Mortgage applications drop in US as rate moves up

Mortgage applications drop in US as rate moves up

WASHINGTON, April 24 (Xinhua) — Mortgage applications in the United States decreased last week as mortgage rate rose in the housing market, the
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San Francisco Officials Predict Flood Of Money From Tech IPOs Will Shake Housing Market

Wilson Walker reports on significant impact of numerous tech IPOs scheduled for next year will have on San Francisco housing (4-24-2019).
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Macy's in Early Talks to Put an Office Tower Atop Its NYC Flagship

Macy's Inc. has held preliminary discussions with New York City officials about building a skyscraper on top of its flagship store in Manhattan's Herald
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Sanders Faces Skeptical Audience at Forum for Minority Women

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders faced a skeptical audience of minority women in Texas Wednesday, a group that will be critical in deciding the
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Madras details plans to bring more housing

“While the city cannot solve all the issues with the housing market dynamics, the city believes the actions above will make a significant impact into
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Pulte Group expects a surge in the housing market due to mortgage changes

Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped by about 80 basis points since November after the Federal Reserve
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Franklin man leads state Mortgage Bankers group; lays out advocacy priorities

… level, we are committed to seeing more progress in reform for Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Sliding US Inflation May Provoke Fed Rate Cut Later This Year

22 conference in New York, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly and her counterpart in New York, John Williams, suggested strong labor markets
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The Fed Fights a New Bank It Fears. The Startup Sees Nothing to Worry About

Fed's view: Narrow banks might place a large amount of reserves, or excess deposits, at the Fed. That could undermine the central bank's goal of
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Is this real estate start-up the emperor with no clothes?

Compass Real Estate was founded by two ambitious men, Robert Reffkin and Ori Allon. Both had illustrious careers before joining forces to create
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CFPB Updates Civil Investigative Demands Policy

The Mortgage Bankers Association welcomed the update, issuing a statement that praised the agency by noting that from the “perspective of regulated
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Masthaven Gets £60M Equity Investment From Värde Partners

Knock also helps customers find mortgages via the platform's partners, Black … As part of a conventional financing agreement with a bank or mortgage
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Mark Hantho, Deutsche Bank's Chairman Of Global Investment Banking, Is Driven By One Word

From an early age, Mark Hantho, chairman of global investment banking at Deutsche Bank, has looked at the world through a global lens. Born and
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Pinnacle Holdings Has Lowered Qcr Holdings (QCRH) Stake; Investors Title Co Has 1.47 Sentiment

Investors Title Co (ITIC) investors sentiment increased to 1.47 in 2018 Q4. It's up 0.36, from 1.11 in 2018Q3. The ratio improved, as 28 investment
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Samsung's Galaxy Fold Won't Ship Until June 13. Here's What You Need to Know

A person familiar with Samsung's plans told Fortune that the June 13 release date is accurate. Neither Samsung nor AT&T has publicly confirmed the
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GE's Subprime Loan Business Files Chapter 11

WMC Mortgage sought bankruptcy protection to resolve remaining legal liabilities over defective loans it originated before the 2008 financial crisis.
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US mortgage lender acquires majority stake in Vancouver mortgage tech startup

Vancouver-based startup Lendesk has announced that Rock Holdings, the parent company of Quicken Loans, has acquired a majority stake in the
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Middle East Sits at the Core of Our EM Strategy, Says Deutsche Bank's MENA CEO

Jamal Al Kishi, MENA chief executive officer at Deutsche Bank, discusses investing in Saudi Arabia, the flows he's seeing into the markets, his
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$1.4 Million Homes in Washington, Illinois and New York

Taxes: $9,002 (2018). Contact: Kornelia Stuphan, Long & Foster, Christie's International Real Estate, 202-669-5555; longandfoster.com
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Can Home Sales Gain An Uber-Like Feel?

As part of a conventional financing agreement with a bank or mortgage lender, consumers can receive cash gifts toward a down payment, but the
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Boston real estate firm signs agreement to buy Garelick Farms on the Lynnway

Boston real estate firm signs agreement to buy Garelick Farms on the Lynnway

LYNN — A Boston real estate investment firm has signed a deal to … worked at Boston's major newspapers covering real estate trends including the
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West Pains Chamber Golf Tournament scheduled for May 6

… AirMedCare Network, Arvest Bank, Auntie Anne's, Brill Title Company, Brooke Haven Healthcare, Brotherton Propane, Brown Furniture & Appliance,
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Ford government proposing to end OHIP coverage while Ontarians travel abroad

The Ford government is proposing to end OHIP coverage for Ontarians when they travel outside of Canada, saying most tourists buy private health
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Home sales markets look to rebound following tough March

