US housing market value climbs to $33.3 trillion in 2018

US housing market value climbs to $33.3 trillion in 2018

In 2018, the total value of the U.S. housing market increased $1.9 trillion, propelling its value to a whopping $33.3 trillion, according to new data from
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US adds more than 8000 real estate jobs in December

The United States added 312,000 jobs in December, including 8,100 in the real estate and rental leasing sector, according to the latest jobs report
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Powell: Trump Has Not Tried to Fire Me

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell affirmed the White House's insistence that President Trump has not made any attempt to fire him.
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Freddie Mac set all-time record for multifamily security issuance in 2018

“As we look to the future, we're going to continue pushing for more innovations that can lower capital cost for borrowers, making rental housing more
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Former MBA president David Stevens lands new gig at Dynex Capital

David Stevens – the former commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration and president of the Mortgage Bankers Association – has joined the
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What Is Ownership Interest?

When getting ready to buy or refinance a home, you'll often deal with a … For this reason, mortgage lenders are very interested to make sure that the
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Markets Are Underestimating Rate Hikes, Harvard's Furman Says

Markets Are Underestimating Rate Hikes, Harvard's Furman Says … and Federal Reserve monetary policy on “Bloomberg Markets: What'd You Miss?
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Lenox message to would-be developer: Build housing

Miller pointed out that likely residents for affordable or market-rate housing at attainable prices in Lenox would be municipal employees, firefighters,
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'Regulation should not be reworked purely to support automated advisers' – Hunt

To read of potential changes to its current definition of mortgage advice, quite frankly, fills me with dread. I have total sympathy for the recent view
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Loans for house purchase at highest level since 2009 in November

Net consumer lending totalled €22 million during the month with new lending exceeding repayments by €233 on an annual basis. Net lending for
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Calgary housing market takes a hit as oilpatch job losses return

CALGARY – Concerns about fresh job losses, volatile oil prices and lower capital spending are weighing on Calgary's real-estate market and
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Banks' Emerging-Market Boom Leaves a Grim Legacy

Emerging markets were a boon for bankers after the 2008 crisis, when … immediately be reached for comment, according to Bloomberg News.).
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Should You Be Worried About Insider Transactions At Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc …

So we'll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE:SWM).
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Trump's Handling of Shutdown Is 'Outrageous,' House Appropriations Committee Chair Says

Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat and the first female chair of the House Appropriations Committee, discusses the budget stalemate that has
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Freddie Mac Closes First MCIP Transaction

Under this multifamily credit risk transfer offering, Freddie Mac participates in long-term credit insurance contracts covering credit losses from either
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High End Real Estate Deal on Wrightsville Beach: Week of 12/30

“We feel this one house, in particular, is the best value on Wrightsville Beach” says Kathleen Baylies with Just for Buyers Realty. That real estate
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Powell's Tune Changed as Markets Melted Down

The drumbeat of losses in stocks did more than convulse markets. Bloomberg News reported on Dec. 22 that President Donald Trump had discussed
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Riverfront CEO Doesn't Expect a Recession, Sees Markets Going Higher

Bloomberg Markets: Rules & Returns · Full Schedule. For You; Live TV … Riverfront CEO Doesn't Expect a Recession, Sees Markets Going Higher
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Apollo Is Considering a Bid for GE's Jet-Leasing Business

… as $40 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg News reports. … More information is available on the Bloomberg Terminal.
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New Residential launches 2019 RPL/NPL pipeline in $285M deal

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2019-1 will issue Class A and Class B notes that will be offered in various term, exchangeable and interest-only
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New banking facilities, new Mt. Vernon city hall among top newsmakers for calendar year 2018

New banking facilities, new Mt. Vernon city hall among top newsmakers for calendar year 2018

Mid-Missouri Bank opened its new location on the intersection of Hickory Street and Mt. Vernon Boulevard the last week of June. The new location
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Only Herb Kelleher Could Make an Airline Revolution This Fun

Herb Kelleher made it look easy. The former chairman and chief executive of Southwest Airlines Co., who died Thursday at 87, never stopped
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As hot real estate market moderates, county approves earlier revaluation

But like an airplane leveling off after a rapid ascent, local Realtors believe the strong upward climb in property values in the Asheville housing market
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When physical and digital banking worlds collide

Over the past 12 months challenger banks have started to move their digital banking into the physical world. For example, 'mobile-only' bank Starling
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Maryland's dead-weight occupational licensing laws cost the state a fortune

Maryland has some of the most burdensome occupational licensing laws in the country. On average, the state's licenses for lower-income occupations
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The Fannie, Freddie 'bailout' was a stickup

