The 24-Million Barrel Question: Where Is All That Missing US Oil?

The 24-Million Barrel Question: Where Is All That Missing US Oil?

Oil traders and analysts closely watching weekly U.S. inventory figures have been scratching their heads in the last few weeks wondering one thing:
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[Webinar] Real Estate Considerations for M&A Transactions – June 18th, 11:30am ET

The second program in our new webinar series will outline the key real estate concerns within your M&A transaction. In particular, our speakers will
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Here's the Audio of Trump Lawyer's Voicemail for Michael Flynn's Camp

A federal court in Washington released audio of a voicemail that one of President Donald Trump's lawyers left for a potential cooperator with Special
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Biglari Capital Has Trimmed Its Stake in Investors Title Co (ITIC) by $2.34 Million; As Sears …

Biglari Capital Corp decreased its stake in Investors Title Co (ITIC) by 60.9% based on its latest 2019Q1 regulatory filing with the SEC. Biglari Capital
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What Type Of Shareholder Owns Globe International Carriers Limited's (NSE:GICL)?

With a market capitalization of ₹163m, Globe International Carriers is a small cap stock, so it might not be well known by many institutional investors.
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Real Estate Invests in Ruben Diaz Jr.

Just as development has defined the Bronx borough presidency of Ruben Diaz Jr., money from the real estate industry has buttressed his political
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D CEO Real Estate's Top Blog Posts of the Past Year

Since its launch eight years ago, a key differentiator for D CEO Real Estate has been its team of more than 100 contributing editors. These thought
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VA Honors Veterans United Home Loans' Borrower as Its Official 24 Millionth Loan

Kopf and his family closed on their new home in March in Northeastern Pennsylvania with Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's largest VA
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Sisolak OKs Test of Pot Banking, Bans Minors Buying Kratom

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed bills that test out a banking system for the state's legal marijuana industry, ban children
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Senators Ask Federal Reserve to Review Trump's Deutsche Bank Transactions

A group of Democratic senators wants top officials at the Federal Reserve to examine whether Deutsche Bank complied with anti-money-laundering
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What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Home Equity

Even if you know what home equity is, can you confidently say you know how a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (also called a HELOC)
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Eye on the Industry: Updates on Alogent, Planet Home Lending, and More

Consolidated Analytics, a provider of mortgage services, announced the appointment of Josh Fuchs as SVP of product development and sales for its
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Malacañang denies appointment papers for Erwin Tulfo

MANILA, Philippines – Rumors are surfacing that Malacañang has released the appointment paper of Erwin Tulfo as the new Presidential
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The good times are over for the Australian economy, and Canadians would be wise to take note

Market watchers are expecting more cuts, almost certainly one more and … After growing steadily for years, housing prices in some major urban
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The Next Trade-War Casualty May Be the M&A Market

A Bloomberg News story on Wednesday detailed how important the deal is to both sides, and how the talks may take a precarious turn because of
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North Carolina man's winning Powerball numbers came from fortune cookie

June 6 (UPI) — The winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in North Carolina history said his lucky numbers came from an unusual place: a fortune
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Siena Lending Provides $3MM ABL Revolver to Community Eco Power

Siena Lending Group LLC completed a $3.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility for Community Eco Power, LLC (CEP). The facility was used to
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One-fifth of property sales went to 'cuckoo funds'

Typically, buy-to-let investors represented a huge sector of the housing market but, according to the BPFI's report on the market in the first quarter of
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Experts urge caution when buying recreational property before a city home

“It's more of a lifestyle choice than it is a great investment choice,” says Brad Henderson, former president and CEO of Sotheby's International Realty
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China Banking 'Blind Spot' Poses Threat To Investors

In another example, Bank of Jinzhou, among the 19 that have not published results, said that EY Hu Ming has resigned as auditor after it was found
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Average mortgage rates fall to near two-year low

Average mortgage rates fall to near two-year low

National Mortgage News … Average mortgage rates fall to near two-year low … Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since September 2017, with the … the way mortgage rates have reacted to trade-related news has been muted
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Tariffs Harmful to Trade, Won't Solve Immigration Problem, Say Local Banking Leaders

Watching those issues closely, IBC Bank executives Dennis Nixon and Gerry Schwebel spoke Wednesday of their concern about the tariffs, conditions
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Recreational property sales in BC down 22% over last year: report

WATCH: (May 28) Keith Baldrey looks at whether government policies are partially to blame for B.C.'s real estate market drop.
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MBA creates Libor discontinuation notice for residential servicers

The Mortgage Bankers Association created a template for servicers to notify borrowers when their adjustable-rate mortgage switches to a different
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Draghi speech: In aggregate so far no effect of negative rates in hurting lending

Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, is responding to questions from the press with key quotes found below. Has considerable room, comfort of law for
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Preview Your Mortgage Payoff Through Rocket Mortgage®

