BNB Bank announces first-time homebuyer program partnerships

BNB Bank announces first-time homebuyer program partnerships

“The BNB first-time homebuyer program offers affordable mortgage financing through SONYMA, as well as a BNB First Home Club savings account
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Widespread mortgage fraud by Zenik Finance, loans issued by big four banks

Chinese-based mortgage broker Zenik Finance Solution, which made nearly $1 billion in home loans for the big four banks and Macquarie Bank, has
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Here's What Brinker International, Inc.'s (NYSE:EAT) P/E Ratio Is Telling Us

This article is for investors who would like to improve their understanding of price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll look at Brinker International,
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Freddie Mac Prices Fourth STACR SPI Deal of 2018 – UPDATE

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac ( FMCC) further reduced its credit risk and enhanced the stability of the U.S.
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President Trump Renews Claim He Didn't Tell His Former Lawyer Michael Cohen to Break the Law

President Donald Trump on Thursday continued to insist he's innocent of wrongdoing in connection with the crimes for which Michael Cohen, his
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Columbus 'not even coming close' to meeting housing needs, report finds, hurting our …

The report pins rising real estate prices squarely on the pace of new homes not keeping up with population growth. And at a lunch panel at the
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Phila.'s Discriminatory Lending Suit Against Wells Fargo Heads to Mediation

The lawsuit Philadelphia filed against Wells Fargo over its allegedly discriminatory lending practices has been put on hold as the parties work to see if
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Relooking at GSE Credit Score Models

… FHFA will establish standards and criteria for the validation and approval of third-party credit score models used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Stewart Information Services Corp (NYSE:STC) Stock Price Up as Sentiment Drops, now at 1.27

Stewart Information Services Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance and real estate transaction services worldwide.The firm is
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Landlords finding it easier to get buy-to-let mortgages

Find out more: buy-to-let mortgage calculator from Which? … Our 90-second video outlines the key things you need to know about mortgages for
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Despite Tight Treasure Valley Real Estate Market, New Home Sales Pushing Up Prices

As 2018 winds down, real estate prices continue to tick up. Real estate trade group Boise Regional Realtors is out with its latest report on the Treasure
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Forza Horizon 4's Fortune Island DLC Expansion Is Now Available

Forza Horizon 4 has launched its first big expansion, Fortune Island. It's now available on PC or Xbox One and adds a new area of the northern British
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Stocks mixed…Mortgage rates fall…SeaWorld says DOJ probe ends

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the average rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 4.63 percent this week from to 4.75
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Housing market continued cooling in November

“The housing market continues to run with recent trends – that is, Auckland house prices aren't up to much and prices in much of the rest of the country
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The Closing Exchange completes Best Practices review

The Closing Exchange has successful completed its American Land Title Association (ALTA) Best Practices review, the company announced.
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Market report shows continued demand for affordable housing

BEDFORD — Data in the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority's November Housing Market Report reflect a continued need for affordable
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Title Junction hires escrow officer

As the company's newest data processor/escrow officer, Thomas will be the first point of contact for Title Junction's clients. The company said she has
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Real Estate Math: How To Tell If An Investment Property Is A Good Buy

The question on every new investor's mind is simple: how do you know if an investment property will be profitable? Lucily, there are two easy formulas
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BlockFi, a Cryptocurrency Lending Firm With Credit Card Plans, Receives Funding From Fidelity …

Specifically, BlockFi's latest funding came in part from Devonshire Investors, a private investment company owned by Fidelity. It marks another
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Forza Horizon 4's Fortune Island expansion is now available on Xbox One and Windows 10

Fortune Island, the first expansion for Forza Horizon 4 is now available on Xbox One and Windows 10. The DLC is free for owners of the Forza Horizon
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These Were The 10 Most Actively Traded OTCQX and OTCQB Securities In November

These Were The 10 Most Actively Traded OTCQX and OTCQB Securities In November

In November we wrote about October's flight to safety in the OTC Markets, as multi-national conglomerates like Danone (OTCQX: DANOY) and BASF
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If Higher Rates Sank US Home Sales, Will Lower Ones Save Them?

… for 30-year fixed mortgages fell to 4.63 percent in the week through Thursday, the lowest since early September, according to a Freddie Mac survey.
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The Third Wave in Real Estate — Will it End Badly?