… and with inventory growing steadily, the Houston real estate market looks solid,” said HAR Chair Shannon Cobb Evans of Heritage Texas Properties
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Brother's Brother Lending a Helping Hand

This segment, Mangino is joined by Luke Hingson, the Executive Chairman of the Brother's Brother Foundation. After the devastating attacks in Sri
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Dark Surf Sounds

By Savannah Evanoff. Mariah Fortune writes the kind of love songs you run from or at least hide from. The woman behind the solo project Woven In
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Mayor Goodnight to take part in Indiana Commercial Real Estate Conference

Mayor Greg Goodnight will be a panelist during the 2019 Indiana Commercial Real Estate Conference in Indianapolis on Thursday, May 2. The Mayor
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Hillary Clinton Tells Congress to Treat Mueller Like Watergate

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said that Congress should begin a Watergate-style investigation into President Donald
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Housing costs skyrocketed in 2018, but could slow this year, analyst says

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's housing market has been among the hottest in the western region over the past several years, according to data compiled
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Most US Middle-Class Seniors Will Lack Funds for Assisted Living by 2029

The private seniors' housing market has until now focused on building ritzy complexes aimed at high-income people, with high rents to match,
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The Best Market for Real Estate Agents Is…

Mortgage News Network · National Association of Mortgage Bankers · National Association of … Copyright © 2019 Mortgage News Network Inc.
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Who will replace Mark Carney as Bank of England governor?

The race to succeed Mark Carney as Bank of England governor is underway. The post is one of the prime jobs in central banking. The UK is only a
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Car-sharing start-up Getaround buys rival Drivy for $300m

The San Francisco-based car sharing platform Getaround is buying its … The deal will allow us to accelerate our international expansion efforts and
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The Kleiner Mafia: Meet the Silicon Valley investors who did their tours of duty at the once …

In a lengthy feature article this week, Fortune's Polina Marinova chronicled the downfall of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, once the premier venture
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Real Estate Industry Legend, Brian Buffini, Presents Bold Predictions: Mid-Year Update 2019

Brian Buffini, founder and chairman of Buffini & Company, is renown for his accurate predictions on the real estate market. In July 2019, he will share a
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Fortune Smiles Upon Reptaliens

Fortune Smiles Upon Reptaliens. by Ben Salmon. Reptaliens Eirinn Gragson. submit to reddit. When she answers the phone, Bambi Browning is
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Mortgage Applications Drop 7.3 Percent

Fewer people were in pursuit of mortgage applications, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending
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Digital Banking 2019

David Tyrie, the bank's new head of digital banking, shares plans to offer customers constant course corrections and its new Life Plan product, and the
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Real Estate Transactions For March Announced

The following real estate transactions for March were recorded at the Register of Deeds Office. The transactions are divided into two categories:
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GE's subprime mortgage unit files for bankruptcy

WMC Mortgage, a defunct subprime lender that GE Capital acquired during … Investors lost billions of dollars when those subprime loans went bust.
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Bank of America aims to be 'mission control' for digital banking customers

Bank of America aims to be 'mission control' for digital banking customers

As Bank of America designed its latest digital planning tool, it took inspiration from an unlikely place — the Apollo space missions. David Tyrie, BofA's
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FNF Reports First Quarter 2019 Diluted EPS of $0.74 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.43, Pre-Tax …

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF), a leading provider of title insurance and transaction
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GE's subprime lender WMC Mortgage files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

General Electric is moving closer to putting its failed attempt to capitalize on the subprime lending boom into its rearview mirror. Earlier this month, GE
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Tivity Health, Inc. (TVTY): Still in a Title Race

Tivity Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:TVTY) 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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Indiabulls Housing Finance Q4 net falls 7%

Mortgage lender Indiabulls Housing Finance (IBH) reported a 7% decline in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended March 31 to ₹1,006.15 crore
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Supreme Court Backs Businesses, Curbs Class Arbitration

The U.S. Supreme Court buttressed the power of businesses to channel disputes into individual arbitration proceedings, siding with a lighting retailer
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Factbox – Who will succeed Carney to run Britain's central bank?

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is searching for a new governor of the Bank of England to succeed Mark Carney in early 2020. Chancellor Philip
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Junk Bonds Vex Portfolios, But Investors Love Them

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index has been twice as volatile as the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
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Son Creates Stock-Buying Startup After Mom Misses Million Dollar Opportunity

Aaron Shapiro's quest to rethink employee stock purchase plans began with a startling insight: If only his mother had participated in one, she'd be a
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Would Bosideng International Holdings Limited (HKG:3998) Be Valuable To Income Investors?