Now Rocket Mortgage® by Quicken Loans® is offering clients a free and easy way to get an estimate of their payoff at a glance. Read on to find out
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Right time to pull the trigger:: McDermott International, Inc., (NYSE: MDR)

On Wednesday the USA, company, McDermott International, Inc., (NYSE: MDR), the Trending-Graph. Each buying and selling session display
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JPMorgan Chase shutting down banking app geared toward young adults

JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced Thursday it was shutting down its “Finn” app, which was launched last year to appeal toward young adults.
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Impact of the drop in mortgage rates on the housing market

Impact of the drop in mortgage rates on the housing market … Holdings Executive Vice President Rick Sharga on the state of the housing market.
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This week in arthouse cinema: Shakespeare, Dylan and international films and food

“The Tomorrow Man”: Is romance possible when a survivalist who keeps buying future-disaster goods meets a woman who keeps buying things she
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Hackers take aim at Fortune 500 companies on the Dark Web

The hacking services targeted at companies in the Fortune 500 or FTSE 100 typically came with service plans for conducting the hack, with prices
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Senate Banking Committee Considers Lee's Nomination to SEC

The June 5 hearing to consider Allison Lee's nomination to fill the vacant seat on the Commission was held by the Senate Committee on Banking,
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30-year mortgage rate falls to near two-year low

… the week ending June 6, 2019, down 17 basis points from 3.99% in the previous week, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
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Banking in Developing Markets

Challenges in accessing finance and even opening a simple bank account experienced by the astute entrepreneur when he ventured into business
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3 Top Executives Depart Online Lending Fintech Startup SoFi

Fintech startup SoFi — known for its online lending services — has seen three of its top executives depart from the company, the Wall Street Journal
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Lower leverage ratio may improve lending activity

“The easing of the leverage ratio requirement will boost bank lending and should serve as the much needed countercyclical stimulus,” Zarin Daruwala,
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Battlefords' housing market posts strong May

A hot, dry May brought warm weather to the Battlefords, paired with a warmer housing market, as sales posted their strongest numbers in almost two
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Non QM Mortgages

Impac Mortgage Corp. Wholesale is a national leader in B2B lending with a long heritage of building successful relationships. Since 1995, they have
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JP Morgan scraps mobile banking app Finn, its attempt to lure emoji-loving millennials

J.P. Morgan Chase is shutting down its mobile banking app Finn, meant to lure millennials with zero fees and emojis, just a year after its nationwide
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How therapy dogs are lending a paw to help heal Virginia Beach

How therapy dogs are lending a paw to help heal Virginia Beach … is providing some floppy-eared listeners who are ready to lend a helping paw.
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5 Stocks to Buy Now for the Rest of 2019

5 Stocks to Buy Now for the Rest of 2019

We favor large-company stocks over small, and we think investors can find good candidates in a number of market sectors and in overseas
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US home values reach a record high of $26.1 trillion in the first quarter, Fed says

For example, in 2006's first quarter, Americans turned $80.7 billion of equity into cash using either refis or home equity loans, according to Freddie
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Average Rate For 30-Year Mortgage Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years

… down from an average of 3.99% last week to reach the lowest level in nearly two years, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey
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Mortgage rates plummet to lowest levels in nearly 2 years

The 30-year fixed-rate average slid to 3.82 percent and the 15-year rate hit 3.28 percent this week, according to new data from Freddie Mac reported
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Verus Expands Its Investor Solutions and Renovation Loan Offerings

Verus Mortgage Capital (VMC) has announced updates to its short-term business purpose that will simplify processes for lenders substantially.
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Vox Staff Walks Out for Day to Demand Union Contract Deal

Vox Media staffers are staging a one-day walkout on Thursday to pressure the online-media company to sign a union contract. Hundreds of
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Indiabulls to sell $1bn realty co to Bengaluru's Embassy

The potential acquisition of Indiabulls Real Estate is a rare M&A deal of scale in India's sluggish real estate market, which is grappling with a
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Does the SEC's ICO Lawsuit Against Kik Go Too Far?

As Fortune reported in 2017, the company had been experimenting with tokens for years with “Kik Points,” a type of digital money that traded hands up
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Have Chip and Joanna Gaines Totally Changed the Way We Buy Homes?