Gradually rising interest rates have slowed down the real-estate boom. Housing starts are off, and housing stocks have fallen sharply. This may be the
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Boeing to Open Its First 737 Plant in China Under Shadow of a Trade War

… China Southern Airlines Co. and an exclusive operator of Boeing jets for more than 30 years, has struck up talks with Airbus, Bloomberg reported.
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US commercial, multifamily mortgage debt hits new high in Q3

“Multifamily mortgage debt continues to lead the pack – accounting for more than half of the total increase – and Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA
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General Motors' Oshawa plant closure may soften Durham real estate market

General Motors plans to shut down operations at its Oshawa plant by the end of 2019, but this news may affect the housing market even sooner.
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IEA Sees Suppliers Putting a $60 Floor Under Oil

In “Futures In Focus,” Tim Mulholland of TJM Limited examines an IEA report on oil prices and looks at futures market volatility. He speaks with
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Investors Are Betting Chinese Developers Will Escape Trade Fallout

That's according to fund managers canvassed by Bloomberg News who have either increased their positions in top home builders since October, or at
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Veteran Awarded Key To Mortgage Free Home

A decorated military veteran and his family received the key to their new home in Homestead Thursday. Next Video. CBSMiami.com Weather @ Your
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Central Bank & Trust Co Increased Its Holding in Micron Technology (MU) by $3.57 Million …

… PRIOR YEAR; 14/05/2018 – Freddie Mac: Krenitsky Joins Freddie Mac From Discover Fincl Services; 15/03/2018 – Discover Financial Services: Net
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Benchmark Mortgage Rate Drops to a Three-Month Low

… points above its mark at the same time last year but represents a three-month low, according to Freddie Mac's latest Mortgage Market Survey data.
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Blackstone's Jon Gray Mocks His Nice-Guy Image in Holiday Party Video

Gray going ballistic on camera though is fake news. … Chief Executive Officer Steve Schwarzman, a copy of which was obtained by Bloomberg News.
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Lloyd Blankfein's Final Days at Goldman Clouded by 1MDB Scandal

… Siewert, Blankfein got a standing ovation at a lunch last week from fellow corporate executives including Bloomberg LP founder Michael Bloomberg.
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TH Real Estate Wraps Up $330M US Industrial Fund

Law360 (December 13, 2018, 3:22 PM EST) — TH Real Estate has wrapped up a fund that will target industrial properties in major U.S. markets and
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BERKADIA, FREDDIE MAC FINANCE 2200 RENTAL UNITS FOR SENIORS

The property was financed through Freddie Mac's Green Advantage program, which provides competitive pricing to finance upgrades that reduce
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Warren, Van Hollen seek Senate probe of Deutsche Bank's missteps

Wall Street scourge Elizabeth Warren is joining with a fellow Senate Democrat in seeking a Banking Committee investigation of Deutsche Bank's
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Down payments reach 18-year high in third quarter

Intense competition among homebuyers remains as shown by the continual growth of median down payments, according to Attom Data Solutions.
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Churchill Mortgage Equips Real Estate Professionals with Strategies for Success

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Churchill Mortgage announced the launch of its “Momentum Makers” campaign designed to help real estate
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Real Estate Advice: What to know when buying a condo

Q: We have started looking for a condo to buy in the next several months. What should we be concerned about when buying a condo? A: What most
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FCA and PRA changes to mortgage reporting requirements

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published a joint consultation paper (CP) on proposals for
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FHLBank Pittsburgh Awards $34.2 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants

FHLBank Pittsburgh Awards $34.2 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Board of Directors of the Federal … in awarded grants under the Bank's Affordable Housing Program (AHP).
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Elle King: Men Didn't Take Me Seriously. They Were Wrong

… me as competition, and they didn't take me seriously,” King said Wednesday at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit in Laguna Niguel,
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No brainer? DJ Khaled lists Aventura estate after buying Miami Beach mansion

DJ Khaled's ready to let go of the keys to his waterfront Aventura estate. The DJ and record producer, whose real name is Khaled Mohamed Khaled,
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Morgan Properties Wins 134 Awards in 2018

BUSINESS WIRE)–Morgan Properties, one of the nation's largest and … a Best Transaction (Silver) award from Multi-Housing News' 2018 Excellence
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AI company Lower launches to help loan originators – not replace them

Even as technology advances the mortgage process further, homebuyers are still inundated with options when it comes to making a decision on a
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Edison International (EIX) Stake Decreased by Riverhead Capital Management LLC

Finally, AMP Capital Investors Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Edison International by 7.7% in the third quarter. AMP Capital Investors Ltd now
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Granite Investment Partners LLC Buys 1600 Shares of Northern Technologies International Co …

Granite Investment Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Northern Technologies International Co. (NASDAQ:NTIC) by 13.5% in the 3rd quarter,
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TRID 2.0 Hot Topic: Disclosing with the “Best Information Reasonably Available”

Mortgage Quality Management and Research sent out its bi-weekly frequently asked questions paper Thursday morning, this time addressing TRID
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Mortgage lenders relax criteria with increasing income multiples