The Jan. 2 editorial “A necessary fox for this henhouse?” promoted the shibboleth that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac “collapse[d] under stress at great
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UK Green Party Member Proposes a Meat Tax to Promote Sustainable Farming

The UK's Green Party parliament member Caroline Lucas believes the country needs “serious consideration” of a meat tax, arguing it would help
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Ocasio-Cortez Says 70% Ultra-Rich Tax Could Pay for Climate Plan

Progressive House Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for a sharp tax hike on the highest incomes in order to fund a massive “Green New
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8 Dependable Cash Cow Stocks to Buy

Morningstar has a “buy” rating and $180 fair value estimate for CRM stock. Honeywell International (HON). Analyst Joshua Aguilar says Honeywell is
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Supreme Court to Weigh Barring Challenges to Partisan Gerrymanders

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider protecting politically gerrymandered voting districts from legal challenges in a case that could bolster
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Trump Says He Threatened to Keep Government Closed for Years

President Donald Trump confirmed that he told congressional leaders he'd keep the government closed for a year or longer if Democrats refuse to
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Comcast, Dish, AT&T to Raise TV Prices to Counter Cord-Cutting

Charter subscribers in 24 markets are currently not getting broadcast channels owned by Tribune Media Co. because of a contract dispute that could
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Reviewing MSB Financial (MSBF) & FFW (FFWC)

MSB Financial (NASDAQ:MSBF) and FFW (OTCMKTS:FFWC) are both … Its loan portfolio comprises one-to four-family real estate mortgage loans,
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NEC's Kudlow on Jobs Report, Economy, China, Fed

National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow discusses the December jobs report, U.S. economy, China trade, and the prospect of a meeting
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US mortgage rates continue five-week slide

According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average dropped to 4.51 per cent with an average 0.5 point.
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USDA home loans stalled by federal shutdown

The USDA offers loan programs for rural home owners — much of Ohio outside of urban areas qualifies — and that service has been furloughed
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Listen: An eye on real estate iBuyers

A growing crop of iBuyers, data-driven real estate companies that buy properties directly from homeowners to later sell themselves, are battling for
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Trump, Markets, Infrastructure and Other 2018 Mistakes

Each year, I make a list of what I got wrong in the past 12 months. Publishing this in the full light of day allows me to own my mistakes and learn from
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Trump Says He Can Declare National Emergency to Build Wall

President Donald Trump said he could declare a national emergency to circumvent Congress and build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico,
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Despite Higher Financing Costs, US Homeownership is Increasing

However, while higher financing costs and growing construction expenses are holding back home sale volume growth, it is important to keep an eye
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Centre has eased lending norms for MSMEs: FinMin

Centre has eased lending norms for MSMEs: FinMin

The Finance Ministry said on Friday that the Centre has taken several measures to ease lending norms for micro, small and medium enterprises
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Trump, Democrats Remain Far Apart Ahead of Meeting on Shutdown

President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats have staked out ground that leaves them far from any deal to end the partial government
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Middlefield Bank taps former Civista, Premier Bank bankers for executive VP roles

Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN), parent company of The Middlefield Banking Co., announced the additions of Michael Allen as executive
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Merchants Capital Arranges $19.7M Development Financing for Affordable Housing Community in …

Freddie Mac provided the 10-year loan, which was its first-ever non-LIHTC forward commitment loan. The interest rate was locked at the closing of the
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib Is Unapologetic About Her Expletive-Filled Call for Trump's Impeachment

Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib was unapologetic about her choice of words calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump at an event
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TF Cornerstone gets roughly $700M in financing for LIC affordable housing project

UPDATED, 2:15 p.m., Jan. 4: The city has provided TF Cornerstone with about $700 million in financing for its Hunters Point South development at
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US Payrolls Rise 312000, Wages Accelerate in Jobs Blowout

While the report is in line with the Fed's view of a healthy job market and … can “easily justify” additional hikes, Slok said on Bloomberg Television.
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Interest rate hikes could affect Coast housing market

GULF COAST, MS (WLOX) – If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, the quicker you do so could be to your benefit. The Federal Reserve Board
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Why You Need To Be Cautious About TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX), Destination XL Group …

TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE:TSLX) shares ended at $18.61 with 0.22 mln shares exchanging hands. That puts the market capitalization at
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Local Real Estate Professionals Help Make The Holidays Special for Area Families in Need

The old adage, “It's better to give than to receive,” is top of mind for most us during the holiday season. Lansing-area real estate professionals ended
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Is It Time To Buy Stock?: Talon Real Estate Holding Corp. (OTC:TALR)