There are a few simple ways to reduce the risks of buying Bosideng International Holdings for its dividend, and we'll go through these below.
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Marqeta launches European digital banking platform, signs three customers

Marqeta has launched a digital banking solution for European fintechs and signed three customers to use it: Aplazame, Morning and Yapeal.
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Macy's in talks to build 1.2M sf office tower atop Herald Square flagship

Macy's plans to “unlock additional real estate value” at its flagship store just got a bit more likely. The retailer has held preliminary talks with New York
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US New-Home Sales Climbed 4.5 Percent in March

Sales of new U.S. homes increased 4.5 percent in March, the third straight monthly gain as the housing market appears to be cautiously recovering
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FHA-Backed Mortgages Finance Increasing Share of New Home Sales

NAHB analysis of the most recent Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing published by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that conventional loans
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Best World International Limited (SGX:CGN) Earns Among The Best Returns In Its Industry

Since the future is so important for investors, you should check out our free report on analyst forecasts for Best World International.
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Morgan Stanley's O'Connor to Take Banking Reins

The appointment of O'Connor to head the banking entities underscores Morgan Stanley's growing emphasis on traditional banking products such as
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Miracle on 16th Avenue: Luxe homes emerge from converted church

This miraculous, historic property could be yours for $2.195 million. … She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco
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Does Giordano International Limited (HKG:709) Have A Place In Your Dividend Stock Portfolio?

In this case, Giordano International likely looks attractive to investors, given its 8.7% dividend yield and a payment history of over ten years. It would
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Former Sheriff Green headed to prison

Green directed lucrative contracts to Davis' companies, an advertising firm called Reach Communications Specialists Inc. and a title company known
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Adrian Weckler: 'Don't be naive – lending your account to fraudsters will be taken very seriously'

'Psst! Can I borrow your bank account for a few days? It's for a real business reason, honest!' Would you do it? The vast majority of us probably
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Up 26% so far this year, are home builder stocks too frothy?

Up 26% so far this year, are home builder stocks too frothy?

“Median income has risen while housing prices have fallen, and you add on top of that interest rates coming down since October, and you have
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GoPro, Inc. (GPRO): Still in a Title Race

When considering this stock's price journey, GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) has had quite the interesting last 12 months. This stock reaches its lowest
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Fortune Brands Home & Security: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. (FBHS) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $84.7 million. The Deerfield
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Bahri scoops Ship Operator of the Year title

Saudi logistics and transportation company Bahri has won the Ship Operator of the Year award at the 10th edition of ShipTek Awards held in Dubai as
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Westpac Banking Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average – Bullish for WBK

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Westpac Banking Corp (Symbol: WBK) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $19.38, changing hands
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Buying and Selling Real Estate in England, Wales, and North Ireland

Historically, there has been significant investment by overseas individuals and corporations in real estate in England and Wales and in particular in
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Helping banks play SAFE while serving the cannabis industry: Q&A with Congressman Ed Perlmutter

The now Democratic-controlled House Financial Services Committee recently gave the SAFE Banking Act a hearing and then advanced the bill by a
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Masayoshi Son Is No Simple Opportunist

Removing friction boosted sales, and it's this understanding that propelled e-commerce, with Amazon.com Inc.'s one-click system, and subsequently
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Lights…Camera…Inaction: Why You're Not Using Video, But Should be

Inaction: Why You're Not Using Video, But Should be …. If you'd like to add video to your mortgage brokerage business, I'm happy to help you start.
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Choosing a Mortgage Term: 15-Year vs. 30-Year

Choosing a mortgage is an integral part of the home buying process. Opting for a 15-year mortgage term instead of the traditional 30-year term seems
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Real Estate Industry Outlook 2019

For the real estate owner/operator, 2019 will be about looking good. That is, making your portfolio a safe bet for underwriters. The long-standing soft
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Smartlands Wants To Build A Real Estate Market On Stellar

You'd be hard pressed to find an asset-class more illiquid than real estate. Property can take months to exchange hands. It's a lengthy, complicated
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Does It Make Sense To Buy Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET) For Its Yield?