Brittany Anas, a freelance writer specializing in travel and real estate, noticed that emerging trend and wondered what role the Waco Wonders had in
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American Mortgage Consultants Acquires MBMS

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. MBMS' product line–including emBTRUST, ProMerit, and its EVault software offerings–are
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30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to Two-Year Low

Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, out Thursday, reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate fell to 3.82%, the sixth consecutive
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Covered Insurance promotes an unbiased marketplace for choice and transparency

HousingWire sat down with Ross Diedrich, founder and CEO of Covered Insurance and a 2019 Rising Star, to talk about trends in digital insurance,
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Zimbabwe Plans Big Corn Imports After Bad Weather Devastates Harvest

Zimbabwe's government plans to boost corn imports as adverse weather slashes the southern African nation's harvest. The country's Grain Marketing
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Third Rock Ventures Raises $770 Million as Biotech Funds Thrive

… the largest fund in its 12-year history, a sign that investor interest in funding early-stage science continues unabated despite volatile public markets.
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Lending libraries

Collections change and grow in response to community needs, and you might not be aware of all of the unique items that your local library lends.
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Mortgage broker launching initiative to address housing shortage, blight

A Birmingham mortgage broker is partnering with several lenders to provide a financing option most homeowners don't know about.
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BUTLER: Good News From America's Mortgage Casino

With super-low mortgage rates, first-time home buyers can (and should) opt for a twenty-year loan instead of the traditional 30-year type. Thirty-year
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Marie O'Brien of Mortgage Quality Management and Research Named 2019 HousingWire Rising …

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) announced today that its Director of
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Ashby & Graff® Real Estate CEO Listed Within the 2019 EMpower Advocates List, Published in …

LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — CEO of Ashby & Graff Real Estate John Graff has been named on the 2019 EMpower Advocates List.
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Tech, banking top grads' ideal employer list in new survey

Banking and tech companies won over new business graduates in Universum Global's Most Attractive Employer List 2019. The annual survey found
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What to Expect From Beyond Meat's First Results Since IPO

What to Expect From Beyond Meat's First Results Since IPO

This is all part of Beyond Meat's need to articulate a clear vision on how it will evolve to stay in-step with investor's lofty expectations, Bloomberg
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House flipping is back – it's just not as profitable as it used to be

It seems Americans have finally shed their post-recession fears and gotten back into the house flipping game. The latest report from ATTOM Data
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Real estate license renewal fees cut in half

Florida's real estate license renewal fees will be reduced for two years according to a June 5 press release by Governor Ron DeSantis and the
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Robert De Niro's Wife Wants Half Of His Alleged $500 Million Fortune

Robert De Niro and his estranged wife Grace Hightower were in court Thursday battling over the wording of a 2004 prenup. De Niro, 75, and his
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Crystal adds Kensington to lending panel in move to widen BTL product access

Crystal Specialist Finance has announced that it has expanded its lending panel with the addition of Kensington Mortgages, giving brokers access to
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Thurman not strong enough, says Fortune

Justin Fortune is predicting an “early evening” for Keith Thurman on July 20 when he goes up against Manny Pacquiao for all versions of the WBA
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Bellwether Arranges $115M in Acquisition Financing for 12 Affordable Housing Communities in the …

CLEVELAND — Bellwether Enterprise has arranged a total of $115 million in acquisition financing for 12 affordable housing communities in South
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Edgewater Bank Opens Loan Office in Greenville, MI

Amy Homich, a 38-year banking veteran and 22-year Greenville resident, will serve as Vice President of Edgewater Bank and operate out of the
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SocGen CEO on ECB, Capital Markets, Banking Union, Trade

Frederic Oudea, chief executive officer at Societe Generale, discusses the European Central Bank's interest rate decision, confidence in the bank's
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CD Player Industry: Future Demand, Market Analysis & Outlook to 2024

CD Player Industry: Future Demand, Market Analysis & Outlook to 2024 … The Global CD Player Market Report provides a detailed analysis of the … Know the Future Opportunities of Real Estate Market and its detail analysis by
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RBI relaxes leverage ratio in a boost to bank lending

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday relaxed the leverage ratio (LR) for banks in a bid to help them expand their lending activities.
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UN Rapporteur Calls Out US for Failing to Provide Housing for Its People

The letter also details other practices in the housing market that maintain inequality—including the favorable tax treatment of real estate investment
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Start-Up BoardRE Opens With Unique Approach to Mortgage Banking

BoardRE Inc., a start-up mortgage company with a rather different approach to homebuying, has announced the launch of its services in Colorado,
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Michael Douglas narrates his own $32 million mansion's real estate video

You may recognize Michael Douglas' voice as the detective in “Basic Instinct” or the unfaithful husband in “Fatal Attraction,” but now it's being used to
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Princeton Properties secures $164M to refinance multifamily portfolio

PGIM Real Estate Finance has provided a $164 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of the Princeton Portfolio, a 14-property multifamily
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LAX Welcomes World's Most Eco-Friendly Commercial Flight as United Commits to LAX 'Eco-Hub …

The arrival of this historic flight coincides with United's commitment to purchase up to 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation biofuel at LAX.
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LeaderOne Launches Generaciones Spanish-Speaking Division

