Mortgage wars: ASB, ANZ, BNZ, Kiwibank and Westpac cut interest rates after OCR drop

Mortgage wars: ASB, ANZ, BNZ, Kiwibank and Westpac cut interest rates after OCR drop

{video} ASB, BNZ and Westpac have followed rivals ANZ and Kiwibank and cut mortgage rates in the wake of the Reserve Bank's decision to drop the
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Freddie Mac Report Highlights Prevalence of Affordable Rental Housing in OZs

A report from Freddie Mac Multifamily finds that the government sponsored entity's business in opportunity zones (OZ) has grown more than 75
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Podcast: A Small Bank Tackles Rural Housing Affordability

Christie Obenauer's family-owned bank had a problem. Based in a rural county in western North Dakota, her community had been dealing with the
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AZCREW's May lunch examines healthcare trends in real estate

AZCREW's May lunch examines healthcare trends in real estate … How these trends impact the commercial real estate industry is an even hotter topic.
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City launches housing survey for affordable housing plan

The city's Community Development Division launched an online housing survey to gather information from residents about affordability and other
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Commercial real estate activity declines in Maine amid residential gains

Lackluster commercial real estate sales and lease transactions during the past six months depressed the overall activity in Maine's real estate market,
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Freddie Mac Prices $2.4 Billion Securitization of Re-Performing Loans

Brings Total SCRT Program Issuance to over $20 Billion. MCLEAN, Va., May 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (FMCC) today announced
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Trade Deal in Question, “Titans” Expected Correction (Podcast)

Sarah McGregor, Bloomberg News U.S. Economic Policy Team Leader, and Dan Eberhart, CEO at Canary, discuss the U.S. and China sending
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The Scary Moment An EC145 Helicopter Hit The Power Lines During Winching Rescue Operation

The EC145 hit the lines generating sparks around the radar dome and the winch-housing. The flight engineer immediately cut the winch-cable
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Mortgage applications rise as lower rates draw buyers into the market

An increase in purchase activity drove the week-over-week rise in mortgage application volume as homebuyers entered the market while interest rates
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House prices 'rebounded in April'

UK house prices picked up in April following a fall in values the previous month, according to the country's biggest mortgage lender. The Halifax, part
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An Invigorated Start: ILS' Insights Show Banking M&A Activity Starts Strong in 2019

2019 banking M&A activity started off the year with a strong, active first quarter. The first quarter saw 65 M&A deals close which is a 21% increase from
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Michigan AG joins coalition for marijuana businesses to use federal banking

MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition with 38 other states and territorial Attorneys
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How Smart a Home Buyer Are You?

With the Home Possible program, backed by Freddie Mac, you can qualify for a mortgage with as little as 3% down. You needn't be a first-time home
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Over 50 Banks Simulate Letter of Credit Transactions on R3's Blockchain in 27 Countries

Over 50 banks participated in the simulation of letter of credit transactions on R3's blockchain platform in 27 countries on six continents. The company
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Amazon's Project Kuiper Aims to Provide Global Wi-Fi Network

Nearly half of the world's population will have internet access by the end of … So now is the time for investors to position themselves on the front line.
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Do Most Analysts Favor Buy On Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS), Plains GP Holdings …

10 analysts out of 18 Wall Street brokerage firms rate Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) as a Buy, while 1 see it as a Sell. The rest 7
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How Beat Saber beat the odds

Beat Games CEO Jaroslav Beck says the title's success is “dope,” but he's … He also planted the idea of starting a new company around the title if it
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Regulators voice concerns over US leveraged loan risk

In 2013, the Fed, OCC and FDIC updated leveraged lending guidance, worried about weakening underwriting standards. They described loans
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US Senate approves EXIM Bank nominees, restores lending powers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Donald Trump's choice of three new board members of the U.S.
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Attorney Jeff Heintz receives Sir Thomas More Award

Attorney Jeff Heintz receives Sir Thomas More Award

His practice includes corporate counseling, commercial transactions, real estate matters and title insurance issues, according to the firm's website.
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Banking officials expect BSP to ease policy

Amid rising expectations, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will begin easing monetary policy, several local banks have been raising funds at the local
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Most state attorneys general back cannabis banking reform; treasurers warming

A bipartisan group of 33 state attorneys general support federal cannabis banking reform, up from 19 a year ago, providing impetus to the Secure And
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Embracing Global Diversity: Michael Mabutol, Pinnacle Real Estate

Thriving in the ever-growing Philippines real estate market, Pinnacle Real Estate Consulting Services, Inc. is led by Michael Mabutol, with 18 years in
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HKMA Introduces Key Measures on Sustainable Banking and Green Finance