Dividend paying stocks like Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason – some research shows
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Charlotte Has the Most Successful Home Buyers, When it Comes to Offers

The Charlotte, North Carolina housing market was ranked #1 among the nation's major metro areas, having the highest “first-offer success rate” during
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Rental Vouchers for LA's Homeless Provide Short-Term Fix For Long-Term Problem

David Bensoussan, 41, is a landlord who makes his living renting rooms to people at the bottom of L.A.'s housing market: ex-cons, newly sober addicts
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Does Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSE:CAR.UN) Deserve A Spot …

Who among us would not applaud Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust's stratospheric annual EPS growth of 43%, compound
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The 3 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now

Our first blue-chip stock to buy now is International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM). IBM is one of the larger blue chips. Its market cap alone,
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The Housing Market Is Stronger Than We Thought

Late last year, analysts were betting on a break from the hot housing market, which had begun to breed concerns of instability. How long could prices
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Matarin Capital Management, LLC Buys Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc, Urban Outfitters Inc, Atkore …

Matarin Capital Management, LLC Buys Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc, Urban Outfitters Inc, Atkore International Group Inc, Sells Renewable Energy
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The Latest: Lawmakers combine 2 California housing bills

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on a California proposal for denser housing near transit and jobs (all times local):. 12:45 p.m.. Lawmakers
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Title Alliance Platinum Agency participates in week of service

Title Alliance Platinum Agency participates in week of service

Title Alliance, a family of full-service title insurance and escrow agencies … Starting April 8, every employee in the company across 10 states and 54
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Georgian Businessman Offers More Texts With Cohen to Rebut Mueller Footnote

A Georgian-American businessman is accusing Special Counsel Robert Mueller of “glaring inaccuracies” and sensationalizing texts about alleged
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Arcadia Brewing CEO transfers ownership of Kalamazoo brewery property to mortgage lender

KALAMAZOO, MI — The Arcadia Brewing Co. property in Kalamazoo is no longer owned by Enmar, LLC, a company owned by brewery founder and
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Smithbridge Asset Management Inc. DE Has $4.80 Million Stake in Honeywell International Inc …

Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc lifted its holdings in Honeywell International
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Fortune Brands Reports First Quarter Sales and EPS Growth; Maintains Annual EPS Outlook

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS), an industry-leading home and security products company, today announced first quarter 2019 results.
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Massachusetts mortgage company founder jailed for defrauding Ginnie Mae out of $2.5 million

The founder and president of a defunct Massachusetts mortgage company will spend nearly three years in prison after admitting to defrauding Ginnie
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Red Oak Realty Creates New Website To Serve East Bay Community

“From elegant property search, to dynamic neighborhood pages, to integrated market data, it all works together and solidifies Red Oak Realty's
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Microsoft's Focus on Stealing Amazon's Cloud Thunder Pays Off in Profits

Microsoft reported profit and sales that topped analysts' estimates as the software maker racked up several new cloud-computing deals and
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UofL student lays the groundwork for Fortune 500 career

By Alicia Kelso, UofL News. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Punit Naran will receive his diploma from the College of Business during UofL's commencement
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Trump Backed Libyan Strongman's Attack on Tripoli, US Officials Say

“You've got to get all the parties at the table,” Graham said in an interview with Bloomberg News. “What would be a big mistake is to back one group
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Levels in More Than a Week

Mortgage rates moved lower at their best pace in several weeks today, with the average lender making it back to levels not seen since April 12th.
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Beyond banking

More than a few of us now have savings in a bank, but so many more are excluded from even the most basic institutions of banking and finance.
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Global Title insurance Market 2019– Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Market Demand …

The objective of Global Title insurance Market report is to provide a detailed analysis of Title insurance industry and its impact based on applications
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Social Lending Token (SLT) Price Tops $0.0053 on Exchanges

Social Lending Token (CURRENCY:SLT) traded up 21.2% against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 14:00 PM ET on April 24th.
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Podcast: M&A Tips from a Fast-Growing Bank

In its 180 years, United Bank has grown from an office in Parkersburg, W.Va., to a powerhouse financial institution with more than $19 billion in assets
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The Future of Banking

Emerging technologies and the pace of innovation are driving changes throughout the banking industry at an unprecedented rate. From Asia to
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Waterstone Mortgage founder launches tech-focused mortgage company

Waterstone Mortgage founder Eric Egenhoefer has joined Panorama Mortgage Group as co-managing partner, launching a new brand extension,
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Mortgage body a tipping point for home financing

It is not surprising then that in a country with more than 46 million people, the survey shows there were only 26,187 mortgage loans as of December
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Tops Q1 EPS by 4c; Affirms FY19 EPS Guidance

Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.63, $0.04 better than the analyst estimate of $0.59. Revenue for the quarter
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Mortgage Traders Breathe Easier as the Risk of a Refinancing Wave Ebbs

An 11 basis point uptick in mortgage rates since the end of March has seen the Mortgage Bankers Association's U.S. Refinancing Index tumble about
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Parkland shooter came into an $865K insurance policy. Now his public defenders are dropping him

Parkland shooter came into an $865K insurance policy. Now his public defenders are dropping him

