World's Biggest Derivatives Exchange Is Getting a Boost From Trade War

World's Biggest Derivatives Exchange Is Getting a Boost From Trade War

… 6 percent in the same period in 2017. CME shares are up 24 percent this year, the best performance among rival exchanges tracked by Bloomberg.
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Genworth Financial Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results

Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) today reported results for the quarter ended ….. Sales refer to new insurance written for mortgage insurance.
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All of Trump's Stock Market Tweets in One Chart

Conventional political wisdom held that presidents shouldn't comment on the financial markets. Then came Donald Trump and Financial Twitter was
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Private lender mortgages on the rise

A report released Tuesday reveals an increase in the percentage of GTA homeowners who are going to private lenders for their mortgage needs,
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Too Early to Tell If Stock Surge Marks End to Selloff, Janus Henderson's Maris Says

… the surge in U.S. equities with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu, Joe Weisenthal, Caroline Hyde and Sarah Ponczek on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.
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Freddie Mac's October forecast sees mortgage rate at 5.6% in 2020

Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) foresees 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates to rise to 5.1% in 2019 and 5.6% in 2020, up from expected average rate of
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Case-Shiller: Home price gains keep slowing down

“Other housing data tell a similar story: prices and sales of new single-family homes are weakening; housing starts are mixed and residential fixed
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Opinion: Our unnerving real estate market – are you scared yet?

While some – mostly non-homeowners – are rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of real estate prices coming within their grasp, others are
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Has Housing Become a Buyer's Market Again?

The new S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 5.8 percent annual
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Middle East Manned Guard Security Market is Expected to Grow at a Five Year CAGR of Around 8 …

https://www.kenresearch.com/manufacturing-and-construction/real-estate/middle-east-guard-security-market/165956-97.html. Products Covered:.
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Obituary: Terrence P. Laughlin / Banking executive who helped bring Bank of America to Pittsburgh

Terrence Laughlin started his financial career in the late 1970s as an accountant. He quickly worked his way into a top executive spot at Bank of
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Fannie Mae announces winner of $23 million non-performing loan sale

Enhancements that the Federal Housing Finance Agency added last year to its requirements encourage sustainable modifications that have the
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Nexity : 9M 2018 business activity and revenue

INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS – RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE. In the first half of 2018, the French market was less buoyant than in 2017. According to ECLN
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BB&T buys waterfront land near Oceanfront for $2.8 million

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust has sold the waterfront property in Virginia Beach where it once had wanted to build a three-story headquarters.
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Local Bank of America leader to leave the company by end of the year

Bank of America's Charlotte-based head of digital banking will soon leave the company, the bank confirmed this week. Michelle Moore is leaving the
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Mid-America Real Estate-Minnesota names VP of property management

Kristin Bartish has been promoted to vice president of property management at Minneapolis-based Mid-America Real Estate-Minnesota. She will work
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Why technology won't replace real estate agents

With a new generation of tech-savvy millennials gaining economic power, developers and real estate agents must deploy proptech (property
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Mortgage Rates Edge Higher

Mortgage rates were moderately higher today as underlying bond markets continued backing away from their strongest levels in more than 3 weeks
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Buyers Gaining Negotiating Power in Some Surprising Markets

Price cuts indicate homes are sitting on the market longer – which means more …. Zillow is the leading real estate and rental marketplace dedicated to
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Borrower Satisfaction Products; Upcoming Events; Price Compression and High Rates

The MBA's National Mortgage Servicing Conference & Expo 2019, … headlines came from abroad and there was little domestic news of note.
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LendingQB integrates with Resitrader

LendingQB integrates with Resitrader

Digital loan trading exchange Resitrader, announced the integration of its fully automated trading platform with HW Tech100 winner LendingQB.
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Real estate agent makes mark with house renovation initiative in Flint

FLINT (WJRT) – (10/28/18) – An already successful Mid-Michigan real estate agent and developer is soaring to new heights with a new initiative called
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Westlake mortgage firm shutters, mirroring larger layoffs in the industry

Rising interest rates https://therealdeal.com/2018/10/11/mortgage-rates-hit-7-year-high-amid-slowing-housing-market/ and pricing have slowed down
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AGs Join Call For CFPB To Keep Probing Military Lenders

Enacted in 2006, the Military Lending Act especially helps younger service members, who have less experience managing their own finances and
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Micro-finance lending business grew 6.7% to Rs 1.6 lakh crores in Q2 says report

The micro-finance lending business picked up steam in the second quarter (ending September) and grew 6.7% from the previous quarter to a value of
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Italian Firm Launches API Platform Providing One-Stop Access To Major European Banks