The three measures involve green and sustainable banking, responsible investment, and the establishment of the Center of Green Finance (CGF).
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Net Worth Of Queen Members Surpasses Queen Elizabeth's Fortune

Taylor's fortune rises from £130m ($152m) to £155m ($181m). Deacon, 67, who wrote the hit 'Another One Bites the Dust,' is considered to be Queen's
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The Reko International Group (CVE:REKO) Share Price Is Up 150% And Shareholders Are …

When you buy shares in a company, it's worth keeping in mind the … Long term Reko International Group Inc. (CVE:REKO) shareholders would be
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Should You Be Adding Seacoast Banking of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) To Your Watchlist Today?

In the age of tech-stock blue-sky investing, my choice may seem old fashioned; I still prefer profitable companies like Seacoast Banking of Florida
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Executive Privilege Isn't a Magic Wand to Protect Trump

The attorney general could have redacted parts of the Mueller report to protect presidential confidentiality. He didn't, and now's too late. By.
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Mortgage Applications Up Again

More people were filling out mortgage applications, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending May 3.
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It Is Time to Think Differently About Health

This piece is part of an ongoing series by Boston University's Dr. Sandro Galea on the intricacies of health care and public health. Our health is a
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35760 Shares in Endurance International Group Holdings Inc (EIGI) Purchased by Menta Capital …

Menta Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Endurance International … at $6,191,000 after buying an additional 67,174 shares in the last quarter.
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Trying to sell your home on your own?

Taking a macro look at the current real estate market and developing your own opinion is one method that many use to determine the health of the
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Report: Lenders Investigated Over Mortgages to Veterans

Last week, Ginnie Mae said it was considering to exclude some of those VA loans from its pooled securities due to churning practices in mortgage
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BlackFin Group Launches Mortgage Consulting Practice

A newly formed boutique consulting firm focused on mortgage banking and financial services promises a different approach to client engagements.
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Michigan AG joins coalition urging safe banking for marijuana industry

The hope is for Congress to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, or a similar measure, that would end the current existing law
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City National Bank Celebrates 40 Years of Helping Clients and Communities on The way up® in …

Nonprofits Receive $40,000 in Community Grants as Part of Celebration. SAN DIEGO, May 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — City National Bank,
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Florida-based 'Unhappy New Yorkers' campaign targets fed-up taxpayers

Tens of thousands of New Yorkers are leaving the high-tax state and moving to Florida, a trend local real estate developers are looking to capitalize on
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Sentry Investment Management Inc Buys SPDR Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill, The Walt …

Sentry Investment Management Inc Buys SPDR Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 … Alibaba Group Holding, Sells Fox Corp, Philip Morris International Inc,
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Sabra Reports First Quarter 2019 Results; Reaffirms 2019 Guidance

BUSINESS WIRE)–Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (“Sabra,” the “Company” or … Our Senior Housing – Managed portfolio produced net income of $1.3
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Stable housing market

Stable housing market

Home Capital says it expects the Canadian real estate market to be “stable” for the rest of 2019 with “improving affordability, healthy levels of
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Mobile "fees-free" library provides access for all in Iowa City

“Here we go,” Elton says, releasing the air brake with a hiss and steering the Antelope Lending Library bookmobile towards the park. Elton and
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Financing death

The team includes professionals in financial planning, estate law and … The funeral home files for a death certificate and also communicates that
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Salesforce invests in Blend as startup shaves weeks off mortgage process

It has more than 130 banking customers, including Wells Fargo and US Bank, that collectively account for more than a quarter of the nation's mortgage
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Kingston sets tentative property assessments; Grievance Day to be held May 28

Over the past three valuation periods, from July 2015 through June 2018, the city's commercial real estate market has shown “consistent positive
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Real Estate Tokens: What They Are and How to Invest

“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care,
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Encore Wire Announces Cash Dividend

MCKINNEY, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Encore Wire Corporation … and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing.
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Senate Approves Ex-Im Bank Nominees

On a bipartisan vote today, the Senate confirmed several appointees to the U.S. Export-Import Bank, including Kimberly Reed as president and
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Another real estate evolution: new Redfin program will enable home purchases with no agent

Redfin, the national real estate brokerage, is introducing a new venture that enables house hunters to buy properties without representation, saving
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Leavell Investment Management Inc. Sells 1250 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM)

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their … BlackRock Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Philip Morris International
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Mortgage applications on the rise

Mortgage applications were up 2.7 percent week over week on a seasonally adjusted basis during the week ending May 3, according to the Mortgage
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Real Estate New Classes Forming NOW (CSM!)

