Freddie Mac invests $50 million in affordable housing in rural, underserved areas

Freddie Mac invests $50 million in affordable housing in rural, underserved areas

Freddie Mac announced Wednesday it closed a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit fund with CAHEC and initiated several investments within the fund,
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US shifts Cuba policy to allow lawsuits against foreign companies — and that includes Canadian …

On Wednesday, Pompeo said the end of the Title III exemption is rooted in Cuba's ongoing support of Nicolas Maduro's socialist government in
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Ditech says its reverse mortgage business is unprofitable

-Regulation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Department of Housing and Urban Development or other federal agencies that could
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Why Mastercard Bought Point-of-Sale Lending Platform Vyze

“By providing additional lenders to merchants we will see increased approval rates, which is great for the merchant, help reduce abandonment at
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Official warning to banks: Get real about climate change or risk going bust

London (CNN Business) Central bankers and finance regulators have warned banks to act urgently to fight climate change or risk going bust.
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These Are the Winners and Losers in the Apple-Qualcomm Settlement

Ronan Dunne, president of Verizon's (vz, -1.28%) consumer group, in February told Fortune he was planning to get his customers “massively excited”
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Introducing Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:CRL), The Stock That Zoomed 137 …

The most you can lose on any stock (assuming you don't use leverage) is 100% of your money. But on the bright side, if you buy shares in a high
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Pinnacle Advisory Group Has Cut Its Arch Cap Group LTD (ACGL) Holding by $541164 as Stock …

… 13/03/2018 – Arch Capital Group Ltd. Confirms Participation in Freddie Mac's New Mortgage Pilot Program; 01/05/2018 – Arch Capital 1Q Operating
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Wells Fargo changes employee donation plan. It will help more charities, the bank says

Wells Fargo is ending a program in which it matched employees' financial contributions to schools, and replacing it with a program the bank said will
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Wheel of Fortune looking for contestants in Detroit

Wheel of Fortune looking for contestants in Detroit … DETROIT (WXYZ) — If you've ever wanted to be on Wheel of Fortune, this might be your chance.
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2 Stocks Remain Some Of The Top Stocks To Watch: China Lending Corporation (CLDC …

China Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:CLDC) shares ended at $1.22 with 0.12 mln shares exchanging hands. That puts the market capitalization at
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The King of Debt Has a $35 Billion Fortune and Lots of Doubters

The King of Debt Has a $35 Billion Fortune and Lots of Doubters … s Sheldon Adelson — has grown their fortune via companies with far more
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Does Reven Housing Reit Inc (NASDAQ:RVEN) Have Gas After Even More Sellers Involved?

It is negative, as 2 investors sold Reven Housing REIT, Inc. shares while 1 … Susquehanna Intll Group Llp holds 0% of its portfolio in Reven Housing … TN Portfolio Acquisition – Business Wire” published on December 10, 2018,
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Mortgage Investors Keep a Wary Eye on Surging Home Purchases

While mortgage bond investors benefited from a dearth of net issuance during the first quarter, the supply drought may be coming to an end.
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Financial Technology Leaders Baker Hill and Validis Partner to Combine Powerful, Industry …

As a result, financial institutions will fully automate statement spreading and benefit from an enhanced SMB lending process. The combined
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Brexit Delay Spurs UK Frenzy for Summer Breaks in EU

The decision to postpone the U.K.'s divorce from the European Union has given Brits certainty over at least one thing: their summer vacations.
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EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG): Still in a Title Race

EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) has had quite a year when it comes to price performance. This company's stock managed to rise to its 1-Year High
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US allows allow lawsuits against foreign companies in Cuba, imperilling Canada

When the U.S. law came went into force in 1996, then-president Bill Clinton postponed the implementation of Title III; until now, every subsequent
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College kids are living like kings in this city's empty mansions

The nine-bedroom home, dubbed “The Castle” by the 14 students who … In the new world of Vancouver's housing market, where Chinese investors
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Houston man sentenced for scamming homebuyers out of $10 million

Campbell's co-defendant, Hammed Akinola, a Nigerian citizen, was … several of whom thought they were sending their money to a title company to
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Austin home sales slip as affordability becomes increasing concern

Austin home sales slip as affordability becomes increasing concern

The Austin Board of Realtors has released its March 2019 Central Texas Housing Market Report, and once again the main issue is affordability. After a
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China to Cut Financing Costs and Boost Lending to Small Firms

Chinese policymakers will work to both lower the cost of loans for small and private companies and expand the amount of money that is lent to them,
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What's in Store for International Paper (IP) in Q1 Earnings?