Through the improved Data API service, TrueLayer will provide Open Banking with access to major banks across Europe including Barclays, HSBC
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Thrive Mortgage Set to 'Thrive' in New Environment with Cloudvirga

Thrive Mortgage (formerly Georgetown Mortgage) is now using Cloudvirga's mortgage point-of-sale system to give its loan officers an edge with
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BlockFi Announces Worldwide Lending

BlockFi, the platform that enables users to borrow funds using cryptocurrencies as collateral, has announced the launch of its platform for international
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Belmont Savings Bank Announces REBA Premier Banking Sponsorship

Belmont Savings Bank has a new partner: The company announced earlier this week that it will become the Real Estate Bar Association's exclusive
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Q3 Homeownership Rate Holds Steady

The homeownership rate during the third quarter was 64.4 percent, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. This represents scant
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Pennsylvania Real Estate: 3Q Earnings Snapshot

PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter.
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Coinbase to Bring in $1.3 Billion in Revenue Despite Crypto's Massive Slump

“For this round, we simply weren't interested in taking investments from firms that didn't have a constructive view of crypto,” Hirji said. “This round, and
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Amazon Dealt $250 Billion Blow From Market Jitters and Confusion

Fears of a prolonged market downturn, slowing international sales, stepped-up competition in the U.S. and flat-out confusion about how Amazon.com
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CLARET ASSET MANAGEMENT Corp Invests $362000 in Restaurant Brands International Inc …

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their … Institutional investors own 78.98% of the company's stock.
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Jaitley targets RBI for indiscriminate lending

“The Central bank looked the other way, there was indiscriminate lending,” he said. “I am surprised that at that time the Government looked the other
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Are reverse mortgages a good idea for retirees?

You only withdraw as much income as you need, and the interest rate is lower than commercial products, but higher than a normal mortgage. A similar
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Wells Fargo's Wren Expects 'Good Gain' in S&P 500 Over Next 12 Months

… the path of Federal Reserve monetary policy could impact U.S. markets with Bloomberg's David Westin on “Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power.
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Facebook misses on 3Q revenue but profits strong; mortgage rates slow home price gains

NEW YORK — Facebook reported a slight revenue miss but stronger than expected profit in its third-quarter earnings report released Tuesday.
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Popular Bank's bid to streamline small-business lending

Popular Bank in New York has contracted with Biz2Credit to use its software for automating commercial loan approvals and to outsource the
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Genworth Financial Inc.: Genworth Financial Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results

The contribution would be used to further improve Genworth's financial ….. Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements (PMIERs) Sufficiency
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US Consumer Confidence Hits 18-Year High on Jobs, Income Views

US Consumer Confidence Hits 18-Year High on Jobs, Income Views

U.S. consumer confidence rose in October to an 18-year high amid optimism about jobs and the economy, according to figures Tuesday from the New
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Student Loan Debt Impacts Millennial Buyers

Beau Hodson founder and senior mortgage loan originator of San Diego-based Transparent Mortgage works with first-time Millennial buyers.
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Queensland home values witness impressive gains amid downturn

Amid the trembling prospects of a housing market downturn, there is still a reason for Queensland mortgage holders to rejoice, as home values in
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7th Circ. Voids 12-Year Sentence For Mortgage Fraudster

Law360 (October 30, 2018, 6:09 PM EDT) — The Seventh Circuit on Monday vacated the 12-year sentence of a man accused of leading a $9 million
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Ben & Jerry's New Anti-Trump Joke Reveals America's Deep Divide

Ben & Jerry's latest ice cream campaign is courting controversy twice over. One, the company is calling on ice cream lovers everywhere to oppose the
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Angelo Gordon appoints Lewis director of European net lease real estate

Angelo Gordon, an alternative investment firm focused on credit and real estate investing, today has named Paul Lewis as director of European net
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More people borrowing from alternative lenders, not banks, as a result of new mortgage rules: report

Canada's tougher new mortgage qualification rules have driven more business to private lenders, who are seeing soaring demand from borrowers
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Millennials drive homeownership higher despite rising mortgage rates

Millennials are shrugging off those growing housing-market obstacles and snapping up homes in greater numbers as they land better jobs and bigger
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Florida law firm accused of preying on Hispanic homeowners in foreclosure rescue scam

HousingWire attempted to contact Advocate Law Groups of Florida, but as of publication, the firm has not responded. This article will be updated
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Q3 2018 EPS Estimates for Fidelity National Financial Inc (NYSE:FNF) Reduced by Analyst