In keeping with LeaderOne's “Mortgage with EASE,” the Generaciones division serves to make the lending process much smoother for their
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Goldman Adjusts Outlook on Airline Stocks UAL and SAVE

… acts as resistance, since put buying has been popular. Specifically, the 10-day put/call volume ratio at the International Securities Exchange (ISE),
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Fitness Startup Peloton Officially Begins Its Path to IPO: Term Sheet

Peloton, the home exercise equipment maker, has filed confidential IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As my coworker
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Consumer Debt / Consumption: Pulling Forward Versus Paying Forward

Commercial real estate is back at 2007 bubble valuations and real assets … The graphs below highlight the consumption and wage trends from both
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Putin Urges UK to Forget Spy Attack, Get Down to Business

Putin Urges UK to Forget Spy Attack, Get Down to Business

Russian president Vladimir Putin urged the U.K. to get over last year's deadly nerve agent attack in the southern city of Salisbury, saying it is time to
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Why now is a good time for Canadians to lock in a mortgage

If you're in the market for a mortgage, you might want to think about a 5-year fixed because rates have fallen to the lowest level since September 2017.
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What Equity and Gold Investors Will Be Watching in the Jobs Report

On this edition of “Options Insight,” Equity Armor Investments' Joe Tigay discusses the volatility in U.S. stocks and gold prices with Bloomberg's Luke
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Movers and Shakers Week Ending 06.07.19

Sarah Feit is promoted to managing director of Agency Technical Services and leads a team of more than 100 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac trained
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The Ethics of 'Biohacking' and Digital Health Data: Brainstorm Health

Good afternoon, readers. Earlier today, I had the pleasure of moderating a conversation between a triumverate of unique, opinionated, and generally
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Pence Says Mexico Tariffs Still Set for Monday as Talks Continue

Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. still plans to impose tariffs on Mexico next week over the flow of undocumented migrants from Central
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Chase Abandons its Finn Mobile Banking App

JPMorgan Chase launched its Finn by Chase standalone mobile bank account nationally with much fanfare less than a year ago. This was going to be
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Pace of Colorado Springs home construction falls in May, but builders remain optimistic

Pace of Colorado Springs home construction falls in May, but builders … 2019 and year-to-date numbers suggest the housing market remains strong.
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Asia Stocks Seen Higher on Mexico Tariff Optimism: Markets Wrap

The S&P 500 Index extended its advance after Bloomberg News reported that Mexico is pushing for more time to negotiate, though Vice President
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Assetz Capital Reportedly Surpasses Bridging & SME Lending Milestones

UK-based peer-to-peer lending platform Assetz Capital has reportedly surpassed both bridging and SME lending milestones. According to Bridging
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VA may owe veterans millions in refunds but knowingly hasn't paid them for years, probe finds

… of Veterans Affairs for home loan fees they were wrongly charged or no longer owe, … The lenders collect the fees and transmit them to the VA.
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New AI, Technology Initiative Aimed to Transform Borrower, Lender Experience

New AI, Technology Initiative Aimed to Transform Borrower, Lender … and business process outsourcing capabilities, Sagent Lending Technologies,
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Petland Continues International Expansion

“Petland stores in Middle East will make a beneficial impact on pet retail and will provide a unique and personal pet shopping experience for families
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Is Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE:CRL) Overpaying Its CEO?

Shareholders may want to check for free if Charles River Laboratories International insiders are buying or selling shares. If you want to buy a stock that
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$344 million Powerball winner got his numbers from a fortune cookie

The man who was the sole winner of the $344 million Powerball jackpot for the drawing on Saturday, June 1 says he picked his numbers based on a
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O'ahu in 1978: Increasing Housing Prices in Hawai'i Have Not Changed

In the late 1970s, Hawai'i's housing prices were on the rise. … HONOLULU dove into the numbers (and residents' nightmarish housing stories) in its
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Overfunding: B2B Platform For Gold MarketOrders Surpasses £400000 Funding Target on …

… MarketOrders, a B2B platform that enables users to buy gold and diamond jewelry directly from international suppliers, has successfully secured its
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Herbert Sandler, half of couple who built a home-lending giant, dies at 87

With his wife, Marion Sandler, who died in 2012, Sandler was in the vanguard of untraditional home lending. They were co-chairmen and co-chief
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First Department Rules $77M Real Estate Holding Co. Sale Can't Be Invalidated After Loan Default

The decision, from the First Department of the New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division, reversed a lower court's decision last year, which
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Ryan O'Hara is out as CEO of Move Inc., parent of realtor.com, News Corp announces

In 2017, HousingWire named O'Hara to HW Vanguard, citing him as being “instrumental in the unprecedented growth for the home-listing site.”.
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Personal Branding, New Tech Could Be Key to Reverse Mortgage Marketing

