Purplebricks doubles losses in slowing property market

Purplebricks doubles losses in slowing property market

The estate agency Purplebricks more than doubled its losses to £27.3m in the six months to October from a year earlier as it pushed to convert
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These Are the Fastest Growing Jobs and Skills Gaps Nationwide

But as Fortune's Geoff Colvin pointed out the following month, whenever unemployment has dipped this low in the past 60 years, a recession
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European Central Bank says its bond-buying monetary stimulus program will stop at year end

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank says its bond-buying monetary stimulus program will stop at year end.
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The Bullseye Now Turns To Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT), Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII)

0 of the 0 analysts rated it as a Buy or a Strong Buy while 0 advised investors to desist from buying the stock or sell it if they already possess it.
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Distress for sectors reliant on housing market

According to Moore Stephens, there are signs that there is a downturn in the UK housing market, which is causing distress in the sectors that rely on “a
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Gaines board agrees to Patterson property purchase for Byron-Gaines Utility Authority

… Gritter said the current property owners are not interested in having a title company involved in the purchase — an issue the townships aren't likely to
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How to Handle a Housing Market Glut

BOCA RATON, FL — There was a ribbon cutting ceremony where one more luxury condo in a market rich with them announced that more than
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Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac announce foreclosure moratorium for Xmas

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government sponsored mortgage servicing giants, have both announced a nationwide suspension of eviction
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Stick or twist? interactive investor's 2019 tips for investors

“Overseas institutional investors have been giving the UK a wide berth, with Brexit concerns weighing heavy, let alone the possibility of a Labour win if
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US mortgage rates fall to 3-month low; 30-year at 4.63 pct.

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 4.63 percent from to 4.75
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Term Sheet — Thursday, December 13

… Bolingbrook, Ill.-based provider of tech-enabled marketing solutions focused on customer acquisition and engagement for Fortune 1000 customers.
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Toronto new home prices see biggest 12-month drop in more than two decades

Toronto new home prices fell at the fastest pace in more than two decades in October, further evidence that tighter mortgage lending has slowed a
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Data Sheet—These Bleak Times for Global Tech Companies

This is the web version of Data Sheet, Fortune's daily newsletter on the top tech news. To get it delivered daily to your in-box, sign up here. Timing is
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Fortune MPW Next Gen, Anita Hill, Katie Hill: Broadsheet December 13

Good morning, Broadsheet readers! Emma Hinchliffe here again as we close out Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit. Zola will move
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Need To Know: Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAII) Insiders Have Been Selling …

So we'll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAII).
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Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) Holdings Raised by Citadel Advisors LLC

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also … Heidrick & Struggles International currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and
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Las Vegas Housing Weakness Signals the Slowdown Is Spreading

The national housing slowdown is spreading to markets like Las Vegas and Phoenix, where prices still haven't reclaimed their pre-crisis peaks.
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Why To Keep Buying Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

Shares of Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) recorded 1.08% gain during trading session on December 12th, 2018. The script traded as low as
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McDermott International, Inc. (MDR): The Insiders Are Buying, Are You?

With 0.01 sell/buy ratio, McDermott International, Inc. (NYSE:MDR) experienced more insider buying than insider selling over the last three months.
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Atlanta Adds Another Fortune 500

ATLANTA–The city has a long history of exaggerating its' role as a home for Fortune 500 companies. This time, however, the long-running rumors
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Local housing market still sizzling, with a little less steam

Local housing market still sizzling, with a little less steam

Median home prices – which means half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less – are up 8 percent over the past year and about 17 percent
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Brexit blamed as housing market hits six-year low

By John-Paul Ford Rojas, business reporter. Brexit uncertainty has pushed a key measure of the housing market to a six-year low, according to
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Agents sound warnings for housing market as Brexit crisis set to drag on after last night's vote

Brexit uncertainty is hitting the market across all price points, while there are warnings that agents can expect no improvement in the New Year.
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Investors Title (ITIC) Upgraded by BidaskClub to Buy

Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, November 2nd. The insurance provider reported $5.61 earnings
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Should You Take Comfort From Insider Transactions At Longhui International Catering …

So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Longhui International Catering Management
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Could VirtualArmour International Inc.'s (FRA:3V3) Investor Composition Influence The Stock Price?

