37th Parallel Properties Acquires New Asset in San Antonio

37th Parallel Properties Acquires New Asset in San Antonio

Cutt Ableson, managing director for Berkadia's Houston office provided a Freddie Mac Green loan which provides a lower interest rate on the loan as
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New Zealand passes law to ban foreigners from buying existing homes

“Foreign buying … tends to be focused on new development, making clear again that foreign investment leads to the creation of new dwellings.
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What You Must Know About TEE International Limited's (SGX:M1Z) Major Investors

Today, I will be analyzing TEE International Limited's (SGX:M1Z) recent ownership structure, an important but not-so-popular subject among individual
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Top Chinese property website says if anyone has been driving up house prices, 'it's your rich dad …

By David Hargreaves. Top Chinese global property portal Juwai says the foreign buyers ban legislation passed in New Zealand on Wednesday is
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Bill Ackman has a new (undisclosed) large position

Turning to investments we know more about, Ackman talked Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC). He says housing finance
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Real Estate Startup ListingSpark Raises $2M in Series A

Spark Title completes ListingSpark's solution by assisting in residential and commercial closings and escrow, and title insurance transactions of all
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Long Island home prices rise as buyers face competition

Last week, the average 30-year mortgage rate was 4.59 percent, up 0.69 percentage points from a year earlier, mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported.
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Locked Out: New Zealand Bans Foreigners From Buying Existing Homes

“Foreign buyers are important, useful, and even vital in New Zealand, but they are not a problem. Foreign buying tends to be focused where there is
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Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) At $30.27 Forms Bottom; Blackrock Muniholdings New York …

… 13/03/2018 – Arch Capital Group Ltd. Confirms Participation in Freddie Mac's New Mortgage Pilot Program; 13/04/2018 – Factors of Influence in
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New Zealand bans most foreigners from buying homes amid rise in prices

New Zealand has banned most foreigners from buying homes as it tries to … Last month, the directors of the International Monetary Fund executive
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New Zealand Bans Foreign Buyers Amid Soaring House Prices

The skyline of Auckland, New Zealand, with the suburb of Devonport in the foreground. New Zealand has banned most foreigners from buying homes
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New Zealand bans most foreigners from buying homes

“This government believes that New Zealanders should not be outbid by wealthier foreign buyers,” Parker said. “Whether it's a beautiful lakeside or
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Credit analysts call for caution on structured credit

Mortgage-backed securities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, along with other higher-rated structured products, will also be likely affected. Bank of
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RBS to Settle RMBS Claims for Record $4.9B

… settlement over toxic RMBS with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and a $1.1 billion with U.S.
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8/9/2007 – When The Music Stopped But The Bankers Were Still Dancing

As mortgage guarantors, both Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) felt the initial impact of the weakness in U.S. housing,
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Parkwood Raised Arch Capital Group LTD (ACGL) Stake By $1.27 Million; Emerson Electric …

… 13/03/2018 – Arch Capital Group Ltd. Confirms Participation in Freddie Mac's New Mortgage Pilot Program; 14/05/2018 – Arch Capital Group Ltd.
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Foreign buyer ban helps kiwi home ownership – govt

Nearly all foreigners have been banned from buying most Kiwi homes in a bid to … International buyers were driving up house prices in some areas.
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New Zealand passes ban on foreign homebuyers into law

WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand's parliament passed a law on Wednesday to ban many non-resident foreigners from buying existing homes,
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New Zealand bans foreigners from buying property

The New Zealand government has banned the sale of existing homes to foreign buyers, saying New Zealanders were sick of being “tenants in our
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac offer home loans for 3% down

Freddie Mac's Home Possible mortgages are also available for as little as 3 percent to 5 percent down, targeting homebuyers in high-cost and
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Britain's biggest banks report 64 payment outages in last three months

Britain's biggest banks report 64 payment outages in last three months

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain's five biggest banks had a total of 64 security or operational incidents that cut customers off from telephone, mobile or
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Firm Action Required To Restore Sanity In The Banking Sector

Pressure group, Occupy Ghana, has asked government to investigate and prosecute all persons found to have breached banking rules in the
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Matheis completes banking leadership graduate school