Talon Real Estate Holding Corp. (OTC:TALR) is United States based company. Currently it has a market worth of $147616. Using market capitalization
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Shifting Landscape: 5 Trends Changing MU Franchising

In yet another twist on the real estate market, we were asked by a business group that assembles multi-pad properties to help put the right mix of
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LoanLogics hires David Parker as SVP of product management

LoanLogics, a provider of loan quality management and performance analytics, hired David Parker as senior vice president of product management.
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How Wall Street Views the US December Jobs Report

Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz and a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, Rick Rieder, global fixed income chief investment officer at
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Mortgage Rates Erase Yesterday's Drop After Jobs Report

Mortgage rates hit the lowest levels in nearly a year as of yesterday afternoon. In general, they've had a one track mind for the better part of two
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Turkish central bank to hold extraordinary general meeting

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) is to hold an extraordinary general meeting on January 18, allowing it to make an early distribution
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10 Predictions for the Retail Real Estate Sector in 2019

10 Predictions for the Retail Real Estate Sector in 2019. Liz Wolf | Jan 04, 2019. Save. 2019 predictions. Start Slideshow ›. Industry experts forecast a
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Mortgage Rates Kick Off 2018 by Dipping Lower

… a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage falling to 4.51%, down from 4.55% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
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Univest Of Pennsylvania Has Decreased By $440336 Its Disney Walt Co (DIS) Holding; Federal …

More notable recent Freddie Mac (OTCMKTS:FMCC) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: “Why Do People Own Fannie And
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Comment: Metro Vancouver just one city in global real estate slowdown

Way out here on the Best Coast, it's easy to think of ourselves living in something of a separated-off bubble – and that when it comes to real estate, the
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Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ) Trading at $16.31 Forms H&S

Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ) Trading at $16.31 Forms H&S

The titles are as follows: “U.S. mortgage rates inch up: Freddie Mac – Seeking Alpha” published on July 27, 2018, “Avoid This 9.6% Dividend Payer
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Housing market cooldown in top metro areas continues in December

The U.S. housing market showed signs of cooling in many of the country's 45 largest metro areas in December, though the Milwaukee metro area
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Even Taiwan's China-Friendly Opposition Cool to Beijing's Unity Plan

Chinese President Xi Jinping's proposal for a Hong Kong-style union with Taiwan has instead spurred a rare show of unity between the island's
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Despite Kim's Threat to Trump, North Korea's Options Are Limited

Kim Jong Un raised eyebrows with his veiled threat to take a “new path” toward the U.S. if President Donald Trump didn't agree to relax sanctions.
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Coventry Building Society chucks out Accenture from core banking project

Coventry BS is a long-standing user of the Mortgage and Savings Suite (MSS) from Sopra Banking Software for its core processing; and FIS/Sungard's
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Matt Damon Breaks Price Records In Brooklyn Housing Market

Eighteen months after going under contract for the penthouse in the Standish building, Matt Damon has closed the deal and become the newest title
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Banking sector reforms has been completed – Dr Ernest Addison

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison has said the banking sector reforms that begun some two years ago has been completed.
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Big Money Are Not Betting On Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (FMCC), Sentiment at 1.5

FMCC hit $1.13 during the last trading session after $0.04 change.Freddie Mac has volume of shares. Since January 4, 2018 FMCC has 0.00% and is
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Housing Prices Growth in Croatia Offsets Government Incentives

“Despite the planned measures, developments on the real estate market are not in favour of buyers because prices of square metre of property
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NAR forecasts better days for real estate in 2019

Freddie Mac reported another drop in mortgage rates last week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.55 percent, with an average 0.5 points.
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As housing costs remain high, parents buy homes to give their kids a leg up

This is the reality many parents across the U.S. now face thanks to rising housing costs. While the country's housing market appears to be resting on
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Did Santander Cause 'Crisis At Christmas' Over Frozen Bank Accounts?

