Stewart Information Services Corp (NYSE:STC) Position Lifted by Vanguard Group Inc

Stewart Information Services Corp (NYSE:STC) Position Lifted by Vanguard Group Inc

Vanguard Group Inc boosted its stake in shares of Stewart Information … The company operates in two segments, Title Insurance and Related
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China's housing glut casts pall over the economy

Yan still intends to marry someday, but he is growing concerned about China's housing market. Even in a so-called “second-tier” city like Jinan, a 100
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BuzzFeed Journalists Vote to Unionize in Wake of Layoffs

… for vampirical platforms or submitting to the whims of a corporation that botches basic HR tasks,” the BuzzFeed News Union said in a statement.
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First Command Bank Acquires Shares of 1372 Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)

BidaskClub upgraded shares of Mondelez International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 22nd.
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First Tennessee Bank Honored for Exceptional Customer Service

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Tennessee Bank, member of the First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN) family
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Chattanooga home prices rose almost twice as fast as national average last year

Home prices last year in Chattanooga rose nearly twice as fast as the national average as local Realtors sold a record number of houses during 2018.
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Edison International (EIX)- Bullish Movers Gaining Investors Attention

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) shares slightly up 0.68% to trade at $58.08 in the last beat. To cut down amount of noise on price chart, shares of firm
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Sen. Arthur Orr once again pushing for payday lending reform

Orr is trying once again to get a payday lending reform bill to Governor Ivey's desk. The goal is to cap the interest rate and give customers 30 days to
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Amazon Buying Eero Could Create Tech's Most Dangerous Data Company

Amazon declined Fortune's request for comment for this story. Eero, by its own admission, has tapped “data collected from hundred of thousands of
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Gold Coast developer Villa World has increased its profit despite a downturn in the housing market

GOLD Coast house-and-land developer Villa World has grown its profit despite a national downturn in the housing market which saw its sales fall by
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Hong Kong banks must step up cybersecurity, protect customers' data as online scams multiply …

Hong Kong's banks must step up their efforts to combat cybercrime and protect customers' data amid a dramatic rise in online attacks, one of the city's
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You'll Have to Mark Your Drone With an ID Under Anti-Terror Rule

Responding to concerns from law enforcement and security agencies about the potential for concealed explosives, the U.S. government is ordering all
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Good Life Advisors LLC Has $381000 Stake in Baxter International Inc (BAX)

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Baxter International
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American Riviera Bank Opens in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Continuing with its commitment to offer “true community banking” throughout the region, American Riviera Bank has opened a loan production office in
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Square's banking bid avoids backlash that doomed Walmart's

Community banks still criticize the ILC charter as a banking loophole for non-financial firms, and the Independent Community Bankers of America
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Susan Collins Says Roe v Wade Is Safe, Despite Kavanaugh's Recent Dissent

Republican Sen. Susan Collins, one of the last votes to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the nation's highest court last fall, said she
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The Revival's title triumph should herald a new dawn for WWE tag teams

The pair were rumoured to have requested their release from WWE, purportedly due to a severe frustration with the company's tag division and their
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Goldman Sachs and Citi Make $20 Million Venture Bet That Private Equity Wants Consumers …

In a time when the internet seems to have information on just about everything, getting data earlier than most can be the edge needed for a winning
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Two Legends Of Travel Are Buying Abercrombie & Kent

Two Legends Of Travel Are Buying Abercrombie & Kent … sell 66% of Silversea Cruises, which he founded in 1994, to Royal Caribbean International.
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TV Streaming Apps Can Learn From The Love of Free Shipping

But in another corner of the TV-entertainment market, there are the free streamers: Tubi, The Roku Channel, Amazon.com Inc.'s IMDb Freedive and
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Value of Sydney and Melbourne properties tipped to fall dramatically

Value of Sydney and Melbourne properties tipped to fall dramatically

Banking giant UBS has warned that Australia's falling house prices could … Sydney and Melbourne, which could see prices drop almost 20 per cent
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Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT's (EARN) CEO Larry Penn on Q4 2018 Results – Earnings …

Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (NYSE:EARN) Q4 2018 Results Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2019 11:00 AM ET. Company
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Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd. (HKG:991)?

Want to participate in a short research study? Help shape the future of investing tools and you could win a $250 gift card! Datang International Power
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results

12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2018 results. Net income for the
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Banking royal commission: Basel's Bill Coen says pay supervisors like bankers

“Banks know how to close the distance to get to a capital level. But changing the culture in an organisation is more difficult. Culture, it's far less
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Personal Finance: Government watchdog wants to loosen payday lending rules

In 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau adopted tighter standards on payday lenders, specifically requiring them to make a rudimentary
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What Is Pushing Delinquencies Down?