Barclays is the latest mortgage provider to shake up their borrowing criteria to lend up to five times a customer's income. Where previously they had to
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Zillow to begin buying houses in California, North Carolina

HousingWire.com …. Ben Lane is the Editor for HousingWire. … driving the U.S. housing economy and helps guide HousingWire's overall direction.
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Encore Wire Corp (NASDAQ:WIRE) Big Money Sentiment Index Dropped in 2018 Q3 to 1.51

In Q3 2018 Encore Wire Corp (NASDAQ:WIRE) big money sentiment … and manufactured housing; UF-B cable, an underground feeder cable for
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Lender sentiment hit by record-low expectation for purchase loans

Mortgage lenders are pessimistic about the profit outlook for 2019 amid industry competition and expectation of weakening demand for purchase and
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Future Of A Prime Piece Of West Philadelphia Real Estate Remains In Limbo

The $10-million sale of the former Provident Mutual Property at 4601 Market Street came to a screeching halt Thursday.
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What does Apple's new campus mean for Austin real estate?

Upon learning of Apple's plans to build a new, 133-acre campus near its current Austin headquarters, the first questions to spring to mind are,
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Robo-advice revolution 'long way off'

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) published its latest report today (December 13), exploring the digitisation of the mortgage
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Who watches the Watchmen? Former senior FDIC employee found guilty of stealing confidential …

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is one of the nation's top banking regulators, but one of the agency's former senior employees faces 20 years in
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Here is everything you need to know about the HW Tech100 Award

On December 5, 2018, HousingWire opened up nominations for our 2019 HW Tech100 Award with our special early bird pricing and the unveiling of
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Las Vegas, Phoenix, showing signs of imminent housing slowdown

Mortgage delinquencies nationwide also fell to their lowest level in 12 years in September, signaling a bit of good news for the housing market.
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Forthcoming Apple campus in Northwest Austin raises concerns about housing supply

While demand continues to outpace supply in Austin's real estate market, Austin Board of Realtors President Steve Crorey said the Northwest Austin
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How Corporate Landlords Are Impacting Charlotte's Housing Market

Charlotte has a shortage of affordable housing, and city officials and nonprofit groups are working to address it. Some people say the task is being
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Cryptocurrency Project Basis Is Shutting Down. Here's What Its Lead Investor Has to Say

Cryptocurrency Project Basis Is Shutting Down. Here's What Its Lead Investor Has to Say

… Capital Ventures who led the investment round in Basis, discussed Basis' closure on the latest episode of Balancing The Ledger, Fortune's show on
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Instacart to Stop Delivering Groceries From Amazon-Owned Whole Foods

Grocery-delivery startup Instacart said its five-year partnership with Whole Foods, which seemed doomed after Amazon's 2017 purchase of the grocery
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Maverick Real Estate Partners closes another NYC distressed debt fund

When the defaults come, the vultures get to work. Maverick Real Estate Partners announced on Thursday that it closed another fund that targets
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1.51 is Encore Wire Corp's (NASDAQ:WIRE) Big Money Sentiment

“Big money sentiment for Encore Wire Corp (NASDAQ:WIRE) in 2018 Q3 decreased … Funds holding Encore Wire Corp in top 10 changed to 0 from 1 for a … and manufactured housing; UF-B cable, an underground feeder cable for
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FCA and PRA issue mortgage reporting consultation paper

The financial conduct authority and the prudential regulation authority have launched a joint consultation paper regarding new reporting requirements
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Finance of America Mortgage settles FHA mortgage fraud lawsuit for $14.5 million

Finance of America Mortgage, a Blackstone portfolio company, has agreed to pay the U.S. government $14.5 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit
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Mr. Cooper hires restructuring expert as new CFO

Mr. Cooper has hired Christopher Marshall to take over as chief financial officer. He will succeed Amar Patel, who has served as interim CFO since
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FCA to include product transfers in mortgage reporting requirements

The FCA and PRA have proposed new reporting requirements for mortgage lenders and administrators which would require them to submit product
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Mortgage lender pessimism runs high

The profit outlook for mortgage lenders hit a five-year low this quarter as companies have been squeezed by fierce competition for a shrinking pool of
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Redfin: Housing inventory accelerates to 3-year high

In November, housing inventory climbed 5%, marking its fastest growth in the last three years, according to new data from Redfin.
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Survey finds Saratoga County real estate market strong

The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership's inaugural Saratoga County Real Estate Index found strong residential, commercial and industrial
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Forza Horizon 4 Fortune Island DLC and Update 4 Details

The biggest Forza Horizon 4 expansion, Fortune Island, is now live and along with its arrival, Playground Games is also releasing the fourth update of
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Housing's Best Hope For 2019: Reboot a New Class of Starter Homes