In the wake of Santander being fined £32.8 million (c.$41.35 million) this December by Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), over mishandling
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Q4 2018 Bank Earnings – Mortgage Morsels

Looking back on 2018, it may have been a challenging year for the housing and mortgage markets, but it would be hard to tell judging by the $45.3
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Professional Bank Services, Inc. Offers Online Compliance Training for Financial Industry …

4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Professional Bank Services, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of bankED, the latest in online training options for meeting
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China Banking Body to Develop Multi-Use Blockchain Platform With Major Banks

China's self-regulatory bank organization the China Banking Association (CBA) will launch a blockchain-based platform to improve efficiency across
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Lok Sabha Passes Amendments to Make Aadhaar Voluntary for Phones and Banking

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Friday passed a bill to amend the Aadhaar Act and two related laws which will allow individuals to offer voluntarily biometric ID
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Why bank M&A may be in for a slow stretch

At the same time, the underlying reasons for bank M&A remain the same, including a need for cheap deposits, operating leverage and scale, industry
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Jefferson Title Co. going out of business

Birmingham-based Jefferson Title Corp. will be closing at the end of the month. The business, founded in 1967 by E. Leon Sanders, announced today
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The Danske Bank Money Laundering Trail

Danske Bank and other similar banks with branches in the Baltic countries … If that happens, and if it precipitates real change in how banking risk is
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YouTube Will Stream Both Weekends of This Year's Coachella

YouTube is planning to stream live performances from both weekends of the popular Coachella music festival. In previous years the site has only
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Do Big Money Love Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (FMCC), Sentiment at 1.5

Do Big Money Love Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (FMCC), Sentiment at 1.5

Carret Asset Mgmt Ltd Company stated it has 0% of its capital in Freddie Mac (OTCMKTS:FMCC). Interocean Ltd Com accumulated 21,141 shs.
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More First-Time Home Buyers Get Help From Parents

More first-time home buyers are getting help from their parents for down payments. The Federal Housing Administration says more than 26 percent of
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Viewpoint: Commercial real estate is energized in the new year

Most economists, financial institutions and those with industry expertise predict that the year ahead will see continued growth at a moderating pace
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New Fed Mortgage acquiring Commonwealth Mortgage

New Fed Mortgage, a growing mortgage lender based in Massachusetts, is set to expand its business even more through the acquisition of
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UBS in talks to hire ex-BofA investment banking chief

UBS has sounded out former Bank of America investment banking boss Christian Meissner about taking a senior role at the Swiss lender that could
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Mortgage Loan Processor

Wyndham Capital Mortgage's corporate culture empowers our employees. We strive to facilitate a greater sense of purpose in our jobs and lives.
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Mr. Cooper Group Buys Setereus Servicing Platform

Mr. Cooper Group Inc. announced that it acquired the mortgage servicing platform from IBM's Seterus along with a $48 billion servicing portfolio.
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US Third Quarter 2018 Commercial, Multifamily Loan Data Released by MBA

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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Capital Growth Management LP Increases Holding in Banco Bradesco SA (BBD); Lazard Asset …

… 30/03/2018 – Inside Mtg [Reg]: Freddie Mac to Tap CoreLogic's Sam Khater as Chief Economist; 23/04/2018 – FREDDIE MAC – KHATER MOST
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David H. Stevens Joins REIT Board

David H. Stevens, the former President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), has entered 2019 with a new gig: he was elected to the
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Denver's median home price hit a record high of $409900 in 2018

DENVER — 2018 was another year of records for Denver's real estate … and fast sales,” said DMAR Market Trends Committee Chair and Denver-area
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Fed Chief Jerome Powell Says He Won't Resign If Trump Asks

While President Donald Trump has been a vocal critic of the Federal Reserve in recent months, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he
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Witching Hour for Currencies Strikes Again as Yen Breaks Loose

The currency market's so-called witching hour struck again on Thursday, to the detriment of traders who were long the Australian dollar and Turkish
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Buy Tesla (TSLA) Stock in 2019 on International Model 3 Expansion?

On top of international expansion, Tesla announced that it aims to greatly … sets up what could be a solid buying opportunity for those high on Tesla.
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Ford Recalls Nearly 1 Million Vehicles Over Potentially Explosive Air Bag Inflators

Ford has announced plans to recall 953,000 vehicles worldwide—including 782,000 in the United States—amid fears that the passenger air bag
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Coppell company to buy IBM mortgage servicing platform

Mr. Cooper Group Inc. announced Thursday it has signed definitive agreements to purchase IBM's (NYSE: IBM) Seretus mortgage platform and other
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IBM continues to thin its software portfolio with the sale of its declining mortgage services product

IBM sold its Seterus mortgage services business to Mr. Cooper Group, the companies announced Friday. The terms of the deal weren't disclosed,
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Bangalore Start-up Rooting for Agricultural Lending has caught the Attention of the Dutch

Samunnati, a Bangalore-based start-up that was recently featured in Entrepreneur India's “50 Start-ups to Look Out for in 2019!” has gone a notch
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Toronto Real Estate Clocks Worst December Since 2012

The Toronto Real Estate Board says there were 77,426 residential transactions recorded through its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system last year,
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Nashville Measure Links Economic Incentives to Affordable Housing

A new proposal introduced before Nashville's Metro Council would mandate that a contribution to the city's affordable housing fund whenever the
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Top of the List: Hot housing market spurs Central Ohio's busiest remodelers

Top of the List: Hot housing market spurs Central Ohio's busiest remodelers

Home remodeling is hot heading into the new year. Survey responses from the companies in this year's list indicate moderate to large growth in 2018
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What should I do if I entered an incorrect routing or account number for direct deposit of my refund?