SIgn-ups are NOW for College of San Mateo Summer (and Fall) classes. Want to learn about Real Estate? Want to maybe get a RE License?
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N1 Holdings secures $10m commercial lending war chest

N1 Holdings Limited has secured $6.2 million in capital funding through its self-managed commercial lending fund 'One Lending Fund', and $3.8
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Here's What Hedge Funds Think About Capstead Mortgage Corporation (CMO)

Is Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:CMO) a buy, sell, or hold? Prominent investors are taking a bullish view. The number of long hedge fund
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Funding your Future: 5 things to do when preparing for a mortgage

Before you start picking wall colors and flooring, you need to prepare for the mortgage process. David Sant with Cyprus Credit Union shares his
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US charges 2 Israelis with money laundering in website case

U.S. prosecutors have filed money laundering charges against two Israelis who allegedly made millions of dollars operating a website connecting
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Regional Real Estate Trends In The US

While we last focused on the unique recovery taking place in the West region of the U.S. housing market, the story there is not being universally
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NovartisConsiders Offer for Takeda Eye-Disease Assets

Bloomberg News reported in September that Xiidra was among the potential … according to Elizabeth Krutoholow, a Bloomberg Intelligence analyst.
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Home Capital Reports Q1 2019 Results

“The growth in our mortgage portfolio and deposits with Oaken Financial show that more Canadians are trusting us to look after their financial needs.
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Much ado about do-it-yourself: The state of banking self-service

One simple truth stands out: Today's internet users expect self-service from all brand websites—including those of banks and credit unions.
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Halifax housing market red-hot

Halifax housing market red-hot

People who may not have been paying attention to what is happening in metro real estate, might be surprised to discovered that the market has
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Michigan Attorney General joins coalition pressing for change to marijuana banking law

Banks and credit unions remain leery of handling money from marijuana … Congress to pass the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act.
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Fortune CEO Talks With Maurice Greenberg

2018 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (Your California
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Cameron Hurst's Top Picks: May 8, 2019

We maintain the market environment is more aligned with late-stage than mid-cycle timing and accordingly use real estate to balance portfolio risks,
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Low rates, growing supply push April home sales higher

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 4.14 percent, down from 4.9 percent in November, according to the latest Freddie Mac rate survey.
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Bear Real Estate Advisors Represents Capital Square 1031 in Acquisition of New Memory Care …

HOUSTON, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Bear Real Estate Advisors, a real estate investment services firm, announced today that it represented
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How Google's Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL Stack Up Against Low-Cost iPhones

Google is betting that cheaper smartphones with less powerful features can help it make a mark in the mobile market, but stepping out from Apple's
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Michigan AG joins group calling for marijuana businesses to have bank access

Legal marijuana-related businesses aren't allowed to use the federal banking system, but Michigan's attorney general has joined a bipartisan coalition
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Waymo, Alphabet's Self-Driving Taxi Service, Takes the Slow Lane to Customer Acquisition

The first major self-driving taxi service needed six months to reach 1,000 customers, another sign that growth may be slow as companies try to build
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Green selected for 2019 Jack White Community Leadership Award

Jason Green, vice president of human resources at ABB in Fort Smith and a community leader of the voter approved Fort Smith Public Schools millage
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Why You Shouldn't Dump Your Brick-and-Mortar Bank

BANKING IS NOW A hermit's dream. If you want, you can bank and never encounter a human being. Even if you don't join an online bank, you can
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NMP Webinar: Why Brokerage Is Back and So Much Better

He continues to pave a path as an innovative leader in the mortgage industry and was named a 2018 Housing Wire Vanguard award recipient. Prior to
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Scott Frommert Named CFO of New American Funding

New American Funding has announced the hiring of Scott Frommert as chief financial officer. Frommert, who has 12 years of mortgage banking
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) Q2 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

Welcome and thank you for joining Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Second Fiscal Quarter 2019 Conference Call. Today's conference call is
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Why Would Anyone Pay $1300 for Bird's New Scooter?

