Morneau: No Stress Test for Private Lenders

Morneau: No Stress Test for Private Lenders

Finance Minister Bill Morneau denied reports that his government is planning new regulations aimed at private mortgage lending. “I'm not currently
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10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (January 29, 2019)

The increased oversight by the Government National Mortgage Association, or Ginnie Mae, comes as nonbank lenders play an ever-bigger role in
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Loan officers, here's what to expect in housing in 2019

Mortgage lenders, we're almost through the first month of the year. As you dig in to work on reaching your goals for the year, here's a quick outlook on
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Boeing's Decision of the Decade: Does It Build the 797?

The CEO is still wrestling with the business case, and a misfire would tarnish the company's halo on Wall Street. By. Julie Johnsson. January 29, 2019
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Russia Vows Full Support for Maduro Government in Venezuela

Russia and its allies will “do everything” to support the legitimate government of President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela against U.S. efforts to oust it
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Had Enough of Brexit? How About 10 More Years of it?

Today's votes in Parliament can't change the outcome: Years of uncertainty and fraught negotiation. By. Therese Raphael. January 29, 2019, 1:04 AM
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Canopy-Backed Slang Jumps in Debut With Pot Brands in Focus

Slang raised C$66 million in a September financing and intends to use the public markets to access the capital it will need to expand into other
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Lenders relax maximum mortgage age

This is because, as a direct result of the financial crisis, mortgage providers introduced several restrictive measures to reduce their exposure to risk,
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US Sanctions on PDVSA Look Like a De Facto Oil Embargo

That move roiled global metals markets last year as buyers and trading houses both in the U.S. and elsewhere stopped dealing with the company.
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Roger Stone's Lawyers Have Rough Start With Washington Judge

Roger Stone's criminal case is off to an awkward start. On Monday, the day before Stone is expected to plead not guilty, a judge rebuked his Fort
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Apple Bug Lets iPhone Users Listen in on Others Via FaceTime

The bug, confirmed by Bloomberg News, happens when a user creates a FaceTime conference call, puts in their phone number, and then adds the
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May Faces Losing Control Over Brexit Despite Gamble on Backstop

… known as Cooper-Boles, would stand a good chance of winning. That would be good news for business and markets but a humiliating loss for May.
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Mnuchin Announces Trump Sanctions on Venezuela's PDVSA

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks at a news conference in Washington about President Donald Trump sanctioning Venezuela's
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Harley-Davidson Profit Is Wiped Out by President Trump's Tariffs

Harley-Davidson Inc. barely broke even in the last quarter of a year in which the struggling American icon got caught up in President Donald Trump's
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Ginnie Mae ramps up scrutiny of nonbank mortgage lenders

Ginnie Mae, the agency that guarantees mortgages made by various government institutions, is taking unprecedented steps to address concerns over
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Nvidia Targets Fall as Outlook Cut 'Worse Than We Expected'

Nvidia Corp. analysts cut their price targets on the chipmaker Tuesday, a move that came in reaction to the company lowering its fourth-quarter
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US Plans Suspension of Nuclear Treaty With Russia, Official Says

The U.S. plans to suspend its obligations under a 1987 nuclear weapons treaty with Russia after a deadline passes this weekend and the Trump
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Alibaba Shows Signs of Strain as China's Economy Shudders

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is feeling the heat as China's economy decelerates. China's dominant e-commerce company will offer clues to the health
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Trump Slaps De-Facto Oil Ban on Venezuela

The Trump administration dealt its toughest blow yet to the authoritarian Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, issuing new sanctions on the nation's
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Silver Shortage Promises to Boost Price in 2019

The industrial-applications sector will likely boost demand for the metal in 2019, according to Bloomberg Intelligence's analysts Eily Ong and Tobias
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Deutsche Telekom Warns Huawei Ban Would Hurt Europe 5G

Deutsche Telekom Warns Huawei Ban Would Hurt Europe 5G

Sign up for our new China newsletter, a weekly dispatch coming soon on where China stands now and where it's going next. Europe would fall behind
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Tesla Has Just 4 Weeks to Rally 21% or Pay $920 Million on Bonds

But the start of 2019 brought a spate of bad news that's sent the shares down … $411.5 million for the fourth quarter, according to a Bloomberg survey.
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US Government Seen as Most Corrupt in Seven Years

The U.S. plunged in an annual global corruption index as a surge in support for populist leaders and the erosion of democracy hobbled efforts to
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For 2020, Democrats Look Strong

