Faked mortgage applications increase as Britons fail to see it as fraud

Faked mortgage applications increase as Britons fail to see it as fraud

It's not easy getting on the housing ladder. After the financial crash, linked as it was to some very loose mortgage lending practices, things only got
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Renter households in Vancouver forecast to grow by 9400 every year: report

With high housing prices in Vancouver making homeownership unattainable for many prospective homeowners, there is soaring demand for new
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Trump's Attempt to End Protection for Migrant Kids Fails

The Trump administration's attempt to end a 22-year-old agreement that limits how long migrant children can be held in detention failed with a federal
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The World of Open Banking

Plaid International Lead Keith Grose sit down with Bloomberg's Senior Finance Editor James Hertling at The Future of Frictionless Payments in
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HKEX Seeks Up to $9.8 Billion Loans to Fund LSE Offer

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. is in talks with banks for a loan to back its proposed takeover bid for London Stock Exchange Group Plc,
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Saudi Recovery From Oil Attack Isn't All It Seems

14 attacks. That view may be too simplistic, though. Here's my take on how the numbers might be reconciled and what that means for Saudi oil flows.
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Tech Lending

Tag Archive: Tech Lending. September 25, 2019. Geisel's 1st Floor Media Desk Closes in Preparation for Single Service Point Model. As part of the
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Tourism Real Estate Market Breakdown, Development and New Market Opportunities & Forecasts

Tourism Real Estate Market 2019 report contains a focused socio-economic, political, and environmental analysis of the factors affecting the Tourism
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IPO Collapse Threatens 2020 Class of Unicorn Hopefuls

Palantir, the security company, has decided to keep on its path of raising billions in the private markets instead of a near-term IPO, Bloomberg has
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China Markets May Benefit From Latest Rules on Wealth Products

China's planned capital rules for banks' wealth management units may provide a boost to both credit growth and the country's stock market, according
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Could the latest auction results point to a firming housing market over summer?

Interest.co.nz monitored 173 residential auction results in the week from 15-21 September and recorded sales on 85 of them, giving an overall sales
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Examples and use cases of robotic process automation (RPA) in banking

This is a preview of Business Insider Intelligence's brand new Banking coverage. Business Insider Intelligence offers even more insights like this with
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Home prices hit record highs across the Rockford region

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The Rockford housing market is booming and homes are selling at the highest prices in history. “There are still opportunities
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Riverside, Phoenix, Miami: Housing Markets Most at Risk in the Next Recession

Earlier this month, the national real estate brokerage Redfin published a ranking of the most fragile housing markets in the country. Specifically, they
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Peer To Peer Lending Market research to Witness Significant Incremental Opportunity During 2019 …

The Latest report offers a complete research study of the Peer To Peer Lending Market – Global Industry Analysis & Forecast to 2025 that includes
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HC issues notices to IBHFL, RBI, Sebi over fraud probe

New Delhi: The Delhi high court (HC) on Friday issued notices to Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd (IBHFL), Securities and Exchange Board of India
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Stacey Abrams Tops The Root 100: raceAhead

Now come get your man. We hope everyone gonna shine this weekend. Thanks to Lizzo for the musical inspiration. Ellen.McGirt@fortune.com
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Trump Has Called His Political Foes 'Liddle' Before. Here's What He Means

The word 'Liddle' has became a point of contention again for President Donald Trump. On Friday, Trump took aim at CNN for the network's
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NorthMarq closes $2.05 million refinance for St. Paul apartments

… a 10-year term with a 30-year amortization schedule. NorthMarq arranged financing for the borrower through Freddie Mac's Small Balance Program.
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Ferrexpo Shares Tumble After CEO Suspected of Embezzlement

Ferrexpo Plc shares tumbled to a one-year low after authorities said they suspect the company's billionaire chief Kostyantin Zhevago of large-scale
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Rockford housing market hits new record

Rockford housing market hits new record

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Home sales in Rockford reach a milestone for the first time ever. The three-month rolling average sales price was the highest
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Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings parent company buys Jimmy John's Sandwiches

The company said Jimmy John's also has a lot of potential for international expansion. “We're more interested in growing the brand and supporting the
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Regulators finalize rule expanding exemption for home appraisals

WASHINGTON — The three federal banking regulators have issued a final rule raising the threshold for residential real estate transactions that require
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Cars-as-a-service and its impact on auto lenders with Lightico

In this interview, Zviki discusses his and his company's background, the transformation of auto lending with emerging technologies, if cars-as-a-service
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Spencer's Crossing Hosts VA Loan Workshops for Military, October 5th and November 2nd