A new pilot from Freddie Mac will allow conventional mortgage financing for homes defined as “manufactured housing,” adding a category class that
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Evans Landscaping: How the wire fraud scheme worked

Evans Landscaping: How the wire fraud scheme worked … At the time, the company was losing money after the housing market crash during the Great
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Brainstorm Health: Paul Allen's Legacy, Apple's Wellness Push, Gun Deaths

Good afternoon, readers. Paul Allen—Microsoft co-founder, tech titan, and Seattle mogul—passed away almost exactly two months ago. But the
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Mortgage brokers are back on the rise

The independent mortgage broker shop has done very, very well this year. It's funny, I won't name the name, but I just spoke with a large lender who
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Cost, financing and competition: Here are the challenges Charlotte faces in affordable housing

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership's latest mixed-income … Permanent financing was provided by Barings Multifamily Capital and
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Gauging Mortgage Performance

The report revealed that as of September 30, 2018, the reporting banks had serviced 17.2 million first-lien mortgage loans with $3.26 trillion in unpaid
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Angelo Mozilo, ex-CEO of failed Countrywide Financial, praised at mortgage conference

Jeff Lazerson of Mortgage Grader in Laguna Niguel gives us his take. … The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 1.6 percent increase in loan
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Latest payday lending store robbery reported in Newaygo County

FREMONT, MI — The latest of several payday lending store robberies in West Michigan happened in Fremont late Thursday afternoon, police said.
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Healthy home prices to help bolster credit in 2019: TransUnion

Healthy home prices to help bolster credit in 2019: TransUnion

Mortgage delinquencies will slip to 1.45% by the end of next year from 1.62% this year, the company forecast. Among other trends likely to persist next
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Edison International (EIX) Stake Increased by MUFG Americas Holdings Corp

Capital International Investors lifted its stake in Edison International by 327.4% during the third quarter. Capital International Investors now owns
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Amazon Extends Holiday Free-Shipping Period

Amazon is fast becoming the patron saint of holiday procrastinators. The online retailer has extended its free shipping offer until Dec. 18 for all
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Less Mortgage Applications for New Home Buys in November

Mortgage applications for new home purchases in November were down by 14 percent from October and were also 11 percent lower than November
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Bitcoin-Friendly Revolut Receives European Banking License, Aims to be 'Amazon of Banking'

Revolut, a digital banking alternative that features an in-app bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, has received a European banking license as it
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Revolut gets European banking licence

Following on from the recent licences in Singapore and Japan, challenger Revolut has got its European banking licence. The “specialised” bank
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Morning Coffee: Citi's brand new MDs show who's special now. Banking IT consultant accused of …

After Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, Citigroup has become the latest to announce who's made managing director (MD) for 2018. Business
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Eye On Cyber: What Are The Risks Of Banking Online?

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Online banking makes it so convenient to make deposits, pay bills and move money with just a few taps on your phone
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Temenos Preps For Aussie Open Banking With Avoka Takeover

Bank technology firm Temenos has struck a deal to acquire banking services and on-boarding firm Avoka in one of the largest exits for an Australian
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Trump Vows Consequences for GM Over Factory Closure Plans

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his promise to punish General Motors Co. for plans to close an auto factory in the electoral battleground of Ohio
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Virtus Real Estate Capital secures financing from CIT

CIT Group has provided $21.4 million in financing for Austin-based Virtus Real Estate Capital, a private equity real estate firm that focuses on
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Hilco Real Estate Announces Sale Of Retail Properties In Southern Texas

13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Hilco Real Estate, LLC, announces the sale of two prime retail properties located in McAllen & Corpus Christi, Texas,
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Government mulls additional Rs 30000 crore capital infusion in PSU banks

NEW DELHI: The government is considering additional capital infusion of up to Rs 30,000 crore in public sector banks as they have been unable to
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Capital World Investors Sells 2829374 Shares of Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)

Capital World Investors lowered its holdings in Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) by 34.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F
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How to End Greece's Banking Nightmare

If a country has a problem with its banks, the thing to do is to come up with a strategy and execute it swiftly. The trouble with Greece is that it has too
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South Africa's Absa Bank confirms disruption in online banking service

Customers of Johannesburg-based Absa Bank are experiencing difficulties in accessing their online banking accounts today. The lender has
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Banking sector may slide despite strong earnings, equities researcher says

Jeff Hart, principal of equity research at Sandler O'Neil, talks to 'Squawk Box' about the health of the banking sector. Watch CNBC Live TV
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Revolut secures European banking licence and is eyeing Asia and America next