Greg Matheis, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer, graduated from the Graduate School of Banking (GSB) at the University of
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Sector Sees Benefits As Retail Banking Rules Kick Into Gear

Law360, London (August 15, 2018, 3:03 PM BST) — New rules requiring retail banks to disclose more information that took effect on Wednesday will
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EU infighting blocks Basel recognition of banking union

In a recent overhaul of the way it identifies global systemically important banks (G-Sibs), the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has hinted it
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German open-banking start-up raises $100m

Deposit Solutions, a Hamburg-based open-banking start-up founded in 2011, has raised $100m in a financing round that values the company at more
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Britain's best and worst banks revealed

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the rankings based on customers online, mobile banking, branch and overdraft experiences.
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BBVA Compass Mobile Banking App adds budgeting and spend tracking tools in latest release

15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BBVA Compass gives customers the ability to take control of their finances with its latest Mobile Banking App release which
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Be Aware of Online Scams, Best Ways to Avoid Online Banking Fraud

While this may not seem obvious to many, using a good, reputable bank or building society can help keep you protected online, and should worst
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Ronald Glancz remembered for banking acumen, mentoring next-gen lawyers

Ronald Glancz, who built an outsize reputation as a banking lawyer at Venable, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 75. Glancz joined
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Banking juniors keep leaving for consulting. Are they making a terrible mistake?

Jobs in banking and jobs in consulting have long been different sides of the same coin. Both attract highly driven people from elite universities.
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Banks or fintech companies — who will dominate the credit supply chain?

Bill Gates in 1994 commented that banking is necessary, banks are not. Since then, technology has helped banks to innovate and grow. However
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Turkish lira undershooting fair value: global banking group

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Turkish lira is significantly below fair value at the moment and should strengthen over the next one to two years as
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Euro at Risk on Banking Fears Despite Rally in Turkish Lira

Euro at Risk on Banking Fears Despite Rally in Turkish Lira ….. The Lira has been helped by central bank action to squeeze Lira liquidity, effectively
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UPDATE 1-Turkish lira undershooting fair value -global banking group

(Adds comments by IIF chief economist, details on contagion potential). WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) – The Turkish lira is significantly below fair
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Individual failures, not banking failures led to collapse of banks- Finance Minister

The Finance Minister says the chaotic situation in the financial sector is not one of banking failure but rather individual failures. Ken Ofori Atta whose
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Europe's shunned banking sector 'poised to rally'

French banking giant BNP Paribas' share price, for example, has fallen about 17% over the last three months. Spain's Banco Santander is down about
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Banking royal commission live day 48: ANZ, AMP

Welcome to our rolling coverage of the banking royal commission. So far today, the commission has heard that ANZ gained $2 billion in super
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VBS banking scrutinised

MAHIKENG – The North West Standing Committee on Public Accounts is currently probing four municipalities in that province to get answers on why
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New Zealand foreign home buyers ban passed into law

A ban on foreign residents buying homes in New Zealand has been passed into law, but Australians have been given a free pass. The policy was one
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Mortgage Applications Fell For Fourth Straight Week

Mortgage Applications Fell For Fourth Straight Week

Mortgage application volume fell 2.0% on an adjusted basis during the week ended August 10, as mortgage rates dipped slightly, according to the
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Pension funds face 'deteriorating' value in direct lending

Institutional investors are placing too much focus on mid-market corporate lending and are likely to see deteriorating returns as a result, Willis Towers
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Managed Account Services Inc. Buys 1483 Shares of Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF …

Managed Account Services Inc. increased its stake in Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHC) by 3.6% in the second quarter,
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New Zealand is banning most foreigners from buying homes

Previously the housing market was open to investors worldwide, but the government on Wednesday passed legislation that allows only New Zealand
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Constellation Brands pumps $5-billion more into Canopy to fuel global growth

Victor, N.Y.-based Constellation is buying 104.5 million Canopy shares at $48.60 each to lift its stake to 38 per cent, marking the largest single
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Home prices continued to soar in San Antonio in July

San Antonio's housing market grew even hotter amid July's sweltering temperatures, demonstrating the strength of the local economy but posing a
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China calls on bad debt managers to resolve P2P lending risks – sources