Yet it's likely that Bird isn't thinking of consumers' pockets, as much as it's thinking of its own. (Bird did not respond to Fortune's request for comment.).
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Climate change to wipe $571 billion from housing

Australia's property market could lose $571 billion in value over the next decade due to the impact of climate change and extreme weather, a new
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Amazon Gave Jobs to DOD Staff Working on Cloud Bid, Lawsuit Claims

At least two Pentagon employees were offered jobs at Amazon.com Inc. while working on the Defense Department's $10 billion cloud contract,
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Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. Buys iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond, SPDR …

Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. added to a holding in Philip Morris International Inc by 18021.10%. The purchase prices were between $66.44
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Eclipse Residential Mortgage Investment Corporation Approves Proposed Transaction

TORONTO, May 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: ERM) Eclipse Residential Mortgage Investment Corporation (“Eclipse”) is pleased to
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Notorious Kansas City Mortgage Fraudster In Trouble Again With The Law

A man who was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $11 million in restitution for a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme is back
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UK housing market shows scant sign of recovery in April – RICS

UK housing market shows scant sign of recovery in April – RICS

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain's housing market showed little sign of recovery in April as properties put up for sale fell the fastest rate since 2016,
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The Prize for Winning Energy's Biggest Takeover Battle? An Oil Field Half the Size of California

—The Eastern European countries home to today's most dynamic winemakers. —Catch up with Data Sheet, Fortune's daily digest on the business of
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Lending a helping hand: HomeFront volunteers make repairs at 2 Enfield homes

Lending a helping hand: HomeFront volunteers make repairs at 2 Enfield homes. By Jessica Lerner jlerner@journalinquirer.com; May 8, 2019
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Mortgage Rates Sideways to Slightly Higher

But as we discussed yesterday, mortgage rates hadn't been able to benefit from that drama nearly as much as US Treasuries (the
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Deontay Wilder Explains Importance of Keeping Title in America

Deontay Wilder Explains Importance of Keeping Title in America … but also cement himself into the historic company of heavyweight legends that
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Redfin wants home buyers to ditch their real-estate agents

In 2017, the company also became a mortgage lender, offering financing in 12 states, and began testing a cash-for-homes program called Redfin Now
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NMP Mortgage Professional of the Month: Eric Tishaw, Direct Path Coaching

Eric Tishaw was a mortgage professional who transitioned out of loan … National Mortgage Professional Magazine recently took the opportunity to
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Boston Real Estate Times to Host New Generation of Tenants Summit on June 6

WALTHAM, MA–Boston Real Estate Times announced that it will host a New Generation of Tenants Summit on June 6 at Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA
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Ready Capital Corporation Announces First Quarter 2019 Results

… GAAP financial measure. The Company defines Core Earnings as net income adjusted for unrealized gains and losses related to certain mortgage
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WWE SmackDown Fallout: Kofi Kingston Is Company's MVP and More from May 7

Even then, the New Day member was the highlight of that show, successfully defending his title against Daniel Bryan in the main event. That WWE has
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Google Tops 15 Million Music Subscribers as It Chases Spotify

Google's paid music services have eclipsed 15 million subscribers, according to two people familiar with the numbers, a milestone for a company that
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Editor's note: This feature originally appeared in the May issue of MReport, out now.

And last year, according to the latest numbers we uncovered at WFG National Title Insurance Co., the cost was $1.5 billion. That's over a 300 percent
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Amazon Hit by Extensive Fraud With Hackers Siphoning Merchant Funds

Amazon.com Inc. said it was hit by an “extensive” fraud, revealing that unidentified hackers were able to siphon funds from merchant accounts over six
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Singer Ed Sheeran doubles his fortune to £160million as he earns a record amount for one …

He hasn't released any new music since his 2017 album Divide. Yet that hasn't stopped Ed Sheeran doubling his £80million fortune thanks to sold-out
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When Should You Buy AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MITT)?

AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MITT), which is in the mortgage reits business, and is based in United States, received a lot of attention from
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Real estate trends point to cooling economy

Maine appears to be nearing the end of an economic expansion that brought several years of rapid growth in commercial and residential real estate
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California and 37 states — even the red ones — want to let marijuana industry use banks

“This is simple: Not incorporating an $8.3 billion industry into our banking system is hurting our public safety and economy,” Becerra said in a
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State Banking Regulator Awarded $986K in Second Discrimination Lawsuit

An employee of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has been awarded $986,238 in a race discrimination suit against the state.
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Should the housing market change its approach for Millennial housing affordability?

