Board

Musk spoke with the the Public Investment Fund about going private previously, according to the news outlet. Musk, 47, has had to recuse himself from
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Janus Henderson CEO Weil on Objectives, Bill Gross, Key Markets

Janus Henderson CEO Weil on Objectives, Bill Gross, Key Markets … the firm is focused on. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Musk's Money Mystery Intrigues SEC

Matt Levine is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering finance. He was an editor of Dealbreaker, an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, a mergers
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Are You Pound-Proof Yet? The Brexit Endgame Is About to Begin

Time is running out to position for a disorderly Brexit. That's the chorus growing louder among pound traders and strategists, with Morgan Stanley
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Markets in US Are Defying the Tumult Convulsing Rest of World

The S&P 500 has been edging back toward its January peak, and the U.S. Treasury just auctioned a record amount of 10- and 30-year debt with
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Maersk, IBM Launch Blockchain-Based Shipping Platform TradeLens

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world's largest container line, and International Business Machines Corp. have launched a blockchain-based platform for
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The SEC Is Intensifying Its Probe of Tesla

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is intensifying its scrutiny of Tesla Inc.'s public statements in the wake of Elon Musk's provocative tweet
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Trump's Space Force Needs $8 Billion Over Five Years, Pence Says

President Donald Trump will call on Congress to allocate $8 billion over the next five years to establish the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of the
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Tesla Plunges, Wiping Out Tweet-Fueled Rally in Just Two Days

It didn't long for the euphoria to fade. Exactly 48 hours after Elon Musk triggered a frantic rally with a tweet saying he was considering taking Tesla Inc.
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Wilbur Ross, Trump's Elusive Swamp Survivor

Timothy L. O'Brien is the executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion. He has been an editor and writer for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal,
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5 ways real estate can be transformed with a blockchain approach

5 ways real estate can be transformed with a blockchain approach

The real estate market has seen steady growth the past few years, and is showing no signs of slowing down. The commercial real estate industry
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'Indian real estate sector in positive territory'

As per a CII-JLL report called 'India's Real Estate Milestones – A 20 year narrative', the January to June period of 2018 witnessed inflow of institutional
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Retail loan is not a nirvana, former RBI deputy governor SS Mundra warns bankers

MUMBAI: SS Mundra, a former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank, today raised concerns over banks increasingly shifting their focus more onto
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At bargain prices, European banks attract value-hungry investors

LONDON (Reuters) – Europe's most shunned stock market sector, banking, is starting to tempt some investors as a string of solid earnings updates
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Banking services, ATMs go mobile in rural India

Guntur District Cooperative Central Bank in the eastern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh state, has launched mobile ATM vans and a mobile app in
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Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust (DRETF) CEO Michael Cooper on Q2 2018 Results …

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust (OTC:DRETF) Q2 2018 Earnings Conference Call August 9, 2018 3:00 PM ET. Executives. Michael Cooper
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Resolution strategies in wake of 2008 banking crisis

The 2008 banking crisis and its effects caused credit institutions around the world to reflect on the lack of efficient rules, mechanisms and intervention
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Run on renewables: Real estate trusts finally start going green

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a California-based REIT with a 30.2 million-square-foot portfolio of urban life sciences campuses in North America
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Real estate agent accused of drunken driving pleads with cops that she is a 'very clean …

A woman seen speeding through a stop sign at 60 mph told officers they shouldn't arrest her because she's a “very clean, thoroughbred, white girl,”
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4 Critical Considerations For Implementing AI in the Banking Industry

Building the right solution, leveraging the skill sets available and solving the highest-priority problems for the banking organization is the key to
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BankThink Why bankers should support a Democrat in the midterms

BankThink Why bankers should support a Democrat in the midterms

Recently, Friends of Traditional Banking asked its members, allies and bankers around the country to make a direct contribution in support of the
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German banking startups, stalwarts betting on artificial intelligence

Customers might not yet notice it, but Germany's banks are slowly waking up to artificial intelligence. They hope thinking computers can help them sort
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Journal Times editorial: Now Facebook wants your banking data

Facebook reportedly wants your bank to hand over information about you, including your checking-account balance and credit- and debit-card
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Mobile becomes main banking channel in Brazil

The mobile channel has surpassed Internet banking for the first time in Brazil, according to statistics from the Brazilian Central Bank.
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HSBC's China Focus Continues To Drive Profits, But Leaves The Bank Vulnerable To Trade War