Topics covered will include homebuying tips, VA Loan programs, … of VA financing, such as no down payment, flexible interest rates, no mortgage
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Berkeley Poll: 52% Of California Voters Have Considered Leaving State

Among respondents living within the challenging Bay Area housing market, 20 percent were seriously considering an out-of-state move, while another
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Settlement Agreement With First Tennessee Bank Submitted In Alleged Bond Manipulation Case

GSE bonds, such as those issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, serve as foundational investments for public agencies seeking highly rated
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Report Claims Democrat Donors Will Not Fund Warren Presidential Bid

In August, the Republican National Committee raised just over $23 million and had $53 million on hand, while Democratic National Committee raised
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Trade is conducted by people, not by nations

But here's the funny thing about international trade: … trade as part of our national accounts, individual parties actually do the buying and selling.
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H&R REIT Secures 10-Year Financing for Jackson Park

H&R REIT Secures 10-Year Financing for Jackson Park … has closed a U.S. $1 billion interest-only first mortgage financing for Jackson Park (U.S.
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Facebook Joins Instagram in Testing Hiding 'Likes' From Posts

Facebook is testing hiding the number of likes users receive on their posts, following a similar move it made on Instagram months prior. The test, which
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Trump Can't End Protection for Migrant Children Yet, Judge Says

A 22-year-old agreement that sets limits on how long children taken into custody by U.S. immigration officials can be detained will remain in effect for
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The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 9.27.19

Have Site Will Travel reports the following deal: Virginia Natural Gas purchased 9.66-acres on Jimmy Burrell Blvd. in New Kent for $627,600 from
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Multifamily lending hits another record high in 2018

Mortgage lending on multifamily-housing properties surged 19% in 2018, leading to a record high of $339.2 billion in originations, the Mortgage
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Weekly Economic Release Summary: New Housing Market Recovery Continues – Little Chance Of …

New home sales improved, and it continues to be the best year-to-date growth since 2007. New home sales can be used as a recession flag when
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Talks of Limiting US Investor Portfolio Flows to China (Radio)

Shawn Donnan, Bloomberg News Senior Trade Reporter, will discuss news Trump administration officials are discussing ways to limit U.S. investors'
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Commercial Real Estate Software Market SWOT Analysis by Major Trends from 2019-2025 …

Global Commercial Real Estate Software market 2019-2025 in-depth study accumulated to supply latest insights concerning acute options. The report
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'A Scary Prospect.' Advocates Fear Failings of Already Shaky Whistleblower Protection Act

Whistleblower advocates bristled watching Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire testify in front of the House Intelligence Committee
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A simple debit card can help fight human trafficking, UN banking group says

NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Dozens of banks have signed up to a U.N. program to offer trafficking survivors accounts and
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Former 'Robin Hood' payments company TransferWise dips toe in US banking market

London-based online money transfer service TransferWise is broaching the U.S. banking market, the company said Thursday, years after fashioning
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New survey shows promising trends in Utah real estate, experts say

New survey shows promising trends in Utah real estate, experts say

SALT LAKE CITY — The new American Community Survey released Thursday shows real estate prices statewide are increasing. The survey shows
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Dougherty Mortgage Provides $20.8M HUD Refinancing Loan for Apartment Community Near …

Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $20.8 million refinancing loan for Audubon Park Apartment Homes, a 178-unit community in Zachary.
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A man accused of attacking a real estate agent in California groped 4 other women, police say

Los Angeles (CNN) Authorities say a man arrested for assaulting a real estate agent during an open house in California has attacked at least four
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Pacific Coast Banking School

Learn about working at Pacific Coast Banking School. Join LinkedIn today for free. See who you know at Pacific Coast Banking School, leverage your
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Biglari Capital CORP. Has $503000 Position in Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC)

Biglari Capital CORP. lessened its stake in Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) by 68.5% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with
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Does Tsit Wing International Holdings Limited (HKG:2119) Have A Place In Your Dividend Portfolio?

Tsit Wing International Holdings has only been paying a dividend for a year or so, so investors might be curious about its 4.9% yield. Some simple
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US House clears cannabis banking bill

On September 25, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595) on a
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Nevada AG Ford leading push for banking bill for cannabis businesses

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging Congress to approve legislation
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Hong Kong's 'Frontliners' Say They're Ready to Die for the Movement

Fung, a 24-year-old doctor, seems an unlikely candidate to stand on the front line of Hong Kong's most violent civil unrest in half a century. Before this
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As Climate Crisis Threatens to Put More Homes 'Literally Underwater,' Study Warns Big Banks …

The research is set to be published Monday as a National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) working paper entitled Mortgage Finance in the
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The Fed Is Girding for Repo Trouble Monday Even as Market Calms