Alternatively, there might be something about the company that has kept institutional investors away. VirtualArmour International's earnings and
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GRAINS-Soybean prices ease after 2 days of gains, Chinese buying curbs losses

Soybeans tick lower after climbing to 6-mth high * Chinese buying of U.S. soybean cargoes … “Chinese buying is supportive for U.S. prices,” said a Singapore-based trader at an international trading company which owns oilseed
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Surprise! Apple Building $1 Billion Austin Campus and Hiring Workers Across the US

When Amazon announced it was going to build a second headquarters, it was a year-long PR campaign that inspired endless speculation and
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What Is Escrow and What Is Its Function?

Most of the states along the East Coast are not escrow states, and property sales there are done through attorneys and title companies. Often buyers
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Do Insiders Own Lots Of Shares In Hidili Industry International Development Limited (HKG:1393)?

Every investor in Hidili Industry International Development Limited … So they generally do consider buying larger companies that are included in the
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Best International Stocks in 2019

We believe some of the best international stocks in 2019 can be found in one …. That's our wrap-up of the best international stocks to buy in 2019.
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Obama Honored With RFK Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award

Former President Barack Obama's “Hope” campaign may be 10 years behind him, but he is still being awarded for instilling it in society at large.
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What Is Balance of Trade and Why Is It Important for 2019?

Imports refer to goods and services a country's people buy from foreign companies. Goods made overseas by a country's own companies and are
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Brexit sinks housing market to six-year low

Brexit is taking an increasing toll on the UK housing market, which has … for the decline amid fears that this might soon affect housing development.
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Dear Santa, Can You Save Me From Holiday Travel This Year?

Planning to travel this holiday season? You might want to ask Santa for some patience (or a flat battery). AAA predicts some 112.5 million people
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Liquid Media Group Announces Miss Kwirk, Sequel to Popular Kwirk Title

The five-title series is designed to expand the franchise potential of popular retro titles owned by the Company. The first game scheduled to launch is
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UK home buyers and sellers sit tight as Brexit uncertainty pushes housing market to weakest level …

Brexit uncertainty has pushed the UK property market to its weakest level in more than six years as buyers and sellers sit tight in increasing numbers,
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Jordan Griffin reveling in good fortune of a UFC debut at home in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – Things couldn't be going much better for Jordan Griffin this week. Not only does he get to make his UFC debut after a standout
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RICS: 'Brexit will hit housing market in 2019'

According to recent research, Brexit could hit the UK's housing market early next year. The latest report comes from the Royal Institution of Chartered
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US 30-year mortgage rates hit 3-month low – Freddie Mac

NEW YORK, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Interest rates on U.S. 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages decreased to their lowest levels since mid-September in line with
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Commercial debt hits record high

Commercial debt hits record high

“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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Mortgage rates plunge to their lowest level in three months

According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average tumbled to 4.63 percent with an average 0.5 point.
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Investors Still Pursuing Grocery-Anchored Shopping Centers but Deal Volume Slowed in 2018

Meanwhile, openings of new grocery stores fell 28.8 percent year-over-year in 2017, reported real estate services firm JLL. The volume of sales
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The real estate trends expected to shape cities in 2019

The Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has analyzed this real estate forecast and compiled insights in its 40th annual
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Calabria Nomination As FHFA Director Good For GSE Preferreds

The Federal Housing Finance Agency regulates Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC), often referred to as the Government
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How to prepare your home for selling and other real estate questions answered

October's update for Macomb County and Oakland County's housing market is reminiscent of what we saw in September; inventory down and prices
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US mortgage rates ease to lowest level in three months

13, its lowest rate in three months, according to the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey. In the previous week, the average was 4.75% and a year
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates reach three-month low

Mortgage rates have now reached a three-month-low, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
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Trump boosts federal resources to Opportunity Zones, as real estate investors keep pouring in

For months, real estate investors and developers have been setting up multimillion-dollar Opportunity Zone funds, hoping to cash in on a federal
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Mortgage rates slide to 3-month low, as housing market green shoots appear

… 4.63% in the Dec. 13 week, down 12 basis points and touching its lowest since September, mortgage liquidity provider Freddie Mac said Thursday.
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Real Estate: Changing Hands, week of Dec. 15

Rani Turner to Keith Harmon Snow. 177 Brown road. $200,000. Sabino L. Pagano to Sabino L. Pagano and Ipek Kursat. 2132 Conway road. $1.
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As Discover Financial Services (DFS) Share Value Declined, Ariel Investments Trimmed Position …

