Time to say goodbye to rate hike possibilities in 2019?

Time to say goodbye to rate hike possibilities in 2019?

… with the December retail sales and housing starts data postponed, and the usual data collection by the BEA and Census Bureau still suspended,” he
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Shortage In Housing Market Listing Inventory Provides Selling Opportunity

Have you heard that the housing market is softening? Team Nest Builder knows buyer traffic has decreased. There are fewer purchasers in the market
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Slack Plans to Take a Page From Spotify and Forego IPO for a Direct Offering: Report

In November, Stewart Butterfield, Slack's co-founder and CEO, told Fortune that the company had “no specific timeline for an IPO,” although he added,
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Republic of Macedonia Approves Name Change In Step Toward Joining EU

Lawmakers in the Republic of Macedonia gave preliminary approval to change the country's name, signaling the government has the support needed
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Mortgage Rate Drop in Early 2019 Causes a Jump of Applications in US

According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, U.S. mortgage rates dropped significantly across the board in early January 2019.
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Richman Group lands $189M for massive East Harlem project

Freddie Mac has also agreed to provide the project with a credit enhancement on a future permanent financing agreement. The project will stand 19
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Standard Chartered offers flexible home financing solutions

STANDARD Chartered kick started the year with flexible home financing solutions for interested clients looking to own their own home or explore
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Berkadia Arranges IN Community Sale

In another recent deal, Berkadia arranged a $11.6 million Freddie Mac loan for a 148-uit community in Lakeland, Fla. Image courtesy of Yardi Matrix.
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CFPB's 2019 Fortune: Uncertainty

A new director who is likely to loosen the regulatory reins. A new House committee chair who favors stricter regulations.
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Bank lending failed to recover from 2008 recession, Baker Institute report finds

Bank lending in the U.S. has failed to recover since the financial crisis of 2008, according to a new study from Rice University's Baker Institute for
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Mortgage shutdown problems: If you're furloughed and face a late mortgage payment

Of course, any of us can find ourselves in impossible financial difficulties where we face a late mortgage payment. But things are worse than usual.
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Breaking even: How the divorcing Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos will split the Amazon fortune

Jeff Bezos is the richest man in the world. In fact, the Amazon founder is likely to be the richest man who has ever lived. And now he is about to be part
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Burke successor Pat O'Connor denies conflict involving wife's real estate sales

O'Connor bristled when asked whether it would have been “better or more pristine” if he had simply told his wife not to sell real estate in the 40th Ward
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. Announces Earnings Release and Conference Call for Fourth …

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) today announced that it will release financial results for the quarter
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Jason Shapiro joins LOGS Network as chief revenue officer

LOGS Network, a national provider of title and closing services for residential and commercial real estate, recently announced it appointed Jason
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'Choose Your Own Adventure' is Suing Netflix Over 'Bandersnatch'

If you thought Netflix's Black Mirror: Bandersnatch was a lot like those Choose Your Own Adventure Books we read as kids, you're not alone.
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US Commercial vs. Residential Real Estate

With the housing market often seen as the genesis for the financial crisis, America's residential real estate markets have been closely scrutinized over
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Len Kiefer Discusses the Housing and Mortgage Markets (Podcast)

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Leonard Kiefer, deputy chief economist at Freddie Mac. His academic training focused on
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How to burn $6m in 10 days in HK's housing market

Since then, an almost 15-year bull run that made Hong Kong infamous for having the world's least affordable property market has petered out. Fallout
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Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division increases allocation to TerraCap real estate fund

Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division, Memphis, Tenn., made a follow-on commitment of $5.1 million to TerraCap Partners IV, a real estate fund
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“We cleared our mortgage early AND SAVED thousands of pounds” – Here's how you can too

“We cleared our mortgage early AND SAVED thousands of pounds” – Here's how you can too

Fancy being mortgage-free sooner rather later? Two homeowners who managed to pay off their mortgage early explain how they did it. Plus, experts
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GSE reform could and should start now

… Agency (FHFA) to prepare the groundwork for Congress to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and eventually end their 10-year conservatorship.
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Some Airport Security Lanes to Shut as Shutdown Squeezes TSA

The Transportation Security Administration plans to begin closing a handful of security checkpoints at airports around the U.S. as soon as this
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Strong start to 2019 for real estate agents

Since returning from holiday two weeks ago Rod Dionysius from Raine and Horne Kingaroy has seven houses under contract and two under offer,
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Experts: Government shutdown increasing lenders' risk exposure