Nikolas Cruz, the teen who confessed to carrying out one of the worst school shootings in the nation's history, is about to become very wealthy.
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How China's $13 Trillion Bond Market Will Be a Trade-War Winner

Bloomberg Barclays started including some domestic Chinese debt in its Global … (Bloomberg LP owns Bloomberg Barclays and Bloomberg News.).
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Knotel in talks for roughly $200M Series C funding round: sources

Its most recent funding round valued the startup at $500 million, and it has backing from real estate companies including Newmark Knight Frank and
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Tremont Mortgage Trust Announces Annual Meeting Results

Tremont Mortgage Trust (TRMT) is a real estate finance company that focuses primarily on originating and investing in first mortgage loans secured by
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HHR: New SB 50 Mailer Exposes Sen. Scott Wiener as 'The Man from Real Estate'

BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 24, 2019–As California Sen. Scott Wiener's SB 50 wends its way through legislative committees in Sacramento, housing
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Metro Vancouver real estate agents warned of suspicious man

The Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board is warning female agents about a man who has generated several complaints. A statement from the board
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West Chester Capital Advisors Inc. Buys New Stake in Service Co. International (SCI)

West Chester Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Service Co. International (NYSE:SCI) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its
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Does Restaurant Brands International's (NYSE:QSR) Share Price Gain of 55% Match Its Business …

By buying an index fund, investors can approximate the average market return. But many of us dare to dream of bigger returns, and build a portfolio
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The Fallacy of Medicare for All

Presidential candidate and self-described Democratic socialist Bernie Sanders currently leads the New Hampshire polls for the Democratic
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Century Communities, Inc. announces pre-model opening sales opportunities in Antioch

Century Communities, Inc. announces pre-model opening sales … Mountain, Texas and Southeast U.S. regions and offers title, insurance, and lending
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GRAPHIC — Cartel Gunmen Kill Narco-Fortune Teller in Central Mexico

A team of cartel gunmen in Mexico killed a woman known as a fortune teller who provided protective spells and readings to organized crime members.
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National Bank looks abroad to meet renewable-energy lending targets

But it has had to look abroad to find enough clients to fill its lending book. National Bank hosted its annual meeting of shareholders in Quebec City on
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FNF Group: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

(AP) _ Fidelity National Financial Inc. (FNF) on Wednesday reported … The provider of title insurance and mortgage services posted revenue of $1.72
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Appeals court rules against online tribal lender

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that Think Finance and an online tribal payday lender must comply with state interest rate and licensing
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Connecticut gets mixed news regarding housing permits for March

“There's quite a bit of volatility in the March data,” Klepper-Smith said. “Traction in the local housing market is a function of traction in the labor market.
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Charting the Path Forward for Mortgage Servicing

He inherits the role from Ray Barbone, EVP of Mortgage Services for … representation from the nation's leading mortgage servicing organizations,
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Central Banking Is Central Planning

By Richard M. Ebeling | The long history of central banking, and especially over the last 100 years of paper monies and out-of-control government
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LendingTree: First-time homebuyers struggle to navigate home lending

Choosing the right mortgage lender can be difficult, especially for those navigating the housing market for the very first time. In order to gauge how
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Banking leader Bill Nigh joins First Farmers as regional president, head of commercial banking

First Farmers and Merchants Bank has named veteran banker Bill Nigh as its regional president and head of commercial banking. Nigh will be
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Why Netflix Is Binging On Junk Bonds

Plenty of viewers binge on junk while watching Netflix. Now Netflix itself is binging: on junk bonds. Netflix went back to the junk bond well again on this
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The (Kinda Sorta) Comeback of the Midsize Metro Area

The (Kinda Sorta) Comeback of the Midsize Metro Area

Frequent midsize-metro visitor (and small-metro resident) Anne Helen Peterson of BuzzFeed News used that word recently in recounting the
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Bitcoin Accounts for 95% of Cryptocurrency Crime, Says Analyst

“Bitcoin is by far the favorite,” Jonathan Levin, co-founder and COO of Chainalysis, tells Fortune on the latest episode of “Balancing the Ledger,” which
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AM Best Managing Director to Join Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence at Saint Joseph's …

… artificial intelligence is empowering innovation in the insurance industry, … excess and surplus, specialty commercial, captives and title companies.
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Complaints made to banking ombudsman rose 25% in FY18

Complaints to the banking ombudsman in 2017-18 shot up by nearly 25 per cent, with non-observance of fair practices code and issues related to
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Spring Outlook Mixed for Canada's Real Estate Market

Home sales across Canada are expected to drop by nearly 2% this year. This slowdown has come just two years after the country's housing market
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Lookout For Analysts Forecast: Honeywell International Inc. (HON), SunTrust Banks, Inc. (STI)

For Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) Tuesday was another day of strong-handed buying, with the high volume day punctuated by a rise from
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Appeals Court Rules Tribal Officers Not Shielded in Predatory Lending Suit

A federal appeals court in New York Wednesday cleared the way for consumer advocates to sue for injunctions barring officers of Native American
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Would You Buy Real Estate Based On Market Cap?