Personal Branding, New Tech Could Be Key to Reverse Mortgage Marketing

As many in the reverse mortgage industry continue to try and find their footing in the market after the … “Always caption your video,” Sless says.
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National economist discusses real estate market, rising home values in Livingston

Done with recession? Leading economist Lawrence Yun on Michigan's housing market. The National Association of Realtors's chief economist
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VA owes disabled veterans refunds on home loan fees, report says

The federal government owes at least $189 million to 53,000 disabled veterans who overpaid on their home loans, according to the Department of
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Cage-Fighter Sponsored by Pot ETF Issuer in Rare Marketing Move

Here we come #UFCOttawa #UFCFightNight 05/04 @UFC_CA @UFC #UFC #Oleynik #mma #alexeyoleynik #ETFHeavyWeight pic.twitter.com/
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The Government Should Fix LIBOR

However, the facts about the role of LIBOR in financial markets and … the market for housing finance following the last financial crisis, the financial
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JPMorgan Kills Off Millennial-Focused, No-Fee Banking App After Just A Year

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is ditching its millennial-focused, no-fee banking app Finn a year after its nationwide launch. JPMorgan Chase stock edged
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JPMorgan is shuttering its banking app for millennials after 1 year. We got ahold of the internal …

This story requires our BI Prime membership. To read the full article, simply click here to claim your deal and get access to all exclusive Business
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Category : Banking and Finance

Halpern Real Estate Ventures announced it has raised $30 million for its first opportunity zone fund. Investors include a major institutional investor, two
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Mortgage repayment pressures ease nationwide

Home loan repayment pressures have subsided, with the share of income required to service a mortgage falling to the lowest level since 2016,
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Darksiders Genesis, A Top-Down Hack And Slash Title Starring The Horseman Strife, Confirmed

As part of the company's three-day announcement extravaganza, THQ Nordic has now revealed the second of three new games that the company will
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Viewing Sherwin Williams's $25 Per Share Loss Through Benzinga's Securities Lending Volatility …

Benzinga's Securities Lending Volatility Index (SLVX), powered by Tidal Markets, is an indicator that forecasts stock market activity for broader indices
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Home Depot's Debt Sale Looks Savvy for Shareholders

Home Depot shareholders might benefit from the home improvement retailer's smart moves in the bond market, Guggenheim argues. Home Depot
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Hometown Lenders Adds Experienced Divisional Manager Kriss Bates to Family

Bates retired from the mortgage industry in May 2018. In Early 2019, Bates met with top executives at Hometown Lenders and it was immediately
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Granddad Says He Won $344 Million Lotto Jackpot Thanks to Fortune Cookie

Earlier this week, Charles W. Jackson Jr. stood in front of two brightly colored balloon columns, as he was showered with red and gold confetti and
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Gold, Silver Prices Posting Solid Gains As Greenback Wilts

Chart-based buying is also featured in both metals as their technical … job-cuts report, the international trade report, revised productivity and costs,
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Billionaire Warriors Investor Barred After Pushing Player

The incident looked like an encounter with an ordinary fan, but news site Axios identified the man as Stevens on Thursday morning.
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Whirlpool Stock Is a Bet on Housing Growth, and a Trade War Haven, Analyst Says

“The [U.S.] consumer can avoid industrial-led declines resulting in [housing] sector outperformance,” Zener explains in a Thursday research report.
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Big Carpet Wants to End America's Love of Hardwood Floors

In the past decade, inflation-adjusted sales of wall-to-wall carpet sank $5 billion, according to Floor Covering News. In response, flooring companies
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US 30-year mortgage rates fall to lowest since 2017: Freddie Mac

(Reuters) – Interest rates on U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to their lowest levels since September 2017 in step with tumbling U.S. bond
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Google to Buy Looker for $2.6 Billion to Expand Cloud Offer

… the company has struggled to compete with larger rivals Amazon.com Inc. … Labs for $3.2 billion in 2014, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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Trade War Ended China's First Bull Market After Only 69 Days

Trade War Ended China's First Bull Market After Only 69 Days

This year's first bull market in China's stocks perished after just 69 trading days. The tech-heavy ChiNext Index slumped 2.4% Thursday, taking its
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China's Lessons for Mexico on Trump: Dig In and Keep It Personal

… to the U.S. For China, 25% tariffs could result in a drag of nearly 1% on growth by 2021 if they remain in place, according to Bloomberg Economics.
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Bipartisan Marijuana Banking Bill Quietly Advances In House As Floor Vote Approaches

A bipartisan marijuana banking bill has taken three new steps closer to a full floor vote in the House of Representatives after it was formally reported
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VA Loans and Closing Costs

The veteran can pay for an appraisal, credit, title insurance and title-related charges, origination charges, recording and a survey where needed.
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7 Merch Trends From the US Open Swag Collection

Without further ado, here's our latest trend dispatch from the 19th hole. … utility companies, hydrologic services businesses, real estate developers,
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Can Sears Survive by Opening Smaller-Format Stores?