Last week's craziness was not the first time in recent memory that U.S. money markets have shown signs of stress. It's tended to happen around
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Singh pledges $40M to protect coastlines, slams Trudeau for buying pipeline

Singh made the announcement on a day when people across the country, and around the globe, marched as part of an expanding international
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How Facebook plans to alter reality on a terrifying scale

At a conference you might be able to see someone's company and job title at a glance. In a stately home garden, children might scurry underfoot
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Madrid-based Minsait acquires Spanish fintech Afterbanks to connect with open banking data

Afterbanks' technology allows data from different Spanish banks to be retrieved and aggregated quickly and payments to be initiated. The acquisition
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Deutsche Bank has two individuals' tax returns related to House's Trump subpoena

Washington (CNN) Deutsche Bank revealed a bit more about the tax returns it has that are related to President Donald Trump on Friday. In a new court
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If You're Not In A Position On: – NMI Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: NMIH)

NMI Holdings, Inc., belongs to Financial sector and Surety & Title Insurance … Referred to as “market cap,” it is determined by doubling a company's
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Vermeg secures Santander as first Brazilian client

Banking and insurance software solutions specialist Vermeg has opened its first office in Brazil, with Santander Securities Services Brazil (S3 Brazil)
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Trade Groups Advocate for Proposed YIMBY Act

… the Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Apartment Association, the National Association of Realtors, the National Multifamily Housing
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The Afternoon News – Wineries Get A Lending Hand From Province

The province is making some changes to help wineries and distilleries grow their business. We'll hear from our local winery association on what it
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State Awards $4M to Address Worker Housing Shortage

“The housing market impacts hiring and retention,” said Jerry Busche, owner of Impact CNC. “I'm really excited about the potential this project brings
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Fancy New Dallas Real Estate Office Opens With Stylish Delights, Draws Fashionable Visitors …

Fancy New Dallas Real Estate Office Opens With Stylish Delights, Draws Fashionable Visitors …

What: Christie's International Real Estate + Ulterre Dallas Launch Party. Where: Ulterre's new Dallas office in Uptown. PC Moment: This was not your
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How Whistleblowers Have Taken Down the Titans of American Business

The explosive whistleblower complaint concerning President Trump's dealings with the president of Ukraine has put whistleblowing back in the
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Apple Hires AstraZeneca Chief Information Officer David Smoley

Apple Inc. has hired David Smoley, chief information officer of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca Plc, for a vice president role. Smoley joined the
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Denver IREM to host first national real estate & cannabis summit

Navigating the world of cannabis-related real estate will be front and center at a national summit to be hosted by the Greater Denver Chapter of the
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EXCLUSIVE: Dan Peña on Not Leaving His Kids Any of His Fortune

Dan Peña spoke to VladTV about not leaving his kids any money and giving them the same information that is free on his website. He added that the
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Banking Strategy

BY RAGHURAM RAJAN ET AL. Is privatisation of public sector banks the answer? Much of the discussion on privatisation seems to make
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Fox Lake students lend a hand during Day of Service event

Fox Lake Elementary District 114 students served in the community while raising funds for the local PTA organization during the district's fifth annual
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Bellatore 228: Juan Archuleta challenges Patricio Freire for featherweight title

The fiery Freire will enter the cage for the 22nd time for the Viacom-owned company and is coming off a lightweight championship win over Michael
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China's Role as Global Drug Hub Raises Alarms in Washington

A California congresswoman plans to hold a hearing in about a month to explore the national-security risks posed by China's dominance of the U.S.
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If You Had Bought Prosper One International Holdings (HKG:1470) Stock Three Years Ago, You'd …

Investing in stocks inevitably means buying into some companies that perform poorly. But the last three years have been particularly tough on longer
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Sound On: US Special Envoy for Iran Brian Hook (Podcast)

Kevin spoke with Wendy Benjaminson, Bloomberg News 2020 Politics Editor and Francesca Chambers, White House Correspondent for the Daily
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ROH Expected to Crown New Champ Amid Matt Taven Contract Uncertainty

The main event is ROH champ Matt Taven defending the title against Rush, who is undefeated thus far in his run with the company. Rush is expected
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In Chicago, big banks are stalling out

Banking services are a commodity, but there's striking new evidence suggesting Chicagoans increasingly prefer them delivered with a local touch.
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What Kind Of Shareholders Own Pentamaster International Limited (HKG:1665)?