… CEO FILBY COMMENTS ON U.K. MARKET IN INTERVIEW; 14/05/2018 – Freddie Mac: Krenitsky Joins Freddie Mac From Discover Fincl Services;
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So Nice We Did It Twice: The 2018 Real Estate Advice You'd Better Not Miss

That's why we've doled out so much expert advice over the past 12 months on every possible real estate topic we could think of. But what was most
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Point in Three Months

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey
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Freddie Mac Prices Fourth STACR SPI Deal of 2018

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) further reduced its credit risk and enhanced the stability of the
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Trump Pick Mark Calabria Has a Recipe for Change in the Housing Market

… Federal Housing Finance Agency, which has been regulating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ever since the two mortgage companies were effectively
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Retiring Tom Seal reflects on swings of real estate market

Retiring Tom Seal reflects on swings of real estate market

ANDERSON – For the past 46 years, Tom Seal has ridden the roller coaster that has been the real estate market in Madison County. Seal, 74, is
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IMF warns that Spain's real estate market risks overheating

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Spain that its real estate market is dangerously inching towards overheating as the housing industry
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What College Athletics Can Teach Brokers About Playing To Win

Maybe your competition has a title company, a mortgage company or another income stream that you don't; it doesn't change what you need to
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Share market update: Nifty Realty index up 1%; Indiabulls Real Estate among top performers

Shares of Prestige Estates Projects (up 4.65 per cent), Indiabulls Real Estate (up 3.12 per cent), Godrej Properties (up 3.02 per cent) and Unitech (up
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Huawei executive's arrest could impact Vancouver real estate prices

Canadian authorities' arrest of Chinese telecom executive Wanzhou Meng could depress Vancouver home prices, influential business journal
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Don't fall for fly-by-nights, get a 'real' real estate agent

Following the suspension of his real estate licence in Victoria on Wednesday, the question remains whether Luke Hemmings will re-emerge in the
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Local Real Estate Market Cools Down Again for November

According to November 2018 Central Oregon MLS statistics for Bend single family residences (excluding condos and manufactured homes) on 1 acre
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Cape Coral real estate: Peaceful retreat has panoramic views of river

We also feature Top 10 home sales of Lee and Collier counties in our Sunday Real Estate section, as well as a listing of recently sold homes by ZIP
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Making Lemonade: An Interview With Real Estate Leader Diane Ramirez

Diane M. Ramirez, President of Halstead Property, is well-known for her passion and devotion to the residential real estate industry. She is a 35-year
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MA Rating for Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) is Sell

Following some SMA levels for Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC), we can see that the 10 day is 181.973, the 20 day is 185.08162, and the 30
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What HNWIs Want from Commercial Real Estate

In 2016, 2017 and 2018 NREI conducted research with its audience on high-net-worth investor (HNWI) interest and activity in commercial real estate.
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Young mom seeks to provide good Christmas memories

Kootenai Title Company on Northwest Boulevard generously donated $1,000 to the Coeur d'Alene Press Christmas for All fundraiser. Pictured, front
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D-Street Buzz: Realty stocks gain led by Indiabulls Real Estate; HPCL up 2%, YES Bank most active

The breadth of the market favoured the advances with 1158 stocks advancing and 487 declining while 412 remained unchanged. On the BSE, 1496
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Executive director of Oklahoma Real Estate Commission resigns

OKLAHOMA CITY — The executive director of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission abruptly resigned Wednesday following a closed-door meeting
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Texas Capital starts e-mortgage purchase program to create liquidity

Texas Capital Bank which already provides warehouse financing for e-mortgages, will now purchase these loans off those lines as it looks to increase
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Kraninger Vows to 'Put Consumers First'

Kathy Kraninger, the newly-confirmed Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), used a press conference to reaffirm her
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Legals- December 12, 2018

Legals- December 12, 2018

Mortgage Server: McEvoy Oil Company … to Whatcom Land Title Company, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MvEvoy Oil Company,
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Select Income REIT (SIR) Forms $18.65 Double Top; Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ)'s …

… 2018 as well as Seekingalpha.com's news article titled: “U.S. mortgage rates inch up: Freddie Mac – Seeking Alpha” with publication date: July 27,
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FDIC updates Affordable Mortgage Lending Guide

… Sponsored Enterprises (Guide), which reflect current information available about mortgage products offered through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Dec. 13 Letters to the Editor