BEIJING, Aug 15 (Reuters) – China's banking and insurance regulator urged the country's four state-owned asset management companies on
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Millennials may delay having children to afford a home purchase

As housing affordability continues eroding on growing property values and mortgage rates, nearly a quarter of millennials believe they need to delay
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China rolls out 200 policies in H1 to cool housing market

China's housing market continued its rise throughout the first half of 2018. As many expect easier fiscal policies to be rolled out, property prices may
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What To Know Before Buying Stock?: International Game Technology PLC, (NYSE: IGT)

Snapshot: On Tuesday, Shares of International Game Technology PLC, (NYSE: IGT), performed -1.8 percent and closed at $20.19 in the last trading
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Royal Bank of Scotland bankers 'joked about ruining US housing market'

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) traders compared their behaviour to gangsters in “Goodfellas” and joked about ruining the US housing market in the run
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FCA criticises mortgage administrators' 'inflexible' complaints handling

The FCA has published the findings of its review into how non-deposit taking mortgage lenders and mortgage third-party administrators handle
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HECM professionals set to gather in Texas for Reverse Mortgage Day

As the reverse mortgage industry navigates a market in distress, HECM professionals from around the country are making plans to attend Reverse
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Corona beer's parent buying $3.8 billion stake in Canadian marijuana firm

Makers of alcoholic beverages are looking to cash in on the growing use of cannabis around the world as their traditional business slows.
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How New Lending Technology is Reshaping the Loan Origination Process

Cloud services allow lenders to implement the latest loan origination software (LOS) without the need for additional on-premise investments in IT
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New Zealand bans most offshore residential real-estate ownership

New Zealand bans most offshore residential real-estate ownership … prices that have left many New Zealanders unable to enter the property market.
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New Zealand bans sale of homes to foreign buyers

Foreigners who already own homes in New Zealand will also not be affected by the new law, while overseas buyers will still be able to own up to 60
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Don't Miss This Stock: Socket Mobile (SCKT),Investors Title Company (ITIC)

Socket Mobile (SCKT) Volatility: Its price volatility calculated at 3.70% for the last 30 days whereas volatility for 7 days stayed as 2.37%. The stock has
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Tracking Bruce Berkowitz's Fairholme Portfolio – Q2 2018 Update

Large equity holdings that are not in the 13F report include Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) pfds (OTCQB:FNMAS), Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) pfds
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Lending an ear to the unsaid

A curious dramatic piece, Nisha Abdulla-directed Orchestra on the Moon is a play that explores the words and voices that often go unspoken or
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Lending books and puzzles

Lending books and puzzles

Courtesy photoPatrons look for books and work on a jigsaw puzzle at the Lending Library located at Trinity-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. The library
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John Lukanski rejoins Reed Smith

Based in the company's Princeton office, Lukanski brings to the global law firm his expertise in representing broker-dealer and wealth management
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New Zealand bans sales of homes to foreigners

New Zealand's parliament has banned many foreigners from buying … The ban follows fears that overseas buyers of homes were putting too much
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These Are The 4 Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When Applying For A Mortgage

Applying for a mortgage may seem like a tricky process, but it doesn't have to be. With a little guidance, anyone can get started on the path to
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US NAHB housing market index 67 vs 67 expected

US NAHB housing market index 67 vs 67 expected … Home builder sentiment has deteriorated this year in part to rising costs and lumber tariffs.
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Having Mortgage at Older Age Not Necessarily a Bad Sign, Report Says

An increasing share of households with persons age 60 and older have mortgage debt than in the past but that is not necessarily a financial red flag,
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Community banks embrace health care lending despite risks

Lower Medicaid reimbursements and uncertainty around the Affordable Care Act have made many banks anxious about lending to health care
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US Mortgage Refinancing Lowest Since 2000, MBA Data Show

U.S. mortgage refinancing dropped to the lowest since the turn of the century amid higher borrowing costs, according to data from the Mortgage
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Home builders souring on housing market?