The shutdown is negative for all residential mortgage lenders, which face an increased risk of missing red flags on borrower quality, lapses that could
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Colorado Springs Housing Market Started Red Hot in 2018, Then Cooled Off

According to The Gazette, a recent report by the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors notes that the price of single-family home prices jumped nearly
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers KC Sale

According to Yardi Matrix data, the deal was subject to a $20.6 million loan held by Freddie Mac and originated by KeyBank. View High Lake is
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Mortgage market is opening-up to brokers in unexpected ways – Adams

Those who have spent any time in this market should be used to the unexpected by now and hopefully have the resilience, nous and entrepreneurial
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Eurozone: Italy's Banking Sector Wobbles Just as the Economy Looks to have Entered Recession

Italy's 10th largest bank in 'temporary administration'. – ECB takes over running of Bank. – Italian economy likely suffered recession end-2018. News of
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Indonesia Airline Adds Live In-Flight Music to Court Millennials

Pop quiz frequent flyers: What's the absolute worst thing you can imagine as you fly across the country? If you answered live acoustic music concerts,
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Citigroup Agrees to Give Activist ValueAct Details on Strategy

Citigroup Inc. signed an agreement with shareholder ValueAct Capital Management that allows the bank to share confidential information with the
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Do You Like Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE:ATV) At This P/E Ratio?

Based on the last twelve months, Acorn International's P/E ratio is 5.14. That means that at current prices, buyers pay $5.14 for every $1 in trailing
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Mongolian Government Collaborates With Terra To Launch Money Transfer And Lending Services

… Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia has collaborated with a stablecoin company in order to release money transfer and lending services.
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Why Is This Oil and Gas Company Playing Poker?

In October, Hunter Maritime Acquisition Corp., which was formed to focus on international shipping, agreed to purchase a Chinese fintech company,
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Federal workers affected by the government shutdown have more than $400 million in mortgage …

The ongoing federal government shutdown could start affecting the US housing market soon. Federal workers not receiving pay owe $249 million in
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Congresswoman calls on Trump to restart small business lending

The chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business is calling on President Donald Trump to restart small business lending as the
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Britain's Most Ardent Brexit City Shows a Country on the Brink

The people of Stoke-on-Trent voted with gusto to leave the EU. They now serve as a warning over the dangers of a second referendum. By.
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A Mini-Retailpocalypse Couldn't Crush This Market: Taking Stock

… picture strategy commentary; note CEO Mary Barra will be on Bloomberg TV later this morning; Pot stocks after Tilray's top holder said it wouldn't sell
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Rise in Montgomery Home Prices Among Highest in Region

“They're holding the interest rates because of all the other volatility in order not to impact our real estate market,” Mancuso said. “That's a good thing,
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Fortnite's Digital Goods Are Key to the Future of Global Trade

Huge multiplayer games are true economic exchanges, but persuading governments to let data flow freely may be the ultimate battle royale. By.
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Sweden Nears End to Gridlock After Deal Keeps Nationalists Out

Sweden Nears End to Gridlock After Deal Keeps Nationalists Out

Sweden is nearing an end to a record-long political stalemate after Social Democratic leader Stefan Lofven struck a deal across the aisle to remain in
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Kazakh CPC exports hit record high as Asian buying interest grows

CPC is Kazakhstan's main crude export route to international markets, and the pipeline across southern Russia to Novorossiisk has undergone major
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Sibanye's good fortune draws Amcu's outrage

Sibanye's good fortune draws Amcu's outrage. Company says profit from its platinum mines is helping it weather protracted gold mine strike. Business
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Bud Light Is Adding Big Nutrition Labels to Tell You What You're Drinking

Anheuser-Busch's Bud Light brand will soon make it easier for you to know what's inside the bottle (or can). Starting in February, Bud Light will add
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Tamworth real estate outperformed seven capital cities in 2018

TREND BREAKER: David Doherty and Sam Spokes said despite what was happening in the metro markets, Tamworth real estate was consistent.
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UK Says Won't Delay Exit as Speculation Grows: Brexit Update

The U.K. Parliament continues to debate Theresa May's apparently doomed Brexit deal, with speculation mounting that exit day will be delayed.
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It's Plug-Ins Vs. Pickups in Newest Culture Crash

However, as Bloomberg News's Marie Mawad found out during her recent drive from Paris to Mannheim, Germany, there are still not enough charging
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Discount Store Scoops Up Abandoned Toys R Us Locations

There's a glut of shuttered former retail giants strewn across the country these days. Sears, J.C. Penney and other stores have been closing at a
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As real estate grows in Nashville, so does market for multi-million dollar homes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As the real estate market in Nashville is growing, so is the luxury home market, with more multi-million dollar homes
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Ultra-Rare Penny Falls Far Short of Auction Estimate