Piper Jaffray Companies also issued estimates for Fidelity National … Fidelity National Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides title
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Euro-Area Economy's Bumpy 2018 Keeps ECB on Edge About Risks

… Philipp Hildebrand, vice-chairman of BlackRock, said on Bloomberg Television, noting that U.S.-China tensions are the main risk. “The bad news is
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Motilal Oswal Real Estate sells Shriram Properties stake for ₹125 crore

Mumbai: Motilal Oswal Real Estate, the realty-focused private equity arm of financial services conglomerate Motilal Oswal, on Monday said it has sold
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Housing boom begins to slow down in Illinois

Vice President Daren Blomquist said rising mortgage rates are a factor in … “Absent financing, structures that allow a borrower to increase leverage
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K&L Gates Boosts Banking and Asset Finance Practice with Charlotte Partner Addition

Charlotte – The Charlotte office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Michael T. Cecka as a partner in its banking and asset finance practice.
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Merchants Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

Loans Receivable of $1.9 billion increased by 39% compared with … in multi-family and healthcare financing, as well as mortgage warehouse lines of
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Temenos Sees 'Backbone' for Digital Banking in AI

In preparation for the future of digital banking, Temenos, the Switzerland-based banking software provider, appears to be putting its money on artificial
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EA Shares Sink as Red Dead Boosts Take-Two

He speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Caroline Hyde on “Bloomberg Markets: What'd You Miss?” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) CEO Jamie Henderson on Q3 2018 Results …

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation. (NYSE:ACRE) Q3 2018 Results Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2018 11:00 AM ET. Executives.
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Mayer Brown adds further strength to its Banking & Finance practice in London with hire of new …

London – Global law firm Mayer Brown announced today that Ashley McDermott has joined the firm's Banking & Finance practice in London as a
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Boston Properties Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results of $0.77 GAAP EPS and $1.64 FFO Per …

Financial highlights for the quarter include: … In addition, the Company has provided $80.0 million of mortgage financing to the joint venture that bears
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Monroe Tyler Gatchell, retired real estate agent, dies at 77

Monroe Tyler Gatchell, retired real estate agent, dies at 77

Monroe Tyler Gatchell, a retired residential real estate agent, died of cardiac arrest complications Saturday at the University of Virginia Medical Center
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Rating Action: Moody's Assigns Provisional Ratings to Eight CMBS REMIC Classes of FREMF …

Rating Action: Moody's Assigns Provisional Ratings to Eight CMBS REMIC Classes of FREMF 2018-K733 and Five SPC Classes of Freddie Mac
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Comparing Century Communities (NYSE:CCS) & Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV)

Century Communities Company Profile … homebuyers and selling such mortgages in the secondary market, as well as offers title insurance services.
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Don't Worry About Cash-out Refis Just Yet

“Refinance loans make up such a small share of total loan production—currently below 30 percent for Freddie Mac—so the cash-out refinance share
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CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) Position Reduced by Smith Graham & Co. Investment …

Investment Advisors LP lowered its position in CSG Systems International, Inc. … They issued a “buy” rating and a $50.00 target price for the company.
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Empire state of mind: NYC offshore pros talk trends and independence

The team is currently working on fund searches in the alternatives space, specifically in real estate, infrastructure and limited partnerships. In addition
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Alexandria Real Estate Equities Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average – Bullish for ARE

In trading on Tuesday, shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (Symbol: ARE) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $124.83,
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Old Republic International Co. (ORI) Stake Raised by Texas Permanent School Fund

Texas Permanent School Fund owned 0.06% of Old Republic International … stock worth $8,306,000 after purchasing an additional 88,969 shares during the last … Old Republic International (NYSE:ORI) last announced its quarterly
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Analysis: FHA Loans Most Popular in Rhode Island, Mississippi, Maryland

Among other things, they gather data relating to the different kinds of home loans that are used by borrowers nationwide, and at the state level.
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Why banks are taking a closer look at down-payment assistance

This Vermont housing group had a problem: Many prospective homebuyers in its region could afford a monthly mortgage payment, but they lacked the
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LAUREN PEACOCK JOINS HALDERMAN FARM MANAGEMENT AND REAL ESTATE TEAM

Halderman Real Estate Services, one of the largest family-owned professional farm management and real estate organizations in the United States.
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Mongohouse sues Canada's largest real estate board, claims it has lost $50K

TORONTO — Property listings website Mongohouse is striking back at the Toronto Real Estate Board, claiming that it has suffered losses in excess of
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Real estate sales can require scary disclosures

Most real estate professionals would advise full disclosure for rumors about hauntings as well as unusual deaths in the property just as you would
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Enter to win one year's worth of mortgage or rent payments, up to $15000!