The report also measures early-stage delinquency–an important indicator of the housing market's health. It revealed that mortgage loans that were 30
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Bob Katter threatens to recall parliament unless Coalition moves on banking reform

Bob Katter has threatened to support Labor's plan to extend parliament unless the government makes “substantial” concessions on banking reform
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Can CT Real Estate Investment Trust (CRT-UN.TO) Go The Extra Mile?

Investors will commonly use Williams %R in conjunction with other trend indicators to help spot possible stock turning points. CT Real Estate
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Partners Rebuilding Affordable Housing Stock in Moore, Okla.

Partners Rebuilding Affordable Housing Stock in Moore, Okla. … “We are always driven by our mission to provide flexible financing to our clients and
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Housing market rebounds

Durham Region's housing market has gotten off to a good start in 2019. … Siorchetti also called the recently launched review of the Real Estate and
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Hancock Whitney Corp (NYSE:HWC) to Post Q1 2019 Earnings of $0.99 Per Share, Piper Jaffray …

Hancock Whitney Corp (NYSE:HWC) – Stock analysts at Piper Jaffray … general insurance agency services, including life and title insurance,
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Gateway Investment Advisers LLC Has $651000 Holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances …

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Diversified Trust Co raised its position in shares of International Flavors
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Under Armour Still Has to Fix Its North American Business

The good news from Under Armour (uaa, +6.50%) on Tuesday was that it is getting a better handle on inventory levels, and by extension, protecting
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Technology

The rise of the publicly traded real estate space due to e-commerce, the internet of things, streaming, 5G, and artificial intelligence. How to “deFANG” a
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ARGO Releases Omni-Channel Banking White Paper: 'Digital Customer Management and …

RICHARDSON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ARGO, the leading provider of high-value technology and analytical-sciences software for the financial
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Danish challenger bank Lunar Way gets €13 million to take over the Nordics

Copenhagen-based fintech app Lunar Way has raised €13 million in a round led by SEED Capital along with Greyhound Capital, Socii Capital and a
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12 most affordable cities for millennial first-time homebuyers

From just below the Mason-Dixon Line to the gateway to the West, here's a look at the 12 housing markets with the highest percentage of homes
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Having cash when online banking shuts down

Matthew Schulz, banking expert at Comparecards.com says “The government shutdown and this Wells Fargo incident kinda gave us a little preview of
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Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) Shares Bought by Hartford Investment Management Co.

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Robert Half International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $64.00 target price for the
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Dallas banking executive paid $110000 to hunt down rare mountain goat in Pakistan

Dallas banking executive paid $110000 to hunt down rare mountain goat in Pakistan

A Dallas-area mortgage banking executive paid $110,000 to kill a rare mountain goat in Pakistan as part of a conservation program used to reduce
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Exclusive look at NY Fashion Week: It costs a fortune, but it's 'best bang for the buck'

“They cost a fortune. But it truly is, we think, the best bang for the buck. It's a ruthless business. It's where you can put together everything that you're
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California's housing affordability slightly increases

According to the Traditional Housing Affordability Index from the California Association of Realtors, the percentage of homebuyers who could afford to
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Best Seattle Mortgage Lenders of 2019

It all starts with the right mortgage lender, and we've narrowed the field so your search can be even simpler. NerdWallet compared Seattle's leading
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Investors Should Not Hesitate to Buy: Baxter International Inc. (BAX), Anheuser-Busch InBev SA …

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) jumped by 0.32% on Monday and this got the market excited. This price movement has led to the BAX stock
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Investcorp continues growing multifamily portfolio with $330 million round of acquisitions

HousingWire.com … Ben Lane is the Editor for HousingWire. … driving the U.S. housing economy and helps guide HousingWire's overall direction.
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Cincinnati company could drop off Fortune 500 list; here's why

Cincinnati could have one fewer Fortune 500 company to boast about this year, and it's through no fault of the company. Cincinnati Financial Corp.
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Everything You Need to Know About Apartment Building Financing

Not sure how you're going to get apartment building financing? … In order to get approved for a multifamily conventional mortgage loan, you'll need to
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Analysts See $0.01 EPS for Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK); Bogle Investment Management LP Raised …

Some Historical DFS News: 26/04/2018 – Discover Financial 1Q Net $666M; 14/05/2018 – Freddie Mac: Krenitsky Joins Freddie Mac From Discover
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As Mortgage Rates Dip, Buyers May See a Rosier 2019 Market

Sam Khater, Freddie Mac chief economist … rates to drift down to their lowest level in 10 months,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist.
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Orban's Science Crackdown Brings Hungarian Academics to Streets

