UPDATE 1-Banco do Brasil's profit jumps on consumer lending, lower tax

UPDATE 1-Banco do Brasil's profit jumps on consumer lending, lower tax

SAO PAULO, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Banco do Brasil SA on Thursday reported a 20.3% rise in fourth-quarter profit helped by higher consumer lending and
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MGIC Has a Record Quarter as Mortgage Originations Swell

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Toronto's Housing Prices Bouncing Back Since Drop in 2017

After a period of rising house prices throughout Canada that culminated in double digits in 2017 in some affluent cities such as Vancouver and Toronto
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Rayonier watching for coronavirus impact

However, Wall Street cooled a bit on the Jacksonville-based title insurance company when it announced a $2.7 billion deal to buy annuity and life
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How the Rising Cost of Child Care Is Holding Americans Back

… cost of child care per month is roughly half of a monthly mortgage payment and 80 percent of the average national rent, according to Freddie Mac.
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Coronavirus latest: EU warns outbreak poses risk to economy

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Report on the North America Digital Lending Platform Market (2019-2025) – CAGR of 19 …

The North America Digital Lending Platform Market is expected to witness market growth of 19% CAGR during the forecast period (2019-2025).
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Bloomberg once blamed end of 'redlining' for 2008 economic collapse

… by banks to discriminate against minority borrowers, Bloomberg appears to be blaming policies intended to bring equality to the housing market.
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Imagine This: India Buys the F-15EX Eagle Fighter

And that's the F-15EX's biggest weakness on the international market. Mark Gunzinger, an analyst at the Virginia-based Mitchell Institute for
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Here's What We Think About Perfect Group International Holdings Limited's (HKG:3326) CEO Pay

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Lending a Hand to Art in Education

Elizabethtown College senior links art with occupational therapy in compelling exhibit. Emily Buss, a senior occupational therapy student at
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Global Investment Management Software for Real Estate Market Report 2020: Industry Size …

Global Investment Management Software for Real Estate Market has been thriving with considerable revenue from previous decades and it is likely to
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Asia bankers bracing themselves for deal drought

HONG KONG • Bankers in Asia are bracing themselves for a deal drought as efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus epidemic have put key
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Boston, You're Our Home. Taylor Cain Wants to Keep It That Way

As director of the city's Housing Innovation Lab, Taylor Cain looks for ways to make sure one of the hottest housing markets in the country doesn't drive
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Concerns Over the Coronavirus Spread to the Oil Industry

The coronavirus has also taken center stage as a black swan in global oil … supply arrangement with American firm Cheniere to purchase U.S. LNG.
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Jeff Bezos Sets Record With $165 Million Beverly Hills Home Purchase

The Amazon.com Inc. founder agreed to pay $165 million for a Beverly Hills mansion on nine acres, according to a person with knowledge of the
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Trump Says 'It's Fine' If Philippines Quits Military Pact

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he “didn't mind” that the Philippine government terminated a military agreement with the U.S., a day
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The next progressive threat from Albany: Universal rent control

Progressives in the state Legislature aren't done damaging the city's housing market — indeed, they're now aiming to slam the entire state. They're
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'Prosperity toss' for 'peace, good health, fortune'

Conrad Manila recently welcomed the Chinese New Year of the Metal Rat with a traditional eye-dotting ceremony, followed by a lion and dragon
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Opinion: Escaping the debt trap

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Form 8-K First American Financial For: Feb 13

Form 8-K First American Financial For: Feb 13

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VA senior leaders participate in the 2020 PIT Count in communities nationwide

Those who participated had expertise in areas ranging from law, information technology, construction and mortgage financing to accounting and
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Calgary rental housing complex gets greenlighted with federal funding

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Global Biocides Market | Key Players Akzo Nobel NV, Albemarle Corporation

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Fingopay Successfully Uses Vein Biometrics For Bank-To-Bank Payment