This allows the IRS to contact the bank on your behalf to attempt recovery of your refund. Banks are allowed up to 90 days from the date of the initial
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Richardson International buying Wesson veg oil brand

Richardson International, Canada's largest grain company and major canola crusher, is purchasing Wesson, the United States' largest vegetable oil
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Two new Republicans added to Senate Banking Committee

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans will welcome two new faces to the Banking Committee in 2019. Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Martha
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David Parker Joins LoanLogics as SVP of Product Management

LoanLogics has announced that veteran mortgage technology executive David Parker has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Product
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Top D-FW commercial real estate transactions for week of Jan. 4 include Greysteel, Interhomes …

CAF Capital Partners, a Dallas based private equity real estate firm, has acquired The Residence at North Dallas, a 1,032 unit apartment community at
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10 Real Estate Finance Policy Issues to Watch in 2019

There will likely be much focus on facilitating banks' abilities to reach more segments of their communities, and finding ways to replace the lapsing
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NJ celebrity real estate in 2018: Who sold, who listed, who got foreclosed upon?

Like last year, 2018 was a hectic real estate year for celebrities, with many of New Jersey's most famous residents selling their homes, as well as
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Bridge Investment Group Pays $144M for WA Portfolio

Wells Fargo Bank originated $93.8 million in Freddie Mac acquisition financing for the new owner. The loan matures in January 2026. Retreat at
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Investors should wait to purchase Financial Stock: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI)

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) shares have been seen trading -14.51% off its 52 week- peak … 1 shows stock moves with market.
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Zillow: US housing market worth $33 trillion

The U.S. housing market has gained nearly $11 trillion in value since the low in 2012, but a third of that gain has come in California, according to
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Updated Predictions For Canadian Mortgage Rates in 2019

Capital Economics has just released an updated forecast, in anticipation of the first Bank of Canada policy meeting next week.
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The Yen-Inspired 'Flash-Crash' Is an Ugly Omen

The Yen-Inspired 'Flash-Crash' Is an Ugly Omen for Japan – Bloomberg …. Ashworth is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering European markets.
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Regional real estate market decline continues

The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board reports that for December, there was a 29 per cent sales drop-off from both November and December 2017
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Petitions of the week

… an unknowing purchaser can seek to unwind the deal, or whether the statute only prevents extinguishment of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's liens.
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Shares in Glenveagh soar 8% as housebuilder buys another site in Cork

Irish shares tapped a surprise early new year buying wave that sent the Iseq Overall index … That helped international firms such as CRH, up 5%.
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Jana Ledbetter named assistant vice president of mortgage lending at SIU Credit Union

“Jana is a true asset to the Credit Union,” Stacy Callahan, VP of lending, said in a news release. “She has a wealth of knowledge, and she has done a
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Manitowoc County real estate transfers and homes sold: Jan. 6, 2019

To determine the purchase price of the real estate, divide the transfer fee by 0.003. For example, a transfer fee of $250 would indicate a purchase price
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Rent, mortgage payments hard to meet for workers entangled in the government shutdown

“Any delay in a mortgage payment could harm an individual's finances and their credit, which would affect potential purchases in the future,” said
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Nonprofit that paid Taylor family's mortgage to build homes for 2 wounded Northern Utah vets

The New York-based Tunnel to Towers Foundation has already paid off the outstanding debt on Taylor's mortgage and will eventually build
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Spinning Cheetah sign stripped from famed club at Fortune 500 company's request

Spinning Cheetah sign stripped from famed club at Fortune 500 company's request

… The Cheetah recently removed the glowing, spinning, longstanding, and very recognizable sign from atop the windowless building, after its Fortune
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'You Have Grown, You Have Apologized.' Ellen Degeneres Wants Kevin Hart Reinstated as Oscars …

Ellen Degeneres pleaded with Kevin Hart to once again agree to host the Academy Awards, going as far to tell him about a phone call she had with
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Your Home: How did the 2018 real estate year end up?