Hungarians formed a human chain around the Academy of Sciences building in Budapest, saying the 200-year-old nerve center of research in the
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You can now trade London skyscrapers on a real estate stock exchange – here's how it works

But what if you could just buy part of a building? … “There are huge numbers of international investors in real estate in the UK, but there would be even
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House prices have slowest growth in six years

House prices grew at their slowest rate in six years in the year to January with affordability and a lack of supply still proving barriers for new buyers to
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Trump Flexible on China Tariff Deadline as He Seeks 'Real Deal'

Aides to Trump say this week's talks are important as they need to demonstrate credible progress to both the president and financial markets.
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Optimal Blue debuts Mortgage Market pricing indices

The company explained in a release that it created Optimal Blue Mortgage … mortgage rate indices were developed around popular mortgage loan
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LendingTree Compares Mortgage Rates by State

12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — LendingTree®, the nation's leading online loan marketplace, today released its report comparing mortgage rates by state.
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Record amounts of money have been raised to invest in real estate, says Meyers Research

The money raised for real estate investment has more than doubled since 2012, reaching $278 billion as of June of 2018, the latest quarter for which
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A record 7 million Americans are 3 months behind on their car payments, a red flag for the economy

A “prime” borrower with a credit score in the range of 661 to 780 can get an auto loan mortgage rate of about 4.5 to 6 percent, according to NerdWallet.
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Louisiana mortgage broker in trouble for lying to government about being disabled

A former mortgage broker and senior loan officer at Alpha Mortgage is in trouble with the federal government for lying about being disabled in order to
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This small but prime piece of Uptown real estate is being eyed for new luxury hotel

In the middle of one of the most active real estate submarkets in Dallas is a small triangular plot of land home to a Pizza Hut and a dry cleaning shop.
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Ocwen adds new charges to FIS lawsuit, expands audit abuse claims

Ocwen adds new charges to FIS lawsuit, expands audit abuse claims

… Information Services' senior ranks were aware of abuses that Ocwen claims occurred during the audit FIS conducted of Ocwen's mortgage-servicing
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Virgin Trains USA Delays Planned $538 Million IPO

A money-losing Florida railroad running behind schedule on its own projections has decided to delay what would have been the year's biggest initial
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Expo highlights Laos' real estate progress

“This event will provide the perfect platform to celebrate Laos' real estate industry and to showcase the opportunities this market has to offer to both
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Blend looks to disrupt home equity lending

Digital lending company Blend has set its sights on the home equity market, announcing Tuesday plans to apply its tech expertise to home equity
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Honeywell International Inc. (HON)- Stocks Luring Investors Focus

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) shares knocked up 0.31% to trade at $148.61 in the last beat. To cut down amount of noise on price chart,
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Certified Divorce Lending Professionals in High Demand

Marc Demetriou, Branch Manager/Mortgage Consultant of Residential Home Funding Corp. has just completed training and is now a Certified Divorce
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Bill Gates Has Some Harsh Words for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Tax Plan

Bill Gates says he's fine with the idea of higher taxes for the rich, but plans like the one being championed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, which target
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Republic Bank Hires Feasterville Store Manager

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK), the parent company of Republic Bank, today
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May Says 'Hold Our Nerve' in Last-Minute Push to Ratify Her Brexit Deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May asked politicians to hold their nerve and give her time to renegotiate the Brexit deal, indicating she plans to
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Pocketing 1000% Markup, Venezuelans Smuggle Out Precious Food

The bootlegged fuel arrives in narrow wooden boats that make the trip across the river to Puerto Santander in full view of both the Venezuelan
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Real Estate Insider: Birmingham luxury hotel construction sinks neighboring property

The impact of the under-construction Daxton Hotel in downtown Birmingham had an unexpected effect on neighboring property last summer, I'm told.
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RBI penalises seven banks for violating various norms

MUMBAI: Seven Banks were penalised by the Reserve Bank of India for violating various norms. Three banks- HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and
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Cannabis news briefs: House schedules hearing on cannabis banking issues, Canadian cannabis …

Congressional Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have announced the scheduling of a hearing to on loosening up banking
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Moving off campus and into reality

… of what it means to be a college kid—until I was denied on-campus housing and suddenly had to contend with Seattle's outrageous housing market.
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The next round of bank mergers has finally arrived

The announcement last week that BB&T (BBT) and SunTrust (STI) will join forces, forming the sixth-largest US bank, has sparked industry chatter that
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CAG says RoC had no info about PAN of 95% real estate cos

A CAG report tabled in Parliament Tuesday said the Registrar of Companies did not have information about PAN of 95 per cent of the real estate
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Ludlow couple pleads guilty to federal fraud charges, tax evasion

“In the scheme, Joanne, James, and others, agreed to submit fraudulent “reimbursements” by the brokerage to Freddie Mac for James' company,
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Which 10 States Offer the Lowest Mortgage Rates?