Formed just three years ago Revolut already has 3.2 million customers and it looks set to gain more after gaining a European banking license.
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Robinhood, the start-up upending stock trading, goes after banks with 3% checking and savings …

Popular stock trading app Robinhood, which disrupted Wall Street with zero-fee transactions, is taking aim at an even bigger market: banks.
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Revolut is officially a bank after securing European banking licence

Revolut has been granted an official European banking licence and has revealed plans to provide full current accounts. The London-based fintech,
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The White House Hasn't Scheduled the Traditional Holiday Party for the Press This Year

The White House Hasn't Scheduled the Traditional Holiday Party for the Press This Year

President Donald Trump is reportedly canceling the White House holiday party for the press, according to Fox News. While the White House hasn't
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Brexit effect weighs heavy on Scottish housing market

Brexit effect weighs heavy on Scottish housing market … in increasing numbers, according to the November 2018 RICS UK Residential Market Survey.
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When It Comes to Diversity and Inclusion, 'This Is a Problem About Power'

Ellen McGirt stepped onstage at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen summit and began to tell hundreds of executives about her love of fly
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The Grinch Makes A Surprise Appearance in Nearly Every Photo Of This Hilarious House Listing

Whoever said Mr. Grinch was as charming as an eel was seriously mistaken. While some real estate agents rely on traditional tactics to sell a
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November 2018 REINZ Housing Market data

November 2018 REINZ Housing Market data. Key Points. • November was a disappointing month for housing activity across much of the country
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Robinhood is looking to out-bank the banks by paying higher interest rates

Silicon Valley is creeping onto the big banks' turf. Today, for example, brokerage app Robinhood is rolling out a bank-like checking and savings
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Harvest Forms $100 Million Joint Venture For Real Estate Projects

Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. (CSE: HARV) has formed a joint venture with Aina We Would (AWW), LLC for a real estate investment vehicle that
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Warren, Van Hollen Call for Senate Scrutiny of Deutsche Bank

Wall Street scourge Elizabeth Warren is joining with a fellow Senate Democrat in seeking a Banking Committee investigation of Deutsche Bank AG's
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Mercadolibre Inc (MELI) Stake Raised by Capital International Investors

Capital International Investors raised its holdings in Mercadolibre Inc (NASDAQ:MELI) by 2.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its
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Use This Chance To Buy Spotify Technology SA (SPOT), Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)

A look at SPOT technical analysis shows that its 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is in a neutral zone after reaching 39.13 point. Its trading volume
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Saudi Arabia Pumps Up Stock Market After Bad News, Including Khashoggi Murder

Through the upheaval, Prince Mohammed's government has been keen to show the world that Saudi Arabia remains safe for foreign investors.
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State Department Is Buying Phone Hacking Tools for Ghanaian Police

“This will allow [the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement] to accomplish its foreign assistance mission in Ghana to build the capacity
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DDGS, grains sales top $400m at 2018 Export Exchange

The grain buyers from 35 countries who attended the 2018 Export Exchange … Nearly 200 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains and
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US mortgage rates drop to 3-month low

“The 30-year fixed fell to 4.63 percent this week – the lowest it has been since mid-September,” said Sam Khater, chief economist of Freddie Mac.
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Average mortgage rates drop to lowest level in three months

Mortgage rates dropped significantly due to economic fears driving the markets following several weeks of little or no movement, according to Freddie
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Revolut secures banking licence

Revolut has been granted a European banking licence by the Bank of Lithuania, bringing it closer to its goal of becoming the 'Amazon of Banking'.
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REINZ data shows the housing market remained steady in November with sales volumes up …

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's national median price for residential property hit a new record high in November, but Auckland's median
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Gunpowder & Sky Teams With 'Working With Weinstein' Producer Tigerlily On Banking Comedy …

Gunpowder & Sky has teamed up with Working with Weinstein producer Tigerlily Production to develop a comedy series about women in the world of
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Bank of America Offers New Digital Capabilities

The FINANCIAL — Bank of America announced several updates to its award-winning mobile banking app to provide a seamless experience wherever
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Banking tech problems hit TSB and Absa

For TSB in the UK, yesterday (12 December) maintenance work overran for four hours meaning around two million users couldn't do their banking.
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Issues That Defined Real Estate In 2018

Issues That Defined Real Estate In 2018

Law360 (December 13, 2018, 2:36 PM EST) — This past year saw the continuation and acceleration of several trends in the commercial real estate
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Lennar vs. DR Horton: Which Makes a Better Housing Pick?