2018 was an interesting year in real estate for sure. … After a five year robust seller's market, our real estate market is also due for a correction.
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Hedge Funds Turn to Private Capital Playbook in Search of Assets

21, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The hedge fund, which started trading in July, made its biggest private investment so far in electronic
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What to expect when buying—and selling—a house in LA in 2019

But market analysts and real estate agents say those trends are changing. Home prices have leveled off in recent months, and the number of overall
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Reverse mortgage volume plunges 31.4%

And while the FHA did raise maximum claim limits for 2019, increasing the limit from $675,650 to $726,525, Lunde told HousingWire he doesn't expect
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Challenges mount for mortgage lenders as shutdown persists

WASHINGTON — Although the partial government shutdown has not yet been long enough to significantly hamper the mortgage market, lenders and
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UBI, Srei in lending tie-up for MSMEs

UBI to leverage its low cost of funds to co-originate and co-lend the loan with Srei Equipment Finance at a mutually agreed ratio. By Pinak Ghosh in
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Celgene Boosted Price of Top Cancer Drug on Day of Mega-Deal

On the same day Celgene Corp. was announcing that it would be acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. in the biggest pharma deal ever, the company
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Theresa May is banking on the EU to save her deal – but a distracted Europe has bigger fish to fry

Is he a friend or foe? Jean-Claude Juncker is portrayed by much of the UK media as the enemy. Theresa May rebuked him at last month's EU summit
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How's the real estate market? Selling your first home

When you make a house your home, it becomes something special, so when it's time to sell, you want the new owners to love it like you did—and to
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The Middlefield Banking Company Announces Additions to Leadership Team

Michael L. Allen has joined The Middlefield Banking Company as Executive Vice President/Chief Banking Officer and John D. Lane has joined The
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Innovation will drive the banking trends of 2019

The banking trends of 2019 will be dominated by innovation. It may sound glib, but it will be true as ever. Whether this comes from blockchain, IoT,
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Touches $173.90 Formed H&S; Martin & Company Has Cut Merit …

Investors Title Company (ITIC) formed inverse H&S with $182.60 target or 5.00% above today's $173.90 share price. Investors Title Company (ITIC)
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December Jobs Report Highlights US Economy's Strength Amid Market Tumult

Manufacturers and builders kept hiring despite trade tensions and a slowdown in the housing market. “People got used to these eye-popping
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Hillary Clinton Said to Be Courted by Democrats Mulling 2020 Run

Hillary Clinton, the former U.S. Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, is meeting with prospective Democratic candidates for
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Marriott Now Says 5.25 Million Passport Numbers Accessed in November Data Breach

Hackers didn't affect as many Marriott customers as initially thought last November in the company's massive data breach, but the considerable
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Form 6-K Lloyds Banking Group For: Jan 04

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC ('GROUP') – NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTION BY A PERSON DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lending Club personal loan principals are at their highest average in the past decade

Lendees took out more money per loan at Lending Club ($NYSE:LC) — a peer-to-peer lending platform startup founded in 2006 — than any other
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White House Advisor Says Apple Tech May Have Been Stolen By China

Apple's technology may have been stolen by China, a senior Trump administration official suggested Friday. Larry Kudrow, director of the National
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Manhattan Real Estate Trends May Be Turning Around

Manhattan Real Estate Trends May Be Turning Around

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Manhattan real estate trends may be turning around. One company's numbers show median sale prices dropped below
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Why today's salespeople need to be mobile

Flexible office space will make up 30pc of the commercial real estate market in London by 2030, which is astronomical given it was less than 1pc just
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Mortgage approvals dip in November

Mortgage market activity remained broadly stable in November last year, although purchase approvals dropped slightly, according to the latest figures
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (FMCC) Stock Price While Sentiment Dropped to 1.5

Panagora Asset Mngmt Inc stated it has 0% of its capital in Freddie Mac (OTCMKTS:FMCC). Captrust Financial Advsr has invested 0% in Freddie Mac
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The Crypto Banking Revolution Is Coming

But banks have resisted innovations like this. It's hard to blame them. They're sitting on a $30 billion cash cow. That's probably part of the reason why
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Why are these homes still unsold years later?