International Paper CompanyIP is scheduled to report first-quarter 2019 … You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with
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The Incredible Bank Journey

By Karen Kroll. A community bank based in Wausau, Wisconsin is a top SBA lender, boasts a robust and national online presence, and has staked out
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Neiman Marcus Dips Toes into Secondhand Luxury Market

… re-commerce who one day will graduate into buying products of the season,” Neiman Marcus Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck tells Fortune.
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More Buyers Snag First Home They Bid On

During the first quarter of this year, 56 percent of buyers nationwide closed on the first home they made an offer on, up from 52 percent one year ago.
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Swings and roundaboutsAmerican banks' earnings are boosted by retail business

AMERICA'S FINANCIAL markets made a stunning start to 2019. The S&P 500 stockmarket index climbed by 13.1% in the first quarter, its best
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Research reveals most expensive cities for business travel

London has re-entered a list of the top ten most expensive cities around the world for business travel after dropping off the 2018 rankings. The capital
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Bizarre fringe dwelling of jailed recluse linked to toxic dumps sold

Blacked out windows and a skeleton in the living room are unsettling features of the weird Wallan home of a man jailed for firearms stored there and
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Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq grandmothers to launch land title claim against gas project

… last week at a rural construction site north of Halifax have filed a title claim over land where a company plans to build a natural gas storage facility.
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Independent mortgage bankers see profit per loan nearly halved in 2018

Surging loan production expenses and low revenue killed profits in 2018 for loans originated by independent mortgage bankers and subsidiaries of
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German banking tie-up brings out balloon-floaters

Shareholders won't relish a healthy Dutch bank chaining itself to an ailing German one. But it's a chance for Commerz to appear in demand, and for
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Impressive Growth of Real Estate Activities Management Software Market Opportunity Assessment …

The report provides a global analysis of Real Estate Activities Management Software Market data from 2019 to 2025. The report reveals the overview,
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Mortgage Applications Down as Builder Confidence Up

Mortgage Applications Down as Builder Confidence Up … Fewer people were seeking out mortgage applications, but home builders were still confident in … 63 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). … Mortgage News Network.
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MBA Weekly Survey: Mortgage Applications Fall 3.5%

Mortgage applications fell by 3.5% from one week earlier on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly
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Samsung Galaxy Fold: 5 Reasons Not To Buy Foldable Android Device

Samsung's first foldable smartphone, the aptly named Galaxy Fold, is a promising smartphone that introduces people to the wonderful world of
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EU banking watchdog ends investigation into Estonian, Danish regulators over Danske Bank

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The European Union banking watchdog said on Wednesday it had concluded its investigation into financial regulators in
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Quicken Loans Debuts Vacation Home Refinancing Program

… vacation rental company Vrbo on a new program that allows rental income earned through Vrbo to be used to qualify for a mortgage refinance.
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See photos from our 2019 Commercial Real Estate Champions awards (GALLERY)

Louisville Business First recognized 20 projects and deals Tuesday at its 2019 Commercial Real Estate Champions awards at the Louisville Marriott
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Austrian central bank gives strong warning on draft regulation law

Austria's central bank has warned that a draft law proposed by the country's government would harm its own independence and the quality of financial
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Real-Estate Agents Dish on the Crystal City Buying Frenzy That Followed Amazon's HQ2 …

Real-Estate Agents Dish on the Crystal City Buying Frenzy That Followed Amazon's HQ2 …

Keller Williams agent Jordan Stuart had been trying to move a pair of condos at the Waterford House in Crystal City for months. But the building wasn't
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China's state-owned firms under pressure from foreign investors to boost transparency

An employee works inside a factory of Chinese state-owned enterprise Pingmei Shenma Group in Baofeng County, Henan province, China.
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Lance Lemoine to Head Evolve Bank's Mortgage Division

He was previously CEO of AmeriPro Home Loans and CEO at First National Bank of Sonora Mortgage, and also held executive leadership roles at
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What is a Mortgage Lock-In Rate? The Complete Guide with Everything You Need to Know

If you are looking to make one of the biggest purchases of your life then you are most likely also looking for a mortgage. Navigating this process is
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Real Estate Agent Fired Over Racist Comments About K-Pop's BTS

A real estate agent's racist comments targeting the popular K-Pop band BTS cost him his job. Brian Hughes, who worked with real estate firm Highline
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Crossman adds real estate pro in Alabama

Jamie's drive, discipline, and passion for the commercial real estate industry will be a great benefit,” said President John Zielinski. “As we grow, we are
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Currency Traders Should Get Ready for a Big Move in the Dollar

Each time, the U.S. Dollar Index has moved around 10 percent over the subsequent 6-months, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The volatility
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Some online lenders charge 900% interest and ignore Virginia law. So borrowers are suing.

In a series of federal lawsuits, they've alleged lenders are hiding behind Native American tribal governments in order to get around a Virginia law
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Business agenda

The latest mortgage rates will be released Thursday. Last week, Freddie Mac reported that a 30-year, fixed-rate loan rose to 4.12 percent from 4.08
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What Insider Buying Is Signaling In Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)?