Enter to win one year's worth of mortgage or rent payments, up to $15,000! By: Heidi Johnson. Posted: Oct 30, 2018 02:41 PM PDT. Updated: Oct 30
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Monster Hunter World is The First Capcom Title to Ship Over 10 Million Units

However, thanks to the PC release in August, the title has gone on to ship over 10 million units according to the company's recent earnings report.
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Real Estate Groups Step Up Donations to New York Democrats

With a legislative debate over rent regulations looming in New York, real estate interests are hedging their bets in the closely divided state Senate,
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Is Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited's (ASX:GMA) Stock Available For A Good Price …

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited (ASX:GMA) is a stock well-positioned for future growth, but many investors are wondering whether its
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Ex-DHS Sec. Johnson Says Troops on Border Can't Do Much

… the dangers of political rhetoric, and potential steps for countering hate groups. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on “Bloomberg Markets:
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Real estate roundup: Industrial rent at record high in Q3, CBRE report says

Detroit is a city built on industry. And its industrial real estate market has been churning at a steady clip for years as the automotive sector has
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What will be Jair Bolsonaro's foreign policy?

The president-elect said that China is not investing in Brazil, but actually “buying Brazil out.” According to Professor Rudzit, “such an approach towards
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William Lyon Homes Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

William Lyon Homes Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

“We are pleased with our financial results for the third quarter, with homebuilding revenues of $533.5 million, up 9% and new home deliveries of 1,053
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Jaitley says RBI allowed lending excesses

Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley blamed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday for failing to stop a lending spree between 2008-2014 that
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UK's McDonnell Says Budget Doesn't Show Austerity Coming to an End

… an end in the last budget before Brexit. He speaks with Bloomberg's Anna Edwards on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Burns Lake real estate sales down from 2017

Commenting on the real estate trends, BCNREB President Court Smith said, “In the Board region overall, there was a 1.28 per cent increase in sales
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Land O'Lakes, Purina Pull Support for Iowa Congressman Steve King Over Racial Remarks

Dairy giant Land O'Lakes announced on Tuesday that it will no longer make financial contributions to Representative Steve King of Iowa after a
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Trump Plans Order Ending 'Ridiculous' Birthright Citizenship

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship for babies of non-citizens and unauthorized
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Meet The Californian Company Which Drove Lewis Hamilton To His Fifth F1 Title

Lewis Hamilton joined an exclusive club at Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix when he became only the third man in history to win five or more Formula
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Elon Musk Returns to Twitter to Title Himself 'Nothing' of Tesla, Hints at Presidency

Despite the fact that he will remain the automobile company's CEO and chief designer, Musk moaned about having deleted all his Tesla titles, noting
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Banks quitting reverse mortgages 'spells opportunity' for brokers

Mr White's suspicion is that “the banks put reverse mortgages in the 'too hard' basket” following multiple, often concurrent, inquiries into their lending
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Industry orgs support bill calling for greater federal use of risk transfer

… National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) reinsurance arrangements, the credit risk transfer programs of the GSE's Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,
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Reserve Bank of India to inject Rs 12000 crore liquidity in system on Thursday

Ahead of Diwali festival, the Reserve Bank Tuesday announced it will inject Rs 12,000 crore into the system through purchase of government
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India's finance minister hits back at RBI, says it allowed lending excesses

By Manoj Kumar and Suvashree Choudhury. NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Oct 30 (Reuters) – India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley blamed the Reserve Bank
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Nicole Padilla, Kala Renteria join Pioneer Title Company

Nicole Padilla has joined Pioneer Title Co as an escrow assistant. Padilla has 10 years of experience in customer service within the banking and
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Industry reacts to the Budget announcement

When discussing how the UK budget might affect securities finance, Larkin said: “Now is the time for lenders to be preparing to handle increased
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State Street Global Advisors Launches the SPDR Bond Compass

The Bond Compass uses proprietary research from State Street Global … If you add to that some modest buying of credit, the flows seem to indicate
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Chilton's Foster on the Buy Case for Hasbro

… Kids” event in Toronto to discuss why she sees a positive outlook for toymaker Hasbro. They speak on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Bosses and Workers Disagree on the Impact of #MeToo

… movement has changed anything in the workplace. They speak with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Caroline Hyde on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.
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How Should Investors React To Giordano International Limited's (HKG:709) CEO Pay?