… Novus Auto Glass, Overland Bar & Restaurant, Parigini Orthodontics, Re|Max Realty, Sierra View Equipment, Stor-All, Inc, and Ticor Title Co.
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Update on the latest in business:

WASHINGTON (AP) — Freddie Mac reports the weekly mortgage rates today. Also, the Treasury Department releases November's federal budget.
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Old Republic Announces Several Senior Management Appointments at its PMA Companies …

Old Republic's general insurance business ranks among the nation's 50 largest, while its title insurance operations are the third largest in its industry.
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Freddie Mac announces temporary selling requirements related to California wildfires

On December 6, Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2018-25 (Bulletin), announcing temporary selling requirements for certain mortgages secured by
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Trustee calls Priceville Partners 'a Ponzi scheme' as sheriff settles

The bankruptcy trustee for a used car and title loan company that he says was functioning as a Ponzi scheme has agreed to a settlement with Morgan
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Home prices rose nearly 7 percent during the past year

… loan limit for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for one-unit properties will rise to $484,350, up from $453,100 in 2018.
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Job Alert for 12-12-18

EMPLOYER: The Kraft Heinz Foods Company. JOB ORDER #: 2341033. JOB TITLE: Mgr, Cust Sup Chain. ROLE/TITLE: The Manager, Customer
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Eye Catching Stock: Sirius Real Estate Limited (LON:SRE)

Every trading session discloses different movements and trends about Sirius Real Estate Limited (LON:SRE) stock. Currently we observed the different
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Why Companies Can't Be Afraid to Talk About Race

“Everyone close your eyes, picture a person who works in the technology industry,” Fortune senior writer Michal Lev-Ram asked the room at Fortune's
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Who Is Julian Castro, Possible 2020 Presidential Candidate?

Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro announced the launch of a presidential exploratory committee on Wednesday.
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69% of Americans Don't Think Trump's Border Wall Is a Priority, Poll Says

While talks of a wall between the U.S. and Mexico border have led to televised shouting matches between national leaders, the rest of America is less
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Expand your homebuying options with a fixer-upper mortgage

Expand your homebuying options with a fixer-upper mortgage … vice president of renovation lending for PrimeLending, a national mortgage lender
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Head to Head Review: Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) vs. Federal National Mortgage …

Federal Agricultural Mortgage (NYSE:AGM) and Federal National Mortgage Association (OTCMKTS:FNMA) are both small-cap finance companies,
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Transactions and Financings: HCP's Stock Offering, Brookdale's $577 Million Financings

Brookdale also obtained $327 million of mortgage financing from Berkadia Commercial Mortgage in a Freddie Mac Structured Pool Transaction.
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Even a Recession Can't Stop the Talent Wars

… among other changes in the employee-employer relationship, spoke at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit in Laguna Niguel, Calif.,
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Two Ocean City real estate companies merge

Keller Williams Ocean City announced a merger with the Mark Fritschle Group and Condominium Realty, making it one of the area's biggest real
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Brexit gloom to hit housing market into 2019, says RICS

Uncertainty and gloom about Brexit are likely to hit the UK housing market well into next year, surveyors believe. The latest report from the Royal
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Gaw-Goldman Venture Drops $1.5B On 12 Hong Kong Malls

Gaw-Goldman Venture Drops $1.5B On 12 Hong Kong Malls

“The property sale attracted overwhelming interest from leading international investors, including global and regional private equity funds, as well as
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Investors Buy Shares of Philip Morris International (PM) on Weakness

Investors bought shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) on weakness during trading hours on Wednesday. $243.37 million flowed into
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How Much Are Solartech International Holdings Limited (HKG:1166) Insiders Spending On Buying …

So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Solartech International Holdings Limited (HKG:1166)
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Should You Be Tempted To Sell Just Water International Limited (NZSE:JWI) Because Of Its P/E …

Based on the last twelve months, Just Water International's P/E ratio is 14.7. That means that at current prices, buyers pay NZ$14.7 for every NZ$1 in
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Why We're Not Impressed By Auckland International Airport Limited's (NZSE:AIA) 5.3% ROCE

Today we'll look at Auckland International Airport Limited (NZSE:AIA) and reflect on its … So it might be wise to check if insiders have been buying.
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'Test-drive' a house before you buy it

New York: When San Diego residents Marty Smith and Tracy Park realized they'd soon be empty nesters, they began an international hunt for a beach
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Racing Ahead: Lin Lang's Rider Horse Group Is Boosting The Kiwi Equine Industry