“We're confident we've found a sweet spot and our shoppers will be pleased. One challenge has been finding available real estate in the markets
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JPMorgan just shut down Finn, its millennial-focused banking app (JPM)

JPMorgan, the nation's largest bank by market cap, is closing down its short-lived banking app Finn, the bank said on Thursday. The app, which was
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WSJ: Chance of a rate cut at next FOMC meeting is 25% as trade worries mount

The chance the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark rate in two weeks at its next meeting in Washington, D.C., is mounting as trade tensions
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Michaels Offers Fresh Lessons in Perils of Being a Tech Laggard

—Sears' seven decades of self-destruction. —How Dollar General brings in billions each year. —Listen to our new audio briefing, Fortune 500 Daily.
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Las Vegas home prices remained flat through spring

Las Vegas house prices are on a flat streak. The median sales price of previously owned single-family homes — the bulk of the market — was
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Margin Lenders Lost $13.5 Million in May to Poloniex Crypto Crash

Crypto exchange Poloniex revealed in a post Thursday that lenders in its bitcoin margin lending pool suffered a loss of 1800 BTC — roughly $13.5
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Tenet Board Appoints Chris Lynch as New Independent Director

From 2008 to 2019, he also served as a director of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), where he was the former Non-Executive
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Refi Alert: Mortgage Rates Are the Lowest in Almost 2 Years

The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped all the way down to 3.82%, from 3.99% last week, says mortgage giant Freddie Mac.
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JPMorgan Chase shuts down banking app for millennials

Finn was JPMorgan's no-fee digital banking brand aimed at millennials and the firm is shutting it down just one year after launching it nationwide,
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Retiree Wins $344 Million Lottery Jackpot After Playing Numbers From His Fortune Cookie

A man from North Carolina who placed his lottery chances on a series of numbers from a fortune cookie has his granddaughter to thank for making
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Things to consider when buying recreational property before a city home

First-time home buyers aching to get into the real estate market should be cautious about trying to bypass expensive urban housing by purchasing a
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US-Mexico Talk Trade, Transformation of Jamba (Podcast)

Anna Edgerton, Bloomberg News Congressional Reporter, and Nacha Cattan, Bloomberg News Mexico Government Reporter, discuss Mexican
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Luxury Lockers Are Now a Thing at Apple, Nike, and Other Fortune 500 Companies

According to Fast Company, Fortune 500 companies are channeling their inner Mary Kondo and investing big dollars so that employees can have a
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Trading Focus: CCI Indicator Review for Investors Title CO (ITIC)

Tracking medium-term indicators on shares of Investors Title CO (ITIC), we have noted that the reading from the 40-day commodity channel index is
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Independent mortgage banks get back in the black

Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks realized a net gain of $285 per loan in the first quarter, contrasting net
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Eric Debelack Joins Waterstone Mortgage as Area Manager

Eric Debelack Joins Waterstone Mortgage as Area Manager

Waterstone Mortgage Corporation has announced the addition of Eric … Waterstone Mortgage SVP–National Sales Manager Kevin Allen said, “We
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New NAR Study Focuses on LGB Homeownership Trends

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is observing LGBT Pride Month with the release of its first Profile of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Buyers and
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Home equity gains help more borrowers get their head above water

While home equity gains realized their lowest increase since 2012, the first quarter's rate still allowed more borrowers to get their head above water as
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Why hyper-local real estate indices may be the only ones that really matter

Why hyper-local real estate indices may be the only ones that really matter … The city-wide index is a useful metric to know about the trends in the
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TRANSACTIONS: Eastern Union Funding places 25090000 first lien mortgage on Indianapolis …

A $25,090,000 first lien mortgage for the acquisition of a 328-unit … GCP Capital Group arranged mortgage financing in the aggregate amount of
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Beyond the Data, Part 3: Turning Family Trees into Fortune

June 6 2019. In this series of articles, we're exploring how to turn your CRM data into a strategic advantage. And we're defining data as both the data
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Do Institutions Own VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX) Shares?