Home builders' confidence in the U.S. housing market edged lower in August as builders reported strong demand but also expressed concerns that
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Georgia's predatory lenders are punishing the poor

When a friend asked Kato Abramishvili, a 43-year-old single mother in Tbilisi, to take a bank loan on his behalf she thought nothing of it. There were
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NAHB Housing Market Index: 'Builder Confidence Remains Firm In August'

By Jill Mislinski. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index (HMI) is a gauge of builder opinion on the relative level of
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Canada's housing market scores first annual price gain in months

Canada's housing market is suddenly enjoying some stability. The housing market is, of course, the sum of its parts, meaning not every region is doing
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Xinyuan Real Estate rises as Q2 contract sales outpaced guidance

Xinyuan Real Estate rises 8.7% after Q2 contract sales of $633.9M exceeded the company's forecast of $530M it issued on May 27. Gross floor area
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Canadian Banks Can Withstand a Housing Shock, Moody's Says

Canada's largest lenders have boosted their capital enough in the past two years to withstand a 35 percent decline in housing prices in Ontario and
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'Ongoing uncertainty in the housing market is fuelling caution about market prospects' – ASB …

There is considerable uncertainty in the housing market and the majority of people expect mortgage interest rates to rise, according to the latest ASB
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Priced out of the market? Cities where the middle class can no longer afford a home

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, families that pay more than 30 percent of their incomes on housing are
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3 Alternative Lending Startups to Watch

Large banks, e-commerce moguls like Amazon and eBay and tech firms are likely to enter the alternative lending space, and soon, according to Eden
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Octopus Property increases regional lending

Specialist property lender Octopus Property has agreed to provide four commercial loans, totalling £35.2 million, to borrowers in Birmingham, Derby,
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RBS bankers joked about destroying the US housing market

RBS bankers joked about destroying the US housing market after making millions by trading loans that staff described as “total fucking garbage”,
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How Real Estate Offices Can Connect With Clients In An Omnichannel World

Right now, the real estate industry is in the midst of a similarly meteoric disruption, in that technology is changing the way we interact with clients.
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New Zealand bans foreigners from buying homes

New Zealand bans foreigners from buying homes

New Zealand is grappling with some of the same concerns as Canada, where foreign buyers have been blamed for driving up the cost of housing,
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Who Are The Top Investors In Major Drilling Group International Inc (TSE:MDI)?

In this article, I'm going to take a look at Major Drilling Group International Inc's (TSE:MDI) latest ownership structure, a non-fundamental factor which is
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Boulder-based PopSockets ranks No. 2 on Inc. 5000

The company was founded in Boulder in 2010 and now has 118 employees. In addition to … 4,811 – Alliant National Title Insurance Co. Louisville. No.
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2 Financial Companies Announce Dividend Hikes

The stock, which has returned about 0.5% this year, yields 2.7%. The company's businesses include title insurance, offering a play on the housing
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New Zealand rolls out ban on foreign national property purchases

New Zealand has rolled out legislation banning foreigners from buying existing homes in the country amid an ongoing housing crisis which has left
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New Zealand bans foreign residents from buying homes

A ban on foreign residents buying homes in New Zealand has been passed into law – but Australians have been given a free pass. The policy was one
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Purchase mortgage share stabilizes, but could resume climb

The share of closed purchase mortgages remained at 71% in July after a string of consecutive-month increases in the first half of the year, according to
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Eco-friendly homes: a look at millennials and the housing market

As millennials hit the housing market, the construction of 'wellness-minded' buildings and eco-friendly homes are on the rise. With solar panels in the
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Bid Day Dudes: Greek male counterparts lend support, flowers to sorority pledges at Alabama

The University of Alabama's annual sorority Bid Day is an absolute spectacle that attracts a sea of onlookers, including friends, family and fraternity
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It's High Time To Stop The Dodd-Frank Blame Game

Important to note here as well is that while Mr. Bove blames Dodd-Frank for allegedly hampering bank mortgage lending, he does not mention at all
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Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, Virginia Community Bank abandon merger plans

After more than a year of working through the regulatory and financial hurdles, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group and Virginia Community Bank announced
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Lower lending risk boosts Secure Trust Bank profits

Senior executives say a repositioning of its business model towards lower risk lending in attractive market segments, and continued growth in both
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Canadian home sales tick up, but higher interest rates, mortgage rules remain 'difficult hurdles' for …