With a market capitalization of HK$2.8b, Pentamaster International is a small cap stock, so it might not be well known by many institutional investors.
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What does the “average” investor have to do with Warren Buffet, Leon Cooperman, and Joel …

Some firms want to protect their “intellectual property” by saying their models …. rate environment should provide a floor to the U.S. real estate market.
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Greystone expands bridge financing capabilities with $600 million offering

Greystone, a CRE lending, investment and advisory company, announced the closing for Greystone CRE Notes 2019-FL2, Ltd., a $600 million CLO
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Average Home Equity Level Up 261 Percent Since 2012

People who bought a home in 2012–generally regarded as the lowest point in the post-Great Recession housing market–have earned a median
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HUD's Disparate Impact Proposal Clarifies Fair Lending Laws

In doing so, the proposal would bring clarity for mortgage lenders seeking to comply with fair lending laws, and guide examiners in applying the law
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Mortgage Tech Rundown: CoreLogic, Pollyex, and Mortgage Capital Trading

Mortgage Tech Rundown looks at the latest news in mortgage technology, … Mortgage technology solutions provider PollyEx announced its Loan
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Senates vote gives the SBA's 7(a) program a last-minute reprieve

The Small Business Administration's 7(a) program is set to receive funding to keep operating into the 2020 fiscal year. A major lobbying effort by the
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NBA 2K League Expands Internationally, Adding a Team in Shanghai

NBA 2K League Expands Internationally, Adding a Team in Shanghai

E-sports counterpart to professional basketball, the NBA 2K League, is adding its first international team, taking the competition across overseas as it
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How to prepare for buying a home

To bring to reality your dream of buying a home, you'll have to follow a series of procedures that include working with lenders, real estate agent, and
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Ocasio-Cortez Calls for Bailout for Taxi Drivers

“This is manufactured financial indentured servitude,” she said during a congressional hearing on lending on Thursday. “And it is wrong. We need to
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Does TETHYS PETROLEUM LTD ORDINARY SHARES (OTCMKTS:TETHF) Have Gas After Even …

… Petroleum Limited (OTCMKTS:TETHF) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: “Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac jump after Otting takes over
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Bankrupt Barneys says it has bidders interested in buying it, but lenders are still full of doom and …

In a call with the bankruptcy court on Friday, Barneys representatives and lawyers said the luxury retailer has several interested buyers. The luxury
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Democratic Senator: NRA Acted as 'Foreign Asset' to Russia Ahead of 2016 Election

In a statement to Fortune, Andrew Arulanandam, NRA managing director of Public Affairs said, “Certain NRA members made the trip of their own
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NBS welcomes two industry veterans to senior leadership team

NBS has brought on two new hires to leadership roles, the company announced recently. Joining NBS as executive vice president of national
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Democrat Weighs Releasing Complaint About IRS Trump Tax Audit

A key House Democrat said he's consulting lawyers about whether to make public a complaint by a federal employee about possible misconduct in
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Friesen shares tips for working with lenders

Most lenders want to see their customers succeed. That was the message delivered by James Friesen, who is an executive vice president of Town and
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Delta Buying Into Latam, Selling Gol Stake

Delta will also buy four Airbus A350s from Latam and take over its order commitment … Brazil this year removed limits on foreign ownership of airlines.
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Man Allegedly Seen in Video Attacking Real Estate Agent in Encino Charged With Assaulting 5 …

A man who was allegedly caught on video attacking a real estate agent during an open house in Encino has been charged in connection with
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Altria, Fannie Mae, Nike: Stocks That Defined the Week

Mortgage-finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are expected to start keeping their profits again, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.
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Agencies Issue Final Rule Raising Residential Real Estate Appraisal Threshold to $400K

The final rule does not apply to loans sold to or guaranteed by the FHA, HUD, VA, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac—which will still require an appraisal,
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Tishman Speyer locks in $1B in financing for Jackson Park

The developer secured the mortgage from Bank of America and Wells Fargo. It is a 10-year, interest-only loan to replace a $640 million construction
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Maryland Apartments Trade for $53M in Off-Market Deal

Maxi Leachman and David Webb of CBRE assisted the partnership in obtaining acquisition financing from Freddie Mac. The financing was for about
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Perry Wellington 4.5 – Tips to faster mortgage payoff

At Perry Wellington 4.5 we are in France at a very, very expensive home the Place of Versailles! If you bought this I think it would take you a very, very,
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Marijuana banking bill is just an 'icebreaker' to more reform: Congressman who co-authored SAFE

The Colorado congressman behind the nation's first marijuana banking bill that seeks to allow banks to work with cannabis companies is defending its
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Trump's decision to revoke California's ability to limit auto emissions could have one unintended …

A separate study released last year on the impact of haze on home prices in Chengdu, China, found that a slight decrease in air quality lead to a
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3 steps to take to protect yourself if you lend money to friends or family