Most of the party's candidates are professional and serious – and most of their problems are normal. By. Jonathan Bernstein. January 29, 2019, 3:30
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World's Most Hated Stocks Won't Be Saved by Brexit Delay

An extension of Article 50 would be good news for domestic stocks — they rallied when the possibility arose earlier this month — but Tuesday's vote
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Aussies are becoming wiser home loan borrowers — poll

Australians are developing a good habit when it comes to applying for home loans. A recent survey by Gateway Bank revealed that seven in 10
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Former Quincy Man Sentenced for $1.9 Million Real Estate Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – A former Quincy man, who had been a fugitive for more than 20 years prior to his arrest in April 2017, was sentenced today in federal court
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May Rips Up Divorce Plan to Keep Party United: Brexit Update

Markets like this option. …. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Tory MP Nicky Morgan said she would vote for both the Brady amendment to ditch the so-called
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CNBC Moves Into Real Estate With Three New Originals In Primetime – TCA

CNBC is focusing on real estate as a programming growth area, with three new original series on that theme joining the primetime lineup in May.
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Sierra Pacific Mortgage Branches Fund more than 100 Million Dollars in Loans in 2018

Folsom, CA, Jan. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. is honored to announce that two branches each funded
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It's Getting Harder to Report in China, Foreign Journalists Say

Six correspondents said they had visa renewal troubles related to their coverage of news events. China also gave five correspondents shortened visas
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Greece to Sell Bonds Without Bailout Safety Net for First Time

“Now is not a bad time to test the markets with a small issue,” said Dimitris Dalipis, head of fixed income at Alpha Trust Mutual Fund Management SA
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The Silver Lining of an Exodus: Bosnia Cashes In on Exit Fees

Bosnia-Herzegovina, whose population has shrunk by a quarter in less than three decades, is using the exodus of its citizens to boost coffers.
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France Will Take Back 130 ISIS Fighters, BFM Reports

About 130 French citizens who fought in the ranks of the Islamic State will be returned to France by their Syrian captors, BFM TV reported on Tuesday,
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Dubai targets Dh1bn of Chinese real estate investment in 2019

Dubai Land Department, part of Dubai Government, plans to ramp up efforts to promote UAE real estate to prospective Chinese investors, with the
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Nvidia Cuts Forecast, Facebook Watch Struggles (Podcast)

Ryan Vlastelica, Bloomberg News Equities Reporter, and Angelo Zino, Senior Equity Analyst at CFRA, break down Nvidia cutting its outlook for
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Real estate firm markets new Haredi settlement that government hasn't heard of

A real estate company has been marketing land where it plans to build a new city-settlement for ultra-Orthodox Israelis, but the government has yet to
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Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

The building offers a 3 percent cap rate. Seller: Vista Pointe. Brokers: Rick Pretsfelder and Sophie Smadbeck, Leslie J. Garfield Real Estate
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Mortgage lending up 45% at the Tipton

“We are focused on enabling people to own their home at all stages of life and during 2018 our increase in lending has been supported by us
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Here's the Uber Investor Letter That Forced Travis Kalanick Out

On June 20, 2017, two venture capitalists arrived at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Chicago to hand-deliver a letter to Travis Kalanick. The memo helped
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Chinese Exiting US Real Estate as Beijing Directs Money Back to Shore Up Economy

Chinese Exiting US Real Estate as Beijing Directs Money Back to Shore Up Economy

Chinese purchases of U.S. real estate last year dwindled to their lowest level since 2012, as Beijing kept up the pressure on Chinese investors to bring
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, UNB, Al Hilal Bank Agree to $114 Billion Merger

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Union National Bank and privately-held Al Hilal Bank have agreed to a merger, Bloomberg News reports.
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The Bond Market Proves the Doubters Wrong. Again.

And yet the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Total Return index managed to gain 0.86 percent. That's nothing to brag about, but it's far from the
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Morneau not considering extending mortgage stress test to cover more lenders

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says he is not considering imposing stress tests on private mortgage lenders. Morneau is throwing cold water
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Interim Budget 2019 | Here's a wish list from the real estate sector

Three days ahead of the Interim Budget 2019, real estate developers are hoping that the government would rationalise the Goods and Services Tax
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DLD launches real estate promotion plan

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of its real estate promotion plan for the Real Estate Investment Promotion Investment
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Hint to Maduro? '5000 Troops to Colombia,' Reads Bolton Notepad

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro may wonder whether President Donald Trump is trying to rattle him. On Monday, White House National Security
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PulteGroup Reports Fourth Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among other things: interest rate changes and the availability of mortgage financing; competition
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The Crucial Real Estate Deal Component Most Investors Miss