What's a penny worth? In this case, a rare penny, expected to fetch up to $2 million at auction this week, instead brought in a little over $200,000.
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Soapy Joe's Sets Guinness World Records Title for Largest Car Air Freshener

Soapy Joe's Car Wash, a San Diego-based eco-friendly car wash company, was recently awarded the title of “Largest Car Air Freshener” by Guinness
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Citigroup, City Agencies Deliver $188M Financing for East Harlem Resi Build

What's more, Freddie Mac has already signed on to provide a credit enhancement on a future permanent financing for the property—a unique
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Government shutdown threatens certain home loans

Steve Head, owner of Texas Premier Mortgage in The Woodlands, said conventional loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as
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Trump Eyeing Disaster Funds for Wall 'Outrageous,' Harris Says

Trump told Fox News's Sean Hannity on Thursday that he would “see what happens over the next few days” but would “likely” invoke emergency
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Why You're Receiving the InvestorPlace Digest

One of our analysts forecasted the 2008 mortgage meltdown and the bankruptcy of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. We urged people
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CFPB Issues Reports on ATR/QR and RESPA Servicing Rules

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published two reports, one assessing effectiveness of its Ability-to-Repay and Qualified Mortgage
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The appraisal landscape is rapidly changing – by Steven Spangle

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have increased to level of appraisal waivers they are willing to grant. This can speed the process for a purchase or
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Yes Bank, Kia Motors join hands for finance and banking solutions

New Delhi: Private sector lender Yes Bank Friday said it has inked a pact with Kia Motors for finance and banking solutions. According to the
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Housing Slowdown in 2019 Is Good for Everyone: Economist

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the FHA, and the VA are among the lenders working to help federal workers unable to pay their mortgages as the shutdown
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Ranieri of NorthMarq Capital negotiates $34.105m refinancing of five multifamily properties …

“This portfolio refinance with Freddie Mac included interest-only as well as a prepayment penalty reduction,” said Ranieri. “These assets are owned
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Cerebellum GP LLC Purchase New Holding in MGM Resorts International (MGM)

Cerebellum GP LLC Purchase New Holding in MGM Resorts International (MGM)

Cerebellum GP LLC purchased a new position in shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) during the 4th quarter, according to its most
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Stocks Climb on Strength in Utilities, Real Estate: Markets Wrap

The S&P 500 Index rallied as gains in utilities, industrials and real estate shares overwhelmed weakness in retailers sparked by concerns about a
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Real estate bounces back amid economic turmoil

“The invisible hand that guides our complex economy hit the real estate reset button in 2018 and that is a good thing,” says Phil Soper, president and
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TITLE Boxing Club Heads West to Add 50 New Locations in California, Arizona & Nevada

TITLE Boxing Club, a Franworth company, is a boutique fitness studio that specializes in boxing and kickboxing fitness classes. Based in Kansas City,
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Central Bank names senior vice president, mortgage lending

Central Bank Chairman, President & CEO Luther Deaton, Jr. has announced the promotion of Cathy Himes to senior vice president, mortgage lending.
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London property:house sales slump in capital's 'sick' market

House sales completed in London's “sick” pre-Brexit property market slumped by a further 6.5 per cent last year, figures reveal today. Activity levels
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Finance of America lays off 33 with one Roseville office closing

… Capital Mortgage and some assets of PMAC Lending Services, according to the housing and mortgage lending news service Housing Wire.
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NKF arranges $50 million in financing for acquisition of Edens Plaza in Wilmette

Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) successfully arranged a $50,500,000 mortgage loan for the $71,900,00, off-market acquisition of the notable retail center
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Little chance of a housing bust says mortgage insurer

Another outlook for the US housing market in 2019 is citing affordability as the key issue for many markets. Mortgage insurer Arch MI says that it
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Major shake-up for country's banking sector

THE BANKING sector is poised for a major shake-up in competition this year as three new entrants begin plying their craft against the established
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Sound Income Strategies LLC Boosts Position in TPG Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX)

Sound Income Strategies LLC boosted its stake in shares of TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) by 3.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the
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Why The Customer Experience At Big Banks Is Still Bad — And How We Can Fix It

Recently, I participated on a panel with banking and fintech experts at a Federal Reserve conference. At one point in the discussion, a fellow panelist
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Huge rise in homeowners who will still be paying off mortgage when they retire