Housing markets and mortgage terms can vary significantly across the United States. Did you know that a potential homebuyer in one state might be
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Mortgage fintech Ellie Mae to go private in $3.7B deal with Thoma Bravo

The mortgage loan origination system developer Ellie Mae is going private, agreeing to be acquired by the private equity firm Thoma Bravo in an
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Google Cloud Chief Thomas Kurian Is Going Big on Salespeople

Get Data Sheet, Fortune's technology newsletter. He also said that Google needs an enterprise sales staff that customers can contact when they
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West Point approves lending library

West Point approves lending library

That business included the approval of a new lending library, which will be placed on Avenue E, the approval of amendments to the city's personnel
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Blackstone Mortgage: 4Q Earnings Snapshot

NEW YORK (AP) _ Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc. (BXMT) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $73.6 million. On a per-share basis, the New
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Real estate tech company Remine raises $30 million to grow MLS platform

Remine, which was honored last year as one of HousingWire Magazine's HW Tech100, partners with MLSs to offer real estate agents and their
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Housing, Land and Property Issues of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon from Homs City: Implications of …

It explores the functioning of the rental market through which most of the refugees have accessed housing, and it investigates the impacts of the legal
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Cryptocurrency borrowing and lending platform Celsius Network's 6-month milestones include …

Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, has originated more than $630 million in cryptocurrency loans since its July 2018
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Member First Mortgage Selects Blue Sage's Digital Platform

Blue Sage has announced that Member First Mortgage, a credit union … other mortgage-related services for more than 200 credit unions nationwide.
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Thoma Bravo continues frenetic year with $3.7B mortgage deal

Now, in its latest move, the Chicago-based investor has agreed to take mortgage software maker Ellie Mae private in a deal worth some $3.7 billion.
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Nichols Promoted to Western Region President for North American Title Co.

North American Title Co. (NATC) has named Chad Nichols president of its western region. He will oversee operations for 40 branch offices in the
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Bob Murphy on Free Banking in Canada

A few months after my April 2018 Soho debate with him concerning whether fractional reserve banking is damaging to an economy's health, Bob
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CAG says RoC had no information about PAN of 95 per cent real estate companies

The report contains significant results of the performance audit on 'Assessment of Assessees in Real Estate Sector' completed by Department of
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Black clouds hover over big banks' golden run, expert warns

The latest quarterly KPMG survey of the banking and finance sector shows collective profits for the 20 registered banks hit a record last year, rising 11
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IN HOUSE COUNSEL – LITIGATION/COMPLIANCE – FORTUNE 100 at Lisa M. Cherry, Inc.

Our Fortune 100 client seeks to hire a savvy litigator with two+ years of experience for a role that will assist multiple teams as they design, develop…
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Green New Deal Set for Senate Vote in GOP Swipe at Ocasio-Cortez

Senate GOP leaders who joined McConnell at a news conference in Washington on Tuesday criticized the measure, saying it would increase energy
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People on the Move 2.12.19

Neely brings 30 years of experience in finance and impact investment to the post. She joins HAC after working as a consultant for housing and impact
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WV teacher wins big on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Amy Perkins, a Special Education teacher at Flatwoods Elementary School, appeared on the “Wheel of Fortune” in late January. Perkins made it all
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REI Chief Executive Jerry Stritzke Resigns After Investigation into Undisclosed Relationship

The company has been repeatedly ranked by Fortune as a best place to work, and measures such as REI's Black Friday closures and million-dollar
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Another online home sales firm to open up shop to Phoenix

Knock, an online home resale company, has selected Phoenix as its first … With $600 million in debt and equity financing backing the company's
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Multifamily mortgage originations jumped 32% in the fourth quarter

Recently, the Mortgage Bankers Association predicted that multifamily lending was on track to set another record in 2018. And now that 2018 is over,
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Now Amazon Wants to Disrupt Music Festivals. First Stop: Coachella

Amazon is looking to extend its reach to music festivals. The online retailer's first stop: Coachella. During this year's festival, attendees will be able to
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Washington State to fund new Hong Kong-based real estate manager

Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) is planning to help create a new Hong Kong-based real estate investment manager through its
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American International Group (AIG) Downgraded to “Sell” at ValuEngine

American International Group (AIG) Downgraded to “Sell” at ValuEngine

Argus reduced their target price on American International Group from $58.00 to $50.00 and set a buy rating for the company in a research report on
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Bob Katter not interested in recommendations of 'farcical' banking royal commission