Lending money to family or friends can feel generous and good, but it's important to protect yourself — or, research suggests, your relationships could
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Greystone Lends $198M to Refi a Portfolio of Multifamily Properties for Besyata

The largest loan within the package was a $93 million deal to refinance previous Freddie Mac-backed Greystone debt on The Gallery on New
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2 Oil Stocks to Buy Today

2 Oil Stocks to Buy Today

Buying a stock when it's at the top is not a good decision. … It also has great exposure to the international market, where it has signed agreements
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The battle for truth is society's next great fight, Fortune CEO Alan Murray says

Facts are increasingly under attack, and that battle poses as great a threat as climate change, Fortune Media Group CEO Alan Murray declared in his
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New Church & Market building to become part of housing subscription scheme

In July, the developer of a new 52-unit apartment building at Church and Market streets announced that he would be leasing all of its market-rate units
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SCOTTISH MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST: Aiming to outperform world stock market indices …

Scottish Mortgage dates back to 1909 and has nothing to do with Scotland or mortgages. It aims to outperform world stock market indices over a
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Here are the most expensive ZIP codes for renters

Recently, we took a look at the zip codes with the most mortgage debt, which could conceivably be looked at as some of the most expensive places to
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To Reward Investors, Peloton Needs To Ride Like the Wind

The investment world is buzzing that Peloton's IPO was a bust, and still another signal that public markets are souring on glamorous unicorns that
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Activist Hedge Fund Urges Aareal to Weigh Software Unit Sale

Activist hedge fund Teleios Capital Partners called on German lender Aareal Bank AG to look into selling its software unit. Teleios, which owns about
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8 Common Challenges to Flipping a House

Talk to a local real estate agent. Share your rehab plans and ask for a comparative market analysis. What are other similar properties selling for the
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Trump Has Gutted an Agency That's Vital to American Farmers

Headquartered in a nondescript office building in Washington, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service churns out papers
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McConnell: If House Impeaches Trump, Senate Must Have Trial

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that if the House goes ahead and impeaches President Donald Trump, the Senate “has no choice” but
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House Members Spar Over Impeachment at Election Security Hearing

House members sparred over the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump at a hearing Friday as they debated how to prevent foreign
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Fixed Income ETF Flows Have Been a Mixed Bag

You're seeing technology stocks doing pretty well, but you're also seeing real estate which tends to be more of a defensive play doing well. So I think
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DC Millennials Top US States in Mortgage Debt

Millennials living in Washington, D.C. have the most mortgage debt compared to the rest of the country, according to a study released by Experian,
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House hackers explain how it's done

“The millennial generation is becoming very aware of this type of financing,” said Kim Burke, a Minneapolis mortgage planner with LeaderOne
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Two Blows Are Dealt to Ukrainian Leader's Clean-Government Image

KIEV, Ukraine — A delegation from the International Monetary Fund left Ukraine Friday without announcing a lending agreement, dealing President
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Former Mulholland CFO Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud

Bovell was taking money from an Austin, TX-based affordable housing project's account owned by the Mulholland Group, named “NAHC”, and wiring
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Cardone Lands $43M Financing From Berkadia for Florida Acquisition

Berkadia has arranged and originated a $42.6 million Freddie Mac loan to fund an investment company's multifamily acquisition in the Florida
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Just your basic household quiz

A Household Quiz. It's time for another real estate related quiz centering around some common and otherwise once common household items. 1.
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How to Kill a Housing Market

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law in June expanding the state's damaging and counterproductive rent regulations. Driven by tenant-rights
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Capital Gains: Hired ranks tech employers, Fortune highlights powerful women, Robert Smith …

Fortune magazine has named Advanced Micro Devices Inc. CEO Lisa Su one of the world's most powerful women. She is ranked No. 44 on the the
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South Florida by the numbers: Miami athletes and real estate

South Florida by the numbers: Miami athletes and real estate

“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogs the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics. We do love our sports here
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Sharing Financial Data – Open Banking Is Not The Only Game In Town

Open banking has been a reality in the U.K. for nearly two years now, allowing financial service providers to access the current account details of
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August housing prices show double-digit growth in Lake, Porter counties

Year-over-year housing prices soared by double digits throughout Northwest Indiana in August, as the region continued to draw both buyers looking
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Bitcoin Bulls Take to Twitter for Reassurance After Crypto Crash

As Bitcoin prices took a plunge this week, crypto evangelists were quick to take to Twitter to soothe frayed nerves and expound on why the drop is
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FHFA to FHLBanks: Drop LIBOR

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has sent a letter to the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks directing them to cease purchasing investments in
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Hugh Hefner: Why the Founder of Playboy Had a Shockingly Low Net Worth At the Time of His Death

By the 1960s, Hef had made a sizable fortune. His first issue, which he put together on his kitchen table, didn't even have a date on it because Hefner
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Kentucky suffers from a bad case of financial illiteracy. How to help cure it.