Undeniably, the U.S. housing market is being hammered now and then, thanks to various ongoing industry headwinds. Sales, permits, starts and
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Freddie Mac Prices $794 Million Multifamily K-Deal, K-F55

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) recently priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through
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Postmates Has a New Autonomous Rover That Will Bring You Deliveries

A new autonomous rover will soon be roaming the sidewalks of Los Angeles, helping Postmates deliver items to shoppers. The rover, called Serve,
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Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour Movie Will Air New Year's Eve on Netflix

Taylor Swift is coming to Netflix in one very big way. Netflix and Swift announced on Thursday that a film centering on her wildly popular Reputation
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Uber Reportedly Warned of Self-Driving Car Crashes Before April Fatality

When an Uber self-driving car killed 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg in Tempe, Ariz. last March, the company called a halt to its tests. CEO Dara
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raceAhead: MPW Next Gen Ends on a High Note

An embarrassment of riches poured from Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit in Laguna Niguel, Calif. over the past two days.
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TH Real Estate raises capital for $1bn US industrial fund

TH Real Estate has raised $330m (€291m) for its US Strategic Industrial Fund I, giving it $1bn of leveraged buying power to acquire and develop bulk
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Why Christina Hagan Thinks More Conservative Women Weren't Elected in 2018

“Our primary process is set to help the more conservative person succeed or the more liberal person succeed,” she said at Fortune's Most Powerful
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Photos: Madison Realty Capital's 2018 holiday bash

The event – which is always one of the livelier of the real estate industry's holiday-party circuit – drew a crowd of movers and shakers, as per usual.
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Real Estate Agent

Posted 1 day ago. We are looking for highly motivated, top-performing individuals with strong follow up skills. Agen…See this and similar jobs on
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Park Record Building evacuated Thursday after bomb threat

Dean Berrett, the building manager, said the staffers at a title company were also ordered out of the building. Two other businesses in the building
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Legislator criticizes Camas real estate deal

A seemingly straightforward real estate deal between the city of Camas and owners of a Camas City Hall-adjacent building turned messy this week,
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Online … bank

Online banking is simply a service that allows an account holder to obtain account information and manage certain banking transactions through a
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World's 1st instant crypto-backed loans provider, Nexo, becomes TrueUSD lending partner

Nexo, the world's first instant crypto-back loans provider, reveals the fruits of its strategic partnership with “the company that is restoring confidence in
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Add Del Monte's Fiesta Canned Corn to the Growing List of USDA Recalled Foods

Another day, another warning to check your kitchen for potentially dangerous foods. Del Monte Foods is recalling over 64,000 cases of its Fiesta Corn
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TH Real Estate closes fund at over $330 mln

TH Real Estate, a Nuveen affiliate, has raised over $330 million for its U.S. strategic industrial fund. TH Real Estate U.S. Strategic Industrial Fund I LP
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KeyCorp Begins Coverage on Magna International (MGA)

KeyCorp began coverage on shares of Magna International (NYSE:MGA) (TSE:MG) in a research report report published on Monday morning,
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Under Armour Inc (UAA) Position Raised by American International Group Inc.

MERIAN GLOBAL INVESTORS UK Ltd bought a new position in Under Armour in the third quarter valued at $1,547,000. Toronto Dominion Bank
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'Grinch not included': Baltimore agents' wacky real estate listings are back, with a holiday twist

'Grinch not included': Baltimore agents' wacky real estate listings are back, with a holiday twist

The Grinch may have all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile, but prospective home buyers may overlook that when they see the rowhome
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Mozambique apex bank cuts key lending rate

Mozambique apex bank cuts key lending rate. Published on 13.12.2018 at 16h21 by APA News. Share. Mozambique's Banco de Mocambique, the
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How consumer behaviour sways the housing market- and the economy

Too many individuals underestimate the risks associated with buying a house and many people believe that house prices never fall. Here's why that's
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How confident should we be in the housing market?

If you're feeling like home prices can't go up forever, you're not alone. The November edition of Fannie Mae's monthly Home Purchase Sentiment
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Many Real-Estate Stocks Are Rebounding but Not All

After a tough start to 2018, real-estate investment trusts have made a bit of a comeback. The FTSE Nareit Equity REITs index, a broad measure of the
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Lending to mining industry in Kazakhstan up by 10%

Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 13. By Rashid Shirinov – Trend: At the end of October 2018, lending to the industry in Kazakhstan reached almost 2 trillion
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Hungary bank group Takarek eyes leaner structure, lending drive

BUDAPEST, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Hungarian savings and loans group Takarek plans to close up to 300 branches and launch a large lending drive in a
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Single women outpace single men as homeowners despite earning less

Independent females are winning the housing game. In most of the country, single women are outpacing men when it comes to homeownership,
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Capital International Investors Acquires 572478 Shares of Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN)

Capital International Investors grew its holdings in Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) by 33.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in
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Lower's a goer with AI-powered lending launch