Crossbench MP Bob Katter has dismissed the Hayne royal commission as a waste of time and indicated he will not support the recall of Parliament to
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'Risk On' Market Sentiment Never Felt So Tenuous

Just this week, Bloomberg News reported that two large Chinese borrowers … Investing in emerging markets overtook the U.S. dollar as the most
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Santander Bank Promotes Robert Cerminaro to Commercial Banking Market Director for New …

12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Santander Bank today announced that Robert Cerminaro has been promoted to Commercial Banking market director for
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Western Albemarle Fourth Quarter Real Estate Report 2018

The 2018 real estate market in Crozet started with a bang. It was the strongest first quarter for sales ever. And it suggested that Crozet was in for
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Sarasota-Manatee, Florida housing markets strong

Florida's housing market wrapped up 2018 with more sales, higher median sale prices and more new listings compared to the year before, according
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International Paper Co (IP) Holdings Cut by Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension …

International Paper Co (IP) Holdings Cut by Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth … worth $30,000 after buying an additional 333 shares during the last quarter.
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US National Debt Soars to a Record $22 Trillion: Chart

The U.S.'s financial burden is growing despite a strong economy. Total public debt climbed to more than $22 trillion as of Feb. 11, according to a
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California Governor Says He's Dropping High-Speed Rail Plan

California Governor Gavin Newsom said he is scuttling plans to build a high-speed railroad between Los Angeles and San Francisco, saying the
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First Big Depression Advance Since Prozac Nears FDA Approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is on the brink of approving a breakthrough drug that could upend the way severe depression is treated.
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ELS Declares First Quarter 2019 Dividends

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Board of Directors of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) (referred to herein as “we,” “us,” and “our”)
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Thailand Real Estate Market Outlook 2019

2019 will be a year with significant changes in Bangkok's property market, with slow growth in many sectors and incoming waves of new supply.
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Powell wants to keep geography as a focus of antidiscrimination rules for banks

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Tuesday that the Fed wants to keep geography as a factor in banks' antidiscrimination evaluations,
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After a Long Career in Banking, a Retired Executive Takes a Hands-on Approach to Giving

He later served as CFO and deputy to the chairman of the FDIC. Away from the public sector, Longbrake had a long career in banking, serving as CFO
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Civitas Senior Living and StoneCreek Real Estate Partners Announce Collaboration on New …

12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — – Civitas Senior Living, a senior living management company, and StoneCreek Real Estate Partners, a senior living
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Felix Sater, Real Estate Developer With Ties to Trump, Sells NY Home for $2M

Felix Sater, a real estate developer with ties to President Donald Trump, has sold his home in Sands Point, NY. Initially listed in 2017 for just under
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Atlanta Rapper 21 Savage Released on Bond After Nine Days in Jail Following ICE Arrest

After nine days in jail, rapper 21 Savage is finally free. The chart-topping 26-year-old musician was released today on bond, according to a Facebook
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The winners of the 2019 Central Banking Awards

The Central Banking Awards, now in their sixth year, recognise outstanding performances from across the community, by both central banks and the
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NAR releases proposal for Fannie, Freddie reform

Amid new leadership and a pending class-action lawsuit, big changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appear to be close at hand. The question now
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FIND REAL ESTATE AGENT OR LOCAL REAL ESTATE AGENTS

A reputable Mission Viejo local real estate agent located in Orange County with … With Hadi Bahadori Orange County local real estate companies, your … in current market trends and conditions of the residential real estate market in
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Commercial banks embrace agency banking for financial inclusion

Commercial banks embrace agency banking for financial inclusion

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The banking sector has had a rapid expansion in Agency Banking hardly a year since Bank of Uganda
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Foreclosure Rates at Lowest Level Since 2000

During November, 4.1 percent of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency, according to data from CoreLogic. This represents a 1.1 percent
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California Governor Proposes Digital Dividend Aimed at Big Tech

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a “digital dividend” that would let consumers share in the billions of dollars made by technology
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Banks face massively increased penalties for wrongdoing

Banks still dealing with the damning results of the royal commission are now facing the prospect of massively increased penalties for wrongdoing.
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Mortgages from big banks consistently cost Canadians more, says rate comparison site

Mortgage rates from Canada's big banks were consistently more expensive than those offered by smaller lenders last year, according to the latest
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Blackstone Mortgage Q4 originations of $3.5B

Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT) Q4 core EPS of 69 cents beats the consensus estimate of 65 cents; compares with 75 cents in the Q3.
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FreightWaves releases average detention time by market in SONAR

The HPSI reflects consumers' current views and forward-looking expectations of housing market conditions and complements existing data sources to
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UK's TrueLayer brings banks into e-commerce with open banking API

TrueLayer has launched one of Europe's first open banking-based payments APIs. Under the EU's PSD2 and the U.K.'s Open Banking regulations,
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BlueBay Closes $6.8B M&A-Focused Direct Lending Fund

BlueBay said its private debt group has closed its Direct Lending Fund III and associated investment vehicles, bringing the group's assets under
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California Scraps LA-San Francisco High-Speed Rail as Too Costly

California Governor Gavin Newsom said he is scuttling plans to build a high-speed railroad between Los Angeles and San Francisco, saying the
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Are the Home Bidding Wars Over?