What are the three most important factors when investing in real estate? Take an informal poll and you'll hear one answer over and over
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REBNY offering energy efficiency education

The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) announced the launch of … advantage of long- and short-term sustainability trends and best practices.
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Postal Banking Is Back — On Democratic Party Platforms — But Is It Viable?

Postal Banking, which Elizabeth Warren promoted back in 2014, is back on the Democratic Party agenda, or at least on the platform of several of its
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Occidental bids against Chevron for Anadarko Petroleum

A bidding war is breaking out over Anadarko Petroleum, with Occidental making an offer that it says is about a 20 percent premium to Chevron's deal
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Housing Shows Signs of Perking Up

We have been getting mixed readings from the housing market throughout 2019. If this important part of the economy can improve, it could be a key
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Unlike most retailers, Lululemon is opening stores. But it's not one size fits all

“I think we will continue to have one of the most productive store fleets out there,” Burgoyne told analyst on Wednesday, calling Lululemon's real estate
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Customer complaints to banking ombudsman rose 25% to 1.63 lakh in FY18

Customer complaints to the banking ombudsman (BO) increased by a fourth to 1.63 lakh in the year to June 2018, with a majority of them related to
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Global Real Estate Property Management Software Market CAGR Insights Emerging By 2022

A Research Report Real Estate Property Management Software Market presents an in-depth overview of the current market situation in an orderly
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43% Debt-to-Income? FHA Imposing Hurdles

“Continuing to endorse mortgages with higher risk characteristics, without changes, … The video tells you how to make a donation if you want to help.
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Loan Repayments – During the first quarter of 2019, ARI received $322.4 million from loan repayments, comprised of $192.4 million from first mortgage
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Owensboro named best up and coming housing market

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) – An insurance company named Owensboro one of the winners of the 2019 best up and coming housing markets awards.
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MoviePass Rival Sinemia Considers Ending Its Subscription Service

Sinemia Inc., a MoviePass rival that launched in the U.S. last year, may shutter its movie-subscription services and focus instead on building
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Fortune Brands shares rally on better-than-expected earnings

Shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. FBHS, +0.99% climbed in Wednesday's extended session after the home products company posted
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Is Buying 52-Week Stock Like CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) a Winning Strategy?

Is Buying 52-Week Stock Like CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) a Winning Strategy?

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.87 in Q4 2018. Its down 0.18, from 1.05 in 2018Q3. It dropped, as 24 investors sold CSG Systems International, Inc.
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Mortgage applications fall as higher rates chill buyers

Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates are at their highest level in over a month, and home buyers are starting to retreat a bit. Mortgage applications fell 7.3%
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Quant Strategy Once Powering Bull Market Is Set for Comeback

A market-neutral momentum portfolio compiled by Bloomberg has dropped 4 … Bloomberg's version of the portfolio, representing a relatively simple … often crashes when markets rebound drastically after sliding, according to a 2016
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Surge in originations sources largest-ever GLS subprime auto ABS

Indirect auto lender Global Lending Services is sponsoring its largest-ever securitization of deep subprime loans, reflective of its rapid growth in
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Movers and Shakers for April 28

McNaughton has worked at Alaska USA for 15 years, most recently as vice president, business and commercial lending. He has more than 30 years of
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Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.31

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the
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UK banks are missing out on revenue due to lack of financial inclusion

Unbanked consumers in the UK pay an extra £485 ($631) for everyday bills and services, according to research from banking services provider Pockit
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Erdogan Says Deporting Armenians Was 'Appropriate' at the Time

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the deportation of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century was “reasonable” at the
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Lululemon is banking on a new product: Shoes

Lululemon Athletica Inc., best known for its yoga pants and workout gear, is getting into the shoe business. The athleticwear maker plans to invade a
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We Have an Income Crisis, Not a Housing Crisis

We Have an Income Crisis, Not a Housing Crisis … Harris, senators from some of the most expensive housing markets in the country, have proposed
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Massachusetts Single-Family Home Prices at March High

Last month, the median single-family sale price in the state reached $377,000, a 6.2 percent year-over-year increase and an all-time high for the
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ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE:ARR) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial …

… such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) or guaranteed by
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Quicken Loans' Parent Company Acquires Canadian Fintech