Peter Lau became the CEO of Giordano International Limited (HKG:709) in 1994. First, this article will compare CEO compensation with compensation
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Berkshire Hathaway continues to change Hampton Roads realty scene

Bobby Lawrence didn't have any plans to leave the real estate company he'd been with for the past 24 years. But, after almost two months of thinking
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Nigeria plans N500b investment in housing (Video)

On the issue of high mortgage, he said that efforts were on going to ensure cheaper mortgages, adding that if the houses were there and the
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What Does Matthews International Corporation's (NASDAQ:MATW) Share Price Indicate?

What Does Matthews International Corporation's (NASDAQ:MATW) Share Price Indicate?

Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let's take a look at Matthews International's outlook and value based on the
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New program makes older homes in our area a good buy

Owners of older homes in Door and Kewaunee Counties and first-time buyers both win under a new home financing program. The Wisconsin Housing
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Market Is Now Valuing Complexity, KKR's Wood Says

… at KKR & Co Inc., discusses private market investment strategy with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Caroline Hyde on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.
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ABS Professionals Demonstrate Enthusiasm Despite Rising Interest Rates, Survey Finds

Particularly, mortgage finance (25 percent), unsecured consumer lending (22 percent) and leveraged credit (22 percent) were selected as the top
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The Politics of Pot: How Elections Will Play Into Weed Laws

The expectation is that the opening of legal markets in states surrounding New York will force the hand of Governor Andrew Cuomo, particularly once
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Jaitley criticises RBI for indiscriminate lending by banks

In his strongest criticism of RBI yet, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday hit out at the central bank for failing to check indiscriminate lending
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New Book Focuses on Appraising Condemned Properties

The Appraisal Institute has published a new book that details the challenges in valuating properties that are subject to being condemned through the
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Take-Two stock soars after company says 'Red Dead Redemption 2' made $725 million on …

The company said that the latest “Red Dead” title brought in more than $725 million in worldwide sales from Friday through Sunday. Take-Two's
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. To Announce Third Quarter 2018 Results

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is a real estate investment trust that focuses on financing and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed
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FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery: More change ahead for reverse mortgages

Federal Housing Administration Commissioner Brian Montgomery said Tuesday at the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association's annual
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Honeywell International: The Selloff Is Irrational

Back in August, I made the argument that Honeywell International (HON) … Is this a sign of concern for the stock, or a significant buying opportunity?
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Oil's Slide Deepens as Demand Destruction Fears Build

… examines the continued decline in oil prices amid concerns about demand. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson on “Bloomberg Markets.
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Apple Unveils Newly Revamped iPads, MacBooks, Mac Mini

… event in Brooklyn, New York. Bloomberg Intelligence's Mandeep Singh runs down the new offerings on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Impactive Capital Puts an ESG Spin on Activist Investing

She speaks with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker from the Robin Hood Investors Conference on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Lighter Capital Accelerates Lending Growth; Names Anthea Louie Chief Marketing Officer

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lighter Capital, the leading fintech lender to tech startups, today announced that Anthea Louie has joined the
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Something To Watch Before Buying Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)

Shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) recorded -0.13% loss during trading session on October 29th, 2018. The script traded as low
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Bulgarian Supercar Maker Eyes IPO to Expand Into Electric Cars

Sin Cars International Eood, a Bulgarian producer of racing cars that compete in the GT4 European amateur championship series, plans to go public
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Iran is still selling a lot of oil just days before Trump's sanctions deadline

China and India, the two biggest buyers of Iranian crude, are widely … State Department officials later told foreign nations they expected oil buyers to
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First American Ranked Among the Best Workplaces for Women By Fortune and Great Place to …

Business Wire)–First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions
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FL Community Trades in $22M Off-Market Transaction

… Florida office, along with Bob Falese and Jeremy Lynch of the Philadelphia office, secured financing through Freddie Mac on behalf of the buyer.
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Real Estate Journalist Jeremiah Jensen Joins D CEO

Real Estate Journalist Jeremiah Jensen Joins D CEO

Jensen comes to D from HousingWire, where he wrote about the multihousing sector on a national basis. Pieces included “Short-term rentals are the
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UPDATE 1-India's finance minister hits back at RBI, says it allowed lending excesses

Government officials have also called for relaxation of strict RBI lending rules for weak banks and are trying to trim the RBI's regulatory powers by
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Democrats Outpace Republicans in Fundraising for First Time in 10 Years

… Center for Responsive Politics. Bloomberg Government's Ken Doyle has more on “Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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LendingQB Integrates with Optimal Blue's Resitrader to Streamline Loan-Level Trade Processes

Resitrader creates a trade ticket for every trade between sellers and buyers, as well as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. LendingQB users can import
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Yes to REET | Editorial

We support the affordable housing measure on this November's ballot. … and mortgage financing for people who are not yet able to get a bank loan.
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VIX vs. VStoxx: A New Normal in US-European Volatility?