If you're like most real estate investors, you probably receive deal packages from real estate syndicators, also known as sponsors, on a regular basis.
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Four Reasons Real Estate Professionals Should Put A Spotlight On Their Health

For most of us, survival depends on making it through the daily rat race. From the moment we wake up and clock in, it's game time. Modern living is a
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County reviewing banking proposals

Lackawanna County officials are reviewing a slate of banking proposals in an effort to secure the highestquality government banking services at the
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Xiaomi's Rout Throws a Spotlight on Hong Kong's Expiring Lockups

“The worst-case scenario for the markets of a string of aggressive rate hikes by the Fed is off the table in the short-term,” Jefferies strategists led by
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Chinese retreat from US real estate continues

The Chinese real estate selling spree continues to break records. After being net sellers of U.S. real estate in the second quarter of 2018, which was
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Trump's Freeze on China Exposes Israeli Tech Firms to Chill Wind

Citing the “very powerful” combination of Israeli technology and innovation with China's “industry, expertise, innovation and markets,” he added: “We
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US Charges Huawei With Stealing Trade Secrets, Bank Fraud

… filed Monday also mark an escalation of tensions between the world's two largest economies, which are mired in a trade war that has roiled markets.
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China Real Estate Loan Growth Slowed to 20% in 2018 as PBOC Clamps Down on Credit

According to the central bank's data, outstanding mortgage loans grew just 17.8 percent in 2018 to RMB 25.75 trillion, down from 22.2 percent growth
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Big Real Estate Moguls Win as Smaller Investors Denied Tax Break

(Bloomberg) — A perk pitched as a boon for mom-and-pop businesses in President Donald Trump's tax law could shut out smaller real estate investors
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Treasure Valley commercial real estate roundup

Al Marino and Karena Gilbert of Thornton Oliver Keller represented the landlord. John Bottles of Mark Bottles Real Estate represented the tenant.
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China Slowed for an Eighth Month in January, Early Indicators Show

That's the signal from a Bloomberg Economics gauge aggregating the earliest-available indicators on business conditions and market sentiment.
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Paul Manafort's First Sentencing Postponed Over Claims He Lied

Paul Manafort's sentencing for bank and tax fraud was postponed indefinitely by a federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, because of unresolved issues
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Mortgage Sleep Out raises £110000 for youth homelessness

Mortgage Sleep Out raises £110000 for youth homelessness

Back in November, more than 500 people in the mortgage industry raised over £100,000 for the End Youth Homelessness (EYH) charity by sleeping
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Gateway funds $6.1 billion in mortgage loans

Gateway Mortgage Group funded more than 29,000 loans for a total of $6.1 billion in mortgage loans in 2018, up 10 percent from $5.5 billion in 2017.
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Mortgage availability rises for older borrowers

Darren Cook, Finance Expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, said: “Over the past five years, mortgage providers have become far more accommodating to
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Irish mortgage market heading for €10bn in 2019

New data released today by the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland (BPFI) shows that mortgage lending grew by 20% last year, driven by the
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Lower monthly mortgage rate under BNM's RM1 billion housing fund

“Out of the total, 265 individuals voluntarily did not proceed with their plans to apply for housing loans after realising they don't have sufficient
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Why Calgary homeowners turn to private lenders

More Calgary homeowners are turning to private lenders to help refinance their properties, re-establish credit or consolidate debt, according mortgage
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A TV Drama Spawned in India's Financial Shadows

Analysts who believed the tremors would reach other shadow-banking entities like Dewan Housing Finance Ltd. were half right. Yes, Dewan's loan
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Mojo Mortgages adds HSBC to its panel

Mojo Co-founder Nick Sherratt said: “HSBC are a forward-thinking lender that have invested in their broker systems and tools to improve our customer
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What the experts say: Should you buy a condo?