Following Lang's first purchase, the Chinese flag was added to the international array at the auction house. “There is no doubt his influence in helping
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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique linked with interest in buying FC Andorra

Pique, who retired from Spain's national team after the World Cup in Russia, revealed last month his wish to one day own a football club. Kosmos
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Guidance Residential

“As the Vanguards award program continues to grow and to be more successful, the entry point gets tighter,” said Jacob Gaffney, HousingWire
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Mortgage applications increase as falling rates boost refis: MBA

Mortgage applications rose 1.6% from one week earlier as falling interest rates contributed to a boost in refinance activity, according to the Mortgage
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The evolving role of chief compliance officers in selecting technology and vendors

The digital mortgage promise is compelling: new technology and better workflow meeting consumer, lender, servicer, investor and regulator needs
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4 Major Blockchain Trends to Watch for in 2019

With a groaning bear market dampening the crypto hype, it is easy to forget … Consider healthy Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Real Estate
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Delta's New Boarding Process Could Irk Frequent Flyers

Getting on board a Delta Air Lines flight is going to be a bit more complicated starting Jan. 23, 2019. The airline is doing away with its current zone
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Most Active Stocks Trend Overview: Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (MNR) closed …

Most Active Stocks Trend Overview: Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (MNR) closed Tuesday at $13.48 with -1.17%, and Companhia
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Top financial planning trends for 2019

Many legal and estate planning techniques are designed to solidify your … From tracking spending to providing real-time investment data during
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Step back in time with pristine Old Colony condo

This property, 615 Boren Avenue #16, is one of the few in the building to have its … She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San
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Brexit jitters dampens London property market as activity slumps, says Rics

Fresh fears for the future of London's subdued housing market have been brought to light this morning, with a new closely-followed survey suggesting
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Lowe's Outlines Areas of Strategic Focus at 2018 Analyst and Investor Conference

… the rate of housing turnover, the availability of consumer credit and of mortgage financing, inflation or deflation of commodity prices, recently enacted
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Fannie Mae: Lender pessimism grows as mortgage demand falls

“While 2018 is likely to end up a disappointing year for the housing and mortgage industries, continued strength in demographics and the labor market
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Gateway Mortgage hires new chief risk officer

Gateway Mortgage Group has named Steven Patrick its new chief risk officer, tasked with overseeing the Oklahoma-based lender's enterprise risk
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Reimagine Freedom for People After Prison—Like Eleanor

Reimagine Freedom for People After Prison—Like Eleanor

It didn't take long for her fears to subside—in fact, it took just the first few days. At The Fortune Society, Eleanor discovered people who understood her
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Former NBPA Union President And New Sparks Head Coach Derek Fisher Joins Up With A Shady …

The pitch on their website involves lending millions of dollars “when time is a factor,” and promises a process that uses as its sole criterion for lending
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Revolut targets lending biz in Europe after securing a banking licence

London-based Revolut has geared up with a banking licence and trained its guns to the European lending market, targeting the smaller countries for
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Wyre partners with bZx, the protocol that powers decentralized margin lending

Blockchain enabled payments company Wyre today announced a partnership with bZx, the protocol that powers decentralized margin lending.
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Regulators call out 'overly cautious' banks on lending

The nation's most powerful financial regulators worry some banks are being “overly cautious” in their lending decisions, after the royal commission
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Elders CEO says tighter lending has also come to rural buyers

The chief executive of agribusiness group Elders says the tighter lending criteria that big banks have been putting in place for residential home loan
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P2PFA platforms surpass £10bn of lending

The results also found that during 2018, platforms have lent more than £900m each quarter, with the net lending flow of capital increasing between the
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MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Bangladesh to Mandate Increase in Bank Lending to Farmers at Interest …

On average, during the 2017-2018 fiscal year, banks subcontracted 37 percent of their farm lending to MFIs. However, 26 banks reportedly exceeded
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CredX To Provide Crypto Lending As A Service For Businesses

Cred, a decentralized global lending platform that facilitates crypto-backed credit, is opening up its technology to third-party developers and
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P2P Lending and Digital Lending Fintechs Active in Southeast Asia

P2P lending platforms have risen to address this specific problem, many able to offer smaller loans, and thus more lax terms. Digitisation or a good
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Baron Davis Rips Derek Fisher for Partnering with Lending Company for Athletes