“Regardless, rising interest rates and this year's stress test on mortgage applicants will likely prove to be difficult hurdles to overcome for many
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Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (XIN) CEO Lizhou Zhang on Q2 2018 Results – Earnings Call …

Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (NYSE:XIN) Q2 2018 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2018 8:00 AM ET. Executives. Bill Zima – ICR. Lizhou Zhang
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Mortgage rates today, August 15, 2018, plus lock recommendations

Average mortgage rates today, except for two FHA programs, are unchanged from yesterday's. This is surprising, given that Retail Sales from the
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Mortgage applications fall despite rate drop

Mortgage applications declined last week to the lowest level since February after dropping for the fifth consecutive week, the Mortgage Bankers
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Buying a property abroad? How to get an overseas mortgage

Whether you are looking to move abroad, buy a holiday home or make an investment, getting a mortgage for a property overseas is not as difficult as
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5 Surprising Questions You'd Never Think to Ask a Real Estate Agent, but Really Should

To really know which real estate agent is right for you, you'll need to throw a few curveballs and dig beneath the surface. To get you started, here are
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Danny McBride targets real estate agents in dark comedy 'Arizona'

The plight of Arizona homeowners after the 2008 real estate crash is the parodied subject of a new movie starring comedian and actor Danny McBride.
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11 Capital Finance Crosses One Million Real Estate Investors Mark

We have huge marketing partners and strategic relationships throughout CRE from listings platforms, REIA, CRE brokerages, non-CRE lending
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Calgary housing market suffering lower sales and higher listings

Calgary housing market suffering lower sales and higher listings

Calgary Real Estate Board report says MLS sales are expected to fall by 9.7% this year. Prices are expected to be down 2.5% in the apartment sector
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Is the Bay Area housing market going up or down?

Local real estate agents Patrick Carlisle and Lamisse Droubi explain the cycles in the housing market and how it applies to the Bay Area.
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Federal probe focuses on apartment mortgage fraud: WSJ

Investigators are seeking mortgage data on dozens of apartment buildings and have also looked at student housing and self-storage facility, the WSJ
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Mortgage Rates Barely Lower Despite Bond Market Cues

Mortgage rates fell only modestly today despite a much stronger move in broader bond markets. I spend a lot of time espousing the fact that rates are
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China's Tumbling Stocks Are Now Looking Very Attractive, to Some

Recent northbound buying shows overseas traders are hunting for value in China after the CSI 300 Index lost as much as 31 percent in dollar terms
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Hot Montreal Housing Market Sparks Bidding Wars

It's about time Montreal's real estate market saw some of the excitement that Toronto's and Vancouver's have garnered in recent years.
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Insiders Buy the Holdings of VLU ETF

Anixter International Inc (Symbol: AXE), which makes up 0.04% of the … The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at AXE:
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Mortgage stress tests planned for smaller lenders

A number of smaller lenders are expected to face an additional round of mortgage stress tests and other precautionary measures as their default rates
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Quicken Loans accuses United Wholesale Mortgage of waging smear campaign in battle for …

Also in play is the recent formation of the mortgage-broker centered trade group, called the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME, aka
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Blockchain for Real Estate – Disrupting the Housing Market

“Real estate is getting a lot of attention, probably because it's one of the most widely-held asset types and also because of the size of the market.”.
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US Housing Market Needs 6 Million New Homes

According to Zillow, one of the defining characteristics of the U.S. housing market in 2018 is the lack of available inventory, and much of this scarcity
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Fannie Mae rolling out new process to streamline mortgage insurance claims

The process of filing a mortgage insurance claim is about to get a lot easier thanks to with Fannie Mae, as the government-sponsored enterprise
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Longbridge Debuts Platinum Reverse Mortgage Program

Longbridge Financial LLC, a Mahwah, N.J.-based reverse mortgage lender and servicer, has introduced the Platinum Reverse Mortgage Program for
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New Zealand bars foreigners buying homes: Chinese blocked but Singaporeans are still allowed

“This government believes that New Zealanders should not be outbid by wealthier foreign buyers,” Parker said. “Whether it's a beautiful lakeside or
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Commonwealth Bank records growing mortgage stress in WA