If you buy your condo with a mainstream mortgage, the lender will investigate many of these issues, because it wants to minimize your default risk.
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Oaktree invests $194 mn to buy Dewan Housing Finance's loans

Global alternative investment management firm Oaktree Capital Management LP has invested Rs 1,375 crore ($194 million) to buy loans from Dewan
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Sterling Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results

The Company had a $112.6 million decrease in residential mortgage loans held for sale, a $3.0 million decrease in construction and commercial real
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Indian mortgage lender DHFL raises $193m from Oaktree Capital funds

Mortgage lender Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL) on Tuesday said that it has raised ₹1,375 crore from funds managed by Oaktree Capital
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Castle & Cooke Mortgage Announces New LO For its North Salt Lake Office

Jessie Van Wagoners has joined Castle & Cooke Mortgage as a loan officer in its North Salt Lake, Utah, location. Previously, Van Wagoners worked
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Cooling Housing Market Prompts Closer Scrutiny of Some Lenders

One of the principal gatekeepers to housing-finance markets is stepping up scrutiny of nonbank mortgage lenders, concerned that some may not have
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Older mortgage borrowers find pressure easing as lenders relax age rules

In order to manage risks, mortgage lenders tightened the lending criteria by reducing the availability of interest-only loans and lowering the maximum
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9 Mortgage Application Tips: Would You Give Yourself a Mortgage Loan?

According to the Home Loan Learning Center, many lenders require a minimum score of 680 (or 620 for an FHA loan) and can deny anyone who falls
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Mortgage stress tests for private lenders not under consideration, Morneau says

Mortgage stress tests for private lenders not under consideration, Morneau says

Others are using mortgage investment corporations and credit unions, which are provincially regulated and not required to implement the stress test.
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Openwork recruited 508 mortgage advisers to group last year

John Cupis, mortgage director (pictured) said: “These historic results are testament to our strong proposition and support for firms wanting to grow or
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A Deeper Look into Canadian Reverse Mortgage Growth

Demand for reverse mortgages in Canada continues to grow, presenting a stark contrast to the declining volume exhibited in the American reverse
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Bank Mandiri to launch two millennial mortgage products in February

State-owned lender Bank Mandiri plans to launch in early February a mortgage product for millennials, its consumer loan group head has announced.
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Does Brexit mean you should remortgage? Martin Lewis urges Britons to check deals NOW

Some experts have predicted doom while others maintain leaving the EU will be beneficial to the UK's finances. How could Brexit affect your mortgage
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The 100% mortgage is back – is it worth the risk?

Lloyds Bank's new Lend a Hand mortgage offers first-time buyers the chance to borrow the entire price of their new home – but with the considerable
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State-funded mortgage aid service Abhaile slammed for 'failing' Irish homeowners

The State-funded service for people whose homes are in mortgage arrears was slammed yesterday for “failing 70%” of those who turn to it. The cutting
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Mortgage Rates Unchanged at Start of Hectic Week

Mortgage rates didn't move at all today, on average, but that's likely to change throughout the course of the week–possibly several times. Interest rates
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Lenders relax mortgage age rules

Borrowers that will be aged between 80 and 84 at the end of their mortgage now have more than 250 products to choose from, research from
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Value of mortgage drawdowns rose 20% to €8.7bn last year

The value of mortgages taken out in Ireland last year rose nearly 20 per cent to €8.7 billion, with first-time buyers representing the biggest segment of
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100% mortgage with Lloyds if Bank of Mum and Dad helps

Britain's biggest lender has launched a 100 per cent mortgage for first-time buyers — as long as the Bank of Mum and Dad is ready to help out.
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RBC 'regrets' mortgage error that labelled loans as accelerated when they weren't

Canada's biggest bank says it regrets an error that caused it to mischaracterize some of its mortgages as being on an accelerated payment plan even
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Lloyds Bank launches 100% mortgage: how does it work?

First-time buyers can borrow up to 100% of a property's value, provided their family can put down some money as security, with a new mortgage deal
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Ireland's mortgage market grows 20 percent in 2018

DUBLIN (Reuters) – The Irish market for mortgages slowed in the fourth quarter, but grew overall in 2018 by almost 20 percent as first-time buyers
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Mortgage originations down among self-employed

Mortgage originations among self-employed households have fallen more than for salaried households. This decline has occurred even though
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Is Buying International Business Machines Corporation Common (NYSE:IBM), Having Lower Short …

Investors sentiment increased to 0.91 in 2018 Q3. Its up 0.01, from 0.9 in 2018Q2. It increased, as 65 investors sold International Business Machines
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How Qualified Action Plans can be used to Increase LIHTC Development in Areas of Opportunity

As part of its underserved markets research series, Freddie Mac has released eight reports highlighting what we know about hard to serve markets,
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust: 7.4%-Yield And Deep Value

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT) represents deep value at today's valuation point for income investors that seek access to a high-quality,
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Kenneth Hayne's royal commission report alone can't change banking's greedy philosophy

But in the world of banking and high finance, it's become an all-encompassing philosophy over the past few decades, one not merely accepted but
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CBRE Arranges Sale, Financing of Central FL Asset