“The online lending process is broken. Self-service works for selling socks, but not for a life-changing decision like a mortgage,” says Dan Snyder,
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How real estate firm rides on industry gaps

Mr Kamano George of Iproperties Africa says they have developed a model seeking to simplify property ownership. “We have come up with a new
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An Unwelcome About-Face on Payday Lending

It gave lenders two options: Verify customers' ability to pay, or allow them to return the money more gradually. The rule applied only to the most
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Real Estate Investor Stagmeier Ready to Educate Landlords About Her After-school Model

ATLANTA — High above Peachtree Street, on the 11th floor of the Colony Square building, a cool blue-gray light filters through the windows of Marjy
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Worried about high rent in North Texas? Blame city hall

In a state the size of Texas you'd think affordable housing wouldn't be an issue. Not so. Housing prices in Dallas-Fort Worth, formerly a beacon of
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Mayapada Group taps Pohon Dana for lending in Indonesia

Mayapada Group, an Indonesian conglomerate that operates across different industries, is investing in fintech through Pohon Dana, an Indonesian
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SFTR level II has been endorsed by European Commission

Andrew Dyson, CEO of the International Securities Lending Association, commented: “After considerable and detailed preparatory work across the
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TH Real Estate Completes Fundraising for US Strategic Industrial Fund I, Raising $330 Million from …

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 13, 2018–TH Real Estate, an affiliate of Nuveen (the investment management arm of TIAA), closed the TH Real
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New-home mortgage applications decline on affordability worries: MBA

Mortgage applications to purchase newly constructed homes continues to decline, driven by affordability concerns among potential buyers, the
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New York Lawmakers Pledge to Change Laws That Enable Predatory Lending

New York legislators are pledging to change laws that have allowed predatory lenders to use the state court system to seize the assets of thousands of
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Toronto real estate market hits a lull as buyer enthusiasm wanes

Real estate agent Christopher Bibby could almost feel the Toronto-area real estate market shift into a lower gear this fall. “People weren't excited to
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Books by Lenders, For Lenders; False Claims Act Rears it's Head; LO Products and Services

Books by Lenders, For Lenders; False Claims Act Rears it's Head; LO Products and Services

Then we have a News Year's resolution for you – improve loan quality by … Canopy Mortgage is in growing rapidly, expanding a National network of
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EU lawmakers back two-year extension of euro bank lending rate

The EONIA benchmark is based on the rate European banks charge for lending to each other overnight, and is published by an industry organisation,
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Succession Lending Names Katie Bruner Managing Partner

13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Succession Lending LLC (“Succession Lending” or “the firm”) the industry's scalable source of bank financing to support
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First-half losses double at Purplebricks as housing market stalls

First-half losses have more than doubled at Purplebricks as the online estate agent warned that it saw little prospect for immediate improvement in the
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Library laptops for students taking hold: Lending refurbished computers has goal of 'digital equity'

Spokane Public Schools and the Spokane Public Library are partnering to offer refurbished laptop computers that SPS students can check out from
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Lower, a new AI mortgage startup, promises smarter lending

Today marks the debut of Lower.com, a Columbus, Ohio-based startup specializing in smart mortgage lending. According to the company, which is
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South African lending startup Jumo raises $12.5 million

South African lending startup Jumo raises $12.5 million. 22 minutes ago. 0. 0. 0. Mobile financial inclusion startup Jumo has raised a further $12.5
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Gatehouse Bank hits £100m lending milestone and hires trio

Deals completed by the lender included large buy-to-let residential portfolios, private rental sector schemes, a portfolio of offices across the country,
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CFPB issues annual fair lending report

The CFPB has issued a new annual report covering its fair lending activities during 2017. Since Mick Mulvaney did not become Acting Director until
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Public Record: Muskingum County Real Estate Transfers

Nov. 20. 1684 Howard S. Patterson to Randy Paul and Rita Kay Jones, 440 South St., Gratiot, $91,400. Nov 26. 1696 Ohio Franklin Realty LLC to Eli
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Westlake Financial to Roll Out Direct Lending Portal in 4 States

Westlake Financial Services is gearing up to expand its direct lending portal, LoanCenter, beyond its current California footprint. “Historically, we
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Examining the Housing Market a Year after California's Wine Country Wildfires

While it's impossible to overstate the loss caused by the wildfires, local relief efforts are putting California's wine country—and its housing market—on
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Las Vegas housing market slows down

Following a slowdown in Seattle's real estate market, Las Vegas is now also experiencing similar reductions in initial asking prices and an increase in
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Edge Wealth Management Decreased United Technologies (UTX) Position; Federal Home Loan …