ALMOST half of first-time buyers will still be paying off their mortgage when they retire, the City watchdog warns. This is a huge increase from previous
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GM Breaks From Gloom With Surprise Forecast for Profit Gain

Forget about doom and gloom: General Motors Co. said that it will grow profit in 2019 even as global auto sales level off and investors have been
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Low supply and high demand driving up Helena's home prices

Helena's home costs have grown exponentially over the past several years. The housing market has boomed and market expectations have risen
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CFPB: How ATR/QM Rule has Changed Lending

The key requirement of the Rule is that lenders make a reasonable and good faith determination that the consumer has a reasonable ability to repay
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Dublin office market has best year on record

The Irish property investment market exceeded expectation in 2018, with over … to reporting this week by BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland (BNPPRE).
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Looking ahead: Setting expectations for banking and mobile payments in 2019

The banking industry has been rocked by digital disruption. With customer expectations being set by experiences beyond financial services, banks
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Renting 101: From Listings to Leases

Approximately 63 percent of renters are satisfied with their rental experience. So, what's the key to finding the right home?
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Real Estate Market Report: December 2018

NANAIMO — 2018 has officially ended and the Nanaimo housing market performed as expected by returning to normal levels. In December 2018, 46
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Real Estate Review Friday, January 11, 2019

Real Estate Review Friday, January 11, 2019

Printed in the December 05, 2014 edition on page RER1 | Published on January 11, 2019 | Last Modified on January 11, 2019 at 1:04 pm
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NAMB Debuts NAMB Marketplace

NAMB—The Association of Mortgage Professionals has partnered with … eligibility (PPE) technology covering a wide swath of lenders nationwide.
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No Bank Failures in 2018

There were no bank failures during 2018, which marks the first year since 2006 and only the third year since the 1933 formation of the Federal Deposit
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Cloudvirga Names Two New Executives

Cloudvirga, an Irvine, Calif.-based provider of digital mortgage software, has hired Dan Sogorka as Chief Revenue Officer and Kelly Kucera as Senior
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Accenture CEO Pierre Nanterme Stepping Down for Health Reasons

Julie Sweet, the chief executive of Accenture for North America, recently spoke with Fortune about how the professional services firm cultivates an
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Ocasio-Cortez Being Considered For Panel That May Probe Trump's Finances

… on Washington, large lenders such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the supervision of banks, insurers and corporate campaign donations.
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In Two Weeks the Costs of the Shutdown Will Surpass the Cost of Trump's Wall

If the government shutdown lasts for another two weeks, its cost the economy will have exceeded the $5.7 billion Trump wants for his border wall.
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At Day 21, US Government Shutdown Ties for Longest on Record

On day 21, the partial federal government shutdown is now tied for the longest on record. Unless there's a breakthrough in negotiations—and the
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The Size of the Fed's Balance Sheet Matters, but So Does Its Substance

In particular, the Fed would prefer to return its portfolio to plain-vanilla Treasuries and get away from its Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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US Market Indexes Close With Fifth Consecutive Day of Gains

Mortgage rates were lower, according to Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage market survey. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.45%, down from
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BSP downplays effect of Hanjin default on banking industry

LOCAL banks' exposure to embattled firm Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Philippines) is “negligible,” a senior central
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HSBC Bank v Parker

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs
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Trump Examines Using Disaster Money for Wall

President Trump says he will most likely declare a national emergency in regards to the U.S. Southern border if Congress doesn't agree on funding for
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Investors ask how the Bezos divorce will affect Amazon

INTERNATIONAL – Amazon.com shares seesawed on Thursday as investors questioned how the impending divorce of company founder Jeff Bezos
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Mortgage rates today, January 11, 2019, plus lock recommendations

Average mortgage rates today did not change — except for conventional (non-government) programs. The big news, which is great for mortgage
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The Week Ahead: Beyond banking profits

Quarterly earnings season begins in earnest with more than a half-dozen big banks, like Wells Fargo, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase,
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What's Next for DFW's Office Market

What does all of this mean for North Texas real estate in 2019? We asked … “The most interesting office market trend I'm seeing is the emergence of
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Yes Bank ties up with Kia Motors

According to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked between both the companies, Yes Bank will offer financing and banking solutions to Kia
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Smaller Financial Firms Struggle To Match Big Bank Digital/Mobile Innovation

Mid-size and smaller bank and credit unions face strong competition from the big banks in digital development because they can't afford the costs.
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Big Companies Jump In to Help Employees, Clients Amid Shutdown