… index and the factors that are driving volatility. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro on “Bloomberg Markets: The Open.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

On October 26, 2018, the Company originated a $13.5 million senior mortgage loan on an office property located in North Carolina. At closing, the
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Tech Specialist Kony Buys Digital Innovation Pivotus Subsidiary From Umpqua Bank

Umpqua Bank, a Portland, Oregon-based bank known for its intense focus on customer relationships, has announced it is selling its innovative tech
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Lenders take different paths to success

That's according to results from an exclusive CUNA Lending Council Benchmark Study that examines consumer and mortgage lending productivity,
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Fairholme Funds October 2018 Investment Update – Good News On Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac …

Due to recent developments with certain holdings, we want to provide updates on St. Joe after Hurricane Michael, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac after
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Selloff in High-Yield Energy Bonds Picks Up Steam

Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz reports on the selloff in high-yield energy bonds. She speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Who's Building Philly: Tim Downey

Every year in the fall, PwC and the Urban Land Institute produce a widely followed forecast called “Emerging Trends in Real Estate.” (The 2019 edition
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FHFA: Freddie Mac Falls Short of Some Low-Income Housing Goals

The Federal Housing Finance Agency in its Annual Housing Report today said that Freddie Mac failed to meet two of its four affordable housing goals
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See Houston's top 5 international trade countries and what they are buying, selling

International trade is a huge industry in the Bayou City. Trade between Houston companies and their worldwide trade partners was valued at $192.2
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Service Co. International (NYSE:SCI) Shares Bought by Handelsinvest Investeringsforvaltning

The firm owned 548,648 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 43,377 shares during the period. Service Co. International
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WHEDA announces HomeStyle® Renovation

Madison – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today announced a new, statewide mortgage that can finance a
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Aussie mortgage literacy declining

New research commissioned by Gateway Bank and conducted by YouGov Galaxy involving a survey of 1,001 mortgage holders has reported a
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India's finance minister lambasts RBI for allowing lending excesses

NEW DELHI, Oct 30 — India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley blamed the Reserve Bank of India today for failing to stop a lending spree between
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Victoria's Murray Rankin on short list for title of hardest working MP

“Frankly to be in the company of the foreign affairs minister and leader of the opposition, I'm even more thrilled,” said Rankin, who typically works
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How and When to Lock in Your Best Mortgage Rate

So, you're ready to buy a home and need to get a mortgage? To save potentially thousands of dollars over the life of your loan, you'll want to get the
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James Investment Research Inc. Has $2.29 Million Holdings in Triton International Ltd (TRTN)

James Investment Research Inc. Has $2.29 Million Holdings in Triton International Ltd (TRTN)

Institutional investors own 65.31% of the company's stock. … Zacks Investment Research lowered Triton International from a “buy” rating to a “hold”
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Home-price growth slows in most major cities

Last week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that the price of homes purchased with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans rose by 6.1
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CCI Trading Below Director's Recent Buy Price

In trading on Tuesday, bargain hunters could buy shares of Crown Castle International Corp (Symbol: CCI) and achieve a cost basis even cheaper
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Here's What Globe International Limited's (ASX:GLB) P/E Is Telling Us

Globe International has a P/E ratio of 11.79, based on the last twelve months. That means that at current prices, buyers pay A$11.79 for every A$1 in
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Big Yields From Mortgage Backed Security ETFs

However, investment in MBSs backed by government agencies like Ginnie Mae, Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac (known as “agency-backed MBSs”)
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MFIs seek funding support from banks, Sidbi

KOLKATA: The Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), the sector's lobby group, has appealed to large banks, financial institutions such as Small
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Agri-agra lending is one giant scam and sham

The government is not and has never been a lending agency. The two state-run pension funds grant loans — but in limited amounts and to their
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First Bank of Nigeria and Clickatell Drive Financial Inclusion in Nigeria using WhatsApp

Clickatell (www.Clickatell.com) promotes Financial Inclusion in Nigeria by enabling FirstBank to launch Chat Banking on WhatsApp, unlocking the
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Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc. Takes $2.75 Million Position in International Paper Co (IP)

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of IP. GWM Advisors LLC grew its stake in International
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Falling Pot Stocks Hammer Canada's Struggling Venture Exchange

“With 12 days of cannabis legalization in the rear view, it becomes increasingly clear that recreational cannabis sales in 2018 will be much lower than
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Kasasa® Nation Takes Banking by Storm