According to Darren Rovell of the Action Network, “Fisher has joined Luxury Asset Capital, an alternative financing vehicle for athletes that lends them
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Peer-to-peer Lending Market to witness huge growth by 2023 | CircleBack Lending, Lending Club …

HTF MI broadcasted a new title “Global Peer-to-peer Lending Market Size, Status and Forecast 2018-2025” with 95 pages and in-depth assessment
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Siccar Point Energy Increases Existing Reserves Based Lending Facility

Key features are: Increase in facility limit from $600 million to $800 million. Availability under the RBL has also increased to over $700 million.
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Siccar Point adds clout with beefed up lending facility

A group of banks has agreed to increase the limit on Siccar Point's reserves based lending facility (RBL) by £158 million to £630m. Availability under
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Mortgages lending reaches €684m

Mortgages lending reaches €684m. Irish Examiner – 2018-12-13 – Business -. The Central Bank has said net loans for borrowers to buy houses in the
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Shares Bought by MUFG Americas Holdings Corp

Capital Research Global Investors increased its position in Philip Morris International by 11.0% in the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors
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Dogcatcher Diligence Finds Bargains In Fortune Investor Guide 2019

The December 2018 issue of Fortune featured companies to “ride out the storm” in 2019. Thirty operate in six Fortune “sectors”; 21 pay dividends.
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US mortgage lenders sentiment in Q4 hits 5-year low

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — The Federal National Mortgage Association, better known as Fannie Mae, said on Wednesday that the net profit
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US grains: Soybeans rise as China buys US supplies

China is the largest buyer of U.S. soy, importing about 60 per cent of all U.S. overseas shipments last year in deals valued at more than $12 billion.
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DDGS, grains sales top $400 million At 2018 Export Exchange

Nearly 200 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains and co-products were in Minneapolis for the conference, held Oct. 22-24, and for
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Google's CEO Had to Explain to Congress Why Searching for 'Idiot' Shows Donald Trump

Google's CEO Had to Explain to Congress Why Searching for 'Idiot' Shows Donald Trump

Perhaps lost amid Google CEO Sundar Pichai's relatively unscathed testimony to Congress on Tuesday were questions about when someone
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Recent Trends In Intercreditor Agreements

This article discusses principal issues that arise when negotiating intercreditor agreements, or ICAs, for mortgage and mezzanine lenders, and also
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Mortgage lender profit outlook falls for nine straight quarters: Fannie Mae

Profit outlook for mortgage lenders fell for nine straight quarters in Q4 2018 as demand for loans to buy homes and to refinance existing mortgages
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Stock to Track: Real Estate Credit Investments Limited (LON:RECI)

Every trading session discloses different movements and trends about Real Estate Credit Investments Limited (LON:RECI) stock. Currently we
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Stocks Outlook: Starwood European Real Estate Finance Ltd. (LON:SWEF)

Every trading session discloses different movements and trends about Starwood European Real Estate Finance Ltd. (LON:SWEF) stock. Currently we
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Mortgage Choice shares hit eight-year low as slowing housing market sinks profits

Mortgage Choice (ASX:MOC), which has a market cap of $148 million, issued a statement today adjusting its FY19 cash NPAT to between $14m and
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New American Funding Welcomes National Top Producer Eric Glick to Southeast Region

New American Funding Welcomes National Top Producer Eric Glick to … 1% Originators in America; National Mortgage News Top Producers 2017,
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Zola Will Open Its First Brick-and-Mortar Store in New York City

On Wednesday at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit in Laguna Niguel, Calif., Zola CEO and founder Shan-lyn Ma announced that
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The Best Business Leaders Aren't CEOs. They're COOs

OK, so they may be a little biased. But three top executives—one general partner, one president, and yes, one COO—argued at Fortune's Most
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Partnership to Renovate Historic Structure in Shelbyville, Indiana

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cherrytree Group, LLC, a tax credit advisory firm, announced that it has secured $2.4 million in Federal tax credits and
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Fannie Mae: Lenders Are More Pessimistic

The outlook for profit among lenders during the fourth quarter reached an all-time survey low across all loan types in Fannie Mae's latest Mortgage
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How Diversity and Inclusion Power Both Target and Tesla to Success

… Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Target, said at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit in Laguna Niguel
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A Look at South Baltimore Real Estate Market Stats