A protester hold a sign during a rally by government workers and concerned citizens against the government shutdown on Friday at Post Office Square
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Heritage Bank set to deepen full steam retail banking, sustainable growth

Heritage Bank set to deepen full steam retail banking, sustainable growth

Heritage Bank Plc has restated commitment through its growth strategy to deepen its full stream retail banking franchise to match the rapidly changing
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How the Government Shutdown Might Stall US-China Trade Talks

China's Vice Premier Liu He plans to meet his U.S. counterparts to follow up on-going trade talks by mid-level officials at the end of January, the U.S.
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Phocas Financial Corp. Buys New Stake in McDermott International Inc (NYSE:MDR)

Phocas Financial Corp. purchased a new stake in shares of McDermott International Inc (NYSE:MDR) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most
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Kingdom's rice exports down 1.5%

“Some international buyers hesitate to place orders when they hear about [a possible] implementation of the EU safeguard. There is a need for our rice
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Banks, credit unions help federal workers weather shutdown

Banks and credit unions across the country are waiving fees and offering low- to no-interest loans to help federal workers affected by the partial
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Pot Producer Aphria's CEO to Step Down Following Short-Seller Allegations

Beleaguered cannabis producer Aphria Inc. says its chief executive officer will step down following short-seller allegations that have hit the company's
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American homeownership tenure is climbing

Americans are remaining in their homes longer than ever before, consequently tightening the lid on housing supply.
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Chinese peer-to-peer lending marketplace HeZhong International files for a $6 million US IPO

HeZhong International Holding, which operates a peer-to-peer lending marketplace in China, filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to $6 million in
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Former mayor Sam Abed returns to real estate sector

12, 2018, City Council meeting, Abed said he will begin working with the firm Brush Real Estate, an Escondido-based company founded and owned
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Real estate transactions: UniversalPegasus signs sizable lease renewal

Jennifer Raymond with JPR Commercial Real Estate represented Aguirre & Fields in both transactions. Tawnya Dornak, ICO Texas represented the
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Air Traffic Controllers, Working Unpaid, Sue US Over Shutdown

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association sued the federal government for forcing its members to work without pay during the government
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Mortgage rates hit nine-month low

Mortgage rates fell for the seventh consecutive week and hit a nine-month low this week, Freddie Mac reported. As of Thursday, the 30-year fixed rate
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Trump Vows Changes to H1-B Visa Program For Skilled Immigrants

President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to improve the visa process for skilled foreign workers legally in the country. The announcement via
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Investors Gripe About Brinker International, Inc. (EAT), W&T Offshore, Inc. (WTI)

A look at its monthly performance shows that Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) has recorded a -1.99% fall over the past 30 days. Over the past 12
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As baby boomers age, a new housing problem could eventually emerge

The housing shortage could end and oversupply may become an issue when a large percentage of baby boomers finally reach the point where they
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Real-estate price increase in Montreal tops Toronto, Vancouver

For the second straight quarter, the price of residential real estate in the Montreal area rose faster than in Toronto or Vancouver during the fourth
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Morning Scan Will Q4 bank earnings surprise?; Credit cards rule payments world

… energy prices are all positive indicators for consumers that should lead to a firming of home sales,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist.
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Real estate broker charged with forgery

A Thousand Oaks real-estate broker has been charged with forging the signatures of two clients on a document extending a residential listing
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Premier League: Stats show Liverpool face unprecedented challenge in title race

Sports data company Gracenote have recalculated seasons before the English top flight moved from two to three points for a win in 1981 and say the
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Finance Firms Cut Jobs Amid Market Turmoil

The pressure on finance from recent market turmoil is starting to show. As investors pile into passive funds, asset managers look for ways to employ
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Day 21: 8 Things to Know About the US Government Shutdown

Day 21: 8 Things to Know About the US Government Shutdown

The impasse over President Donald Trump's campaign promise to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border now threatens to produce the longest
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Microsoft Co. (MSFT) Shares Bought by Bainco International Investors

Bainco International Investors boosted its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 2.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with
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NRF 2019 – Reviving retail's roots in relationship: A fortune 500 exec's perspective

Heather Larabee, a former Whole Foods Market executive and current VP of Marketing at GoSpotCheck, explores the transformation of relationship in
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Smoke and Mirrors: Massachusetts' Recreational Cannabis Industry Navigates Tricky Regulatory …

Sources tell Fortune that cannabis companies face an array of obstacles, from financial hurdles to regulatory barriers, that have made life more difficult
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Weekend betting tips: Four bets that could make you a fortune