As has been the trend over recent quarters, HSBC's revenues continue to improve primarily due to the bank's decision to focus on Asia – especially in
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Poland's government wants to take control of banking

POLISH banks should be in Polish hands, or so says the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party. Since PiS came to power in 2015, Polish ownership of
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Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust 2018 Q2 – Results – Earnings Call Slides

The following slide deck was published by Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust in conjunction with their 2018 Q2 earnings call. 127. BY PEOPLE.
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Harpswell firefighters banking on community

HARPSWELL. A quarter century in, the Orr's & Bailey Islands Fire Department's annual auction and yard sale is still raising critical funding for its
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Six factors Axiom Bank's CEO thinks are dominating the local banking industry

Six factors Axiom Bank's CEO thinks are dominating the local banking …. the trends he believes are affecting his and other Central Florida banks.
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Your mobile banking is under attack – how to protect yourself

The days of having to pop to an ATM or give your bank a phone call to see your balance are long gone – many of us now prefer to monitor where our
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Brooklyn Can Collector Reportedly Owns More Than $8M in NYC Real Estate

A can collector whose graffiti-covered, recyclables-filled car is an unwelcome fixture in her Brooklyn neighborhood reportedly owns more than $8
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GNCCI applauds BoG; calls for better-regulated banking sector

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has urged the Bank of Ghana to strengthen its supervisory and regulatory
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Redfin shares down nearly 7% after company casts doubt on real-estate market

Shares of Redfin Corp. RDFN, +2.07% fell nearly 7% late Thursday after the real-estate brokerage beat quarterly expectations but forecast slower
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Deal Makers: What's happening in real estate circles

Sale of house to benefit nonprofit. Proceeds from the sale of a grand Greek Revival home in Rensselaerville will benefit the nearby Carey Institute for
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H & R Real Estate Investment Trust 2018 Q2 – Results – Earnings Call Slides

The following slide deck was published by H & R Real Estate Investment Trust in conjunction with their 2018 Q2 earnings call. 190. Q2 2018 Quarterly
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Astro receives RM380 million term loan from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's subsidiary Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (MBNS) has accepted a RM380 million
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Three Capabilities Banks Need to Work On While Adopting Open Source

As banks are now willing to experiment and adopt new age technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, the next big step of its digital
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Technology failures changing consumer attitudes in banking, study shows

A study from data analytics firm Consumer Intelligence has highlighted the impact of technology failures in banking, with more than 40% of consumers
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How banks can cash in on hidden charges

Increased competition may be driving down overall South African banking fees – but a lack of transparency means businesses may end up paying in
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Big data in central banks focus report 2018

The 2018 survey of central bank big data usage reveals how the topic … Marc Ducharme, a feature on how central banks are making use of regtech,
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Former director of global real estate for Amazon shares leadership lessons

Former director of global real estate for Amazon shares leadership lessons

Julie Benezet shares her experiences working as the global real estate … into its Seattle offices to begin her job as its director of global real estate.
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Facebook wants to be the future of online banking

Here's what the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday: Facebook has asked big banks to share their customers' personal financial data, including
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Commercial real estate veterans launch new Louisville franchise

A pair of commercial real estate veterans have partnered with one of the nation's largest commercial real estate brands to launch a new franchise in
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Why I'd shun Lloyds Banking Group plc and buy this dividend growth champion instead

I sold my investment in Lloyds Banking Group (LSE: LLOY) at the end of 2013. At the time, it seemed to me that the firm's operations and the share
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China Scrambles to Cool Overheated Real Estate Market as Housing Bubble Continues to Grow

The Chinese government went all out during the first half of 2018 to cool an overheated real estate market. Major cities in China have issued
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Top commercial real estate deals for the week of Aug. 6

Dallas-based investor Caddo Holdings purchased a Las Colinas office building. Carpenter Court has 76,250 square feet and is located at 130 East
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Local commercial real estate companies report July transactions

RTRC Real Estate Holdings, LLC has purchased 108 Falcon Drive in Spotsylvania County from Thomas Nickfar for $277,500.00. Steve Schattgen
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WSFS to buy Beneficial, create Philly area's largest locally based bank

Its leaders say WSFS will target area developers, consumers, and small and midsized companies that don't feel well-served by the big banks that have
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Portland-area real estate: 10 places where home prices are falling

Portland's run of rapidly rising home prices is slowing down — but it's not stopping. Of nearly 70 neighborhoods analyzed by The
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Will Robots Take Over Commercial Real Estate?