Though the house is in good shape, the long-term care of a property like … Only the residential second floor is pictured in real estate listings, but this
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Property values in 2018 go above housing bubble peak

Home price appreciation gained $1.9 trillion in 2018, as the national housing market continued recovering from the Great Recession, according to
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News Roundup: LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE:LHO) — First American Corporation (The) (NYSE …

First American Financial Corporation provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment
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Global Decking Market 2018-2022 | Changing Lifestyles and Increasing Use of Outdoor Living …

Technavio has published a new market research report on the global … PROPERTY COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL
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Why Generation Z is so important in the travel-buying process

Why Generation Z is so important in the travel-buying process … This generation is spending money on travel – most likely internationally – and a top
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Founded in 1929, FORTUNE is a global leader in business journalism with millions of readers across the globe. It is home to the Fortune 500 and 100
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BoE figures show mortgage lending market 'flat at best'

Overall, the annual growth rate of mortgage lending ticked down to 3.2% in November. It has been around 3% since late 2016, and remains modest
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Financial Stock is Neither buy nor sell: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI)

Financial Stock is Neither buy nor sell: Pennsylvania Real Estate … Twenty-day SMA is useful at identifying swing trading trends lasting twenty days.
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Stephen Raffaele is tapped to head Corpus Christi's American Bank

Raffaele, a Baylor University graduate, will continue as American Bank's president, said Ben B. Wallace, chairman of the bank's board. He succeeds
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Loans for house purchase at highest level since 2009

The data show net mortgage lending rose by €964 million or 1.3 per cent in the year to November with net growth of €131 million in that month alone.
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Nonbank mortgage employment hits 18-month low

Employment at nondepository mortgage companies dropped considerably in November, as the combined effects of lower volumes and seasonal
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70% of Chinese P2P lenders could disappear

The Chinese government's intensifying regulatory crackdown of the country's troubled peer-to-peer (P2P) lending industry could see up to 70% of
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The Financial Service Industry of Tomorrow Runs on AI and Video Banking

Video banking is being widely adopted throughout the financial services industry. In fact, the latest edition of our annual video banking report
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UK Housing Prices Fall to 5-Year Low Due to 'Uncertain' Brexit Outlook – Report

UK housing markets reported a 0.7 percent drop in December with price growth falling to 2013 levels due to the UK's “unusually uncertain” economic
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Vegas Housing Market Gains Billions in Value

The Las Vegas housing market gained more than $29 billion in value in 2018, though still below its peak during the housing bubble, according to a
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Bitcoin Lending Soars Amid Broader Market Slump

Bitcoin Lending Soars Amid Broader Market Slump

After the year-long bear market of 2018, bitcoin lending has emerged as a growth market. As the bearish sentiment refuses to fade in the new year,
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Chinese Bank Giants Tap Blockchain in Trade Finance Efficiency Boost

The China Banking Association (CBA), the country's self-regulatory organization for the banking sector, is launching a new blockchain-based platform
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NFL Signs Caesars as Casino Partner, Inches Toward Betting Deals

The National Football League signed a multiyear deal to make Caesars Entertainment Corp. its first-ever casino partner, bringing the pro sport and its
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House Democrats to Introduce a Massive Voting Rights and Anti-Corruption Bill

In a move to take the ethics high ground, House Democrats, under newly re-elected Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), will introduce a massive bill
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Centennial Bank Celebrates Twenty Years of Banking

CONWAY, Ark., Jan. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Centennial Bank (“Centennial”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Home BancShares, Inc.
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Power Broker Louise Phillips Forbes Shares Her Real Estate Predictions for 2019

Bottom line: We're at a crossroads in the real estate market. Bold decisions made now will put you ahead of the game as the market becomes more
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US Job Growth Surged in December With 312000 Payrolls Added

U.S. employers added the most workers in 10 months as wage gains accelerated and labor-force participation jumped, reflecting a robust job market
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The EBRD give boost to Macedonian sustainability plans, providing lending facility for 15GWh per …

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will lend €5.9 million to Macedonian state-owned electricity company ELEM for the purposes
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Drop in the number of first-time buyers approved for mortgages

Close to 600 homeowners got the all-clear to switch their mortgage in November, a rise of 33pc in volume compared with the same month in the
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China Central Bank Cuts Key Lending Ratio as Trade Blunts Manufacturing Growth

China's central bank said Friday that it will reduce the ratio of cash to loans that domestic lenders need to hold on their balance sheets, a move that will
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Latest Movement: Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC)

The company CEO is Matthew W. Morris. Stewart Information Services Corp is a title insurance and real estate service company. It is engaged in
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Victoria real estate market approaches balanced condition

Figures from Victoria Real Estate Board show that the market is approaching “balance” based on the ratio of sales to active listings. A market appears
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Freddie Mac issues first multifamily risk-sharing deal using reinsurance

Freddie Mac completed its first multifamily credit risk transfer transaction that used an insurance/reinsurance structure. The transaction, MCIP 2018-1,
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InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust (IIP-UN.TO) Shares Push 3.26% Higher Over past 13 Weeks