For many this was their first full working week of 2019. Congratulations for making it to end of it. The weekend is finally upon us and we have some
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Bernie Sanders, Meghan Markle, First Partner: Broadsheet January 11

Fortune. • The road to the Oscar? After the film's Golden Globes wins, troubling stories are emerging about the team behind the “racism drama” Green
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Money versus morals: 100 days since Jamal Khashoggi's killing

The latest show of it came on Thursday when the world marked 100 days … was oversubscribed by international investors by more than three times.
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Ashland Fortune will retire after 20 years as the Louisa County Sheriff

(LOUISA – WINA) A changing of the guard is coming in Louisa County. Ashland Fortune will not seek a sixth term as Sheriff. Fortune will turn 80 this
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Hill York, one of South Florida's first air conditioning contractors, acquired by Fortune 500 company

If you walked into an air-conditioned South Florida home or business in the 1940s or 50s, chances are Hill York made it cool. The air conditioning
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Environmentalists Identify Another Threat to the Planet—Nurdles

Environmentalists have identified another threat to the planet. It's called a nurdle. Nurdles are tiny pellets of plastic resin no bigger than a pencil eraser
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Have Insiders Been Selling Ag Growth International Inc. (TSE:AFN) Shares This Year?

So we'll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in … Over the last quarter, Ag Growth International insiders have spent a
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As Hanjin seeks rehab, BSP says PH banking system 'strong, stable'

MANILA—The Philippine banking system is “strong and stable,” the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Friday, after Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy
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Maltese Capital Management LLC Boosts Position in First American Financial Corp (FAF)

Oakbrook Investments LLC now owns 13,650 shares of the insurance … The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on
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Poland Arrests Huawei Employee on Spy Charges

… conducted actions, as a result of which, we handed over belongings of one of our employees,” Orange Polska told Fortune in an emailed statement.
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NAB customers hit by banking outage

Australian customers of the National Australia Bank have been hit by an outage today affecting their ability to access money. The bank has confirmed
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Russia to resume open-market foreign currency buys

MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Finance Ministry says it will start buying foreign currency on the open market next week, five months after purchases
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South East Asian banks urged to adopt lending policies on palm oil, soy, cattle and seafood

South East Asia's banks stand to gain significant benefits if they put in place policies that effectively assess the environmental and social risks of the
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Apple Might Debut 3 New iPhones in 2019

Despite reports that there's some trouble in Apple's iPhone division, the tech giant is planning three new handsets this year, according to a new report.
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Triodos Bank

About the Financial Services/Banking category. Sites providing financial services and/or information. These include online stock trading, financial
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The end of free banking

Banks are arguably not the most popular service providers as many of their customers believe they are money-making machines that exploit their
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Mongolia To Use Stablecoin for Lending Services, Money Transfers

Mongolia To Use Stablecoin for Lending Services, Money Transfers

Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, city's administration has agreed to partner up with a South Korean blockchain company, Terra, with aim to replace
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Bayern change buying policy

By Oliver Trust. BERLIN, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) — Bayern Munich, which have concentrated on signing internationally experienced players for decades,
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As the housing market slows, builders are offering buyer discounts

The housing market slowdown has been particularly pronounced in high-cost markets like California, where the state's Realtor association says only
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Minnesota Development Secures First Freddie Mac Non-LIHTC Forward Commitment

Developers of a 164-unit mixed-income community in Rochester, Minn., have become the first to secure financing under a new Freddie Mac program.
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Russia to Restart Foreign Exchange Reserves Buying

Last April, after the ruble was hit by damaging U.S. sanctions and a slump in emerging markets, the country stopped buying foreign currency on the
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7 Home Real Estate Trends this 2019

The real estate market is always changing, sometimes a bit faster than you can follow. The many variables in real estate market make it very hard to
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Stock Traders Buy Large Volume of International Game Technology Call Options (IGT)

International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) saw unusually large options trading activity on Wednesday. Traders purchased 20,443 call options
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Hot Searchlight: WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:WIR.U)

Every trading session discloses different movements and trends about WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:WIR.U) stock. Currently we
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Mongolia Partners With Stablecoin to Use Blockchain for Lending Services, Money Transfers

Mongolia's capital city of Ulaanbaatar has partnered with a stablecoin company to release instant money transfer and lending services, Asia's largest
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Do You Know What Multifield International Holdings Limited's (HKG:898) P/E Ratio Means?