Biometric VeinID platform Fingopay announced that it is launching an Open Banking retail pilot with Reflow, a payments firm. The partnership has
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Don't know your mortgage rate? You're not alone, study finds

“It is concerning that more than a quarter of mortgage borrowers don't know the rate of interest they're paying on their existing mortgage,” said Mark
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A-Rod's Wins and Strikeouts in Real Estate

SAN DIEGO—Alex Rodriguez, founder and CEO of A-Rod Corp., made his first real estate move 20 years ago. It was a duplex purchase where be “put
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Singapore banks roll out relief assistance for SMEs, retail customers

On the retail side, affected customers with good repayment histories can apply for a six-month principal repayment moratorium for mortgage loans.
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BlackRock is donating $589 million to bolster financial inclusion

It spent $34 million to become a co-founder of a new mortgage financing company. That investment became a winning bet. Even after having culled
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Banks Should Improve Governance to Overcome Malpractice: ECB's De Cos

MADRID — Banks should restore their customer confidence “as soon as possible” to overcome damage to their reputations associated with financial
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OK, boomers and millennials: This next wave of home buyers is coming up fast

Gen Z represented 2.4% of the home-buying customers of my firm Caliber Home Loans in 2019, up from about 1% in 2018. What's more, Gen Z made
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Jeff Bezos's new $165 million Beverly Hills mansion breaks Los Angeles area record

Jeff Bezos is on a shopping spree befitting the world's richest man. The Amazon.com Inc. founder agreed to pay $165 million for a Beverly Hills
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Honeywell Weighs Sale of Personal Protective Equipment

Honeywell International Inc., the U.S. industrial conglomerate, is exploring a sale of its personal protective equipment unit that makes everything from
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Saudi Arabia vs. Dubai Could be the Gulf's New Business Rivalry

Ronny Froehlich's voice echoed across the empty rooms as he walked through his company's new office in Riyadh. The German entrepreneur had just
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January sees flurry of sales and inquiries despite lending rules

By including strict guidance in relation to both loan-to-value and loan-to-income ratios for mortgage lending, they represent a “belt and braces”
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Mortgage applications increased in the United States as mortgage rates remained low,said …

For the week ending Feb. 7, the MBA's market composite index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 1.1 percent from the
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'Surpassing all previous outbreaks'—markets dip as the coronavirus toll worsens

Write to bullsheet@fortune.com or reply to this email with your suggestions and feedback. Good morning, Bull Sheeters. The markets are awash in red
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What Percentage Of JTF International Holdings Limited (HKG:8479) Shares Do Insiders Own?

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Real Estate Portfolio Management Software Solution Market Report 2020: Size, Share, Regional …

Real Estate Portfolio Management Software Solution Market report comprises of a massive database concerning to the recent discovery and
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FTS International (FTSI) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

What's Next for FTS International? While FTS International has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds
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Coronavirus Could Send Italy Into Recession, Official Warns

Coronavirus Could Send Italy Into Recession, Official Warns

Italy is in danger of missing its already unambitious growth targets for 2020 because of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a senior government
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SoftBank's Son Considers New Type of Fund for Startup Investing

SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son said he is considering a new type of fund for startup investing, showing his determination to keep
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Airbus Lifts A220 Jetliner Stake to 75% as Bombardier Exits

Airbus SE increased its stake in the A220 jetliner to 75%, consolidating control of the narrow-body model as debt-laden Bombardier Inc. exits the
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Real Estate: It's a Seller's Market for Homes

Last month, senior economist at Realtor.com, George Riu, said the “housing market has become more competitive due to rising prices and lower
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Consolo's securities lending courses achieve CPD accreditation

Consolo has become the first UK securities finance consultancy firm to be awarded a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation for its
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Indonesia Says It Has No Virus Cases. Experts Are Skeptical

Follow Bloomberg on LINE messenger for all the business news and analysis you need. As the deadly new coronavirus spreads rapidly around the
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Uganda's benchmark lending rate on hold for a second time