Captrust Financial Advisors holds 0% of its portfolio in Freddie Mac for 1,200 shares. Carret Asset Management Llc owns 21,400 shares or 0% of their
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The Brexit effect on the South West housing market

Uncertainty from Brexit is causing buyers and sellers to sit tight in increasing numbers, according to the November 2018 RICS UK Residential Market
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Atkore International Group Inc (NYSE:ATKR) Insider Acquires $100215.18 in Stock

Atkore International Group Inc has a twelve month low of $17.47 and a … $123,810,000 after buying an additional 509,278 shares during the period.
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India's first P2P lending NBFC Faircent rapidly expanding presence in tier-3 cities

Online peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform Faircent — first such lending site to receive NBFC certification from the RBI — has tripled its loan
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Hitachi in talks to buy ABB Power Grids

However, Hitachi wants to expand its global power sector footprint and the buying the ABB business is likely to make it the world's second-biggest
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Sagent Lending Technologies Integrates with Manheim Market Report

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sagent Lending Technologies has announced the integration of Manheim Market Report (MMR) into its
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Apple is planning a $1B campus in Austin

… property values and encourage further development. In November, The Real Deal reported that venture capital-backed WeWork was close to buying
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Why These Retailers Are Selling Luxury Shoes and Bedding Direct to People's Doorsteps

Why These Retailers Are Selling Luxury Shoes and Bedding Direct to People's Doorsteps

… way via brick-and-mortar stores, Flint explained on Wednesday during Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit in Laguna Niguel, Calif.
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Housing: The new recession-proof investment?

While the housing market was a centerpiece of the 2008 financial crisis, its stagnant recovery could actually save it from a downturn in another
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Ireland's hot property market is a sign of health

However, there are signs of overheating, chiefly in the housing market. Granted, Ireland has avoided another credit craze. The central bank has
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London housing market value drops 5.1%: ONS

The ONS adds that, across England and Wales overall, the housing market value stood at £255bn, down £1.6bn against the previous year, and £31bn
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16 Fortune 2019 'Safer' Dividend Investor Guide Picks Per Broker December Targets

The December issue of Fortune included featured 30 companies poised to “ride out the storm” in 2019. Of those, 21 pay dividends, with 16 tagged
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Brexit takes a toll on UK housing market

House prices will drop and fewer homes will be sold over the next three, according to the latest report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
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Morning Briefing: Brexit warnings over property market

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has its monthly survey checking the vital signs of the UK's housing market out today – and reveals
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Capital International Investors Reduces Position in Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ)

Capital International Investors cut its position in shares of Nasdaq Inc (NASDAQ:NDAQ) by 48.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its
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Smartwatch Sales Could Get a Lift Next Year From an Unexpected Age Group

Smartwatches and other wearable devices are seeing a surge in new users from an unlikely demographic group—older users. The number of people
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Why the US Cannabis Industry May Witness a $20 Billion Boom

The House of Representatives approved the $867 billion farm bill in a 369-47 landslide Wednesday, after the Senate approved it 87-13 on Tuesday,
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How Many Insiders Bought Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (CVE:BEE) Shares?

So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc.
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Including your entire career on your resume can actually work against you—this is how far back …

If a title you've held or company you've worked for is likely to impress a recruiter, consider a section called “earlier work history” or something similar
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UK house prices: Brexit leads to weakest property market since 2012

The uncertainty over Brexit has had a knock-on effect on the UK property market, with house buyers and sellers increasingly choosing to sit tight,
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Have Insiders Been Buying WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) Shares?

We've lost count of how many times insiders have accumulated shares in a company that goes on to improve markedly. On the other hand, we'd be
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Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Aiming for the Edge of Space

Virgin Galactic is launching the fourth test of its SpaceShipTwo in the Mojave Desert, Thursday, sending the spacecraft closer to space than ever
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What's Going on With the Price of Bitcoin?

Experts, speaking at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen summit in Laguna Niguel, Calif., on Wednesday afternoon, said don't bother
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How tech and transportation will change real estate

With the many changes we've recently seen in real estate, we started thinking about how the industry will evolve during the next 10, or even 20, years.
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Australia's lending market at lowest level since 2010

The Australian housing market is a key sticking point that could threaten to derail an otherwise strong economy. With a number of factors coming
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Banks Are Approving Small Business Loans at Rates Not Seen Since Before the Great Recession

Overall, 2018 has been a good year for both borrowers and small business lenders. Because the economy continues to show strength and companies
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Sewickley-area real estate transactions for week of Dec. 13, 2018

Here are the latest Sewickley-area real estate transactions: Aleppo. Ira Ewing estate et al. sold property at Leetwood Ave. to Fleuger L.P. for $8,360.
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