Rock Holdings, the parent company of Quicken Loans, has acquired a majority stake in Lendesk, a Canadian fintech that connects Mortgage Brokers
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NBA 2K League Will Slip Into Stance as Its Official Sock Supplier

The virtual players of the NBA 2K League are getting some new gear. Stance, a sock company that's worked with the likes of the MLB and the NBA,
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Spencer Rascoff reveals his post-Zillow life after longtime CEO departed real estate giant in February

Rascoff stepped down as CEO of the Seattle online real estate juggernaut in February, nine years after taking the helm of Zillow. His departure was
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Capstead Mortgage Corporation Announces First Quarter 2019 Results

… tax reform, changes in legislation or regulation affecting the mortgage and banking industries or Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae securities,
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Florida woman sentenced for Las Vegas real estate scam

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Florida woman was sentenced Tuesday for a real estate scam operated out of Las Vegas, Nevada Attorney General Aaron
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As Tjx Cos (TJX) Share Price Rose, Green Valley Investors Has Upped Stake; As Investors Title Co …

Green Valley Investors Llc increased its stake in Tjx Cos Inc (TJX) by 99.87% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Green Valley
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Novus Home Mortgage Launched

Panorama Mortgage Group has launched Novus Home Mortgage as a new brand, focusing on conventional, government and specialty mortgages for
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Trump Spurns Big Pharma Campaign Donations Amid Opioid Epidemic

President Donald Trump spurned campaign contributions from the pharmaceutical industry on Wednesday, calling the industry out for its role in a
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Trump Erroneously Claims US Supreme Court Role in Impeachment

Trump Erroneously Claims US Supreme Court Role in Impeachment

President Donald Trump said he'd ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene if Congress mounts an impeachment effort against him — even though
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Financial Stock Buzz: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI)

Every trading day indicate diverse behavior and trends about Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) stock. Now we observed the different
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HUD sued over new down payment assistance rules for FHA mortgages

Last week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it was issuing new rules for down payment assistance on mortgages
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GE puts WMC Mortgage into bankruptcy as it faces $1.7B in settlements

General Electric placed its WMC Mortgage unit into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the inoperative subprime mortgage originator has nearly $1.7
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An open door to reform

In 1979, China moved away from a mono-banking economy, established … began to establish itself as the country's core regulator and central bank.
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Technical Review on Shares of Real Estate Vanguard ETF (VNQ)

Watching the technical levels for Real Estate Vanguard ETF (VNQ), we … to making impulsive or irrational decisions when it comes to the stock market.
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(VIDEO) NHL Farm Report: April 23 Syracuse tops Cleveland

(VIDEO) NHL Farm Report: April 23 Syracuse tops Cleveland …. the Cleveland Monsters, 2-1, in Game 3 at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight to
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T-Mobile Launches Its Own Banking Service And Mobile App

The cell service provider created T-Mobile Money to act as a bank and mobile payment service for customers as a natural extension for a digital- and
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Bank of Canada Abandons Rate-Hike Bias Amid Economic Slowdown

Markets were largely anticipating the change in stance, pricing in no … adjustments in both the housing market and the oil industry — as temporary.
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Technical Radar: SuperTrend Seen Above Stock Price for US Real Estate Ishares ETF (IYR)

Watching the technical levels for US Real Estate Ishares ETF (IYR), we have … Traders may use the indicator to determine stock trends or to identify
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Brinker International's (EAT) “Buy” Rating Reiterated at Maxim Group

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT)'s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by stock analysts at Maxim Group in a research note issued on Wednesday,
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Quicken Loans parent company beefing up Canadian investments

… Holdings is strengthening its investments in the Canadian market by acquiring a majority stake in Lendesk, a Vancouver-based mortgage fintech.
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Six brokers leaving Harrison & Bates real estate firm to join Commonwealth Commercial Partners

The moves come as Harrison & Bates announced earlier this month that it is winding down its commercial real estate brokerage business after
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FinTech's Impact on Mortgage Processes

The Q1 2019 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey from the GSE indicates that Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Optical Character
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Berman Tabacco Announces Major Win in Second Circuit for Victims of Plain Green Online …

According to the Second Circuit, because “Plain Green is a payday lending entity cleverly designed to enable[] Defendants to skirt federal and state
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Peer to Peer (P2P) Lending Market to Boost By 2025 – Report on Growth Factors, Current Trends …

Global Peer to Peer (P2P) Lending Market Status and Trend Report offers a comprehensive analysis of Peer to Peer (P2P) Lending industry, standing
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Rising rates now affecting purchase mortgage application activity

Purchase mortgage applications, which until now were unaffected by the recent rise in interest rates, fell by 4% on a seasonally adjusted basis from
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First Financial Bank Trust Division Buys 276 Shares of Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

