Carver, Gardner patch up differences over data privacy for remote notary transactions

Carver, Gardner patch up differences over data privacy for remote notary transactions

If you've ever bought a house, you've been down that road. Hours of signing documents at the title company, with many of them requiring a notarized
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Tales of a Top 1% Fund Manager (Podcast)

With passive and factor investing dominating the strategies of more and more investors, one would be forgiven for thinking that traditional bottoms-up
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Big Shifts? Changes for Daimler, Ferrari and Tesla (Podcast)

In this week's Bloomberg Intelligence Radio podcast, European auto analyst Michael Dean explains why Daimler's decision to slash its dividend
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Expensive Market, What To Buy? Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM), Trip.com Group …

The shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) has been pegged with a rating of Outperform by Cowen in its latest research note that was
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These Apple Sneakers are sure to fetch a fortune at auction next month

Classic kicks or a shockingly dated design disaster?
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Mortgage Fraud Loan Trends

2015. 2016. 2017. 2018. 2019. Loans with mortgage fraud investigative findings 2005 – 2019. Loans with Findings Identified by Origination Year. 2
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Instructure Accepts Higher Takeover Offer From Thoma Bravo

(Bloomberg) — Educational software company Instructure Inc. has accepted an … For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com.
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HQ Trivia Is Shutting Down After Brief Run as Media Sensation

For a brief moment in 2018, a mobile quiz show called HQ Trivia looked like it might be the future of media. But after management tumult at the parent
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Do Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) beta value of 0.64 signposts another twist?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. had a pretty favorable run when it comes to the market performance. The 1-year high price for the
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Money manager expects crisis to worsen as Argentina's bonds blow up

Hasenstab's flagship Templeton Global Bond Fund has lost investors three percent over the past year, worse than 88 percent of peers, according to
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Machine A's Stavros Karelis gives his picks from the first day of London Fashion Week

These are factors that play a key part making London Fashion Week such a strong destination for international buyers and press that want to discover
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Crypto Trading is Disrupting Conventional Derivatives Instruments & Banking

More obscure banks are rapidly acquiring more clients, clever derivatives instruments are emerging on Asian exchanges, exchange (e.g., CoinFLEX)
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What To Know Before Buying Stock?: FTS International, Inc., (NYSE: FTSI)

On Thursday, February 13, 2020, the Company, FTS International, Inc., FTSI stock construct a change of 126.9 percent (↑ / Gain) in a total of its share
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Is that Harriet Tubman on a bank debit card, throwing a Wakanda salute?

A new debit card from the nation's largest black-owned bank with an image of Harriet Tubman throwing a gesture that bears striking resemblance to
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Oil rallies for a fourth day as virus fears ease

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, the International … “The physical buying spree by Chinese teapot refineries defies the current
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Real Estate Q&A: Ask Dave for February 16, 2020

In 2011 when the housing market was in free fall and assessed values were predicted using sales from the peak years of 2008 and 2009 we saw
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Best-ever January for housing market as mortgages, house sales skyrocket

Turkish house sales jumped 55.8% year-on-year in January, the best-ever start to the year for the housing market, according to a national statistical
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Despite Its High P/E Ratio, Is Logitech International SA (VTX:LOGN) Still Undervalued?

Logitech International has a price to earnings ratio of 27.74, based on the last twelve months. … I often monitor director buying and selling.
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Alberta is an outlier in the country's housing market, says RBC report

RBC Economics released its Monthly Housing Market Update last month, showing the nation's housing market had moved into sellers' territory with
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The Corporate Media Is Directly Profiting from Mike Bloomberg's Rise as He Spends Fortune on TV …

Billionaire Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is rising in the polls in the wake of the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.
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The Hidili Industry International Development (HKG:1393) Share Price Is Down 53% So Some …

The Hidili Industry International Development (HKG:1393) Share Price Is Down 53% So Some …

Statistically speaking, long term investing is a profitable endeavour. But no-one is immune from buying too high. To wit, the Hidili Industry International
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Paula Clark is Top Northern Valley and Pascack Real Estate Agent

HILLSDALE, N.J. (Feb. 14, 2020) — Based on an exceptional sales year in 2019, Paula Clark was the No. 1 real estate agent in multiple Bergen
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Multifamily Sector Battles Against Rising Rent Control Movement