With a population of nearly 84 million, it's safe to say Millennials are destined to make waves in the housing market. However, a recent analysis from
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Indiana sues Equifax over 2017 mega-breach that exposed Social Security numbers

Equifax did not return a phone call and an email from HousingWire seeking … The lawsuit also cites a report by the U.S. House of Representatives
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Learn how to purchase a home in today's real estate market with a home buyers seminar

Learn how to purchase a home in today's real estate market with a home buyers seminar

WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – First time home buyers listen up! If you're not a 100% sure what to do or how to do it look no further because there is going
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New Division President Announced for Title Company

WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), an Oregon-based provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and
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Local home prices hovering around $300000, with more homes on the market

Local home prices are hovering around $300,000, while the number of homes on the market continues to increase. So says a report released
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US Senate approves Export-Import Bank nominees, restores lending powers

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Donald Trump's choice of three new board members of the U.S. Export-Import
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Trump Bans Trade in Iranian Metals, Ratcheting Up Tensions

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday prohibiting the purchase of Iranian iron, steel, aluminum and copper, ratcheting up
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Thailand's Richest 2019: King Power Fortune Behind Leicester City Passes To 33-Year-Old Heir

He shares his fortune with his mother and three siblings. Vichai founded King Power with his wife, Aimon, more than three decades ago and grew it
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Attorneys general from 33 states urge pot banking reform

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Attorneys general from 33 states on Wednesday urged Congress to approve a proposal intended to fully open the doors of the
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What Is Mortgage Fraud?

Mortgage fraud occurs when a potential homebuyer or mortgage lender provides false information or omits certain details in order to complete a
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Kevin Brungardt

Nonbank mortgage companies have traditionally been monoline or focused businesses, but in the current market they must create multiple revenue
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BoC's Call for Longer Mortgage Terms Raises Questions

Earlier this week Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz called on banks and other lenders to offer more innovative mortgage products, namely
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Dallas-Fort Worth officially gains another Fortune 500 HQ on May 18

On Wednesday, the Fortune 500 company made it official — selecting May 18 as the date its corporate masthead changes to Westlake. “This move is
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Social Lending Token (SLT) Price Tops $0.0032 on Exchanges

Social Lending Token (CURRENCY:SLT) traded down 43.3% against the U.S. dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 17:00 PM ET on
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Edison International (EIX) Shares Sold by Menta Capital LLC

Zacks Investment Research lowered Edison International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 21st. Barclays
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Holcomb signs bill legalizing sports betting, allowing lucrative casino industry changes

Jerry Torr, R-Carmel, for title insurance and closing services when the company purchased the two Gary casinos. That same lawmaker then voted in
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Midwest Top Producers see first-time home buyers as key to success

Mortgage originators expect first time home buyers to be a big source of … For the national sample, 83% said it was extremely important to work with
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PennyMac Mortgage Prices Public Offering

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust on Wednesday announced the pricing of a public offering of 8 million common shares, which would yield the
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Thailand's Richest 2019: Half Of Nation's Wealthiest See Fortunes Decline This Year

Half of the nation's richest saw their fortunes decline, including each of the top four. The Chearavanont brothers of the Charoen Pokphand group
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Occidental's Jet Has Flown to the Netherlands, Tracking Data Show

Occidental Petroleum Corp.'s corporate jet has crossed the Atlantic for the second time in two weeks, landing in the Netherlands, according to
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Redfin looks to disrupt real estate again with new program letting homebuyers make direct offers …

Redfin looks to disrupt real estate again with new program letting … buying a home, an increasingly popular target among real estate tech companies.
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A $5.9 Billion Market in China Is Finally Getting Some Attention

Foreign buyers are “coming quicker with larger orders compared with previous years, and they've shown more flexibility on pricing as well,” Roch said,
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FHFA head says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can be released without Congressional consent

FHFA head says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can be released without Congressional consent

A new report from Bloomberg's Austin Weinstein states that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may be freed from government control even if Congress
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VW's Tesla Attack Gets Real as Electric-Car Sales Begin

… for consumers in 29 countries across Europe, with Germany, Norway and the Netherlands expected to be among the top markets, according to VW.
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Get a Pre-Recession McMansion at Yesterday's Prices

Though the Great Recession of the last decade is solidly in the rearview, its aftereffects still loom large over the American real estate market. In many
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The Mighty US Consumer Is Struggling

It's no secret the U.S. economy keys off consumption. On that count, it's beginning to look less and less like an expanding economy. Whether it's the
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Washington Housing Initiative receives $10 million from BB&T to preserve affordable workforce …

Capital from the Impact Pool will bridge the gap between traditional mortgage financing and charitable contributions with mezzanine investments that
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Amazon just launched a lending service in China while shuttering its local marketplace

Amazon may be closing its marketplace in China, but it's still aggressively pursuing growth in the country with a new lending service that could help
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Columbus voters approve $50M affordable housing fund – here's what's next

MORPC and the city are hiring a consultant to craft an investment and policy strategy for affordable housing. The goal is “to foster a housing market
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Colony NorthStar Credit Real Estate, Inc. (CLNC) Misses Q1 EPS by 19c