This is often a good way to compare neighborhoods' real estate and get a better look at overall value and market trends. Many neighborhoods have a
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Plaza Home Mortgage Unveils New Corporate Identity

“After nearly 20 years in the business, we felt it was time to refresh the image of Plaza Home Mortgage,” said Kevin Parra, Co-Founder, Chairman and
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MBA: Mortgage applications increase 1.6%

The Federal Housing Administration share of mortgage apps increased from last week's 10.2% to 10.8%, and the Veterans Affairs' share of
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Tight competition makes mortgage lenders pessimistic about profits

Mortgage lenders are more pessimistic than ever about the industry's profit margin outlook, with many blaming tight competition for the negative
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Sorry Santa—Climate Change Is Killing Reindeer

Dancer, Dasher, Comet, and Vixen are getting pretty lonely these days. A new report on climate change finds the number of wild reindeer in the Arctic
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Non-QM and Warehouse Products; STRATMOR Tech Insight Study

Who among us has pushed for abolishing the mortgage-interest deduction, supported getting rid of … PlainsCapital Bank National Warehouse Lending, a subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings (NYSE: HTH), … Tech and Vendor News.
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Auction House Pulls Luke Skywalker Lightsaber Amid Authenticity Concerns

A Hollywood auction house has put the brakes on the sale of a Star Wars prop that was originally described as having been used by Luke Skywalker
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Cohen Met With National Enquirer Publisher to Silence Playmate on Alleged Affair With Trump

National Enquirer publisher American Media Inc. agreed to accept responsibility for its role in a $150,000 payment to silence a former Playboy
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Brexit Keeps Bruising the British Housing Market

Brexit Keeps Bruising the British Housing Market

The report comes less than a week after Halifax said U.K. house prices are rising at the slowest pace in six years. Prime Minister Theresa May faced a
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APNewsBreak: Julian Castro moves toward 2020 White House run

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Former Obama housing chief Julian Castro says he's taking a step toward a possible White House campaign in 2020 by
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3 Things You'd Better Know Before Applying for a Mortgage—or Else

Getting a mortgage all starts with arming yourself with the right info about the home loan application process. Here are three things you need to know.
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CBRE's 2019 Outlook: Strong Economy Expected To Lift All Commercial Real Estate Sectors

CBRE's 2019 Real Estate Market Outlook, released today, anticipates that absent economic shocks such as sharply rising inflation and import costs,
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McDonald's and Instacart Executives Talk Competition, Data, and Keeping French Fries Warm

Speaking Wednesday during Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit in Laguna Niguel, Calif., on Tuesday, McDonald's senior vice
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Joyce Wilkins Pollison Promoted to Executive Director of Lenders Compliance Group

Recently, Ms. Pollison was recognized as a recipient of the honor of Mortgage Banking's Most Powerful Women 2018 by National Mortgage
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Fortune-teller saw the future in Portland courtroom 102 years ago; judge demanded the past

The city council had decided to crack down on fortune-tellers, and so on Dec. 13, 1916, two police officers hauled Mrs. Alfonsine Patterson into
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Gateway Mortgage Group Appoints Steven Patrick Chief Risk Officer

Gateway Mortgage Group has named Steven Patrick as its new Chief Risk Officer, where he will provide executive oversight to the company's Credit
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Finance of America Mortgage to Pay $14.5 Million to Resolve Whistleblower Lawsuit Related to …

12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Department of Justice announced today that Finance of America Mortgage, LLC (“FAM”) has agreed to
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5 Trends that Will Shape the Housing Market

Yet, a recent Bloomberg report pointed out that the housing market “remained a weak spot posing the third consecutive drag on GDP growth with a
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Analyzing Lending Sentiments

Quoting a mortgage lender survey, Fannie Mae stated that the profit outlook … Fannie Mae's Q4 2018 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey found that
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Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro takes big step towards 2020 presidential run

After previously hinting that he might run for president in 2020, former Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro just
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US mortgage applications rise as rates touch 3-month low

Mortgage lenders in the US saw an increase in loan applications last week as interest rates slipped below 5 per cent for the first time in nearly three
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UK property market at weakest since 2012 as Brexit takes toll – Rics

Brexit is battering the UK property market, pushing it to its weakest level in more than six years, with almost half of surveyors reporting that sellers and
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Single women outpace single men on the path to homeownership

Overall, LendingTree's research reveals that wage disparities are not preventing single women from entering the housing market and when it comes to
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Family Offices Return to Their Roots