This article is for investors who would like to improve their understanding of price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll look at Multifield International
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Investors Title Company (ITIC)'s Stock Formed A Several Months Bullish Inverse H&S

Investors sentiment increased to 1.11 in Q3 2018. Its up 0.23, from 0.88 in 2018Q2. It is positive, as 5 investors sold Investors Title Company shares
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Nissan's Carlos Ghosn Indicted on New Financial Misconduct Charges

Japanese prosecutors on Friday filed new charges of breach of trust and understating compensation against former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn,
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Second charge lending rises to £99m in November

Second charge mortgage lending was 21% higher in November 2018 year-on-year, both in terms of value and volume. There was £99m of new
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Government has spent a small fortune on training nurses it can't hire

Johannesburg – A cash crunch has resulted in two provinces letting hundreds of nurses go after training them at a cost running into hundreds of
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Healthcare deals raise pulse of US lending in 2019

NEW YORK, Jan 11 (LPC) – Bankers are diagnosing another robust year for US healthcare lending. The first two big loans of 2019 are financing the
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EC: No delays to SFTR implementation

The European Council has informed Securities Lending Times that there will be “no delayed implementation” to the Securities Financing Transactions
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Report questions World Bank lending to China

WASHINGTON — Most World Bank lending to China aligns with the bank's existing policy on how it lends to wealthier countries — but some lending
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Second charge lending volumes rise 21%: FLA

Second charge lending volumes rise 21%: FLA. The second half of 2018 has seen strong annual growth, with volumes up 11% in September and 19%
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Brokers are optimistic for growth in specialist lending

Three quarters of mortgage intermediaries (75%) expect business sales in specialist lending market to increase in the next twelve months, according
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Citigroup to Kick Off Heavy Week of Bank Earnings

Citigroup Inc. (C) will kick off the latest round of financial results from the banking industry with its earnings report before the market opens on Monday,
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RBC's CEO vows improvement to disappointing mortgage performance

RBC's CEO vows improvement to disappointing mortgage performance

Royal Bank of Canada Chief Executive Officer David McKay is vowing to do better on Canadian mortgages after a couple years of disappointing
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Big Banks' Q4 Earnings Releases Next Week: C, JPM, WFC, BAC

With fourth-quarter 2018 earnings beginning next week, all eyes will be on big banks' financial performance. Though the operating environment was
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List Leaders: Largest Real Estate Developers (slideshow)

The top two companies on the Business Journal's 2019 list of the 25 Largest Real Estate Developers in the Twin Cities hung on to their respective
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Can Wells Fargo's (WFC) Q4 Earnings Brave Mortgage Weakness?

Mortgage Banking Income to Decline: The mortgage business of Wells Fargo is not expected to perform well in the fourth quarter. With the interest
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Real estate appraisal startup Reggora raises $3M in seed round

Reggora, a startup that is automating residential real estate appraisals has raised $3 million in a seed round, taking ground in a niche industry quickly
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust (GPMT) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) Critical Comparison

DiamondRock Hospitality (NYSE:DRH) and Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE:GPMT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better
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Columbia Sportswear Places Full Page Ad Over Shutdown: 'Make America's Parks Open Again'

In the wake of national parks having to shut down and visitors damaging Joshua Tree National Park for lack of supervision, Columbia Sportswear
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US Recession Risk Hits Six-Year High Amid Trade War, Shutdown

… amid mounting dangers from financial markets, a trade war with China and … Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg over the past week see a median 25
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Kenyattas to buy Jamii Bora Bank for Sh1.4bn

Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) has made a Sh1.4 billion cash offer to buy out Jamii Bora Bank, expanding the Kenyatta family's business empire
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The Texas Mortgage Pros Is The Best Mortgage Lender in Dallas Offering Incredible Mortgage …

Dallas, TX – The Texas Mortgage Pros are a team of forward-thinking, professionally minded and experienced mortgage lenders serving new and
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Indian Banks Force Customers to Promise Not to Use Bitcoin

Following new regulatory measures from the Reserve Bank of India prohibiting banks from providing services to cryptocurrency businesses, some
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I&M Bank Rwanda – Nurturing Partnerships

The Services offered range from Advisory, Business Facilities, Forex trading, Mortgage financing, Transfer and Remittances, Electronic Banking,
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Alibaba-Backed AI Startup Said to Mull Up to $1 Billion IPO

Megvii, the owner of facial recognition developer Face++, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could net as much as $1 billion,
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Congresswoman calls on Trump to restart small business lending: 'The level of anxiety is …

The chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business is calling on President Trump to restart small business lending as the government
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Trump Is Totally Lost on the Shutdown

According to Chad Pergram of Fox News, it's trying to divert disaster-relief … Also subscribe to Bloomberg All Access and get much, much more. You'll
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Sheehan and Sidel of EagleBridge Capital arrange $17 million financing