Real estate and infrastructure assets are expensive, built for longevity and do not lend themselves to flexibility. Therefore, in order to embrace any
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Real Estate Advice: If a real estate agent is unsuitable

… © Copyright 2006-2018 GateHouse Media, LLC. All rights reserved • GateHouse News. Original content available for non-commercial use under a
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The bank that kept billing dead people superannuation fees

The bank, which has Australia's largest retail super fund, has admitted super members have also been charged adviser service fees when the services
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Berkshire County Real Estate Transactions, July 23-27

Mark R., John J., Scott F. and Ruth K. Gingras and Jill M. Powell sold property at 332 Hinsdale Road, Dalton, to David P. Demary, $210,000.
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Real Estate/Changing Hands, July 10, 2018

Christopher J. Haddad to Richard P. Pantermehl. 1296 Watson Spruce Corner Road. $115,000. Peter Lodi and Elise Lodi to Colleen A. Teti and
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Marijuana investor secures $13M real estate deal at Harvest Park

WINDSOR TOWNSHIP — A California real estate company traded on the New York Stock Exchange wants a piece of the township's commercial
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Traditional European Banks Integrating Bitcoin and Crypto Into Banking Services

Switzerland, Germany and Liechtenstein are at the forefront with Maerki Baumann & Co. AG, Falcon Private Bank and Bank Frick serving clients in
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The Real Estate Company moves to old Jack Chivers Realty location

The Real Estate Company recently moved into the location where Jack Chivers Realty once was on the outskirts of Detroit Lakes off Highway 59.
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Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold, Millennial Real Estate Is Just Right

Nashville is seeing a huge resurgence in real estate and business development thanks in part to the growing number of young folks who now call this
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance: Time To Buy This 9.8%-Yielding CRE Finance REIT

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance is a promising high-yield income vehicle, but only for investors with a high risk tolerance. ARI has
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Will Automation And AI Endanger Your Real Estate Job?

The commercial real estate industry is getting bombarded with new tech platforms that use machine learning, predictive analytics and artificial
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Realty ONE Group to Host Inaugural Leadership Event in Dana Point, California

Realty ONE Group to Host Inaugural Leadership Event in Dana Point, California

Ranked in the top one percent in the nation by REAL Trends, recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top 5 Real Estate Franchise, and landing a
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Ask the Expert: How do I choose the right real estate agent?

The right Agent can provide insight into neighborhood and real estate trends, can facilitate your real estate transition, can provide financial valuations
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On Retaildential Densification: Unpacking the Jargon and Trends of Adding Residential Uses to …

Retail follows rooftops. Few real estate adages are more axiomatic. Increasingly, however, the reverse is becoming true, and rooftops, or residential
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London Real Estate Losing Steam

The London real estate market is losing steam with sales struggling to … Data from Reapit Group, a real estate software company, showed that,
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Former Yahoo exec's stunning Woodside home sells with deep discount

This Woodside estate is lovely, luxurious, and on almost eight acres, yet the … She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San
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How Mayi de la Vega Found Success in South Florida's Luxury Real Estate Market

In The Boss, women share how they became successful and the lessons they learned along the way. My story begins like many Miamians. My family
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Home market ʼeuphoric,ʼ says GKI

The GKI real estate index and the Budapest index rose in July both in year-on-year terms and compared to the previous quarter. The indices have
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Domino Effect In The Wings Amid Global Housing Warning Signs?

The ripple effect in real estate may be palpable as developers hit the market with new supply, right as the existing supply goes down in value (again,
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Indian Real Estate makes an emphatic come back in 2018: CII – JLL India

India's largest real estate services firm and the knowledge partner of the … Further, it highlights the future trends and opportunities leading to an
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The Impact of the Tech Revolution on the Housing Market

For years it looked like the real estate market was one corner of the economy that could withstand the never-ending march of technology. Sure
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Increase in average price of homes and sales in Simcoe County

“This continued upward trend shows a strengthening real estate market,” said Geoff Halford, BDAR 2018 President. “Sales in the month of July, for the
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Greek Holiday Home Market Making Comeback

In the meantime, the holiday home market is being primarily driven by … Some of the locations mentioned include Crete, where real estate agents say
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Real estate investments in Romania down 27 pct to EUR 386 million in H1

Real estate investments in Romania down 27 pct to EUR 386 million in H1 … the position of South African investors on the local real estate market.
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Current office space trends

Over the years, trends have shifted with businesses transforming their … Landlords who do not consider how a business' real estate needs have
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#5 Ways to Make the Big Bucks in Real Estate