Kristi Kuechler is managing director of the investor market for the Family … The majority of family office direct investments are in real estate, but 47
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Redfin: Property Bidding Wars at Eight-Year Low

According to new data from Redfin, 32 percent of offers written by the brokerage's agents on behalf of their home-buying customers faced one or more
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Facebook and ZeniMax Settle Lawsuit Over Alleged Theft of Virtual Reality Technology

ZeniMax and Facebook didn't immediately respond to Fortune's requests for further comment. ZeniMax was also sparring with Carmack in the
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TransUnion: Homeowners will start tapping into their equity in 2019

… rate products – as well as consumers finding it difficult to afford a new 'move up' house, who instead opt to invest in improving their existing home.”
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WhyHotel raises $10 million to expand service that turns empty apartments into hotels

“WhyHotel provides a better product and a better customer experience to business and leisure travelers for their short-term housing needs,” said Craig
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Iwoca connects to Barclays and HSBC under open banking

Iwoca connects to Barclays and HSBC under open banking

Small business lender iwoca has connected to Barclays and HSBC under new Open Banking regulation, aimed at tackling the oligopoly held by
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Oregon City family has life savings wired overseas in sophisticated scam

It could have happened to any title company. I can't say enough good things about WFG,” said Jenny Pakula, CEO or Oregon Association of Realtors,
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#TGW: Banking Dimes

By Matt Winkeljohn | The Good Word. James Banks III was wheeling and dealing the other day, like he rarely has, dropping off bounce passes in the
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Revolut scores European licence in bid to become Amazon of banking

UK finance app Revolut has been granted a European banking licence, edging one step closer to becoming the “Amazon of banking”. The company
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Intel's 'stacked' chip design shows us exactly what the company's known for

Meanwhile TSMC has scrapped Intel of its title of making the tiniest chips, by introducing its latest chip manufacturing technology. The company is now
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Standard Bank launches banking platform aimed at youth

DURBAN – Standard Bank has launched a platform that is aimed at the youth market that combines banking, lifestyle and social functions. The Sorted
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Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (NYSE:MNR) Has Seen 9.90% Sales Growth Q/Q

Investors may use multiple technical indicators to help spot trends and buy/sell signals. Presently, Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation
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Fentanyl Causes More Overdoses Than Other Drugs in the US

The U.S. recorded more than double the premature overdose death rates among the 12 wealthiest nations, Fortune reported earlier this year.
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Mortgage Lenders See Even Less Profit Ahead

Mortgage lenders are facing an even less profitable environment as demand for home loans for purchases as well as refinancings fell for the ninth
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NAMB Launches Enterprise Cloud-Based Origination Platform

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) has announced a new partnership with LendingPad to create a new broker LOS platform,
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Single Women Outpace Single Men as Homeowners

Single women own 22 percent of U.S. homes, compared to the 13 percent share owned by single men, according to new data from LendingTree.
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Anthony Scaramucci's SkyBridge Capital planning big investment in Opportunity Zones

Scaramucci famously served as White House communications director last summer, before flaming out in just 10 days after giving a colorful interview
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Where portfolio manager Dennis Mitchell is seeing investment opportunities in the real estate and …

We see a gap in the investable options in real estate and infrastructure … to market faster and capture more upside as economic activity increases.
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Mortgage Applications Continue to Rise

Mortgage applications were up for the third consecutive week, according to Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) data tracking activity for the week
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Fewer Canadians took out new mortgages in the second quarter: CMHC

The decline came as the total number of active mortgage loans grew by 1.3 per cent to six million loans, while the average loan value grew by 3.7 per
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CMG Financial Upgrades HomeFundIt Experience with the Launch of the UpIt Feature

SAN RAMON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 12, 2018–CMG Financial, a privately-held, well-capitalized mortgage banking firm headquartered in
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Is Momentum Waning From Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), International Paper Company (IP)?

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) sank -5.9% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Over the past one year
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MBA: Mortgage Applications Rise 1.6%

On an unadjusted basis, the Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, fell 1% from the previous week. The Refinance
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Kotex Tampons Recalled After Reports of Pieces Left in Body

Kimberly-Clark issued a recall of some Kotex tampon products, after multiple people complained the tampons unraveled inside their bodies or came
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Senator, UMass official reflect on larger work, debt trends

There's been a debate in the real estate community for some time now, is it that millennials like roommates and small apartments and hate cars, or is it
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