Dedham, MA EagleBridge Capital has arranged construction/permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $17.865 million for the Dior located at
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Market Notebook: Ultimate Oscillator Located Above 60 for Mortgage Real Estate Ishares ETF (REM)

Keeping tabs on the Ultimate Oscillator reading for Mortgage Real Estate Ishares ETF (REM), we have recently seen that the Ultimate Oscillator is
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The Texas Mortgage Pros is the Top rated Mortgage Lender in Austin Offering FHA Loans …

Having been in the business of providing top of the line mortgage lending services to new and existing homeowners in and around Austin, TX for
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Who Has Been Selling BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BDSI) Shares?

So we'll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BDSI).
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Mwananchi changing the lending market

Mwananchi Credit, a financial service organisation has changed the finance market with its flexible and tailor made loan and other money related
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ASU President Crow responds to AG lawsuit over university real estate

ASU President Crow responds to AG lawsuit over university real estate

Brnovich claimed in his lawsuit that ASU has made real estate deals that “shield selected companies from property taxes while generating revenue for
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SC asked to review decision on mortgage with UCPB

The Supreme Court has been asked to review its 2017 decision that nullified a mortgage with the United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) and would
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Michael Dell Gets $12 Billion Richer With Break From Public Eye

Dell's fortune is now $27 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a ranking of the world's 500 richest people, up from $15 billion in 2013.
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Mortgage interest rates in Ireland are now the second highest in the Eurozone

But at 3.04pc for the average new mortgage, rates in this country in November were still much higher than the Eurozone's average of 1.79pc,
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Poland Accuses Huawei Employee of Spying for China

The Huawei employee is a Chinese citizen responsible for sales to public-sector clients in Poland, public television news channel TVPInfo said Friday.
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Bank earnings: Expect decent numbers but stocks may not break out of their doldrums

WFC, +0.35% are scheduled to report on Tuesday, followed by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. GS, -0.02% and Bank of America Corp. BAC, +0.86% on
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Lloyds Banking Group shares downgraded, but should you still buy?

Lloyds Bank shares are outperforming the wider market in 2019, but another City expert has tweaked forecasts. Lee Wild runs through the major
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Data Sheet—Examining Facebook's Strengths and Blind Spots

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. We may
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Commercial real estate appraisal tech startup Bowery Valuation raises $12 million

Bowery Valuation, which claims that it's the “world's first tech-driven commercial appraisal firm,” announced this week that it raised $12 million in its
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Coles County real estate transactions

1212 Lafayette Ave., Mattoon, purchased by Prairie Grass Investments LLC, Casey, from the estate of Robert A. Humphrey, 1111 Charleston Ave.,
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Ideanomics Signs Agreement with Huaxi, a Leading Broker Dealer and Investment Banking Firm in …

The Investment Banking Business segment is principally engaged in securities underwriting, sponsorship and financial advisory businesses.
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The housing market's future is female

The housing market is projected to heat up in 2019, and new data from Realtor.com indicates this push will predominantly be driven by Millennial
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Trump Sold $35 Million Of Real Estate In 2018

Donald Trump sold an estimated $35 million worth of real estate while serving in the White House last year, according to a Forbes analysis of local
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Petrucci Expands Lehigh Valley Real Estate Holdings

“We have a long history of providing turnac-key real estate solutions throughout the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey,” says Jim Petrucci, founder and
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Refinance mortgage rate slides for Friday

Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate tapered off. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate refinance trended down, but the average rate on a
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Bainco International Investors Reduced Holding in EOG Resources Inc (EOG)

Bainco International Investors trimmed its position in shares of EOG Resources Inc (NYSE:EOG) by 4.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the
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UNEP FI and 28 Banks Launch a Public Consultation on the Principles for Responsible Banking

On 26 November 2018, the UN Environment Finance Initiative (“UNEP FI”) and 28 banks from around the world launched a global consultation to
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John Safer Found Fortune in Real Estate and Banking—but Meaning in Sculpture

7 at the age of 96, made his living as a real-estate investor and developer in the Washington area and later headed banks there, one of which was
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For Ryan McCord, real estate is all about people

One of the biggest commercial real estate developments in Texas is taking shape at Generation Park in northeast Houston. Behind the project is Ryan
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RBC's CEO vows improvement on bank's disappointing mortgage performance

Toronto-based Royal Bank, Canada's largest mortgage lender, with $246.9 billion (US$185.6 billion) of home loans as of Oct. 31, will do better and
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