Thanks to a 4.59 sell/buy ratio, Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE:SAIC) insider selling over the last three months picked up more
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Bolton Says US Wants to Persuade Russia to Drop Maduro Support

“If you could wave a magic wand and take the Cubans out of Venezuela, Maduro would fall almost simultaneously,” Bolton told Bloomberg News
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It can be risky to buy a house in the exurbs — but will today's buyers care?

Housing experts have heralded the return of the exurbs. Sky-high home prices and rising mortgage rates have forced home buyers to look beyond city
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Under Construction: Housing Finance Reform

From the moment the Federal Housing Finance Agency placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into conservatorship in September 2008, the topic of
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The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG): Still in a Title Race

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG) has had quite a year when it comes to price performance. This company's stock managed to
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Buy, Sell? What To Make Of It All? Service Corporation International (SCI), BankUnited, Inc. (BKU)

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) rose 1.71% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Over the
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March 2019 Real Estate Recap for South Orange-Maplewood

From the Mark Slade Team at Keller Williams MidTown Direct: Spring Market has Sprung and the results have been as pretty to look at as the cherry
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California Home Sales Continue to Decline

“The flattening home prices, coupled with low mortgage rates, bode well for housing affordability and may bring more buyers who may have given up
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MRC Lends $27M on Bruman Realty's Resi Project in Bushwick

The first mortgage financing went towards Bruman's development of a 68-unit mixed-use residential asset at 93 Linden Street and the rehabilitation of
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EU banking system infested by 'rats', Latvia says

Latvia's banks will be “the cleanest” in Europe, Krisjanis Karins, the country's prime minister, told MEPs in Strasbourg Wednesday after Latvian lender
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Uncovering the Value in Dividend Grower ETFs

… have returns on equity of 24%, well above the market average of 19%.” … NOBL allocates just 3.48% of its weight to rate-sensitive real estate and
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Admirals Bank Completes $26.5M Recapitalization

Admirals Bank Completes $26.5M Recapitalization

Admirals Bank has officially completed its private placement offering. The parent company of the bank announced the recapitalization in a press
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Facebook Files Lawsuit to Stop the Release of Reports About Its Privacy Practices

Facebook will seek to block disclosures from years' worth of privacy reports it submitted to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, according to filings in a
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A home on America's oldest residential street with 'Airbnb potential' is for sale in Philly for $1.2 million

For the first time in nearly four decades, the centuries-old Elfreth's Alley home is officially on the market, listed for $1.2 million. If received, the sale price
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Bolton Seeks 'Real Indication' From North Korea Before a Summit

Asked what the U.S. would need to see, Bolton said in an interview with Bloomberg News on Wednesday, “I think a real indication from North Korea
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JPMorgan Names Jennifer Piepszak CFO as Marianne Lake to Run Consumer Lending

Chief Financial Officer Marianne Lake will become head of consumer lending, while Jennifer Piepszak, who previously led the cards business, will
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Checking Account Resources

Learn how online banking keeps your money within reach and allows you to manage money easily and securely from nearly anywhere.
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Read This Before Buying Village Farms International, Inc. (TSE:VFF) Shares

Over the last year we saw more insider selling of Village Farms International shares, than buying. You can see a visual depiction of insider
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Morgan Stanley investment bankers, traders stumble out of the gate as pay shrinks

Morgan Stanley was the last of the five big U.S. investment banks to report first quarter earnings on Wednesday, and the firm capped off a rather
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Mortgage interest and tax deductions for homeowners

As a homeowner you are probably asking yourself what mortgage interest and tax deductions are available to you and your family. As a homeowner
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JPMorgan Chase CFO Marianne Lake to lead bank's consumer lending business

JPMorgan Chase is making some changes to its senior leadership. The megabank announced Wednesday that it its current chief financial officer,
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London house prices fall at fastest pace since 2009

Across England, house prices in the North West grew fastest at 4 per cent followed by the West Midlands which saw a 2.9 per cent annual increase,
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Is a Tech Firm Violating Rules Against Surveying Without a License?