Uganda's benchmark lending rate on hold for a second time … KAMPALA, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Uganda's central bank kept its benchmark lending rate
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EIB lending 90 mln euro to Slovenia for construction of second pipe of Karavanke tunnel

LJUBLJANA (Slovenia), February 13 (SeeNews) – The European Investment Bank (EIB) said on Thursday it is lending 90 million euro ($98.1 million)
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Housing Market in Britain Sees a Turnaround After General Elections

The housing market in Britain appears to have posted a comeback of sorts after the recent general elections in December 2019. House prices in
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Barclays Says UK Probes CEO Jes Staley Relationship to Jeffrey Epstein

Barclays Plc said British regulators are probing Chief Executive Officer Jes Staley's account of his relationship with controversial financier Jeffrey
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Investors called to account for fintech lending practices as debt-traps emerge

Businessweek's takedown, in particular, of Tala, a digital-lending app that has raised more than $200 million, raises challenging questions about
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How digital presence can bolster credit accessibility for SMBs

Unsecured lending takes the centre stage, propped majorly by community finance – comprising family, community members, and unregulated private
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Tesla Seeks Approval to Build Heavier Model 3 in China

Bloomberg News. ,. February 12, 2020, 11:09 PM PST. Elon Musk speaks during a Tesla China-Made Model 3 delivery ceremony in Shanghai, in Jan.
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Wells Fargo names CEO of consumer lending

Wells Fargo has named former JPMorgan Chase exec Mike Weinbach as the CEO of consumer lending. Weinbach, who most recently served as CEO
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BNP Paribas taps Northern Trust for global sec lending trading role

“Our collaboration with Credit Benchmark creates the industry's first solution for managing counterparty credit risk in step with securities lending
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Could The Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (NYSE:CHMI) Ownership Structure Tell Us …

The big shareholder groups in Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (NYSE:CHMI) have power over the company. Institutions will often hold
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Here's how university students can enjoy a sustainable Valentine's Day

If you're planning to get a gift, consider buying organically grown flowers, free trade chocolates or even second-hand clothing to lessen your carbon
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Investment bank loss mars Thiam's final act at Credit Suisse

ZURICH (Reuters) – Credit Suisse posted its best annual profit in nearly a decade on Thursday but volatile earnings at its investment bank and trading
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Africa: A Legacy of Bloodshed and Corruption

“DSEI is a fantastic showcase for defence companies where international buyers, sellers, developers, thinkers, educators and the trainers can all get
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Wall Street Hates This High-Yield Industry, but Now Is the Time to Buy

A mortgage REIT is a company that borrows money at a short-term lending rate, then aims to acquire assets, such as mortgage-backed securities
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Fed chief rejects Tlaib's push to lend to distressed cities like Detroit

Fed chief rejects Tlaib's push to lend to distressed cities like Detroit

… of easing credit as well as buying mortgage-backed securities and the debt of three housing-related lending institutions — Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
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The Future Of Small Business Lending: Fintech 50 2020

We're labeling two companies on the Fintech 50 as B2B lenders, but they have truly separated themselves by transforming into more holistic
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Guaranty takes early lead in small-business lending

Guaranty takes early lead in small-business lending. sbj-staff headshot BY: SBJ Staffsbj@sbj.net. Posted 2/12/20. OakStar Bank, which led in the
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Lending up by 49% at Loughborough Building Society

Eileen Wheatley, head of intermediary lending at Loughborough, said “2019 was a busy and exciting year for our new channel team which has
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Noble Capital Group Launches Exclusive Program for Private Lenders

Private Lender Network to provide platform for private lending offices nationwide to scale. AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Noble
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Freddie Mac Prices $731 Million Multifamily K-Deal, K-F74

Second K-Deal with Bonds Indexed to SOFR. MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (FMCC) has priced a new offering of
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JLL Income Property Trust Pays $62M for Phoenix Office Buildings

Completed in 1991 and 1995, the two Phoenix buildings are leased to a diverse tenant roster, which includes First American Title Co., State Farm
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Sacramento's River City Bank hires longtime North Bay commercial banker to lead local expansion

Sacramento-based River City Bank wants to expand its business banking services in the North Bay, so it has hired a longtime banker in the region,
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Core Banking Technologies Are Changing. Here's What That Means For You.