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), one of Australia's major lenders, recently disclosed that most Western Australians are lagging behind on their
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Average Canadian house sold for $481500 last month, up 1% in past year

The average price of a Canadian home was $481,500 last month, a rise of one per cent in the past year. July marked the first time this year that
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Roanoke Valley housing market sees successful July

The Roanoke Valley housing market saw a successful July. … He says since the recession, the market has been growing, but this recent spike could
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Housing Prices in Israel See Sharpest Rise Since October 2016

The country's housing prices for May-June 2018 rose 0.9% compared to the April-May period, the steepest rise in housing prices since October 2016,
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Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc. Has $1.14 Million Holdings in Mantech International Corp (MANT)

ValuEngine upgraded shares of Mantech International from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 2nd.
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David Whitaker Develops Custom Automation Software for Real Estate Lending

Digital Developer David Anthony Whitaker develops automated system for processing mortgage applications utilizing social media integration.
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What happens when you take a reverse mortgage, but your spouse does not?

What happens when you take a reverse mortgage, but your spouse does not?

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has taken steps to curtail the problem, putting measures in place to ensure non-borrowing
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BuildFax Releases US Housing Report, Reveals Slight Increase in Housing Authorizations

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug 15, 2018–BuildFax, a leading … The data revealed an increase in the annual rate of single-family housing
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Multifamily investment showing signs of slowing

Multifamily investment could be showing signs of slowing down as we head into the back half of the year, as investors ease up on their appetite for
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US Bank to promote Jodi Richard to vice chairman

U.S. Bank recently announced it will promote Jodi Richard to vice chairman and chief risk officer, following current Vice Chairman Bill Parker's plans to
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Seattle unites to save historic music venue from being bulldozed for apartments

Advocates won a big victory in their quest to save the historic Showbox theater in Seattle, which until Monday was on the cusp of being demolished
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Follow the money: Inside an emerging trend that could bring relief to home prices

In an interview, Holzmann told HousingWire that there appears to be a shift taking place in what real estate investors are interested in.
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MBA: Mortgage applications continue to plummet

The Federal Housing Administration share of mortgage apps remains unchanged from last week's 10.4%, and the Veterans Affairs' share of
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Onetime teen mom, now a teacher, wins US House primary

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A onetime teen mother who became a celebrated teacher defeated a veteran politician Tuesday in the Democratic primary
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Real Estate Mogul and Limousine Service Founder Lists SoHo Townhouse for $16M

A former hedge fund manager, Mr. Fertig, also buys and rents real estate across the country. Mr. Fertig has owned the SoHo townhouse since 2007.
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[LISTEN] Regtech Report, Episode 1: How do you define regtech?

Hello readers and listeners, welcome to the launch of our Regtech Report podcast series, sponsored by ComplianceEase. In episode one
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Homebuilder confidence falls to lowest level in 2018

“The good news is that builders continue to report strong demand for new housing, fueled by steady job and income growth along with rising
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Who Won the Biggest Real Estate Rumbles on 'Real Housewives of New York'?

If there's one thing that sets “The Real Housewives of New York City” apart from other reality TV stars, it's their real estate portfolios. From Sonja
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Foreclosures drop to lowest level in nearly 12 years

“For the coming months, we will monitor mortgage and housing trends in areas now plagued by wildfires, particularly in California, Montana and
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Armanino to Host Inaugural Real Estate Forum Series

“Real estate is seeing a lot of regulatory changes ripe for opportunity,” said Robert Tuvell, Armanino partner-in-charge of real estate. “From impending
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Horizon Realty and Rockwell Partners squaring off in court over failed apartment deal

Horizon alleged Rockwell defaulted on the deal and demanded it allow the title company to transfer the deposit to Horizon. Rockwell has refused to do
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Real Estate Firm Adds Seven New Agents

Real Estate Firm Adds Seven New Agents. Premier … Premier Sotheby's International Realty recently hired seven new agents in local offices:.
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HECM professionals to gather in Texas for Reverse Mortgage Day

Last fall, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development raised premiums and tightened loan limits, causing HECM volume to tank and
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Home remodeling surges 30% in 5 years

“We are not seeing a large bounce back from the decline in June housing authorizations,” BuildFax Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Kanarek said.
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Lawyers Depart Two San Antonio Firms to Form Real Estate-Focused Shop

Ten lawyers from two firms in San Antonio recently came together to launch Barton Benson Jones, a boutique focusing on real estate, finance and
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Mortgage applications drop as house prices rise

Home buyers struggle to find footing in real estate climate. Yahoo Finance's s Seana Smith chats with HGTV Star and Liberty Mutual Consultant Chip
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Transform the Form Contest!