Kevin P. Traenkle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Colony Credit Real Estate, commented, “2019 is off to a good start for Colony Credit Real
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Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV Boosts Position in International Flavors & Fragrances …

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of International
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Real Estate Administrators Warn Of Online Scam

Because she had received this disclosure the first thing she did was pick up the phone and call the title company. They quickly discovered that it was a
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New Study Focuses on Asian-American Homeownership Trends

Tom Truong, AREEA's 2019 President, noted that Asian-Americans “have been relocating across the country, purchasing mortgage products and real
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TDAM USA Inc. Buys Pfizer Inc, MGM Resorts International, Electronic Arts Inc, Sells The Kraft …

Toronto, A6, based Investment company TDAM USA Inc. buys Pfizer Inc, MGM Resorts International, Electronic Arts Inc, Facebook Inc, Willis Towers
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Opinion Mortgage banks must do more than just stick to their knitting now

… mortgage rates fell by the largest amount in over 10 years in late March, dropping from an average of 4.28% to 4.06%, according to Freddie Mac.
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Real Estate & Property Software Market By Top Players like Real Data, Zilculator, CREmodel, The …

The report provides qualitative as well as quantitative researched data of the Global Real Estate & Property Software Market. Along with this, it also
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The Bond Market Just Sent a Disturbing Message

… followed by Germany and Canada, according to Bloomberg News's Marie … gaps in liquidity, according to Bloomberg News's Liz Capo McCormick.
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) CEO Edgar Lee on Q2 2019 Results – Earnings …

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL) Q2 2019 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2019 11:00 AM ET. Company Participants.
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The Story of BJW Part 3 – Present and Future

Both of the most notable strong style wrestlers in the company, Daisuke Sekimoto and Yuji Okabayashi; have held the title and Okabayashi is the
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Inside Elizabeth Warren's $100 Billion Plan to Tackle the Opioid Epidemic

… in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University of Buffalo told Fortune the proposal will likely face pushback on this front.
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No house payment until August with Ideal Home Loans

With just one phone call, you could save hundreds of dollars on your mortgage payment every month. Brent Ivinson, Owner & President of Ideal Home
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Condo segment drives Toronto housing market price growth : TREB

By: Zoocasa. Overall property prices were positive in the Greater Toronto Area this April, rising 2 per cent year over year to $820,150, but only thanks
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Nadler Says Trump Wants to Be 'King' and Congress Must Stop Him

Nadler Says Trump Wants to Be 'King' and Congress Must Stop Him

House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler said his committee has “no choice” but to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress
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'Bottom-Fishing' Chevron Should Take Breakup Fee, Sheffield Says

Scott Sheffield, the founder and chief executive officer of shale producer Pioneer Natural Resources Co., thinks Chevron Corp. should take its $1
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FormulaFolio Investments, LLC Buys iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF, ishares Gold Trust …

… Gold Trust, iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond, Sells iShares Floating Rate Bond, iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF,
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Federal Court In Richmond Weighs Alleged Predatory Lending Case Involving Michigan Tribe

“It was a fully functional lending operation called Bellicose Capital that existed outside the tribe,” Wessler said. “And it was simply absorbed into the
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Imagine Owning Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSE:CUF.UN) And Wondering If The 41 …

So we wouldn't blame long term Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust … That said, we think earnings and revenue growth trends are even more
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Beyond Meat's Valuation Is 'Absurd,' Says Stock's First Short

Traders surveyed by Bloomberg News said they were quoted borrow fees of 36% to 111%, a sign of how early it is to short the newly minted stock.
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FTC Commissioner Calls for Review of Small-Business Loan Practices

Cash-advance companies have won more than 25,000 judgments against small businesses across the country since 2012, Bloomberg News reported
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CMBS office loans could be tougher to pay off on time as supply grows

More than $170 million in maturing commercial mortgage-backed securities with loans due between 2020 and 2023 could be affected. “Our concerns
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Commentary: Finding value in real assets as investor inflows accelerate

Real estate stocks in general are attractively positioned in a late-cycle environment. As the broad equity market adjusts to an environment of peak
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Trump to Criticize Democrats for Storm Response in Florida, Officials Say

President Donald Trump plans to blame congressional Democrats for a lagging federal response to the hurricane-ravaged Florida panhandle during a
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Mortgage Tech Rundown: Calyx Software, LoneScorecard, ComplianceEase, more

Mortgage Tech Rundown looks at the latest news in mortgage technology, featuring new product updates, integrations and announcements.
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Are Millennials Truly Happy With Homeownership?