CBRE Arranges Sale, Financing of Central FL Asset

CBRE provided the seven-year, fixed-rate loan through Freddie Mac. The financing features a rate lock at application, with a 4.34 percent interest rate
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How to balance your real estate career and personal life

When describing her unique family situation onstage at ICNY, Stephanie Lanier explained, ”We really got into real estate for the flexibility and the
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Port Macquarie's housing market expected to 'buck' the Sydney downturn

First National Real Estate Port Macquarie principal Ron Fischer said the market seemed steady and could expect a good year despite uncertainty
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'Real estate sector needs regulator'

ISLAMABAD: Lack of policy and regulatory framework has led to the mushroom growth of real estate projects across the country, the Competition
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Real estate developer buys 22 acres in Westgate Business Park

A real estate development firm based in Washington County has purchased nearly 22 acres in the Westgate Business Park off Route 18. BIG BEAVER
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Dayton-area office market continues positive absorption trend

According to a report from real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield, direct vacancy among Dayton-area office properties in the fourth quarter stood at
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Caci International Inc (CACI) Expected to Post Earnings of $2.30 Per Share

Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Caci International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $166.00 target price for the company in a
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Miami real estate startup wants to make buying and selling homes free

Miami real estate technology startup Richr has announced the launch of its first product — a home listing platform that allows sellers in South Florida to
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The Ratings Game: International Paper Company (IP), Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA)

Over the past 52 weeks International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) has … Analysts view Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) as a Buy, with 0
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A Look At MGM Resorts International (MGM) Insider Buying

With 10 sell/buy ratio, MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) experienced more insider selling than insider buying over the last three months.
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Insider Buying: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) Major Shareholder Buys 92900 Shares …

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF) major shareholder Winder Investment Pte Ltd bought 92,900 shares of International Flavors
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Slain Utah real estate agent shot three times in the back, charges state

SALT LAKE CITY — A South Jordan real estate agent found dead in one of his rental properties was shot three times in the back and once in the groin,
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Real estate taxes due

CANTON The Stark County treasurer is reminding residents that real estate taxes for the first half of 2018 are due and payable on or before Feb. 20.
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Is Buying Atn International Inc (NASDAQ:ATNI) Here Good Idea?

The stock of Atn International Inc (NASDAQ:ATNI) registered a decrease of 27.55% in short interest. ATNI's total short interest was 243,000 shares in
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Hunt Brings On UrbanView Real Estate Equity Platform

“Rachel brings to Hunt 20 years of real estate experience investing in U.S. markets, strong proprietary relationships and an active off-market deal
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Design experts declare which home trends are must-haves for 2019

In the real estate and rental marketplace's annual Home Trend Forecast, they lay out what's hot and what's not in decor and design for the new year.
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Shutdown hampered real estate sales

WINCHESTER — Local mortgage and real estate professionals say the partial federal government shutdown slowed their ability to close some real
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The CEO of a real estate brokerage says the weekend that determines the direction of the housing …

But there's one particular day that Glenn Kelman , CEO of online real estate … Super Bowl Sunday is a long-awaited moment for sports fans across the US but it's also an indicator of how the year's housing market will perform.
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Buy, Sell? What To Make Of It All? Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW), Old Republic International …

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW) rose 2.93% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Over the
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Is Buying Anixter International Inc (NYSE:AXE) Here Good Idea?

Investors sentiment increased to 1.29 in 2018 Q3. Its up 0.10, from 1.19 in 2018Q2. It increased, as 12 investors sold Anixter International Inc. shares
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Court temporarily liquidates real estate company

Court temporarily liquidates real estate company

The real estate company owned by Mpumalanga businessperson and conservationist Fred Daniel was yesterday provisionally liquidated, despite his
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Mastering Video for Professional Services

See how two Staten Island mortgage bankers use humor to meet millennial home buyers and start working with them 3-4 years before they may buy.
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Discovery, Inc. (DISCA) EPS Estimated At $0.81; Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund 2 (JMT …

Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund 2 (JMT) investors sentiment … Also, the number of active investment managers holding Nuveen Mortgage … Inc. to Enhance the Company's Video Rights Accuracy with Location-Based
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Overleveraged real estate developers need to bring sanity

The real estate industry has been going through a stressful phase for the last couple of years. Much focus of late has been on factors such as rigorous
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$1.23 Billion in Sales Expected for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) This Quarter

Zacks Investment Research cut International Flavors & Fragrances from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 16th.
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Man gets prison time in $1.9 million Quincy real estate swindle