Transform the Form Contest!

This time is different, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac want direct involvement from appraisers to transform the form. The survey below allows you to
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Flex LTD (FLEX) Holder S&T Bank Cut Position by $2.73 Million as Share Value Declined; Bremer …

… TRANSACTION MONITORING REGULATION CERTIFICATION DEADLINE; 14/05/2018 – Freddie Mac: Krenitsky Joins Freddie Mac From Discover
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Homebuilder sentiment edges down to lowest since September

The housing market, particularly in some of the hottest markets, has shown signs of cooling as buyers are squeezed by rising mortgage rates and by
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Who Are The Major Shareholders Of Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC)?

Today, I will be analyzing Investors Title Company's (NASDAQ:ITIC) recent ownership structure, an important but not-so-popular subject among
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Largest Canadian mortgage lenders boost buffer against bad times: Moody's

Canada's seven largest residential mortgage lenders improved their capital cushion against losses should an adverse economic scenario arise, says
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Calgary housing market recovering slower than expected: CREB report

Sales in the housing market have been slower to recover than expected, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board's mid-year economic and
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Feature: Off-spec Houston bunker fuel leads buyers to adjust buying decisions

The issues in Houston have sparked a global contamination crisis as off-spec product has made the voyage to Singapore, the world's largest bunker
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Canadian home sales tick higher in July, led by Greater Toronto Area market

OTTAWA — The Canadian housing market is finding its footing after a prolonged stumble in the first half of the year, shaking off the impact of stricter
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MBA: Mortgage Applications Fall 2.0%

Mortgage applications fell by 2.0% on a seasonally-adjusted basis from the week before for the week ending August 10th, 2018, according to data
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Metro Vancouver real estate prices are 65% overvalued: Economist

Metro Vancouver real estate is valued at 65 per cent higher than it should be, based on local incomes, according to a new global house price index by
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Housing market slows amid standoff over prices

House prices in the UK are rising at their slowest pace in almost five years as subdued demand and rising mortgage costs weigh on the market.
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The smart dashboard using AI to transform SME lending

There is now a new way for rejected SME loan applicants to source the capital they need for their business, following the launch of a new dashboard
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Quartet of Octopus deals grow regional lending by £35m

Specialist property lender Octopus Property has completed four loans worth a combined £35.2m across separate developments in Birmingham, Derby
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Mortgage Apps Drop, Home Value Opinions Converge

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Aug. 10, the Market Composite Index fell
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Mortgage application volume drops for fifth consecutive week

Mortgage applications waned for the fifth week in row, hitting their lowest levels in six months, as the summer's growing interest rates plateaued.
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China Lending Corporation (CLDC) stock price dropped -13.56%

China Lending Corporation (CLDC) recently closed with fall of -38.27% to its 20-Day “SMA”. This short time frame picture represents a downward
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Redfin Reports Housing Market Troubles

Jayson: It's odd, the real estate market isn't so great. A lot of the home improvement, especially the smaller outfits, seem to be a little bit more directly
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Smaller Cities Are a Big Worry in China's Too-Hot Property Market

BEIJING—China's booming housing market has been a rare bright spot of late as the broader economy cools, but there are signs of trouble beneath
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Housing market discussed at Chamber meeting

8 where Westmark Manager Aaron Brown and Keller Williams realtor Jesse Thomas spoke about the current housing market in Jefferson County and
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Mortgage Company Deploys Journey by CAKE, Improves Return on Advertising Spend

The mortgage company is leveraging CAKE's new vertical enterprise software solution for the mortgage industry that combines real-time customer
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Fulfillment, Non-QM Products; Corporate Name Changes; What is a Mirror Security?