Kentucky faces a widespread problem — financial illiteracy. … Few realize they'd pay less interest on a 15-year mortgage than on a 30-year loan.
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Dunham combines cowboy persona with financial services

He has found a way to incorporate his love for Colorado and being a cowboy with his regular job of doing mortgage loans. He has branded himself
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Bogota mayor evicted from home, failed to pay property taxes, mortgage

Bogota Mayor Christopher Kelemen was evicted from his home on September 16, after a two-year foreclosure process that include not paying any
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Toronto and Vancouver Real Estate Is Flooded With Amateur Landlords

Ontario and British Columbia real estate is filled with investors, and most are … investment is an extremely large segment of Toronto's housing market.
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Harvard's 6.5% Return Lags Elite Peers After Strategy Revamp

Harvard's endowment, which is three years into an overhaul, is still trailing rivals. The $40.9 billion endowment, the biggest in higher education,
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50+ Baby Names That Mean Fame And Fortune

Now giving your baby names meaning fame or fortune doesn't mean that your child will be blessed with these desirable attributes. These baby names
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Mondelez International 5-Year 'Buy And Hold' Outcome

Mondelez International 5-Year 'Buy And Hold' Outcome … Because immediately after buying shares of a given stock, investors will then be able to
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Abatements put on pause

The buildings were originally granted a 30-year tax abatement under state law because they were financed by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage
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Former Freddie Mac CEO says time is running out for housing finance reform

The clock is ticking on housing finance reform, according to Donald Layton, the former CEO of Freddie Mac. Layton, now a senior fellow at Harvard
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Q&A: Crunching the numbers behind the market

Before Matt Mullins ever thought about working in the real estate market, let alone analyzing it, he first got an introduction as a child to hard work and
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Rent the Runway Stops Taking New Customers Amid Operations Chaos

Clothing rental service Rent the Runway is temporarily halting taking on new customers or new orders while its tries to fix major operational problems
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Real estate news: Irvine investor buys Westport Plaza in Costa Mesa for $18.4 million

Irvine-based Space Investment Partners has bought Westport Plaza & Square, a 39,000-square-foot leasehold retail center at 369 E. 17th Street in
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Home Flipping Profits Near an 8-Year Low, but in Some Markets, Investors Are Still Cashing in Big

“But push-and-pull forces in the housing market appear to be working less and less in investors' favor. That's leading to declining profits and a
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The High Cost of the Banking Business

Conventional banks take pride in being noticed. From big buildings with columns to branches in every city and ATMs on every other street corner,
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DTE pledges carbon-free power by 2050 banking on small reactors, carbon capture advancements

DTE pledges carbon-free power by 2050 banking on small reactors, carbon capture advancements

DTE Energy said Thursday it will work to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, building on the utility's previously announced plans to reduce
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Local real estate broker promotes being a 'Good Neighbor' through library donation

That's what local real estate broker, Jay Marks of Jay Marks Real Estate, believes, which is why on Thursday he donated five copies of the Fred
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Why young Aussies are staying at home longer with their parents – with a third planning to live with …

While property prices in Sydney and Melbourne peaked in 2017, paying off a mortgage is still expensive with repayments consuming 35 per cent of
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Big DC commercial real estate deals have surged ahead of the new fiscal year. The Watergate …

Commercial real estate services firm Newmark Knight Frank began marketing the 214,508-square-foot building at 2600 Virginia Ave. NW in April on
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Trump's Trade-Warring Won't Rest for Impeachment

Mark Gongloff is an editor with Bloomberg Opinion. He previously was a managing editor of Fortune.com, ran the Huffington Post's business and
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US-Japan trade deal to benefit US wheat farmers: analysts

… the immediate impact appears minimal, analysts told S&P Global Platts. … “Japan will likely stick with their consistent purchasing program of buying
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Cane Inherits Katherine's Fortune in Amanda Sinclair's New Will

Monday September 30, 2019: On Young and the Restless today, Adam and Victor end up in tears, Chelsea is furious with Nick, and Elena and Nate
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What Type Of Shareholder Owns Starcore International Mines Ltd.'s (TSE:SAM)?

With a market capitalization of CA$4.7m, Starcore International Mines is a small cap stock, so it might not be well known by many institutional investors
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Americans Have Shifted Their Savings Priorities — How Do You Compare?