For at least eight years ending in 2016, Wolas ran a real estate business known as Increasing Fortune Inc., and worked as a licensed real estate agent
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Analysts Turn Mixed On Old Republic International Corporation (ORI), Sunstone Hotel Investors …

The shares of Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE:ORI) has been pegged with a rating of Mkt Outperform by JMP Securities in its latest
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Flying sterling's wings may be clipped as best-case Brexit priced in

These calls would give holders the right to buy sterling from mid-$1.30 … $1.26 to $1.31 — but there are still many international investors who believe
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Weatherford International plc (NYSE:WFT) Stake Increased by Vanguard Group Inc

Societe Generale cut shares of Weatherford International from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating and set a $2.00 target price for the company. in a report
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Last Week's Market Leaders: Foreign Corporate Bonds, Real Estate

US and foreign real estate funds were in close pursuit, each rising 1.3% in last week's trading via Vanguard Real Estate (NYSEARCA:VNQ) and
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First Command Bank Purchases Shares of 1372 Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)

First American Trust FSB raised its stake in Mondelez International by … Berenberg Bank downgraded Mondelez International from a “buy” rating to a
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Amazon: Unappreciated International Segment Turning The Corner

Amazon: Unappreciated International Segment Turning The Corner … remains intact and any near-term weakness continues to be a buying opportunity. … I'm bullish on the stock and think an improved outlook for the international
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Banks, Farm Credit Split Overall Farm Debt Load, But Portfolios Differ

John Newton, American Farm Bureau Federation's Market Intel chief … The Farm Credit system holds more real estate debt, about $108 billion worth,
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Portugal Real Estate: One of 2019's Top Emerging Trends

Recent years have brought both uncertainty and unmissable opportunities for investors buying into Europe. Real estate leaders across the continent
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Advisors Asset Management Inc. Buys 12104 Shares of Old Republic International Co. (NYSE:ORI)

Advisors Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in Old Republic International Co. (NYSE:ORI) by 120.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the
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Job openings as firms relocate from China to VN

In the last quarter of 2018, the real estate market saw several “super” projects, leading to high recruitment demand, especially positions related to
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PM): Pay No Mind To The Market And Keep Buying

Wall Street analysts will be watching closely when Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) reports its quarterly earnings next, which is scheduled for
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China's real estate loan growth slows further in 2018

The real estate sector is a key driver of economic growth, so any further weakness could influence the pace and scope of fresh stimulus steps
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Here's How Much Real Estate Agents Earn In Every State

With fewer homes being sold, the people most directly affected tend to be real estate sales agents, whose incomes are tied to home sales.
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A Year Of Recovery For Real Estate

Just when things were beginning to get interesting for real estate, rising interest rates dented the market. With analysts now sounding the alarm for a
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Investment trends: Public assets in private hands

Investment trends: Public assets in private hands

The deal can be seen as part of a wider trend of global real estate investors turning to public markets at a time when the unlisted property market is
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Boston and Five Other Cities Leading Shift in the Housing Market

SANTA ANA, Calif.–First American Financial Corporation, a global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate
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Strategy for Success: An Emerging Brokerage's Story

In a wide-ranging conversation with CPE, the entrepreneur touched on the trends, challenges and opportunities in the metro's commercial real estate
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Emerging trends in the long-term care industry

We have all heard it: In 30 years the number of Americans who will need long-term care services is projected to double, and they won't want to move
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GST tweak, industry status make up real estate sector's budget wishlist

MUMBAI: After being through the various structural changes and demand pressures over the past two years, the real estate sector is expecting the
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UAE's developers testing interest for 'home-cum-office' concepts

“More resi-office combos will be brought to market by developers if the … in 2010,” according to the latest JLL update on real estate trends in the UAE.
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What the Biggest Names in Real Estate Said at REBNY [Video]

At the Real Estate Board of New York's annual gala, Commercial Observer caught up with some of commercial real estate's power players and asked
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Baxter International Inc (BAX) Holdings Trimmed by OLD Point Trust & Financial Services NA

ValuEngine cut shares of Baxter International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, November 1st. Wells Fargo & Co reduced
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Aviaa Expands European Footprint with Convolus Merger

“It marks a significant strategic step for Aviaa, which will enable us to deliver larger-scale global purchasing for our collective members and suppliers,”
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Rothschild Investment Corp IL Has $2.56 Million Stake in Town Sports International Holdings, Inc …