… an official survey of their property — even though no reasonable surveyor, GIS mapper at the tax office, title attorney or title company would think so.
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Same-sex couples applying for a mortgage face more rejection and higher rates, a study says

A study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found same-sex couples applying for mortgages are rejected
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Washington Trust Provides $13.5 Million in Financing for the Hampton Inn Long Island/Commack …

Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth
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Home sales in Rockford booming, in top 13 of affordable housing markets nationwide

Nationally, lack of low- and mid-priced housing is affecting local housing sales, as median-priced homes are too expensive for the average wage
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'Off the rails' real estate promo video 'missed the mark,' goes viral

A steamy real estate promo video featuring flirtatious models playfully chasing each other around a luxury pad has drawn ridicule from across the
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Environmental activist Greta Thunberg calls for 'cathedral thinking' to climate change

… is inviting prospective first-time buyers to a free informative event with hints and tips about finding the right home, the right mortgage and renovating.
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Amazon to Shutter Chinese E-Commerce Site That Targets Mainland Customers

Amazon is preparing to close a Chinese online store that caters to mainland consumers, according to people familiar with the matter. Amazon's other
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364 Title Group launches new agency

364 Title Group has finalized all licensing requirements and has been … a new title agency in New Mexico under the name Azure Title, the company
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St. George, Utah

Housing Market Area. The St. George Housing Market Area (HMA) in southwestern Utah consists of Washington. County and is coterminous with the
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Public Notices

Public Notices

… as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, in which Chicago Title Insurance Company was named as Trustee.
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Housing market dragged down as buyers in southeast get jitters

House prices grew at their slowest pace in more than six years in February as the southeast of England dragged down the rest of the market with its
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The 'king of debt' has a $48 billion fortune and lots of doubters

Everyone above him for whom data is publicly available – from Amazon's Jeff Bezos to Las Vegas Sands 's Sheldon Adelson – has grown their fortune
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'Bubble Boys' Cured in Medical Breakthrough Using Gene Therapy

St. Jude researchers license technology to Mustang Bio in hopes of bringing treatment to market. By. Michelle Cortez. April 17, 2019, 2:00 PM PDT
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JP Morgan names new CFO; Lake moves to top consumer lending role

Marianne Lake will be succeeded as JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) CFO by current card services top executive Jennifer Piepszak, CNBC reports,
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Partners Real Estate Investment Trust Update

BARRIE, Ontario, April 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Partners Real Estate Investment Trust (“Partners REIT”) (TSX: PAR.UN) announced today
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The story of the housing market in one home

For most people, buying or selling a house is the biggest single financial transaction they'll ever make. But it's an emotional process, too — is that thing
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Live Wire: Popular thrift store closed for remodeling

Live Wire: Popular thrift store closed for remodeling …. founded in 1950, provides accessible and affordable housing for senior citizens and the
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Automated lending drives vehicle credit in ICICI

The private lender has said that loan growth is being driven by its 'Insta' line of loans, where the appraisal and sanction are done by analytics software
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Ownership issue stops Syracuse dam fix

Research by the town attorney and a title company showed the dam and surrounding property are still vested in the original owners and heirs of
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Hollywood Writers Sue Talent Agencies In Escalating Battle Over Packaging Fees

A Hollywood screenwriters' union and eight of its members sued the four largest talent agencies, escalating a dispute over what are known as
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Stock Spotlight: Looking at the Levels for Weatherford International plc (NYSE:WFT)

Fearful investors may make hasty decisions such as panic buying or selling. Investors may feel compelled to buy stocks after a major run higher.
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Build what they want, and they will buy it: real estate expert tells developers at Cityscape Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi:- Market maturity and developers responding to buyer demand are key to the evolution of the UAE capital's real estate market, according to
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2 Breakout Stocks to Trade Today: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (BDSI), Clovis Oncology …

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (BDSI) sank -3.77% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock.
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Berkshire Bank Announces Exciting Rewind Mortgage Sweepstakes Winner

Courtney Cox joined Berkshire Bank's Senior Vice President and Digital Marketing Officer Mark Pedrotti in the NESN studios to award the Berkshire
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Mercury opens bank for startups with funding from Andreessen Horowitz

A venture capital firm partner is investing money in a bank focused on tech startups. That's what is happening with Mercury, a bank for startups backed
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Crypto's Most-Controversial Man Explains His Cartoon Cat Fight

Wright comments on the controversy via email to Bloomberg News: 1. When will you file lawsuits and against whom? CW: I am mainly seeking people
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It's Now or Never for Jokowi to Fix Indonesia After Election Win

Indonesia's currency got hammered last year during an emerging markets rout, falling to a two-decade low. Those vulnerabilities remain as a failure to
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Lending store robbery suspect pleads guilty

19 as part of an investigation into several robberies at money lending stores around West Michigan. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m.
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Trump and Pompeo authorize wave of American lawsuits against Western companies in Cuba

“Any person or company doing business in Cuba should heed this … Pompeo's announcement brings Title III of the Libertad Act into full force.
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Japan's real estate lending balloons to bubble-era peak

Japan's real estate lending balloons to bubble-era peak

TOKYO — Japan's real estate lending appears to be overheating, the nation's central bank warned Wednesday in a report that depicts a credit
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How the US-China Trade War Has Reached a Turning Point

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials are scheduling two more rounds of face-to-face trade talks in an effort to reach a deal that President Donald Trump
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Peru's Ex-President Dies in Suicide as Police Raid His Home