Traders may use the indicator to determine stock trends or to identify … At the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust
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Mortgage lending surpasses £1.4 trillion

The annual growth rate of mortgage lending ticked down to 3.2% in November. It has been around 3% since late 2016, and remains modest compared
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The Long View: How mortgage banks created the co-working lease

Andrew Ross Sorkin, author of the book “Too Big To Fail,” recently wrote an opinion piece in the New York Times arguing that WeWork might be just
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Consumer Lending In UK Declines Amid Brexit Uncertainty

The pre-Brexit decline in the U.K. economy is showing further signs as lending to consumers in the country increased at the slowest pace in close to
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Lake Tahoe real estate market news

Looking at the economic news is enough to give you pause with rising interest rates, stock market volatility and real estate experiencing declining
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Increase in the number of customers switching their mortgages

The number of bank customers who switched their mortgages rose by 33% in November on a year on year basis, according to figures published by the
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Consumer lending falls as personal finances feel the squeeze

Unsecured lending growth dipped from 7.4 per cent in October to 7.1 per cent in November, suggesting a pre-Brexit brake on the economy could come
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The Mortgage Collaborative announces 2018 growth, new staff

The Mortgage Collaborative announces 2018 growth, new staff

The Mortgage Collaborative announced Tuesday it added a total of 44 new lender company members in 2018, the group's strongest year for new
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Mortgage rates today, January 4, 2019, plus lock recommendations

Average mortgage rates today dropped again! As yesterday's report here predicted. The most important report we receive each month (for mortgage
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Government shutdown halts reverse mortgage endorsements

The Federal Housing Administration released a notice stating it will not be making insurance endorsements for HECM loans during the shutdown.
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China's P2P lending crisis worsens as second firm runs into trouble in a week

Mainland China's peer-to-peer (P2P) lending crisis showed no signs of abating after another big platform said it would not be able to repay investors
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Former Credit Suisse bankers charged in $2 billion loan fraud

London (CNN Business) Three former Credit Suisse bankers have been charged by the United States over their role in a fraudulent loan scheme that
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Crypto Lending Companies Have Been Laughing all the way to the Bank this Bear Market

Crypto lending businesses are prospering from bitcoin's collapse, as both borrowers and investors aided in bringing in higher revenues. There has
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Mortgage lending stable in November: BoE

The annual growth rate of mortgage lending was measured at 3.2 per cent in November, with the recorded average at 3 per cent since 2016.
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Consumer lending grows at slowest pace for nearly four years

Consumer credit grew at its slowest pace since 2015 in a further sign of falling household confidence as mortgage approvals dropped to a
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Parliament steps up pressure on RBI to ease lending rules

A parliamentary finance committee has backed calls by the central government for a relaxation of capital requirements for banks, despite warnings that
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Southwest Airlines Founder Herb Kelleher Dies at 87

Herb Kelleher, the lawyer with a Texas swagger who built Southwest Airlines Co. into the biggest discount carrier and set the standard for budget air
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Investors Gripe About American Tower Corporation (REIT) (AMT), Crown Castle International Corp …

A look at its monthly performance shows that American Tower Corporation (REIT) (NYSE:AMT) has recorded a -4.14% fall over the past 30 days.
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Cashplus to launch UK's first payment cards made from degradable PVC

Digital banking services provider Cashplus will launch the UK's first eco-friendly payment cards made from degradable PVC, later this year.
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What to watch in 2019: Triad's banking sector heats up with startups, other competitors

Competition is growing in the Triad's banking landscape as startups look to launch and financial institutions from outside the region gain footholds.
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Adjusting to the Challenge–How to Advertise Modern Real Estate

It could change without warning, which is why it looks as if real estate … As the real estate market re-adjusts, agents should know when the perfect time
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China cuts bank reserve ratio to spur lending

BEIJING — China's central bank decided on Friday to reduce the level of cash that banks must hold as reserves by 1 percentage point to support
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Record year for securities finance

The global securities finance industry generated just under $9.96 billion in revenue for lenders in 2018, marking a record year, according to market
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Five things you should know about… offset mortgages

With offset, your client's mortgage is linked to at least one savings account. The savings in this account offset the interest; this is known as the offset
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Best of the Boat mortgage broker: Kathryn Pedersen of Fidelity Mortgage

After a 10-year tenure with Yampa Valley Bank, Kathryn Pedersen stepped out on her own in the mortgage world, serving as area sales manager for
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CA Immo sells Dunacenter to Indotek Group

“Our company is becoming an increasingly significant member of the Hungarian retail real estate market,” said Dániel Jellinek, CEO and majority
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