The fund owned 399,391 shares of the company's stock after buying an … Vanguard Group Inc raised its stake in Town Sports International by 7.8%
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Real estate's new premium gap: Urban centers versus suburbs

The downtowns of most major American cities were a great investment, even for those who bought in the real estate crisis a decade ago — and the
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Tucson Real Estate: Exotic pet hospital coming to town

James Crawley, with Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and Joseph Caplik, with Joseph Bernard Investment Real Estate, represented the
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I-Team: Raleigh real estate rising, but so is homeless population

As Raleigh and Wake County continue to enjoy widespread economic growth, the increased demand for real estate may be making things too
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SKF unveiled the key trends that will affect real estate in 2019

A significant share of net Foreign Direct Investments into the country during January-October 2018 came from Asia, specifically Singapore (45.3%),
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Penn Hills real estate taxes expected to go up to help balance the district's 2019-20 budget

Projected revenues include $54.6 million from local real estate taxes, $30.8 million from the state and $4.45 million from federal sources. Projected
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Real estate transactions Jan. 29

Jan. 15. Dorothy Ann Schroder to Bradley A. Arnold, Cotton Brother's 1st and 2nd Addition, lots 4 through 6, block 28. William J. Whelan to Home
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Best books on real estate investing

You can become a successful real estate investor by keeping yourself abreast with the latest trends in the real estate industry. While there are many
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Richard Powers is joining Toner Real Estate

Powers, who spent many years at Century 21 Hughes, said he has achieved more than $200 million in home sales on the North Shore since 1991.
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The CEO of a real-estate brokerage says the weekend that determines the direction of the housing …

A bad housing market is a bad indicator for the overall economy. … That's according to Glenn Kelman, CEO of the online real-estate brokerage Redfin,
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A look ahead for newspapers in 2019

Let's take a look at some of the trends News & Tech has identified for the … We'll also see publishers continue to leverage trends such as real estate
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The Right Path for FHA?

The Right Path for FHA?

The latest American Enterprises Institute Housing Market Indicators released its data on October 2018 with a focus on the National Mortgage Risk
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'Hot market' or not, Bakersfield's home market may need job growth to keep warm

Bakersfield's single-family home market has a lot going for it, especially when you compare it with high-priced communities along the coast. But is it
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Rising interest rates could impact Utah housing market, analyst says

SALT LAKE CITY — The new year could bring higher home values as well as rising interest rates in Utah, which could mean a more challenging
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Long Island Cheat Sheet: Hauppauge office complex sells for $16M, Douglas Elliman sees strong …

The home market had a bit of a “contrarian” final quarter of 2018 on Long Island compared to other markets nearby, said Jonathan Miller, CEO of
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Swedbank profit falls amid market volatility

The bank said a more efficient and balanced housing market in the long term requires structural reforms to the rental market, however, as well as to
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Utah's homes prices have spiked and sales have slowed along the Wasatch Front. Check out the …

Surging prices and limited supplies pushed home sales on the Wasatch Front to their lowest level in three years, with Utah's urban counties seeing
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Hesperia ranked fourth for affordable housing

To determine housing affordability, HomeArea compared local home prices with local incomes. The median multiple answers the question, “How
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West Vancouver looks to Whistler for inspiration in housing district's workers

West Vancouver is working on a “pretty novel” plan to build below-market housing, and is turning to Whistler for inspiration on making housing
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A year of challenges for Australia's housing market

A new report released by Master Builders Australia predicts a tough year ahead for the housing market in Australia. Pointing to a challenging year
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Ho Chi Minh City housing market lags Hanoi's growth

HANOI'S property launches are outpacing Ho Chi Minh City, Maybank Kim Eng analyst Thai Quang Trung noted in a flash report on Tuesday (Jan 29).
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Have You Noticed? The Housing Market Is Starting to Look Brighter

Some real estate indicators are starting to improve as the housing market sets its sights on the spring.
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APRA defends its housing market intervention

The prudential supervisor has rejected attacks by the Productivity Commission and competition regulator that its controversial housing lending caps
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Local housing market stays even

The local housing market hasn't seen much movement within the last year, and experts say it's a buyer's market. A broker with Remax Bonnyville
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Sydney, Melbourne house prices head towards 10pc falls: Corelogic

Sydney and Melbourne house prices have tumbled again as they edge closer to a full 10 per cent decline over the past year. In the lead up to the
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Hong Kong's short-lived property price decline is just about over, analysts say

The recent slide in Hong Kong's residential property prices may soon be ending. Just four months after the city topped Swiss Bank UBS' chart of the
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China waves off speculation it will send in cavalry for shaky property market