If you're like most people, you don't think about the banking technology that allows you to check an account balance on an app, deposit or withdraw
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The Future Of Real Estate: Fintech 50 2020

For years, technology companies played at the edges of the real estate industry. Listing sites like Zillow improved the process of searching for a house
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Quinta do Lago Celebrates Real Estate Success

Through Unique and Exclusive Development Opportunities. LONDON, Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Quinta do Lago, the exclusive residential resort
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M&T Bank Receives National Recognition for Trust and Satisfaction in Business Customer Service

BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Greenwich Associates has recognized M&T Bank with 13 regional and national Greenwich Excellence
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Wang puts the focus on Queens

A former partner of boutique commercial brokerage Politan Real Estate, Wang said Project Queens differentiates itself from other has already
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shareholders could benefit from the Trump administration's proposed …

Since 2016, when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac first allocated money to the two funds, the government-sponsored mortgage-finance giants have
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Low mortgage rates offsetting home affordability issues, NAR says

The average U.S. rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage last week fell to a three-year low of 3.45%, according to Freddie Mac. That was the lowest since
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Finding A Commercial Lender That Works For You And Your Business

When it comes to choosing the right financial institution for your commercial lending needs, a credit union may be the right choice. As a not-for-profit,
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SELLING POINTS: JLL sells NJ retail center $25M

Yeshiva had acquired the property in 1998 for $12 million and began … The Simons Foundation declined to comment when Real Estate Weekly
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Real Estate Roundup: US Steel could be looking to unload industrial park to logistics users

Real Estate Roundup is a rundown of developments in the world of industrial real estate used for logistics and transportation. This week: Philly-area
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Cryptocurrency in Focus: Making PAX With Traditional Banking

Now, it's also begun offering auto-transfers between bank deposits and stablecoins, so that customers can automatically wire funds from U.S. bank
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MUFG Hong Kong Staff Told That Some Employees Under Quarantine

… Kong after a family member was suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus, according to company memos seen by Bloomberg News.
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Gentlemen (and ladies) prefer bonds

Gentlemen (and ladies) prefer bonds

Foreign buyers — especially from Japan, which is the top overseas holder of U.S. government debt — have increased buys since a September
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How the coronavirus might impact Canada's housing market

Could the coronavirus adversely impact property markets in China and … The housing market dynamics in 2003 in Hong Kong offer some context.
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BofA starts selling benefits packages to corporate banking customers

Bank of America this week launched a full-service workplace benefits program in hopes of landing more business from its corporate banking
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Biden banking on South Carolina and Nevada after 5th place New Hampshire finish

Former Vice President Joe Biden vows comeback in South Carolina after finishing in 5th place in the New Hampshire primary; reaction and analysis
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Hong Kong Landlords Start to Slash Retail Rents as Virus Bites

Hong Kong's biggest landlords have begun to slash rents for their commercial tenants as retailers struggle amid the spreading coronavirus. Sun Hung
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Yahoo Finance: Reverse Mortgages as Alternative to Long-Term Care Insurance

That cost may naturally lead a senior to look for alternative sources of funding for specific long-term care (LTC) needs, and a reverse mortgage may be
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Why This Billionaire Is Spending A Fortune On Washington's Monuments

David Rubenstein and I stood at the top of the Washington Monument on an overcast fall day and peered down at the National Mall. The 70-year-old
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Could The Fineqia International Inc. (CSE:FNQ) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

A look at the shareholders of Fineqia International Inc. (CSE:FNQ) can tell us … so it may still be flying under the radar of many institutional investors.
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New York Mortgage Trust 2019 Fourth Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for Tuesday, February …

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYMT) (the “Company”) is scheduled to report financial
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MGM Resorts Flashes Improved Stock Rating; Will Coronavirus Impact Winnings?