Before we get to know, how to make the most of your real estate investment, let's acknowledge that this is a great time to invest in realty. Market reports
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. 2018 Q2 – Results – Earnings Call Slides

The following slide deck was published by Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. in conjunction with their 2018 Q2 earnings call. 113. August 8, 2018
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Invesco takes German investor into Irish student housing market

Invesco Real Estate is investing €47m in purpose-built student housing in Ireland on behalf of a German institutional investor. The global investment
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Divine Fortune Pays Out Nearly $3 Million In Jackpots Since Launch, Highlighted By Last Week's …

Divine Fortune Pays Out Nearly $3 Million In Jackpots Since Launch, Highlighted By Last Week's …

While some NJ jackpot slots have gone years without paying out (looking at you here Borgata) big wins in Divine Fortune are not few and far between.
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Asbestos Found in Playskool Crayons Sold in Dollar Tree, Advocacy Group Says

A consumer advocacy group testing back-to-school school supplies for toxins is asking for a crayon recall after it discovered asbestos in crayons made
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Term Sheet — Wednesday, August 8

Good morning, Term Sheet readers. It was the tweet heard 'round the world: “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured,” Tesla
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Higashi-Nippon Bank chairman to step down after lending scandal

Higashi-Nippon Bank chairman to step down after lending scandal

TOKYO — Michito Ishii, the 66-year-old chairman of Japan's scandal-ridden Higashi-Nippon Bank, will step down to take responsibility for improper
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What the Big Banks Won't Tell You About Business Loans

Large banks like Wells Fargo are often lauded as active Small Business Administration lenders. And, in fact, they do process a significant volume of
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UK Housing Market Stays Subdued as Brexit, Rates Deter Buyers

The U.K. housing market remained listless in July as Brexit uncertainty intensified and Britons braced for an interest-rate increase from the Bank of
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Rate rise speculation sparked flat summer housing market: RICS

The latest RICS data shows that the housing market remained “broadly stable” in July, with figures broadly similar to those reported in June.
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Rents in UK will rise for next five years, experts predict

It is the eighth consecutive quarter that the number of rental properties on the market has fallen, and this is happening in virtually all parts of the
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Stanbic commits Shs700 billion to lending in second half of 2018

Stanbic commits Shs700 billion to lending in second half of 2018. Stanbic … Lending activities, Mr Mweheire indicated, are expected to improve due to
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Rentership on the rise in Las Vegas valley as result of hot housing market

Las Vegas Valley realtors said now might be the perfect time to buy a home. While home prices are on the rise, home affordability for renters is at a
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) CEO Edgar Lee on Q3 2018 Results – Earnings Call …

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) Q3 2018 Results Conference Call August 8, 2018 11:00 AM ET. Executives. Michael Mosticchio – IR.
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Sun Life musical instrument lending program hitting a high note after just one week

It's been just over a week since the Sun Life Financial musical instrument lending library program was launched, but already it's a big hit. “Oh my gosh
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Outlook for housing market remains positive

Confidence in the local housing market remains higher than elsewhere in the UK, according to the latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal
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Chennai VC firm, JITO Angel Network invest in consumer lending startup HappyEMI

Consumer lending platform HappyEMI, owned by Hyperkonnect Technologies Pvt. Ltd, has raised $1 million (Rs 6.86 crore) from
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S. Korean banks' household lending slows in July

SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) — The growth pace of household lending by local banks slowed down in July amid a marginal drop in both mortgage and
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Crowd Genie to revolutionize the lending business

August 9, Singapore: Crowd Genie Financial Services Pte. Ltd., a company providing innovative lending products and services, licensed by the
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Our cities house-price index suggests the property market is slowing

FROM Auckland to Amsterdam, Sydney to San Francisco, house prices in the best locations have gone through the roof. The Economist's new
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Confidence in Welsh housing market goes lower as buyer interest declines

House prices edged upwards in Wales during July, but the rate of growth continues to slow, the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
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Research: Marketplace Lending DOES Benefit Borrowers but Improving Credit Scores May Mean …

There has been an ongoing debate regarding the benefits of marketplace lending when it comes to consumer loans. A Federal Reserve study
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Lending a hand | PHOTOS

Local businesses and groups are lending a hand to farmers in need in New South Wales and Queensland facing one of the worst droughts in living
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Lending rates on the rise

Republic Bank Ltd (RBL) made a similar move last month, when its prime lending rate increased from 9.5 per cent to 9.75 per cent, effective July 16.
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