China's central and local officials have a message for the all-important property market: don't expect the cavalry. During these rocky times for the
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Australia's house price downturn is showing few signs of easing

The housing downturn is already weighing on Australia's residential construction sector. There are concerns it could spread to the broader economy,
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Fund manager Milford cuts exposure to housing stocks as market darkens

A major investment fund is reducing its exposure to housing related stocks in anticipation of Auckland's property market falling further this year. “We're
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Big drop in US homebuilders' shares could spell trouble

The US housing market was at the heart of the financial crisis that rippled through the global economy a decade ago. Today, emerging cracks in a
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Cuyahoga County Council members suggest changes to $30 million housing program

The second change proposed by Simon allows the county land bank to use demolition to help spur investment in certain housing markets.
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North West 200 confirms new title sponsors for 90th anniversary races

North West 200 confirms new title sponsors for 90th anniversary races

“This is a unique opportunity and a great honour for our company to become one of the title sponsors of such a prestigious international event as the
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Old Republic's yearly revenue hits all-time high

Old Republic International Corp. set its all-time mark for title insurance revenue in 2018, according to the company's latest earning report, despite a
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Former WWE Title Holder Returning To The Company

We've recently reported that former IMPACT Wrestling stars Abyss and Sonjay Dutt have now started with WWE in backstage roles. Now, according to
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North Carolina Law Firm Adopts Pavaso's E-Closing Platform

The new features enable lenders, title companies, agents and borrowers to electronically e-deliver early disclosures, e-sign documents, remotely
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Watching Ichimoku Levels for This Stock: Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC): Cloud …

Traders employing technical analysis will note that the Chaikin Money Flow 20 day indicator on shares of Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) is
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Ring Leader

As co-president of the WWE, Wilson was instrumental in helping usher the company into the new media space with the 2014 launch of WWE Network
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Former WWE Title Holder Returning To The Company For Backstage Role

WWE seems to be loading up when it comes to backstage personnel, as the company recently hired former Impact Wrestling stars Abyss and Sonjay
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The FBI Has Issued a Warning About This Latest Real Estate Scam

The latest scam involves online criminals, who impersonate real-estate agents, title companies, lenders, lawyers or transaction coordinators.
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Is a will really needed for a couple without kids?

When your mother-in-law decides to sell the house, a title company will have no trouble checking the probate records to determine that your mother is
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The Keyes Company Expands in 3 Key Miami-Dade County Markets

Keyes, however, continues to grow both its footprint and personnel by offering real estate, mortgage and title services under one roof, allowing for a
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Neon Acquires Hot Sundance Title 'The Lodge'!

Neon Acquires Hot Sundance Title 'The Lodge'! … Neon, the company who released the incredible festival hit Revenge, is eying a theatrical release at
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Florida's retirement communities face growing demand for more space, luxury

An Orlando couple wired a $46,000 down payment to a title company they thought was legitimate, but later learned it was really a spoofed IP address
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Bridge Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2018 Results

Title insurance services are offered through BNB's wholly owned subsidiary, Bridge Abstract. Bridge Financial Services, Inc., a wholly owned
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Southern Title promotes manager

The company said Noga has been part of Southern Title since 2010, and has experience in processing, title examination and closing. She earned her
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Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. Announces Appointment of Eric A. Koch as a New Director

Mr. Koch, a resident of Bedford, is an attorney in private practice with Koch & McAuley P.C. and is president of Indiana Title Insurance Co. He served
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Exclusive: Former WWE Star Shane Helms Returning To The Company In Backstage Role

Wrestling Inc. has learned that former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Shane Helms will be returning to the company as a backstage producer. Helms
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ʻIolani School earns top title at 26th Annual Hawai'i Science Bowl

Ê»Iolani School earns top title at 26th Annual Hawai'i Science Bowl … The Hawai'i Science Bowl was co-sponsored by: Hawaiian Airlines, HAWAI'IGAS
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Ex-Police Chief In Westchester Admits $780G Tax Evasion

… the Police Chief also owned and operated Coastal Construction Associates LLC, worked as a salesman for two title companies, and derived further
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LSO puts perks for real estate lawyers under the microscope

Title insurance companies are legally required to get a certificate of title to the property to be insured from a lawyer, according to the LSO's
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Brightway Insurance leaps 72 spots up Entrepreneur's top franchises list, grabs top insurance …

28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Entrepreneur magazine and Franchise Business Review each have named Brightway Insurance to their respective lists of
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