Home bidding has become so 2018, according to new data from Redfin that found only 13 percent of offers written by the Seattle-based brokerage's
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Undefeated Tyrell Fortune late addition to finalized Bellator 216 lineup

In a late confirmation for the card, Tyrell Fortune (5-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) will meet Ryan Pokryfky (6-5 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) in a preliminary-card matchup.
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HUD Lending Backlog in Skilled Nursing Could Last Four Months

Even though the federal government shutdown lasted 35 days, the effect on the skilled nursing financing landscape could last well into the spring and
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Things I Never Knew About Skiing Until I Was a Private Instructor in Aspen

In the late 1800s, as gold miners moved through the Colorado Rockies, they came upon the would-be ski resort of Aspen, with Mount Sopris as its
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State-chartered credit unions see growth in net income, lending for 2018

The shrinking number of state-chartered credit unions in Wisconsin posted growth in net income and lending in 2018. The Wisconsin Department of
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Alternative Financing 101: Why Equity Financing Has Lost Its Luster

Take, for instance, this generally relatable financing example. New home buyers are always happy when their bank lender is willing to extend a
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Moviepass Owner Helios & Matheson to Delist Amid Spinoff Plans

Helios & Matheson Analytics, the owner of Moviepass that offered theatergoers unlimited access for as little as $10 per month, is expected to delist
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Auto-Loan Delinquencies Are the Highest Since 2012

The percent of auto loans in serious default has risen to the highest level in almost seven years, as consumers with weak credit struggled to make
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Carsales boss blames banking royal commission for profit deceleration

Carsales chief executive Cameron McIntyre has blamed the banking royal commission for continued difficulties in the vehicle sales site's financing
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Williams reveals new F1 2019 livery and title sponsor

Williams Racing will compete in Formula 1 with a new title sponsor – Britain-based telecommunications company ROKiT – as part of a multi-year deal.
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Before Bezos Fight, Enquirer Publisher AMI Faced Steep Losses

Before Bezos Fight, Enquirer Publisher AMI Faced Steep Losses

30, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg. … Enquirer produced “far more accurate” news stories than the Bezos-owned Washington Post.
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Fairfax real estate tech firm raises $30 million

Fairfax-based real estate data and analytics company Remine has closed a $30 million Series A funding round, bringing its total amount raised to $48
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Trump Says Omar Should Leave Congress Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

President Donald Trump called on first-year Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar to resign from Congress over tweets criticized as anti-Semitic.
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Hanson & Doremus Investment Management Has $614000 Position in Mondelez International Inc …

ValuEngine raised shares of Mondelez International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday. BidaskClub raised shares of
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Meet the 20 Under 40 winners for 2019

Job title: Marketing and business development manager … Job title: Co-founder, project development … Business: Condley and Company LLP.
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The Key to Sustained Housing Growth

Home prices for single-family homes increased in 92 percent of NAR's measured markets in Q4 with 163 of the 178 metros showing sales price gains
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Kasisto and Moneythor Partner to Offer Industry-Leading, AI-Driven Intelligent Banking Conversations

KAI powers virtual assistants and chatbots across banks' channels that engage in human-like, intelligent conversations. Quality data is one of the most
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RBNZ's capital proposal to stress test lending: KPMG

New Zealand's big four banks were beset from all sides through 2018 with not only Australia's royal commission revealing their parents' sins and
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LendingTree compares mortgage rates, Vermont relatively high

The loan-to-value ratio represents how large the mortgage amount is compared with the appraisal price of the home. A low LTV, like those commonly
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Changes in mortgage departments: Executives on the move

Credit union executives in a variety of areas, including information technology, marketing and consumer lending, are taking on new challenges.
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M&A wrap: Thoma Bravo, Ellie Mae, Constitution, Summit, Patriot, LLR

As Mergers & Acquisitions' sister publication National Mortgage News reports, Thoma Bravo's current investments in mortgage-related companies
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What Is a Reverse Mortgage? The Real Risks and Rewards, Revealed

What is a reverse mortgage? Most home buyers applying for a loan know what a mortgage is, but a reverse mortgage may seem far less familiar.
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Real Estate Logic – Adjust Your Timing for Best Price

You must still evaluate the general real estate activity in your neighborhood. In an area of existing homes, some of the events affecting your immediate
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Rise of POGO segment: Boon or bane?