For too long housing affordability has been falsely seen as an industry problem. But in recent years, it's taken on such an epic scale that local
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Facebook Prepares for Wave of Influencer Marketing in Politics

But Facebook is changing its policy after a New York Times report this week about how Michael Bloomberg's presidential campaign is paying
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NMLS Releases 2019 Q3 Mortgage Industry Report Update

NMLS recently released its Mortgage Industry Report Update covering the 2019 Q3 period detailing data concerning companies, branches, and
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IMF Chief Says Virus May Warrant Coordinated Economic Action

The head of the International Monetary Fund said global central banks and governments may need to unite to fight the economic fallout from the
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Cotton, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce FDIC Act to Combat Banks' Political Attacks on Federal …

Cotton, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce FDIC Act to Combat Banks' Political … “By denying critical financial services to ICE contractors, big banks have
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With AGR ruling, banks fear surge in bad loans

MUMBAI: Bankers fear a possible collapse of Vodafone Idea will increase bad loans and spark a rerun of the crisis that gripped the banking sector a
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Birmingham's largest commercial real estate sales of 2019

We've compiled a ranking of the 25 priciest commercial real estate sales from 2019, which were narrowed from a database of more than 680 CRE
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Payday Lending, Transgender Athlete Bills Go Nowhere in Alabama Legislature

Payday lending has been a perennial issue in recent years, but Dailey notes the opposition to the bill was bipartisan. “There just doesn't seem to be
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Bothell and Kenmore housing market shows early signs of spring

Though it's not technically spring yet, it already feels like it in the local real estate market. Constrained unsold inventory locally means the homes that
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Location, Location, Location: Why it Matters in Your Portfolio

In this upcoming webcast, Vident Funds and ETF Trends will consider the factors that go into real estate performance and outline an investment
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Shaquille O'Neal using Instagram to sell his LA mansion

… interested parties,” including some that are “good prospects,” have reached out to the brokerage, Hartoonian said in an interview with HousingWire.
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What Kind Of Investor Owns Most Of Isodiol International Inc. (CSE:ISOL)?

Isodiol International is a smaller company with a market capitalization of CA$11m, so it may still be flying under the radar of many institutional investors
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Jeff Bezos Breaks Record With $165M Purchase of David Geffen's LA Mansion

“David has the best taste of anybody, so you have the richest guy in the world buying the best of the best,” Stephen Shapiro of Westside Estate Agency
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The Indian Ocean paradise where buying a home could be a savvy investment

… buying a property at the Four Seasons with his wife Paulina. “My family are based here full-time and our son, Jan, attends the International School.
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FirstBank Launches Multicultural Banking Center in Lakewood

Bank amplifies its commitment to empowering diverse groups by opening financial center and resource site. LAKEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 14, 2020
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Go West: 2020 Democrats Seek Their Fortunes in Nevada

The free-for-all has every Democrat spending much of the next week searching for fortunes in the state's working-class neighborhoods, union halls,
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Best Banks Might not Be Banks

Atif Siddiqi is founder/CEO of Branch, a mobile banking app. He says you can opt for a bank checking account or a savings account. “Savings
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Jeff Bezos Buying $165 Million Estate, a California Record

The national housing market has cooled, but in Los Angeles the ultrarich are still shattering price records. An heiress to the Formula One racing
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Housing costs in Northern Virginia up nearly 14 percent

Housing costs in Northern Virginia up nearly 14 percent

Housing costs jumped nearly 14 percent in Northern Virginia between … This good news for the housing market, however, sometimes can create
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Homebuyers Flock to Spokane for Affordable Land and Growing Salaries

The city is currently the most competitive housing market in the country with a Compete Score™ of 89. That's in part thanks to significant homebuyer
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NY Dealers Threaten to Sue Fiat Chrysler Over Sales Tactics

… by the New York State Automobile Dealers Association is the starkest indication yet of tensions that Bloomberg News first reported in November.
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Larry Ellison Joins Peter Thiel In Trump's Camp

It will be interesting to see who else—if anyone—from the Silicon Valley elite follows Ellison. By. Eric Newcomer. February 14, 2020, 4:00 AM PST.
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Vanguard Dipping a Toe into PE (Podcast)