In a welcome move, MGM Resorts International (MGM) saw its Relative … Look for the stock to create a new buying opportunity like a three-weeks tight
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SARS battered the luxury goods sector in 2003. Why coronavirus could be worse. Far worse

Today's investors are hoping for a sort of SARS replay. … the world's biggest luxury goods company, and Gucci-owner Kering, driving their shares to
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TRANSACTIONS: Meridian places $12950000 mortgage

$1,150,000 first mortgage bridge loan secured by a multifamily development site located on Ridgedale Avenue in Morristown, New Jersey.
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Businesses lost an extra $500 million from email scams last year. Here's how

… Kevin Lee, and Internet fraud expert, and trust and safety architect at security company Sift, told Fortune. “Businesses are stuck between a rock and
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KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

The market expects KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the
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Why I'm Against the New Ban on Off-Market Real Estate Listings

A new policy that effectively bans off-market listings is wreaking havoc in the luxury real estate business. The National Association of Realtors says the
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Real Estate Transfers 2-13-20

2/6/20 Estate of Mary Ann Mazur to Jason C. Weber, 6805 North Wildacre … 2/5/20 Sharon Cutcher, Trustee to Redyns Property Management, LLC.,
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Wells Fargo splits wholesale, consumer banking units

Wells Fargo plans to split its three business units into five, a move CEO Charlie Scharf said will provide more accountability across the bank,
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Advisory, lending and investment firm launches another office

US global advisory, lending and investment business Gordon Brothers has further grown its UK presence with the launch of a Leeds office.The office
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Sunwest Bank Adds New Health Savings Account Offering Through the Launch of SelfcareHSA

SelfcareHSA brings banking and tech experience to the ever-expanding Health Savings Account marketplace. IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2020
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New P2P trade body seeks head of platform lending

Innovate Finance is currently searching for head of platform lending to manage the newly-launched 36H Group. The new peer-to-peer lending trade
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Global Real Estate Investment Software Market Demand, Size, Share, Growth, Technology Trends …

Global Real Estate Investment Software Market Demand, Size, Share, Growth, Technology Trends …

The Real Estate Investment Software Market Report provides a complete market outlook and growth rate during the past present and forecast period.
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Investment Management Software for Real Estate Market to Make Great Impact in near Future by …

The global Investment Management Software for Real Estate market study encloses the projection size of the market both in terms of value (Mn/Bn
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Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2019 Results

“In the fourth quarter, we had strong performance from our small-balance commercial mortgage loan, residential transition loan, and consumer loan
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3Pillar Global CEO: Put humanity, and the humanities, back in business

Have businesses become obsessed with investing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines to the exclusion of nurturing
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3 reasons ballooning stock buybacks are worrisome

It's hardly news that share buybacks are now by far corporate America's favorite vehicle for returning cash to investors. But is the explosion in
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Mortgage Lender Rolls Out Homegrown LOS

California-based national independent lender Sierra Pacific Mortgage Co. Inc. has debuted its proprietary loan origination portal, ExpressLoan.
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Watch: Federal Reserve Chairman Powell testifies before Senate Banking Committee

WASHINGTON (SBG) – The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on “The Semi-annual Monetary Policy Report to Congress” on Wednesday.
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Investors Jump Off The Fence:: Mondelez International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MDLZ)

On Tuesday the USA Stock Exchange company, Mondelez International, Inc., NASDAQ: MDLZ), the Trending-Graph. every buying and selling session
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Colliers International Reports Solid Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

With stable market and geopolitical conditions, we are confident our highly … Colliers International (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading real estate
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Deval Patrick, last black candidate in 2020 race, drops out

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, the last remaining African American candidate in a Democratic presidential field once defined by its
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Player wins $1.7M on Wheel of Fortune game at Wynn Las Vegas