While jobless Filipinos frowned, the real estate industry was grinning on the opportunity unfolding. … Real Estate and Raising The Bar in 2019,” the discussion offered a glimpse of the trends that defined Philippine real estate in the
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Metro Home Prices Jump 4 Percent in 2018's Fourth Quarter

“Home prices continued to rise in the vast majority of markets but with inventory steadily increasing, home prices are, on average, rising at a slower
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EPS for FTS International, Inc. (FTSI) Expected At $0.29; Federal Home Loan Mortgage (FMCC …

More notable recent Freddie Mac (OTCMKTS:FMCC) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: “Senate set to hear from Fannie,
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Jeff Simon: Finally lending an ear to a great American composer

I want to tell you about my favorite record of the past 6 months: Melissa Errico's “Sondheim Sublime” (Ghostlight/Deluxe). I can't seem to get the thing
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Worcester gets 'aggressive' on affordable housing

“Approximately 85 percent of Worcester's housing units are fully private; it will take cooperative efforts to ensure that the housing market meets the
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Is Buying ENERKON SOLAR INTERNATIONAL INC (OTCMKTS:ENKS), Having Lower Short …

The stock of ENERKON SOLAR INTERNATIONAL INC (OTCMKTS:ENKS) registered a decrease of 42.86% in short interest. ENKS's total short interest
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Osborne Partners Capital Management LLC Takes $2.12 Million Position in MGM Resorts …

Capital International Investors bought a new position in shares of MGM Resorts International during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $376,785,000
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A Record 7 Million Americans Are 90 Days Behind on Their Auto Loan Payments

A Record 7 Million Americans Are 90 Days Behind on Their Auto Loan Payments

Unemployment is low and the economy is booming, but many Americans are struggling to pay their bills. A record 7 million Americans are 90 or more
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Do I Qualify For a Low-Down-Payment Conventional Mortgage?

Freddie Mac® says their Home Possible® product offers “more options and credit flexibilities than ever before to help low- to moderate-income
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Honeywell International Inc. Buys 400 Shares of Ingersoll-Rand PLC (IR)

Honeywell International Inc. increased its stake in shares of Ingersoll-Rand PLC (NYSE:IR) by 0.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company
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The Texas Mortgage Pros Moves To Midland, Merges With Prodigy Lending

Midland, TX based The Texas Mortgage Pros, a leading provider of financial services for prospective homeowners in the state of Texas, has
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Ellie Mae Acquired for $3.7B by Private Equity Firm

Ellie Mae, a Pleasanton, Calif.-based cloud-based platform provider for the mortgage finance industry, has been acquired by Thoma Bravo LLC,
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New Orleans-area home prices ended 2018 on a high note, report says

Home prices in the greater New Orleans region were on the rise at the end of 2018, according to the latest data from the National Association of
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Deutsche Bank's funding round, M&A in US banking and Lloyds's wealth management move

Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss what Deutsche Bank's latest funding round says about the broader bank financing market, the BB&T and Sun Trust
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27 Year-Old Female CEO's Startup Gets $1 Billion Valuation

… million to fund an expansion into the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia. Bloomberg's Janet Paskin has more on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.
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S&T Bank's search for office space could end at the Brisbane Building

An out-of-state lender that wants to expand its commercial loan portfolio in Western New York is seeking regulatory approval to open a loan production
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Honeywell International Inc. Has $9.91 Million Stake in Kansas City Southern (KSU)

Honeywell International Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Kansas City … company's stock after buying an additional 500 shares during the quarter.
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Is affordable housing a pipedream for most of Dhaka's residents?

What is the current scenario of low-cost housing finance market in Bangladesh? What growth projections are you estimating on a year-to-year basis for
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Pictet & Cie Europe SA Has $875000 Position in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of PM. Capital International Investors boosted its stake in
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Debt Funds Have Banks Struggling to Keep Pace, Fretful Lenders Declare

The last decade has marked a great business cycle for lenders of all stripes. But bank executives at the Mortgage Bankers' Association's conference in
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Energous Corporation (WATT) EPS Estimated At $-0.48

… news article titled: “Trump expects Congress to help overhaul Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac – Nasdaq” with publication date: January 29, 2019.
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Real Estate Transactions Feb. 12

Jan. 28. Roquet Rentals LLC to Jason Allison and Angela Allison, Shepherd Meadows Estates Plat 2, lots 41 and 42. Jason L. Allison and Angela R.
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'Free for all' housing market may be biggest influence in byelection