He took the decision to move full speed ahead with projects to develop Peru's natural resources, taking a dim view on opposition by local communities
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Banking on guard Joel Bitonio: Transforming the Cleveland Browns, Decision No. 9

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Somebody has to tell the new Browns about the old Browns, right? Joel Bitonio joined the Browns for the 2014 season, and only
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Imagine Owning Jumei International Holding (NYSE:JMEI) While The Price Tanked 60%

Jumei International Holding Limited (NYSE:JMEI) shareholders should be happy to see the share price up … (Hint: insiders have been buying them).
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JPMorgan names CFO Marianne Lake to lead consumer lending business

New York (CNN Business) JPMorgan CFO Marianne Lake is leaving her post to take the reins of the bank's consumer lending business, the company
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First Command Bank Buys Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility, Johnson & Johnson, United …

First Command Bank Buys Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility, Johnson … MGM Resorts International, Western Digital Corp, Weingarten Realty Investors,
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When's the Next Housing Crisis?

Washington still stands behind mortgage monsters Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac . Mortgage rates remain historically low and recently moved lower.
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JPMorgan's Lake steps down as CFO effective May 1, will head consumer-lending platform

She will become head of all of the company's consumer-lending operations. The 50-year-old executive will be replaced as CFO by Jennifer Piepszak,
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Pinterest And Zoom IPOs: 5 Signs Investors Should Watch

With a spate of high profile IPOs set to debut —including Pinterest and video-conferencing firm Zoom listing Thursday— investors may be tempted to
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What if Roman Reigns never wins the Universal Championship again?

But assuming WWE continues to treat the Universal belt as the de fact top title in the company, is it possible that Reigns will never win it again?
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Stocks mixed as health care, real estate drop

The three major U.S. stock averages erase early gains with each dipping into the red at some point as health care and real estate sectors slide.
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Mortgage Rates Quickly Find Themselves at 1 Month Highs

Mortgage rates continued higher for the 5th day in a row today. This brings the average lender to the highest levels in exactly one month. At issue: a
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Shutdown Causes Federal Employee's Mortgage Application to Be Denied Which Leads to New Bill

Legislation has recently been introduced in the House that would require financial regulators to issue guidance that encourages banks and other
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Analyzing Shifts in Mortgage Rates and Refinances

According to Doug Duncan, SVP and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae, and the Q1 2019 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey from Fannie Mae, overall
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Opportunity Zone Rules Seek More Capital in Distressed Areas

The Trump administration Wednesday released rules for a tax break designed to encourage economic development in distressed areas throughout
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Real Estate Week

This week is Real Estate Week in the Pleasanton Express! Be sure to read Page 5B and 6B in the Classifieds Section for all your real estate needs!
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JPMorgan (JPM) Confirms Jennifer Piepszak Appointed as CFO; Marianne Lake Named CEO of …

Ms. Piepszak succeeds Marianne Lake, who will become Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Lending, which includes Card Services, Home Lending
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JPMorgan Names Piepszak CFO, Lake to Run Consumer Lending

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is swapping responsibilities for two of its top female executives as part of an effort to prepare potential successors for Chief
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Norway's wealth fund extends ownership of New York real estate

OSLO (Reuters) – Norway's sovereign wealth fund will pay about $98 million dollars to extend the term of its ownership in a portfolio of New York
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Don't Ease Gun Export Rules

Don't Ease Gun Export Rules

President Donald Trump, who has received unprecedented support from America's gun lobby, seems determined to make it easier to export firearms
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Bezos Disputes Amazon's Market Power. But His Merchants Feel the Pinch

Amazon.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos touted the success of merchants like Boyce this month in his annual letter to shareholders,
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The Fed's Fabled Soft Landing? It's Actually Happening

Allianz chief economic advisor and Bloomberg Opinion contributor Mohamed … Former Minneapolis Federal Reserve President and Bloomberg Opinion … continued healthy labor markets; and inflation consistent with our 2 percent
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JPMorgan's Marianne Lake named head of consumer lending and card business

JPMorgan Chase has named chief financial officer Marianne Lake as the new head of consumer lending and chief executive of its card business, in a
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Podcast: The Challenges of Banking on the US-Mexico Border

On the latest ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Ignacio Urrabazo talks about the unique challenges of banking on the U.S.-Mexico border. A nearly
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Quicken Loans will now let Vrbo hosts use rental income to refinance their mortgage

A little over a year ago, Airbnb partnered with some of the nation's largest mortgage players, including Fannie Mae and Quicken Loans, to allow hosts
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China's 'King of Debt' Has a $35 Billion Fortune

s Sheldon Adelson — has grown their fortune via companies with far more conservative balance sheets. In many ways, Hui is more emblematic of
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New Home Mortgage Applications in US Jump 7 Percent in March