Player wins $1.7M on Wheel of Fortune game at Wynn Las Vegas … The winner wagered $10 on the Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Gold game.
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KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Provident Funding Mortgage Trust 2020-1 (PFMT 2020-1)

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to 25 classes of mortgage pass-through certificates from Provident Funding Mortgage
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Real Estate & Property Management Services Market : Value Chain, Dynamics and Key Players …

Detailed Study on the Global Real Estate & Property Management Services Market. A recent market study throws light on some of the leading factors
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Global Interactive Kiosk Industry Outlook, 2020-2025 – Interactive Kiosks Emerging in Real Estate …

DUBLIN, Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The “Interactive Kiosk Market by Offering (Hardware and Software & Services), Type (Bank Kiosks,
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Center, ND, man wins $27750 on Wheel of Fortune Monday night

CENTER, N.D. – A lucky man from Center, N.D., won big Monday night on Wheel of Fortune. Andy Riehl auditioned for the show at both a preliminary
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Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces Taxable Composition of 2019 Dividends

FARMINGDALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (the “Company” or “CHMI”)(NYSE: CHMI), today announced
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If You Have A Brokerage Account, You Can Buy This 7% Dividend

With $11 trillion of bonds paying negative yields around the world, foreign investors think a 1.7% payout looks good! So money is moving into US
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The Highs and Lows of Legalized Marijuana in Local Real Estate Markets

When Illinois legalized recreational marijuana in January, the state announced it raked in nearly $11 million in the first five days. People lined up
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International Flavors And Fragrances Inc Q4 adjusted earnings of $1.15 per share

(RTTNews) – International Flavors And Fragrances Inc (IFF) revealed a profit for its fourth quarter that increased from last year. The company's bottom
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What Kind Of Shareholder Appears On The Starcore International Mines Ltd.'s (TSE:SAM …

The big shareholder groups in Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSE:SAM) … so it may still be flying under the radar of many institutional investors.
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The Real Risk Of A Market Correction: Record Household Debt

The Real Risk Of A Market Correction: Record Household Debt

Mortgage originations, including refinances, increased significantly in the final quarter of 2019, with auto loan originations also remaining at the brisk
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Mortgage Investors Brace for Loan Refinancing Wave

With the 30-year mortgage rate just 14 basis points above its all-time low of 3.31% seen in November 2012, mortgage-backed security investors are
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This man got bitcoin to confess to a $13.8 million judgment. Sort of.

This is the web version of The Ledger, Fortune's weekly newsletter covering financial technology and cryptocurrency. Sign up here to receive future
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Appraisal tech startup Reggora raises $10 million in Series A funding

Appraisal software company, Reggora, has announced its $10 million Series A funding round. This funding round was led by Spark Capital, which
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PURE GLOBAL PROVIDES STRATEGIC UPDATE

“Following our recently announced successful financings, which included a mortgage re-financing, a second mortgage and a non-brokered private
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Philadelphia Ranks High For Underwater Mortgages

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, recent data from ATTOM Data Solutions, shows the Philadelphia metropolitan area ranking high on the list of
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Huawei poses a 5G spying risk, but other options are hard to come by

The United States has finally specified its accusation against Huawei: The Chinese telecoms equipment firm maintains spying access to the traffic
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Chimera Investment Corp (CIM) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

Given the low interest rate environment and the strong market for residential mortgage loans, I would expect to see one-time gains or losses in the
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Regarding the foreign funding of think tanks in America

Regarding the foreign funding of think tanks in America … how foreign governments were ostensibly buying influence in the American marketplace of
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Fitch raises red flags about CFPB plan to eliminate DTI requirement from QM lending rules

Some of the nation's largest mortgage lenders and housing trade groups may support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's plan to eliminate
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UkrInform: Ukraine central bank expects mortgage rates to fall below 15%