Kasasa Nation's theme of “Take Back Banking” helped to inspire community banks and credit unions all over the country to join the fight and save their
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Meyers Research Announces the Launch of a Newly Branded Website

Providing visitors intuitive usability to learn about Zonda, Real Estate … make well-informed decisions about their housing market needs and goals.
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Green Cloud secures investment from Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group

Green Cloud Technologies recently received a financial investment from Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group (GSSLG). The investment is the
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The Future of Idle Cash Held at Marketplace Lending Platforms

The marketplace lending industry has never had to deal with an environment where interest rates are increasing. We're not talking about how loan
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Old Republic Insurance: How A SWAN Swims In Troubled Waters

Its general insurance segment generates approximately 57% of its revenue while the title insurance segment generates the remainder. The company
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China is a global driver of innovation and a pioneer in e-mobility

China is a global driver of innovation and a pioneer in e-mobility … According to a survey, 65% of potential car buyers in China are considering buying
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RBI looked the other way when banks were indiscriminately lending during UPA 2: FM Jaitley

The Finance Minister said that after the global financial crisis in 2008 and until 2014, banks were told to open their doors and lend indiscriminately to
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KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to FREMF 2018-K733 and Freddie Mac Structured Pass …

Freddie Mac will guarantee six classes of certificates issued in the underlying Series 2018-K733 securitization and will deposit the guaranteed
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Mueller Asks FBI to Probe If Women Were Offered Money to Make False Claims About Him

A series of emails sent to a Bloomberg News reporter this month included allegations that a woman was approached and offered money to falsely
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Central Bank of Azerbaijan cuts main rate as inflation slides

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has cut a further 25 basis points from its policy rate, as inflation continues to run well below the target range. The rate
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Freddie Mac Closes LIHTC Fund with Hudson Housing Capital

Freddie Mac Closes LIHTC Fund with Hudson Housing Capital

Freddie Mac has closed its first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund with Hudson Housing Capital LLC and its first investment within that fund.
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Fannie Mae Announces Winner of Fourteenth Community Impact Pool of Non-Performing Loans

… additional enhancements to its requirements for sales of non-performing loans by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that build on requirements originally
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AIMA publishes FMCC implementation guide

… shadow banking, liquidity and risk management, enhanced custody requirements, securities lending and repos, and conflicts of interest. Additionally
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Jaitley Criticises RBI for Lending Excess During UPA Years

New Delhi: India's finance minister Arun Jaitley criticised the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for failing to prevent lending excess in a speech on Tuesday.
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Sony Unveils Full Game List for PlayStation Classic

Sony has unveiled the full list of games that will appear on the PlayStation Classic, its standalone gaming unit due out this holiday season. And while
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ECB on Edge With a Slowing Euro-Area Economy

… quarter which was less than estimates. Bloomberg's Kevin Costello talks about how this could impact the ECB. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets.
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Will small businesses ever trust fintechs the way they do banks?

Fintechs hoping to make inroads in the small business market are still trying to overcome a big hurdle — most firms looking for loans still trust banks
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Grandbridge Provides $31.5M Freddie Mac Loan for New Multifamily Community Near Charleston

Funding for the permanent, fixed-rate refinance was originated through Freddie Mac's Lease-Up loan program, which is designed for refinancing
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BlockFi Now Lending Worldwide

BlockFi was founded by Zac Prince and Flori Marquez in 2017 and started lending in January 2018. Learn more about their company and team at
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Mortgage 101: Traditional banks v. mortgage banks: What's the difference?

What's the difference between a mortgage banker (like Fountain Mortgage) and an actual bank when it comes to mortgage lending? Well, there are a
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Nigerian sentenced to more than three years in prison for frauds

Among the schemes was the intrusion into a real estate deal in 2014 between a Madison real estate agent, a Stevens Point title company and a
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The Dip Before the Rise

Freddie Mac expects mortgage rates to continue this climb and anticipates that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is likely to average 4.5 percent in 2018,
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Anna Griffin awarded Creative England's inaugural Simon Relph Memorial Bursary (exclusive)

… England CEO Caroline Norbury, Working Title co-chairman Tim Bevan, producer Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly and Simon Relph's daughter, Bella Relph.
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WH Smith buying Jacksonville-based InMotion for $198 million

London-based WH Smith PLC announced Tuesday that it agreed to buy Jacksonville-based InMotion for $198 million in a deal expected to close by
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How Drew McIntyre ALMOST Got A Universal Title Shot At WWE Crown Jewel