Bloomberg News Tech Reporter Dana Hull discusses the virtuous circle that has enabled Tesla to raise about $14 billion over the last decade.
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Catholics urge Congress to pass payday lending protection bill

“Payday lending is modern day usury. These short-term, high-interest loans prey on the financial hardship of poor and vulnerable consumers — all for
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Home Prices Up 11% in January as Supply Dwindles: CREA

From an annual perspective, real estate transactions rose 11.5%, with the average … National home prices are roughly 5.5% higher than where they were in May of 2018 when the market experienced the lowest part of its slump.
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GGF approves EUR 10 million for BKT Kosovo's green lending portfolio

GGF provides packages for green lending to its local partners. More opportunities for efficiency in energy and resource use in Kosovo* are about to be
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Software Maker Toast Raises Funds at $4.9 Billion Valuation

Toast Inc., which makes point-of-sale technology for restaurants, raised $400 million at a $4.9 billion valuation in a fundraising round led by investors
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Rising in Polls, Bloomberg Will Soon Find Out If Support Is Real

Michael Bloomberg entered the Democratic presidential race late and tore up the traditional playbook on the theory that he would emerge as the
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City council, fresh off cutting library's internet-lending program, approves WiFi in arenas

Jan. 30: City politicians kicked off tense budget debates with a fight over portable wireless internet hotspots that turned nasty, threatening to kick one
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Airbnb to America's Big Cities: See You in Court

Airbnb is one of the most litigious startups in Silicon Valley and it has been ramping up court dates as the clock ticks on a stock market debut.
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Investment Management Solution for Real Estate Market Growth with Worldwide Industry Analysis …

The Investment Management Solution for Real Estate market's business intelligence report extensively offers a summary of vital factors including the
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Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRE) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

Welcome to the Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Year-End 2019 Earnings Conference Call. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded.
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'What the Hell Are We Doing Lending Money to a Guy Like This?'

In what could serve as a requiem for the country's lost innocence, the general counsel said, “What the hell are we doing lending money to a guy like
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Money360's Bechtel Expects 2020 Lending Activity to Rival 2019

February 14, 2020. By Money360's Gary Bechtel. Q: What do you see on the horizon in 2020 from a financial lending perspective in commercial real
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3 personal loan lenders that accept cosigners

Personal loans can provide quick and convenient funding to cover an unexpected expense, make a large purchase or meet other financial needs.
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New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. [NYMT] – The key to winning is to focus on the bigger picture

New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. [NASDAQ: NYMT] opened at N/A and closed at $6.28 a share within trading session on 02/13/20. That means that the
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BTP Teams with Israeli Stock Exchange on Securities Lending Platform

Blockchain Technology Partners (BTP) has partnered with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) to prepare it's Blockchain Securities Lending (BSL)
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It's hard to wrap your mind around how much money Bloomberg could spend on his campaign

Or, working the math the other way, if Bloomberg wanted to spend every penny of his personal fortune on similar signs — some $62.8 billion,
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Delta wants to be the first carbon neutral global airline

Delta wants to be the first carbon neutral global airline

Delta Airlines — the world's largest airline by revenue — says it's going … associate researcher at the International Council on Clean Transportation. … to look elsewhere to reduce their carbon footprints now — by buying carbon
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Military Lending Act Under Scrutiny

13 at the AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference here that the political signs he's getting in Washington are favorable from auto lenders' point of view.
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An Unrestrained Trump May End Up Trapping Himself

The Senate pushes back on war powers and a Fed nominee, while a White House purge might undercut the president's clout. By. Jonathan Bernstein.
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Bipartisan Treasurers Coalition Opposes FDIC Rule Opening Door To Payday Lending

The FDIC proposal would directly harm consumers by renewing payday, car title and other high-cost lenders' ability to bypass state laws through
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Dealmakers, Beware: A '52-Headed Monster' Is Watching

The anything-goes world of megamergers under President Donald Trump has encountered new resistance. More than a dozen U.S. states sued to
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Nuvia Exec Sued by Apple Says It Poached From His Startup

A former Apple Inc. chip executive sued by the iPhone maker for allegedly forming a startup while at Apple and illegally poaching employees accuses
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A rising tide for Ulster County real estate?