VOXX International is a smaller company with a market capitalization of US$86m, so it may still be flying under the radar of many institutional investors.
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SIOR puts focus on increasing minority participation in CRE

The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), the world's leading commercial real estate association, and the SIOR Foundation, will sponsor the
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Pros & cons to buying a house with your mate before marriage

… and cons from Josh Greene of Eastern Title & Settlement, Lou Vivas of Keller Williams Capital Properties, and Sean Watson of The Mortgage Link.
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Barnes & Noble Jumps on Report It's Nearing Sale to Elliott

Two parties have emerged as the most likely buyers for the book retailer, people with knowledge of the process told Bloomberg News. These are
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In Quest for Bigger Batteries, California Mulls Century-Old Idea

As the sun sets on California's solar farms, a backup energy source deep in the Sierra Nevada Mountains springs to life. The huge system of reservoirs
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What Golf Taught Me About Commercial Real Estate

But real estate also offered something golf didn't. To be truly successful in golf, you need to be among the top players in the world. In real estate, which
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Global Real Estate Software Market Presents an All-Inclusive Development Trends, Driving Factors …

In 2018, the global Real Estate Software market size was million US$ and it is expected to reach million US$ by the end of 2025, with a CAGR of
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JPMorgan's Finn, Digital Banking App For Younger Clients, Is Finis

Barely more than a year after banking giant JPMorgan launched an effort to bring younger clients into the fold — through digital means and specifically
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Real estate in brief: Fannie and Freddie plans, LGBT house-hunting and more

Long-discussed plans to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of their government-controlled conservatorship status and return ownership to private
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McKinney appointed SVP, senior lending officer at Mechanics Cooperative Bank

TAUNTON — Mechanics Cooperative Bank's Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team recently appointed Curtis W. McKinney as senior
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Report: Austin housing market nears crisis territory

The financial news company analyzed median home prices and looked at how quickly the numbers have risen after the 2008 financial crisis.
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Homebridge Acquires HomeStreet Bank's Home Loan Center-Based Mortgage Origination Business

Homebridge Financial Services has completed phase one in the acquisition of the distributed retail mortgage banking segment of HomeStreet Bank,
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What Kind Of Shareholders Own NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust …

If you want to know who really controls NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSE:NWH.UN), then you'll have to look at the
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Why Upwork Scratched College Degree Requirements From Our Job Descriptions

In March, federal prosecutors alleged that 33 parents, including well-known actors and business leaders, conspired to get their children admitted to
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Deutsche Bank investment banking boss targeted in tax probe

Deutsche Bank investment banking boss targeted in tax probe

Cologne prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Garth Ritchie, Deutsche Bank's investment banking boss, and other current and
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Holiday Hangover Awaits Turkey's Lira as 10-Day Rally Sputters

Concerns over emerging markets resurfaced Thursday, with Mexico's downgrade by Fitch Ratings and political tension ahead of a re-run of the
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Spain's Iberdrola Seeks to Build Europe's Largest Solar Farm

Iberdrola SA is working to build what it says will be Europe's largest solar farm at a cost of 300 million euros ($337 million). The Spanish utility has
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The Fintech Bubble Floats Toward a $64 Billion Pin

Trendy U.S. online payments company Stripe, worth some $22.5 billion according to private-market valuations, is joining Amazon.com Inc. and Apple
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Senate Democrats urge Federal Reserve to probe Deutsche Bank's relationship with Trump, Kushner

Senate Democrats are urging the Federal Reserve to investigate Deutsche Bank's relationship with President Trump and his son-in-law Jared
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JP Morgan Shutters Its Mobile Bank App, Finn

A year after launching Finn, it's mobile banking app geared toward younger consumers, JPMorgan Chase is throwing in the towel. The Wall Street
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Mortgage Profitability, Costs, and Revenues All Surging in 2019

The financial situation for mortgage lenders brightened considerably in the first quarter of this year, although profitability is way down from
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RBI Stops Short of Specific Steps to Aid India's Shadow Banks

India's central bank said it's prepared to come to the help of the troubled shadow banking sector if needed, but stopped short of announcing specific
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Move Away From Low Bond Yields with Inverse ETFs

“Timing the market can be challenging, especially during periods of … of 500 U.S. operating companies and real estate investment trusts selected
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Visa, Currencycloud partner to streamline cross-border payments

Visa account holders should notice increased ease of managing their money when traveling abroad or purchasing from international retailers,
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Feds warn of massive 1100% rise in real estate phishing scams

Though that particular story included a happy ending — the man's title company hired him as a consultant so he could earn the money back — other
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Details of Robert De Niro's half-billion dollar fortune emerge in divorce hearing

“Raging Bull” star Robert De Niro is worth over a half-billion dollars, an attorney said Thursday as the famous actor spars with his estranged wife over
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Industry upbeat on RBI's decision to cut lending rate by 0.25%; says more room to slash rates ahead

New Delhi: Hailing the RBI's decision to cut lending rate by 0.25 percent as a welcome step to boost demand and revive economy, industry chambers
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Who's Who in Residential Real Estate? Key leaders to know in the housing industry

Our Who's Who in Residential Real Estate includes the top executives for the largest local residential real estate firms and homebuilders, based on our
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King County housing market soars skyward ahead of summer