Based on the Mortgage Bankers Association's newly released Builder Application Survey for March 2019, U.S. mortgage applications for new home
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Want to sell your home for more? Go green

These benefits are likely the motivation behind California's recent energy initiative, which is set to transform the state's housing market. In 2018, the
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Newman Title gains escrow officer

Title Alliance, Ltd. has appointed Angie Riccardi as escrow officer for Newman Title, … She also has worked as a loan funder at a mortgage company.
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Top Three Montesano Riley Jackson Real Estate Broker's Awarded at Recent Banquet

Tracy Travers is knowledgeable in the many facets of the real estate … the industry's constantly changing marketing trends, clients leave Riley Jackson
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Fayetteville man competes on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Korian Majette of Fayetteville grew up in Maryland watching “Wheel of Fortune” on TV with his mother every night after dinner and other game shows
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Cain Insists He Will Pursue Fed Seat

Larry Kudlow, Director of the White House National Economic Council, told reporters yesterday that the Trump Administration was interviewing
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Developers focus on hitting Abu Dhabi's property 'sweet spot'

Market maturity and developers responding to buyer demand are key to the evolution of Abu Dhabi's real estate market, according to an industry
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JPMorgan just placed finance chief Marianne Lake in charge of a new consumer lending unit and it …

JPMorgan CFO Marianne Lake has a new role in charge of an expanded consumer lending business. It will be the first time running a business for
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Investors Asset Management Of Georgia Inc Buys Office Depot Inc, Lincoln National Corp, General …

Investment company Investors Asset Management Of Georgia Inc buys … General Dynamics Corp, Apple Inc, sells ARRIS International PLC, Ensco
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JP Morgan names new CFO, and Marianne Lake moves to top consumer lending role

Outgoing CFO Marianne Lake will become CEO of the consumer lending business, which includes card services, home lending and auto finance.
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Timothy Long named mortgage loan officer at BayCoast Mortgage Company

SWANSEA/FALL RIVER – BayCoast Mortgage Company announced Timothy Long as a mortgage loan officer. In this role, he assists clients with a
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Encore Wire Corp Stock [FallsFell] as Big Money Exit, Sentiment at 1.4

“Big money sentiment for Encore Wire Corp (NASDAQ:WIRE) in Q4 2018 decreased … Funds holding Encore Wire Corp in top 10 changed to 1 from 0 for an … and manufactured housing; UF-B cable, an underground feeder cable for
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-EU banking watchdog ends investigation into Estonian, Danish …

COPENHAGEN, April 17 (Reuters) – The European Union banking watchdog said on Wednesday it had concluded its investigation into financial
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The Renminbi Will Become a Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Research Inst.'s Tapscott Says

The Renminbi Will Become a Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Research Inst.'s Tapscott Says

Donald Tapscott, Blockchain Research Institute executive chairman, discusses the landscape for cryptocurrencies with Bloomberg's Amanda Lang
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Ali On His Injury Leading To Kofi Kingston's WWE Title Win, Who He Credits For His Promos

Ali recently spoke with Scott Fishman of TV Insider and recalled getting a sense early on in his WWE career that the company didn't understand him or
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U GRO Capital forays into Hyd lending market

Hyderabad: U GRO Capital, a lending platform for small enterprises on Wednesday announced the launch of their operations in Telangana.
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China's P2P lending platform Dianrong raising $100m: Report

Shanghai-based peer-to-peer lending platform Dianrong is looking to raise $100 million in fresh funding, according to a Financial Times report,
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Savannah Lakes Village Real Estate has new condos coming to Lake Thurmond!

Savannah Lakes Village Real Estate has a selection of one and two bedroom condos on the beautiful Lake Thurmond. By owning one of these
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J&J CEO's West Point Lesson: Great Leaders Know How to Listen

It is also ranked number 37 on the Fortune 500 list of the largest companies in America. Gorsky dispels the notion that as a military guy he runs the
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City Building Luxury Tower with Affordable Housing

“We're looking at financing options such as Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac to be the main financing source,” said Simon. The two entities are
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30-Year Mortgages Are More Relevant Than Ever

Senators' concerns were well understood by the American people: nearly 90% of loans issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are 30-year fixed-rate
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Mansion Global Daily: The Leading US Luxury Markets, China's Real Estate Investments Jump and …

NEWS BITES. China's Real Estate Investments Jump in March China's decision to loosen monetary conditions and home purchasing restrictions led to
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Bank of America's Earnings Got a Lot of Praise. This Analyst Cut Its Stock.