First Financial Bank Trust Division grew its stake in shares of Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) by 1.6% during the first quarter, according to its
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Fannie Mae: Most Americans can't afford to live in thriving neighborhoods

Housing affordability has been a tremendous concern for Americans across the country, especially as affordability conditions now sit at a 10-year low.
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Trailblazer For African Americans In DC Real Estate Joins Cushman & Wakefield

A pioneer for African Americans in D.C.'s commercial real estate industry has joined a major firm after years of leading smaller brokerage shops.
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Capital Bank launches mortgage application for home loan website

Capital Bank launches mortgage application for home loan website

Capital Bank has unveiled Capital Bank Home Loans website and its new digital mortgage application QuickClose. QuickClose enables users to start,
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Amazon's Alexa Team Can Access Users' Home Addresses

An Amazon.com Inc. team auditing Alexa users' commands has access to location data and can, in some cases, easily find a customer's home
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Central Federal Corporation Announces 1st Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Net gain on sales of loans increased by 388% due primarily to the investment in and expansion of our residential mortgage lending business.
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WMC Mortgage – Seeks $25.0mn in DIP Financing From Parent GECUSH, $1.8mn on an Interim …

April 23, 2019 – The Debtor requested Court authority to (i) access $25.0mn in debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing, ($1.8mn on an interim basis) to
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Indiabulls Housing Finance March quarter net falls 2% to Rs 1006 crore

The second largest pure-play mortgage lender Indiabulls Housing Finance on April 24 reported a marginal 2 percent dip in net income at Rs 1,006
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US Dollar Rides High, BoC Next

Fears about a consumer slowdown appear to be overstated and international investors were buying up USD assets in responds. The stock market
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NBFC NeoGrowth wins 'Best Learning Strategy of the Year' title at Future of L&D Summit & Awards …

The award was conferred upon the company for implementing new and innovative learning strategy, employee on-boarding, for its development
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Citigroup (C) Stake Has Increased by Kiltearn Partners Llp; Royal London Asset Management LTD …

Some Historical C News: 20/03/2018 – LAUNCH: Freddie Mac SPI1 CRT RMBS via BofAML/Citigroup; 15/05/2018 – Anadarko at Citi Global Energy
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Announces 2019 First Quarter Results, Declares Dividend

BOSTON, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston announced its preliminary, unaudited first quarter results for 2019,
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Factbox: Who will succeed Carney to run Britain's central bank?

Bailey, 60, was deputy governor with a focus on banks before becoming chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, a markets regulator.
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Uber Faces Proposed 'IPO Tax' in a San Francisco Divided by Inequity

The proposal, a draft of which was obtained by Bloomberg, would impose a new cost, “for the privilege of engaging in business in the city,” on
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How to avoid losing your banking job before you earn $500k+

Careers in investment banks have always had points of commonality with Stalinist Russia: there are the bearded men at the top, the occasional purges
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AROUND TOWN: Events you need to know about this week

Innovative executives and influential thought leaders will discuss the technologies, trends, and ideas transforming commercial real estate. This year's
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Another Parent, Ex-USC Coach to Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal

Meanwhile, MacFarlane, a former senior executive at a title insurance company, pleaded guilty (pdf) to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud
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Ferratum Oyj: Juhani Vanhala appointed Chairman of the Board of Ferratum Oyj; Pieter van Groos …

… appointed Chairman of the Board of Ferratum Oyj; Pieter van Groos to become Chief Executive Officer of Ferratum Bank p.l.c. and consumer lending
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Capital One Refis Student Housing Portfolio With $722M Multilayered Debt Package

Capital One has funded a $721.8 million Freddie Mac facility to refinance a student housing portfolio controlled by a Greystar-led fund, Commercial
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Cooke & Bieler LP Upped Arch Capital (ACGL) Stake; Western Asset (WIA) Has 1.18 Sentiment

… GROUP LTD; 13/03/2018 – Arch Capital Group Ltd. Confirms Participation in Freddie Mac's New Mortgage Pilot Program; 14/05/2018 – Arch Capital
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An Exit Interview for CBS

Whitney Davis has spent the bulk of her career at CBS, starting fresh out of college with an entry-level role with the “CBS Evening News” weekend
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Novartis Raises Annual Profit Outlook

Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG is plotting a faster course after spinning off its Alcon eye-care business. Earnings excluding some items are expected to
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Barry Bonds' final home run ball is about to net its owner a small fortune

You have a choice. Make an all-cash offer for a 917 square-foot condo in Sunnyvale, or scoop up the final home run ball of Barry Bonds' career.
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