In a LendingTree poll of 2,095 homeowners, 67 percent stated owning a residence was easier than being a renter, while only 15 percent felt renting
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Statistical Analysis on Real Estate Software Market 2019: Top Companies Profiling (MRI Software …

Report on Real Estate Software Market analysis and delivering key insights and providing a competitive advantage to clients through a detailed report.
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Bank expands CRE lending in St. Louis, and it's hiring

UMB Bank's commercial real estate lending, which barely existed four years ago, has grown to $3.5 billion in five markets, with about $350 million in
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Loan purchaser and housing body agree mortgage-to-rent deal

Thousands of distressed mortgage holders in danger of having their homes repossessed look set to be thrown a lifeline after a so-called vulture fund
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Colorado AG to Congress: Legalize Marijuana Banking, Already

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a coalition of fellow AGs in urging Congress to legalize banking for the marijuana industry. Weiser's
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL): what caused a melt-up today?

An interesting stock that came up in some of our conversations today is Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL). At current price of
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12 cities where borrowers save big on mortgages and how lenders help

It's a general rule to follow in the home buying process, but oft gets overlooked when shopping for a mortgage. Borrowers should shop around when
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (WMC) CEO Jennifer Murphy on Q1 2019 Results – Earnings …

Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (NYSE:WMC) Q1 2019 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2019 11:00 AM ET. Company Participants. Larry Clark
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FTC Calls For Tighter Small Biz Lending Scrutiny

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is eyeing tighter scrutiny of small business lending practices as Commissioner Rohit Chopra calls on the
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RPM International Inc. (RPM) Shares Bought by Opus Capital Group LLC

RPM International Inc. (RPM) Shares Bought by Opus Capital Group LLC

TheStreet cut shares of RPM International from a “b-” rating to a “c” rating in a research note on Friday, April 5th. Gabelli reiterated a “buy” rating on
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New for 2019, Buy More Grain with Barchart's cmdtyView 2.0 Release

“The cmdtyView 2.0 release takes this to another level with the integration of physical grain buying, global spot pricing for grain and oilseeds,
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Southeast Asia Wins Hearts of Private Equity Investors Again

… according to data provided to Bloomberg Wednesday. Southeast Asia scored a 59.72 on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 denoting “very attractive” and
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Nationstar Avoids Reverse Mortgage Flood Insurance Claim

Nationstar Avoids Reverse Mortgage Flood Insurance Claim … In a reverse mortgage, a borrower receives a loan, secured by their home, that is paid
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IBM Bond Sale Kicks Off Buying Frenzy Amid Turbulent Markets

IBM Bond Sale Kicks Off Buying Frenzy Amid Turbulent Markets … Bloomberg's Molly Smith reports on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.” (Source:
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Only a Cease-Fire Will Protect Libya's Oil

Neither side of the civil war should get complete control of the country's main economic resource. By. Mustafa Sanalla. May 8, 2019, 1:22 AM PDT
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BTB Real Estate Investment Trust declares CAD 0.035 dividend

BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (OTC:BTBIF) declares CAD 0.035/share monthly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 8.69%. Payable June
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Amazon Merchants Hit by Extensive Six-Month Fraud

Amazon.com Inc. was hit by an “extensive” fraud, revealing that unidentified hackers were able to siphon funds from merchant accounts over six
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Real estate broker vs agent

These job titles are pretty similar, so it's easy to see how they can get mixed up. While both of these positions are related to real estate, the main
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Mortgage-free home dedicated for Tulsa Marine

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) – A U.S. Marine Corps sergeant and his family have received a mortgage-free home thanks to Operation Finally Home and
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Reverse-Mortgage Risks

I am often asked about reverse-mortgage risks. I summarize here their potential risks so that the discussion is clear, making it easier for readers to
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Real estate leads way educating brokers in energy efficiency

With climate change continuing to threaten the future of our city and its built environment, New York City's real estate community is furthering its work to
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FHFA Chief: Fannie-Freddie May Be Released Without Congress

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's new overseer said the mortgage giants can be freed from government control even if Congress doesn't pass a
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Billionaire real estate investor Sam Zell says now is 'the time to accumulate capital' for future real …

Real estate investor Sam Zell told attendees of the SALT conference in Las Vegas that there will be a chance to buy discounted real estate in a couple
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Pelosi Says Trump Is Becoming 'Self-Impeachable'

A day after saying President Donald Trump is “goading” Democrats to impeach him for the purpose of “solidify[ing] his base of supporters,” House
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Caution emerges amid income, lending gains for Tampa-St. Pete banks

Freedom Bank and Pilot Bank led all other local community banks in two key industry measures for the first quarter of 2019. Freedom, a $300
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VTS Recognizes Best-in-Class Commercial Real Estate Owners at Accelerate Conference