More women (30 percent) said that saving for a home is their primary … residential mortgage loan originator and real estate agent at Mortgage Real
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New leases for Ericsson, Fluor among this week's top D-FW commercial real estate transactions

Thompson Realty and Trez Capital built the project which was sold in an off market deal. Berkadia Real Estate Advisors' Michael Ware, Taylor Hill, Jay
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Investors Who Bought Asian Television Network International (CVE:SAT) Shares Five Years Ago …

This week we saw the Asian Television Network International Limited (CVE:SAT) share price climb by 11%. But spare a thought for the long term
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Prices hit record as Rockford-area housing recovery gains steam

ROCKFORD — Realtors and community leaders are hailing a new milestone for the region's housing market. The three-month rolling average price of
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Support for Trump's Impeachment Jumps in Latest Polls

In the days since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced the launch of a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump,
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Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 27/09/2019

The news that mortgage fraud continued to rise in the first half of the year also drummed up interest as it was revealed that the use of false and altered
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Tech-Enabled Renovation Company Curbio Inc. and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary …

POTOMAC, Md., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Curbio Inc., the fast-growing real estate technology company that specializes in pre-sale home
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Domini Impact Investments Endorses The Principles for Responsible Banking

The United Nations Environment Programme – Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has created The Principles for Responsible Banking, which provide a
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Mortgage and Loan Programs from Dollar Bank

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Buying a home and getting a loan does not have to be stressful. Dollar Bank can help smooth the way to a new home.
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Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSII)?

Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let's take a look at Heidrick & Struggles International's outlook and value
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Vancouver rental apartment building sell-off caps unsettled industry

A surge of listings has hit the market in recent months, with one commercial real estate group listing 18 multi-unit properties worth nearly a quarter of a
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Montana notaries to now provide service online

This is exciting stuff,” Secretary of State Corey Stapleton told nearly 200 notaries, title companies, automobile dealers and others Tuesday at a
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Why Northwestern Mutual CEO Is Turning Milwaukee Into A Tech Hub

Why Northwestern Mutual CEO Is Turning Milwaukee Into A Tech Hub

Now as the CEO of a giant Fortune 500 company with revenues of nearly $30 billion he says “I'm a big believer in education. The only reason I am
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Existing home sales growth continues in August

Although rates have been on the upswing in recent weeks, Freddie Mac determined that the average commitment rate for a fixed rate 30-year
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Global Logistics Real Estate Market Growth Ratio Analysis with Top Prominent Players like …

The present report offers each and every minute detail about the Global Logistics Real Estate Market by wrapping around all its necessary factors.
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE:WMC) Shares Have Generated A Total Return Of 46% In …

At this point some shareholders may be questioning their investment in Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE:WMC), since the last five
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Philippines' Diokno Says Growth Data Key to Future Rate Moves

The Philippines central bank will closely look at economic growth data in deciding whether to further reduce its key interest rate this year, Governor
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Business events scheduled for the coming month

WASHINGTON — Standard & Poor's releases S&P/Case-Shiller index of home prices for August, 9 a.m.; National Association of Realtors releases
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East West Bank Provides $125MM Lender Finance Facility to MMA Energy Holdings

On September 19, 2019, East West Bank and participating lenders closed on a 3-year $125MM senior secured revolving credit facility for MMA Energy
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Social Media and the Bank's Strategic Goals

The 2019 report, The State of Social Media in Banking, provides a detailed … How specifically does all this social activity advance a bank's strategic
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Why Florida Home Sales are Key to the Future of Real Estate

Carol Staab, associate broker at Douglas Elliman, explains why Florida's zero state income tax is the key to understanding the future of the housing
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Infrastructure giant launches property fund

“[The fund] will provide exposure to the strongest trends in the real estate market that have already arguably changed the investment landscape
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Americans are setting out on their own later on in life

“As the costs of life's basics outpace incomes, parents that offer housing after their children's schooling has ended can provide breathing space,
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Real Estate vs. Stock Investing: Which Is a Better Investment?