How Drew McIntyre ALMOST Got A Universal Title Shot At WWE Crown … The company ultimately went with the singles bout, rather than booking
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What To Know Before Buying Stock? Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)

Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) STOCK PRICE MOVEMENT: VOLATILITY FACTOR: The stock remained 4.11% volatile in recent week and
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Why Albany International Corp's (NYSE:AIN) High P/E Ratio Isn't Necessarily A Bad Thing

Albany International has a P/E ratio of 34.83, based on the last twelve months. In other words, at today's prices, investors are paying $34.83 for every
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Somerset County Professionals Building Closer Ties in a Whole New Way

… savvy professionals,” said Juanita Painson, Senior Title Officer, Two Rivers Title Company and Founder of the Breadwinners Networking Group.
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Oil Demand, Iran Sanctions Are Good for Tankers, Euronav CEO Says

… discusses third-quarter results and explains why oil demand and Iran sanctions are positive news for tankers. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets:
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Art on display at Alban Title Company

Alban Title Company will open its doors to the public Thursday from 7-9 p.m. for a preview of a three-month art show. Six local artists will be honored
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The American Dream Depends on You

The American Dream Depends on You

… (FHFA's) conservatorship, the current administration has indicated its intentions to end the conservatorship for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Validea Martin Zweig Strategy Daily Upgrade Report – 10/30/2018

Residential Mortgage Banking originates first lien residential mortgage loans throughout the United States. These loans are typically underwritten to
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Freddie Sees Home Sales Regaining Momentum in 2019

Freddie Mac is forecasting that there will be GDP growth of 3.0 percent in the second quarter of this year, moderating from the strong 4.2 percent
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Couple exhaust their savings in buying bus to send girls to college

Rameshwar Prasad Yadav took Rs 17 lakh from his general provident fund and Rs 2 lakh from his savings to buy a white Tata Starbus for Rs 19 lakh
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Frankie & Benny's is buying Wagamama and there are BIG changes planned

Frankie & Benny's is buying Wagamama and there are BIG changes … The firm will also explore international growth opportunities for Wagamama.
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Trump Doubles Down on Fed Blame as S&P 500 Nears Correction

… Reserve is responsible for the market selloff. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro on “Bloomberg Markets: The Open.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Matrix Mortgage Global celebrates with Batman

Fresh of the heels of making the 2018 Growth500 list with over 610% growth over the past 5 years, Matrix Mortgage Global celebrated the launch of
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Arun Jaitley Criticises RBI For Indiscriminate Lending By Banks

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today criticised the central bank for failing to check indiscriminate lending between 2008 and 2014 that led to the present
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Nintendo's Switch Struggles to Keep Up With Sony's Older PS4

The five-year-old PlayStation 4 is delivering more energy — and profit growth — for Sony Corp.'s business, when compared with Nintendo Co.
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Capital One, Discover clamp down on lending

Credit card companies are tightening the lending standards for charge cards, a surprising move given the improving state of the global economy and
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ELS Announces 2019 Dividends

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Board of Directors of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) (referred to herein as “we,” “us” and “our”) has
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Networking event sees strong turnout

Explaining a bit more about the panelists, Allen said Young is the owner of Young Title Company; Kapp is the incoming chamber chairwoman, part
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Weakening Home Prices Are Not a Signal for 2008 Reboot

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index for … especially when combined with mortgage rates approaching 5 percent for
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Photo gallery: 2018 CUNA Lending Council Conference

More than 600 credit union lenders are attending the 2018 CUNA Lending Council Conference in Anaheim, Calif.—the largest CUNA Councils
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Budget: Government confirms 1% stamp duty hike for overseas buyers

The government has confirmed that it will publish a consultation in January 2019 on a SDLT surcharge of 1% for non-residents buying residential
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Kearny Financial Corp. Reports First Quarter 2019 Operating Results

The increase in borrowings for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 reflected an additional $200.0 million 90-day Federal Home Loan Bank
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Excellence in Lending awards presented today

MADISON, WI (October 30, 2018) — Six credit unions were recognized for their exemplary lending practices and results in business lending,
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PrimeLending Named Best Workplace for Women by Great Place to Work® and Fortune for Fourth …

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 30, 2018–National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company and subsidiary of Hilltop
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Jaitley hits back at RBI, says it allowed lending excesses

Jaitley blamed the Reserve Bank of India yesterday for failing to stop a lending spree between 2008-2014 that left banks with huge bad debts,
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October 30, 2018

He also touches on a two Freddie Mac low-income housing tax credit impact reports and state historic tax credit updates from New Jersey and
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