After a lull to start the year, the King County housing market is once again headed skyward. Puget Sound housing market continues to favor buyers in
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A $100 Million Crypto Fund Opens With the Promise of Going Long

The crypto world might call it the Big Long. A new $100 million investment firm, Darma Capital, is opening to investors who want to bet that digital
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US Weighs Delaying Mexico Tariffs as Time for Deal Runs Short

… the flow of undocumented migrants and illegal drugs from Central America, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg News reports.
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PEI libraries now lending instruments

The Sun Life Musical Instrument Lending Library program will have lots of instruments to choose from on P.E.I., says Paul Joliat with the organization.
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How AEW Will Handle Jon Moxley's IWGP United States Title Win

WWE would never allow a Superstar to wear another company's title to the ring, but that could be the case with AEW. Dave Meltzer discussed this
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Financing Modular Construction of New Housing

Financing Modular Construction of New Housing. Modular, or off-site, construction is a hot topic at the moment. There has been a constant stream of
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With Farmers Taking On More Debt, Wisconsin Officials Warn Against Unregulated Lenders

With Farmers Taking On More Debt, Wisconsin Officials Warn Against Unregulated Lenders

After several years of low commodity prices, Friar said DATCP officials are especially worried about farmers turning to predatory lending agencies this
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When a Houseboat Is the Best Real Estate Investment You Should Make

The current state of the urban real estate market in America's biggest cities is a rough one, to say the least. If you're living in places like New York, San
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Natural disasters could play more of a role in Fitch's RMBS ratings

Fitch Ratings is considering making adjustments to property valuations used in sizing up private residential mortgage securitizations to better account
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Phoenix Lending Survey Results Reveals Tentative Optimism Among Lenders

PHILADELPHIA, June 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From the second quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” Survey, results
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Real Estate for May 28 to June 3, 2019

Donbar Rentals LLC to Shur-Green Real Estate LLC an Ohio Limited Liability Company, Beamsville-Union City, 49 acres, $987,000. Joyce M. Rose to
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World's Top Uranium Producer Is Gloomy About Nuclear Power

Don't expect an upswing in the global uranium market anytime soon. “In our models, we don't get excited on the demand side,” said Galymzhan
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Powerball winner picked numbers from fortune cookie

The winner of a nearly $345 million Powerball jackpot chose his numbers from a fortune cookie. Charles Jackson Jr., a 66-year-old retired store owner
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Global Real Estate Agency Software Market – Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2019 – 2024) | 360 …

360 MARKET UPDATES Report provides a 360-degree overview of the global Real Estate Agency Software market with special emphasis on all
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Exponent Inc (NASDAQ:EXPO) 2019 Q1 Sentiment Report

… Financial Conference Schedule – Nasdaq” published on May 16, 2019, Nasdaq.com published: “Freddie Mac Sells $307 Million in NPLs – Nasdaq”
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Revealing The Truly Crowded Trades:: Mondelez International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MDLZ)

On Wednesday the USA, company, Mondelez International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MDLZ), the Trending-Graph. Each buying and selling session display
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The Monmouth Real Estate Investment (NYSE:MNR) Share Price Is Up 45% And Shareholders Are …

One way to examine how market sentiment has changed over time is to … During five years of share price growth, Monmouth Real Estate Investment
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HomeStreet gets offer for part of its multfamily mortgage lending

HomeStreet (HMST -0.8%) confirms that its board received a preliminary non-binding offer from Dwight Capital of $60M for its Fannie Mae DUS
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Homebridge expands mortgage business by acquiring retail loan centers from HomeStreet Bank

Two companies that share similar names are heading in different directions in the mortgage business – HomeStreet Bank is moving away from
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The Fed Can't Help Housing or Autos at This Point

Home prices largely held their gains after recovering in the wake of the last recession. Recently, though, there's been a downtick in the rate of those
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10 ways cities are tackling the global affordable housing crisis

Employers need to work with communities to provide affordable housing for employees, or help with housing costs through loans, subsidies or
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Freddie Mac reports dip in long-term mortgage rates, says 30-year average hit 'lowest level' since …

Long-term mortgage rates Opens a New Window. took a dip this week and the news could sit well with U.S. homeowners and people considering
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Market Update: Taking a Peek at Shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI)

Investors may be looking at shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) with renewed interest over the past few trading sessions. After a
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CMG Financial's Joe Cabrall Recognized as 2019 HousingWire Rising Star

SAN RAMON, Calif., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — National mortgage media group HousingWire announced its 2019 Rising Stars, an exclusive list of
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Hondros College Expands Education Offerings With Kentucky Real Estate Licensing Courses

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Hondros College now offers online real estate courses for students looking to become a licensed real
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How Shopping Around Helps Borrowers

The latest data from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey revealed that mortgage rates were approaching a two-year low. The 30-year
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