Real estate and stocks are, by a wide margin, the two most common assets for the retail investor. Here's what you need to understand about each.
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Bunk Beds Are Renting For $1000 As The Housing Crisis Spins Out Of Control

“Co-living is purely a new way for developers to squeeze profit from an already broken housing market,” Hannah Wheatley, a researcher on housing
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Home Point Financial CEO: AIME is single driver of wholesale market share

Executive Conversations is a HousingWire web series that profiles powerful people in the financial industry, highlighting the operations and the
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Real Talk: Honest insight on interest rates

… which gained momentum with a noticeable rise in purchase demand and new construction,” Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac, said.
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25 Celebrity Real Estate Moguls

Some flip homes, others develop commercial properties, others buy, hold and wait for the property to appreciate, but all of them are turning real estate
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US House Passes Cannabis Banking Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to approve a bill that would grant legal marijuana businesses access to the nation's banking
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12 Effective Mortgage Lead Generation Tactics & Ideas

Explore effective tactics & Ideas to produce mortgage broker leads online and offline.
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Bubble watch: Southern California housing construction permits cut by 14%

“Bubble Watch” digs into trends that may indicate economic and/or housing market troubles ahead. Buzz: Southern California homebuilders built 14%
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This Week In Credit Card News: Don't Lend Cash To Loved Ones; Concerns About Facebook …

Lending Cash to Loved Ones Ends Badly for Nearly Half of Americans. According to Bankrate's latest survey, 60% of Americans have helped out a
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HSTX Title Officially Opens in the Park Cities

HSTX Title Officially Opens in the Park Cities

Dallas title industry veteran Brenda Serafino has announced the grand opening of HSTX Title, a full-service, independent title company and a
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Digitalisation has not devalued the mortgage advice process – Calder

In order to better service consumer needs, any business must constantly evaluate how to engage with different customer profiles, understand the types
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Real estate transfers: Sept.16-20

Midland Agency Of Northwest Ohio Inc Trustee to Mq Real Estate Investments LLC, 7639 Sylvania Ave , Sylvania, $0, (9/17). Midland Agency Of
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Miranda Real Estate Group joins eXp Realty, a cloud-based firm that offers stock to agents

Miranda Real Estate Group Inc. has joined eXp Realty, a move that owner Willie Miranda said will keep the Halfmoon-based real estate firm local
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'Sister Wives': The Brown Family's Recent Real Estate Purchase Has Raised Eyebrows

If there was any question about who is Kody Brown's favorite wife, fans need only look at their real estate holdings to get the answer. Back in the
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Multifamily Development Financing: Lenders Jockey for Position

In permanent financing, banks are also primary, along with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Adapting to a Changing Market

Suzy Lindblom was recently named the new COO for Planet Home Lending. She previously served as the company's EVP of National Operations.
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Artemis acquires first DC office building, eyes more

Chevy Chase-based Artemis Real Estate Partners has acquired Liberty Place, a 12-story office building by Seventh and D streets NW, for nearly
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In gentrifying Philly, speculators pay heirs peanuts — then flip their properties for massive gains

Bryheim Murray and Kyle Easley have been partners in Philadelphia's real estate market for five years. They've grossed at least $4 million flipping
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Appraisals will no longer be required on certain home sales of $400000 and under

That means that loans sold to or guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of
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Housing regulator settles sexual harassment suit tied to Mel Watt

Watt's five-year term as the director of the FHFA, the regulator responsible for overseeing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, ended as
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The link between relocations and housing in DFW

Housing availability and affordability have been key differentiators for companies moving to North Texas. Will corporate relocations dwindle as prices
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Fosun's global holdings help spread risk from Thomas Cook collapse

International rating agency Moody's Investors Service agreed that the liquidation's impact on Fosun would be limited, but added that it reflected the
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Turns Out, Title IX Isn't Just A Guideline: Two Students Sue University of Kentucky for Lack of …

Amba Jagnarine is a former college athlete in charge of business development at Abrams Media (Mediaite's parent company). We are passionate
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8Twelve Mortgage Corporation and Linco Arci RE/MAX Embark on New Partnership Focused on …

TORONTO , Sept. 27, 2019 /CNW/ – 8Twelve Mortgage and Lino Arci RE/MAX announce a new partnership today. With deep focus on
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Lady Farts on Wheel of Fortune (Video)

Pat and Vanna have seen it all, and apparently HEARD it all on “Wheel of Fortune.” This video which is called “Wheel of Farts” stars a woman that
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'It was super fun': Little River woman wins thousands on 'Wheel of Fortune'

While Little River resident Gina Johnson has spent many nights watching Wheel of Fortune, appearing on the popular TV game show was more
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The Value of In-House Servicing

BLOG VIEW: When evaluating whether to retain or outsource servicing, some mortgage lenders may assume they lack the resources to effectively
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White Star Real Estate completes acquisition of Liberty Technology Park Cluj from Fribourg

White Star Real Estate has completed the acquisition of Liberty Technology Park … it will go on having a significant impact on the investment market.
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This Real Estate Expert Says Elevated-Concept Restaurants Are Driving Redevelopment

This article series spotlights key business trends identified by the expert members of Forbes Councils. Find out if you qualify for Forbes Real Estate
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