VTS, the commercial real estate industry's leading leasing and asset management platform, has recognized a number of customers with exclusive
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FHFA may not need Congress to free Fannie, Freddie – Bloomberg

Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) gains 3.3% and Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) advances 3.9% after Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark
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Freddie Mac opens up certificate exchange for uniform MBS to investors

Investors can now exchange certain existing Freddie Mac bonds for to-be-announced uniform mortgage-backed securities in preparation for the full
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PayPal speeds up ticket buying for 2019 Nissan Micra Cup Race Series

This will allow motorsport fans to save time and purchase tickets for the two 2019 Nissan Micra Cup races taking place at Canadian Tire Motorsport
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Las Vegas home prices increase at slowest pace in 7 years

Las Vegas home prices increase at slowest pace in 7 years

Las Vegas house prices last month rose at their slowest pace in seven years — another sign of the market's continued downshift, a new report shows.
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Home featured in steamy real estate video sells for cool $1.2M

The agent who made a steamy real estate video to accompany a listing was doing something right. A 23-year-old buyer who saw the video online
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Fannie-Freddie May Be Released Without Congress, Calabria Says

(Bloomberg) — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's new overseer said the mortgage giants can be freed from government control even if Congress doesn't
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These were the top 10 outer borough loans in April

Colony Credit Real Estate provided Related Companies and Green Oak Real Estate with a roughly $60.9 million loan for the Blanchard Building at
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Strategy Asset Managers Llc Buys Aon PLC, Danaher Corp, Ulta Beauty Inc, Sells SPDR S&P 500 …

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, based Investment company Strategy Asset Managers Llc buys Aon PLC, Danaher Corp, Ulta Beauty Inc, Global Payments Inc,
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Why did a Syracuse Common Councilor cut up a $20 bill? (video)

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In an effort to make a point about housing markets Monday, a Syracuse Common Councilor borrowed a $20 bill from another
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Is this Trump crisis different?

Taken together, this week's events are a worrying sign that the international community's fragile, patchwork mix of patience … against Tehran by announcing it would no longer issue sanctions waivers to countries buying Iranian oil.
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Vestas Wind Systems CEO on Share Price, His Successor, Trade Tensions

Anders Runevad, chief executive officer at Vestas Wind Systems, discusses the company's share price, his successor and how the U.S.-China trade
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Title Max blamed for taking cars from Valley owners by random towing

Title Max blamed for taking cars from Valley owners by random towing … However, the company made Mojica sign a confidentiality agreement in order
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Nashville Wants to Be the Next Austin, But Tennessee Won't Make It Easy

Six months later, Amazon.com Inc. chose the city for an operations center, a development that will require two new buildings and create 5,000 jobs.
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Ginnie Mae warns against repeated refinancing

Ginnie Mae, which is a government-backed entity similar to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with a focus on guaranteeing government mortgage bonds,
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Tadawul implements a new trade at last session next Sunday

DUBAI: In line with its plans to further develop the capital market and foster an attractive investment ecosystem for local and international investors as
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Trump calls massive tax write offs for real estate losses 'sport'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday acknowledged taking massive tax write offs for real estate losses topping $1 billion from the mid-1980s to
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Fidelity's first-quarter revenues improve slightly

… National Financial, Inc. (FNF) reported a slight improvement in first-quarter title revenues, according to the company's latest earnings statement.
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The good news (and bad news) about Canadian commercial real estate

Over the last several years, most commercial property asset classes in Canada's big cities, save for down-in-the-dumps Alberta, have been on bullish
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CUNA Seeks Stronger Requirements for PACE Loans

Proper underwriting requirements for PACE financing, including an … ratios should not exceed the ratio established for traditional mortgage loans;
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Wounded vet and family get mortgage-free home in Claremore

On Wednesday morning, a wounded veteran, his wife and six children received the keys to their new, mortgage-free home in Claremore by Operation
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IShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF Has The Highest REIT Yield, But The Lowest Performance

REM is an ETF that provides exposure to U.S. residential and commercial mortgage real estate companies, including REITs. Among the largest REIT
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Facebook's Blockchain Team Is Assembling Its Own Mini-PayPal Mafia

Those people said that its product, which Bloomberg earlier reported will be a type of cryptocurrency, could be announced as soon as next quarter.
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Each Word of Trump's Tariff Tweets Wiped $13 Billion Off Stocks

Equity markets across the world were roiled by President Donald Trump's tweets Sunday that he would boost tariffs on Chinese goods. Not only did
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