Renters and developers alike say they want to see more incentives from all levels of government to protect people from the volatile housing market,
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Olathe AI startup finds fast growth with Fortune 500 clients

Olathe's Lelex Prime launched in 2018, but it already has scored projects with Fortune 500 companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Dunkin',
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Q4 Home Prices Up Four Percent

The national median existing single-family home price in during the fourth quarter of 2018 was $257,600, according to data from the National
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These are the least affordable US housing markets

A recent study by Realtor.com sought to pinpoint where homes were the least affordable, analyzing the monthly median cost of housing in 500 metros.
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Harbour Breton company awarded contract for Fortune wharf repair

Dynamic Construction Ltd. of Harbour Breton has been awarded a contract worth approximately $1.1 million by the Fortune Port Corporation to carry
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The Fight Over High-Tech Supremacy Isn't New. We Just Haven't Learned Our Lesson

The Fight Over High-Tech Supremacy Isn't New. We Just Haven't Learned Our Lesson

The U.S. is intensifying its competition with China for high-tech supremacy. Just two weeks ago, the Department of Justice released a major indictment
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Star Bank – Minnesota Launches Voice Banking to Provide an Exceptional Customer Experience

Implements ENACOMM's secure, speech and touch-tone enabled IVR banking to provide customers with fast, intelligent self-service. Maple Lake, MN
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KPMG sees 2019 as a key year for house prices following the restrictions placed on overseas …

This year will likely be the “litmus test” on the resilience of New Zealand house prices, according to KPMG. In a section on housing in KPMG's 2018
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Legacy systems holding banks back from meeting demand for instant accounts

UK consumers increasingly expect to be able to set up a bank account instantly, but many banks struggle to do this because of a reliance on paper
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Town and Country FCU promotes Bellefleur to vice president of Mortgage Lending

Effective immediately, Bellefleur will assume the responsibility of managing the day-to-day operations of the entire Mortgage Lending Department,
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Digi International (DGII) Raised to B at TheStreet

TheStreet upgraded shares of Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII) from a c+ rating to a b rating in a research report sent to investors on Friday, February
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Crédit Agricole's new investment banking chief names deputies

Crédit Agricole has promoted three investment bankers in a changing of the guard under Jacques Ripoll, the new head of its corporate and investment
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Spreading luck and fortune

“Lion dancing is scaring away the evil spirit and welcoming the new good luck and fortune,” said Timothy Mac, a junior at Drexel University and a
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Another shutdown could inflict more lasting harm to housing programs, experts say

A booming housing market, particularly in gentrifying and gentrified cities, has driven up the costs of renting, convincing some landlords more money
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Rodney Fong, San Francisco real estate operator, named chamber CEO

The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce has named Rodney Fong as its new president and CEO. Fong, the longtime president of the Fong Real
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Columbia Real Estate Company Affiliates With CENTURY 21 Franchise System

12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Access Real Estate, under the leadership of broker/owner Steve Fleischer, announced today that it has affiliated with the
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Best US Job Numbers Ever? Not If You're Out of Work for a Year

The data on the long-term unemployed support the view that the economy “is not yet close to the cycle peak and that the recession probability remains
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Mortgage software company Ellie Mae to be acquired for $3.7B

Mortgage software giant Ellie Mae is going private. The publicly traded company today announced that it would be acquired by private equity firm
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Lufthansa Is Suing a Passenger for Missing a Flight

Bargain-hunting travelers beware of this potential trend: Germany's largest airline is suing a passenger who skipped the last leg of a booked flight,
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This is how mortgage rates vary by state

A new study by LendingTree sought to analyze how rates differ by state, revealing the most and least expensive states to obtain a mortgage loan.
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Trump Says He's Unhappy With Border Deal But May Still Back It

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky called the deal “certainly good news,” saying it “provides new funds for miles of new border
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Thoma Bravo to Buy Ellie Mae in $3.7 Billion Home-Loan Bet

(Bloomberg) — Private equity firm Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire mortgage software provider Ellie Mae Inc. in a $3.7 billion bet that the company can
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LendingTree Releases Monthly Mortgage Offers Report for January

12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — LendingTree®, the nation's leading online loan marketplace, today released its monthly Mortgage Offers Report, which
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Jeff Bezos' Lawyer Is Known for Scaring Tabloids Away From Hollywood Celebrities

The Brooklyn, New York-born lawyer has become particularly well-known for his letters to news outlets set to publish a potentially embarrassing story
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Former PBOC Chief Wins Global Central Banking Award

Zhou Xiaochuan, China's longest-serving central bank governor, received the lifetime achievement award given by London-based publication Central
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