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) expects mortgage rates to fall below 15% per annum in 2020, the NBU's press service has reported on Facebook,
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The superstar investor behind some of Battery Ventures's largest exits

This article originally ran in Term Sheet, Fortune's newsletter about deals and dealmakers. Sign up here. We talk a lot about sexy venture capital firms
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More than 70% of Couples Argue Over Home Buying or Selling

Nearly a quarter of couples who argued over the home buying process were feuding over their mortgage options, such as selecting the right lender or
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Real Estate Roundup 2.12.20

Celonis has signed a 34,328-square-foot lease on the 87th floor of One World Trade Center. Asking rent on the deal was $85 per SF. The tower
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Equal-Weight Can Work For The Long-Term

… companies in each sector rather than their market value, so RSP favors consumer discretionary, real estate and utilities sectors, but the equal-weight
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How and Why Do You Refinance Your Mortgage

If you were paying 5% on your mortgage debt and now you can get that liability down to 4% debt, wouldn't you want to do that? It gives you more
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Here's Why CACI International (CACI) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will
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ROH Women's World Championship to Replace Women of Honor Title

ROH has announced their Women of Honor title has been replaced by a new … This title will replace the Women of Honor Title and carry the utmost … the final Women of Honor champion before parting with the company last year.
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Arion Bank's financial results for Q4 2019 and for the year 2019

Earnings in the fourth quarter of 2019 are positively affected by ISK 1.1 billion by the sale of a mortgage portfolio to the Housing Financing Fund.
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US home prices jump in Q4 as housing inventory continues to fall

The national median existing single-family home price climbed 6.6% annually to $274,900 in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the National
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Immigrants, not reckless lending, are driving Canada's housing boom: NBF

Immigrants, not reckless lending, are driving Canada's housing boom: NBF

The booming Canadian housing market has long been a concern for policymakers and market watchers alike. Yet, new research argues that the
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The 901: Partnering with predatory lenders is wrong and MLGW should stop doing it

Every day in Memphis, people needing quick cash to make ends meet and with few other options take out high-interest loans via payday lenders.
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Get a Sneak Peek of the Future of Canadian Real Estate at REALiTY 2020

NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario, Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Are you ready for the new REALiTY? Hosted by the Ontario Real Estate Association
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Homeowners Hungry for Low Mortgage Rates Push Refinances Near a 7-Year High

… since the fall of 2016 and the lowest ever for February in the nearly 50-year history of the weekly rates survey from mortgage company Freddie Mac.
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Ship mortgages under Swiss law

Financing institutions and other investors regularly secure their investments by means of Swiss ship mortgages. This article provides a short overview
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Why Build-To-Rent Is Garnering Multifamily Investors' Attention

… is easy access to low-interest capital from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and stable renters and higher net yields provide an attractive investment.
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Podcast: Global Correspondent Banking at a US Community Bank

With $1.57 billion in assets, HAB Bank isn't big — but it's a community bank with global reach. The New York-based institution provides correspondent
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SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust Releases Fourth Quarter and Year End Results for 2019

12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (“SmartCentres” or the “Trust”) (TSX: SRU.UN) is pleased to report its
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MBA: Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Maturity Volume to Increase 48 Percent in 2020

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Glen Burnie Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results

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Lawmakers introduce new real estate transfer tax proposal

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Adidas named global leader in sourcing sustainable cotton

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McSally Addresses Loss of Banks in Rural Arizona

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China Names New Director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office

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Long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein sparks fresh regulatory probe into Barclays CEO Jes Staley

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Tandem Bank's chief product officer has joined Santander InnoVentures

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Commercial real estate booms in cannabis-friendly states

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Judaic lending library opens in Fountain Hills

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HOA Fees: New study reveals abusive fees costing home owners millions

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PG&E Receives Subpoena in San Francisco Corruption Probe

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HSBC, Citi cut Hong Kong's mortgage borrowers some slack as coronavirus outbreak sends city's …

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SD Worx takes over title sponsorship of Boels Dolmans through 2024

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