Bank of America stock (BAC) was falling again on Wednesday, following a downgrade from Jefferies, which believes that after the firm's latest earnings
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Real Estate Vanguard ETF (VNQ) Shares Troll Higher 0.34% For the Month

Investors tracking shares of Real Estate Vanguard ETF (VNQ) may have … For traders looking to capitalize on trends, the ADX may be an essential
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Mortgage Bankers Saw Origination Volume, Profits Drop in 2018

Average production volume for mortgage lenders that shared their data with the MBA was $2.0 billion (8,171 loans) per company in 2018, down from
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First Internet Bank Promotes Maris Kancs to Lead Single Tenant Lease Financing Team

In his new role, Mr. Kancs will lead the Single Tenant Lease Financing Team … loan, residential mortgage, and specialty finance services nationally.
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Angel Oak Continues to Set Records in Q1

In the first quarter 2019, Angel Oak Companies (Angel Oak Home Loans and Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions) reported originating a record $563
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Russell Anderson Joins Veritex Community Bank as Mortgage Chief

Veritex Community Bank, an $8 billion-asset Dallas-based institution, has hired Russell Anderson as Senior Vice President, Mortgage Company
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Discover A Career In The Lucrative World Of Real Estate With This Training

No matter how much technology changes, there's one industry that will never be replaced. The real estate business will be sticking around as long as
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Fortune Life fetes outstanding sales agents

MANILA, Philippines — In recognition of its outstanding sales managers and agents, Fortune Life held recently its 34th Annual Awards at the Citystate
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Digital Trends in Construction and Real Estate | Top Companies – DUS, Immensa Technology Labs …

The New Report “Digital Trends in Construction and Real Estate Market” published by ReportsWeb, covers the market landscape and its growth
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Clovis Mayor Answers Housing Commissioner: We Welcome All

Clovis leaders are pushing back against comments made by a Fresno Housing Authority board member who questioned the agency's first-ever project
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National Rules on Online Lending Still Far From Sight

It will not be soon for China's commercial banks, consumer finance service firms and other institutions to see a national regulation governing
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Netflix Bulls on Street Shrug Off Weak Subscriber View

Netflix Bulls on Street Shrug Off Weak Subscriber View

Netflix Inc.'s underwhelming subscriber forecast hasn't dissuaded bulls on Wall Street as the stock fluctuated between gains and losses.
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Chenchus believe the fox ushers in fortune

“Beginning the day by seeing the face of the fox is a 'fortune',” Ms. Nancharamma told The Hindu. The tribal families in the district, less than 100, eke
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Fannie Mae Announces Reperforming Loan Sale

Meanwhile, Freddie Mac recently announced an approximate $363 million non-performing loan (NPL) transaction, an auction of seasoned
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FTS International (FTSI) Jumps: Stock Rises 9.5%

FTS International, Inc.FTSI was a big mover last session, as the company saw … Resources Corporation AR , which has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Thoma Bravo Acquires Ellie Mae

Thoma Bravo, LLC, a private equity investment firm, acquired Ellie Mae, a Pleasanton, CA-based cloud platform for the mortgage finance industry.
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Noel Swain: Why is the Dow Jones industrial average important?

The Real Estate bubble, along with very loose lending practices by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, caused the market to overheat and run the stock
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US allows lawsuits against foreign companies in Cuba, imperilling Canada

U.S. allows lawsuits against foreign companies in Cuba, imperilling … Last month, the U.S. State Department extended the Title III exemption by only
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How Brexit, Ecommerce Are Disrupting UK Real Estate

Understandably, this has created a significant amount of uncertainty within the UK real estate market, particularly in London. Capital that would have
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Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment (PEI) Shares Placed Under the Microscope

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment (PEI)'s moving averages reveal that the … Investors may use various technical indicators to help spot trends and
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Non-QM Products; Mortgage Mergers Roll On; QE Still Influencing Rates – a Primer

Deephaven Mortgage, a leader in the Non-QM market, and one of the first – established in 2012 – continues to shine the light on Non-QM through its
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Real estate expo planned to highlight opportunities in Lorain

Lorain's real estate market is the centerpiece of a trade show dedicated to buying, selling and investing in local homes and commercial properties.
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Fintech Reali Acquires Online Originator Lenda

Reali, a San Mateo, Calif.-based real estate technology company, has acquired Lenda, an online direct mortgage lender. The financial terms of the
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Mortgage application volume rose 2.3% last week

Mortgage interest rates are now decidedly lower than a year ago, and home shoppers are buying in, but most are wealthier consumers purchasing
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Local lender files $20M lawsuit against fast-food franchisee

An Indianapolis-based company that specializes in lending money to restaurant franchisees has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the operator of 70
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As the US and EU Trade Tariff Threats Over Boeing and Airbus Subsidies, a Chinese Upstart Looms

The European Union on Wednesday unveiled a list of $20 billion worth of U.S. imports that it might hit with tariffs in retaliation for tariff threats made last
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Senate Follows House Seeking to Make Cannabis Banking "SAFE"