Fulfillment, Non-QM Products; Corporate Name Changes; What is a Mirror Security?

On August 2, Freddie Mac priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K Certificates) that are backed by underlying collateral
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The controversial Overseas Investment Amendment Bill has passed its third reading with 65 votes …

The Overseas Investment Amendment Bill was passed with Labour, New … He says there can be “no doubt” that international buyers are having an
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Labour's Bill to curb foreigners buying New Zealand homes becomes law

The Overseas Investment Amendment Bill would stop overseas residents from buying most types of homes, except for new apartments in large
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Real Estate Marketing: Realtors, Sell More Houses with Advocacy Marketing

Integrate an advocacy marketing program into your real estate marketing efforts and use your top clients to drive real estate marketing sales and leads.
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Kavitha Prabhakar Named Deloitte Civil Gov't Sector Lead

… worked with public and private sector clients such as the Internal Service Revenue, Capital One, Freddie Mac, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase.
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Japan's National Wheelchair Rugby Team captures 1st title in GIO 2018 IWRF World Championship

MOL employee is a member. TOKYO – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) today announced that Japan's national
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investors and analysts deem this Investors Title Company (ITIC) stock on the go

investors and analysts deem this Investors Title Company (ITIC) stock on … Price earnings ratio (P/E) ratio of Investors Title Company (ITIC) is 17.56.
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New Zealand bans foreigners from buying houses to tackle price rises

The ban is followed by further plans to reduce immigration and create jobs for New Zealanders, but was criticised by the International monetary Fund,
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US Pursues One of the Biggest Mortgage-Fraud Probes Since the Financial Crisis

About $1.5 billion of securities issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are backed by mortgages from just one developer who has been under scrutiny
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Walmart Earnings: Stock Lags In 2018 Amid Major Overseas Investments

Retail giant Walmart reports earnings before market open on Thursday, August 16. One thing that's been a big focus among analysts and investors is
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5G competition heats up for 'world first' title

Sprint, one of the four biggest mobile carriers in the US, said the company and LG will work together to deliver the first mobile 5G smartphone in the
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UIP-Led Venture Buys Apartment In Cathedral Heights

WASHINGTON, DC–A venture led by Urban Investment Partners has acquired 3333 Wisconsin Ave. NW, a 100-unit apartment building in the
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Freddie Mac Unveils New Resource to Preserve Affordability

Freddie Mac Multifamily has added another tool to property owners' toolboxes for preserving long-term affordability for working households without
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Council trashes plastic straw ban

“Actively retrain people rather than fine them,” title company president Carla Bahn said, citing fears of scaring off tourists. “Perception is everything.
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New Zealand to ban foreigners from buying residential property — except for Singaporeans

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern campaigned on a foreign buyer ban in last year's election, saying overseas speculators had driven up house prices and
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Questor went international in 2016. How have our overseas tips performed?

This latter figure represents the actual gain for sterling investors, who have therefore made an extra 2.8 percentage points by buying our overseas
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NH home prices up 10.7% in last year

That compares to 3.90 percent a year ago, according to Freddie Mac, a company that guarantees mortgages by buying and repackaging them to
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New Zealand bans foreigners from buying property in effort to clamp down on house price growth

But according to Statistics New Zealand, the majority of overseas buyers were from China and neighbouring Australia, and Australians are exempt
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Ackman Has New Stake Worth $800 Million in Unidentified Company

Pershing Square's investments in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain hitched to the U.S. government addressing housing finance reform.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Offer Mortgage Moratorium to Fire Victims

In response to the ongoing disasters, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced late last week they would offer homeowners affected by the fires a
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Banking royal commission exposes secret fees you're paying on super

Banking royal commission exposes secret fees you're paying on super

It's hard to think of a subject with less intrinsic sex appeal than the administration fees charged by super funds. Even those admirable souls who
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Central 1 Develops Canada's First Authenticated Voice Banking Service

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada's first-ever authenticated voice banking service using Amazon Alexa,
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Mortgages set to boost lending at Saudi banking giant Al Rajhi

A jump in mortgages and a recovery in Saudi Arabia's economy may help Al Rajhi Bank, the kingdom's second-biggest lender, reverse a decline in
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