Sens. Jeff Merkley and Cory Gardner have reintroduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act as a companion to House bill HR 1595.
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Banks Offer Hope for Trading Turnaround After Six-Month Slump

The five largest Wall Street firms' trading and investment banking revenue both fell in back-to-back quarters, the first time that's happened in more than
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With Growing Demand For Affordable Housing, Boston Council Mulls Controversial Luxury …

On its face, the idea that the city's booming luxury real estate market should help fund affordable housing isn't so controversial among city leaders.
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Luci, a New VR Headset Company, Wants to Take You to the Movies

Virtual reality startup Luci is debuting a new headset that is intended for at-home VR movie viewing (though, yes, the devices can be used with video
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Real estate startup Reali acquires online lender Lenda, expands into mortgages

And with the acquisition, Reali is launching Reali Loans, a mortgage lending operation of its own. Reali is taking the Zillow track to becoming a
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Qualcomm Soars on Apple Pact, and Analysts See More Room to Run

Qualcomm Soars on Apple Pact, and Analysts See More Room to Run

Qualcomm Inc. jumped 14 percent pre-market Wednesday, on track to bring its two-day rally to 41 percent after announcing a settlement with Apple
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Purdue partners with Fortune 500 companies for flexible online offerings

Now Purdue University is partnering with two Fortune 500 corporations — Cisco Systems and Eli Lilly and Co. — to offer flexible online programs to
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Khalifa issues law amending real estate regulations, property ownership in Abu Dhabi

Shaikh Khalifa has issued a law amending some provisions of Law No.19 of 2015 which regulates the real estate sector and property ownership in
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FI.SPAN's Lisa Shields on why ERPs are the banking channel of the future for businesses

Today's B2B fintech is all about data. Whether you offer loans, bank accounts, or some other type of financial service, the key is getting businesses to
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UAE President amends provisions in Abu Dhabi ?real estate sector's law

19 of 2005 concerning real estate sector in Abu Dhabi. … the emirate's real estate sector development in line with international trends and standards.
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New HomeVal Designed to Shorten HELOC Closing Times

Premium Title, a provider of title and escrow services has teamed with Springhouse, a valuation solutions and appraisal management company,
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State of Small Business in Chatham County Announced

… associate broker at Colliers International Savannah: Commercial Real Estate Trends; • Dean Burnette, managing broker at Best Business Brokers:
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Zillow Group Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Zillow Offers; Opens Southwest Hub in Phoenix …

Zillow Group is committed to leveraging its proprietary data, technology and innovations to make home buying, selling, financing and renting a
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TRANSACTIONS: Eastern arranges $8.3M Brooklyn loan, GCP scores $11M in Yonkers financing

TRANSACTIONS: Eastern arranges $8.3M Brooklyn loan, GCP scores … GCP Capital Group arranged mortgage financing in the aggregate amount of
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Afforable package deal will save Jersey homes

A $14 million finance package has been secured for the preservation of Cooper Plaza Townhomes, an affordable housing community in Camden,
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Developers' response to buyers' demand key to Abu Dhabi real estate

Market maturity and developers' response to the buyer demand are key to the evolution of Abu Dhabi's real estate market and this is the only way that
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Shareholder Kempen Capital Management Has Upped Mrc Global Com (MRC) Position; Discover …

Some Historical DFS News: 03/05/2018 – NY DFS FINES WILLIAM PENN LIFE INSURANCE $6.3M; 14/05/2018 – Freddie Mac: Krenitsky Joins
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Is This The End Of The Road For Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (CTRP), News Corporation (NWSA)

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (CTRP) sank -2.27% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Over the past
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Tesla Analyst at Baird Highlights Gloom But No Doom for 2019

“We continue to view Tesla as a major disruptor, and think new product introductions, production ramps and further development of innovative
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How 60 Profitable Fortune 500 Companies Evaded All Federal Income Taxes in 2018

Out of the Fortune 500 companies that have reportedly already filed their taxes for 2018, 60 of those companies managed to evade income taxes,
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MBA: Average Profit Per Loan Down in 2018

Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks made an average profit of $367 on each loan they originated in 2018,
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Top 10 commercial real estate transactions from the last quarter

East Pointe Apartments: The new owners did not respond to repeated calls for comment, but they have changed the name of the complex to Hillside
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Real Estate Add Maine and Colorado Shows

In addition to their busy spring and summer schedule, the band will head to Bellvue, CO, on July 13 for a show at Mishawaka Amphitheatre, followed
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Quinton Fortune set for return to Bafana technical team for Afcon

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has confirmed that he is attempting to bring back former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune to the
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Equity Residential (EQR): Still in a Title Race

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) has had quite a year when it comes to price performance. This company's stock managed to rise to its 1-Year High
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