Does a rising real-estate tide lift the value of all residential properties? As noted here about a month ago, 2019 was a good year for residential
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10 hot real estate stories: Construction throttled, malls plummet

Here are 10 recent, must-read real estate stories as seen in the Southern California News Group's free biweekly “The Home Stretch” newsletter.
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Investors Bank Hires Phelps to Expand Healthcare Lending Group

Investors Bank's Healthcare Lending Group has hired James Andrew “Andy” Phelps as senior vice president. Phelps, who will report to the Healthcare
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Finance Lenders Annual Report Due Soon

Licensees under the California Financing Law (CFL), the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing Program, and the Responsible Small
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How much you need to earn to afford to buy a home in 15 major US cities

When you're in the market for a home, saving up for a hefty down payment typically won't be enough to secure a mortgage. Lenders also expect
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Cheap Gas Imperils Climate Fight by Undercutting Wind and Solar

This will almost certainly be a record-breaking year for the advance of solar and wind power across the U.S. The additions that are in progress or
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Alex Frino says Illawarra real estate prices are set to increase

The latest Illawarra real estate market figures just in from Corelogic paint a picture of a booming market in our region. We now know with absolute
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Wasatch County Exploring New Affordable Housing Program For County Employees

The county acknowledges there is a risk that the co-invested loans could result in losses if there was a significant housing market drop, but the county
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UK's Short Term Lending Industry 'Desperate' for Innovation

The UK's high-cost short term lending industry (HCST) has seen a huge upheaval in the last 12 months – possibly more so than any other regulated
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Mortgage rates rise slightly from three-year lows — here's why low rates won't help home buyers …

13, up two basis points from the previous week, Freddie Mac FMCC, -1.57% reported Thursday. Prior to this week, mortgage rates had fallen for three
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP (RBS) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

Further cost reduction, increased lending to our personal and business … Q4 represented the strongest mortgage lending in 2019 and the best growth
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Trump Says He Has Right to Intervene After Barr Rebukes Him

Donald Trump maintained Friday that he has the legal right to intervene in criminal cases in response to Attorney General William Barr's criticism that
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Unbelievable CAGR Growth Observed in Small Business Lending Global Market, Top key players …

This report studies the Small Business Lending market size by players, regions, product types and end industries, history 2014-2020 and forecast data
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Is Paying Cash for a Home the Way to Go if You Can Swing It?

The advantage of paying for your home in cash is obvious — no mortgage. … appealing to sellers than those that come with a financing contingency.
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What negative interest rates mean for businesses and home buyers

What negative interest rates mean for businesses and home buyers

Welcome to the upside-down world of ultra-low and negative interest rates that is taking hold in many parts of the world where economic growth has
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3 “Strong Buy” Stocks Set for Monster Growth in 2020

Let's not beat about the bush. In a world gripped by uncertainty, one truth will always remain; investors want to know the best places to put their money.
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Rhode Island field services provider gets 8 years in jail for running $10 million Ponzi scheme

On July 11, 2019, Brady pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and obstructing an IRS investigation. In addition to the term
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SNB Negative Rates Are Key, Swiss Government Tells Politicians

The Swiss National Bank's negative interest rates are essential and a premature tightening would hurt the economy, according to the government.
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Health Care, Tech Growth Should Steer Long Island Economy In 2020, Experts Say

“Overall, I'm optimistic and I feel very good about the commercial and residential real estate markets on LI,” said Jim Coughlan, a principal at Tritec
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Equifax expects to pay out another $100 million for data breach

The Department of Justice may think it knows who hacked Equifax and exposed the sensitive personal information of 148 million U.S. consumers, but
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Purchasing a home drives 15% of buyers to tears

Purchasing a home can be one of the most stressful financial transactions most people ever make, causing about a third of buyers to lose sleep.
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New Study Shows How Rental Payment Data Impacts Credit Scoring

A new study exploring how consumer reporting agencies can use rental payments to determine the credit scoring has been released through a
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Funds Face Trillion-Dollar Hit on Negative-Yielding Debt Pile

Investors could lose $864 billion on debt with negative yields over the next 12 months, according to Daniel Tenengauzer, head of markets strategy at
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Lowell man to serve three years in state prison for mortgage scheme

Taing then sent mortgage statements to the homeowners, but never forwarded their payments to the loan holders. Instead, he used the money to pay
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Welcome to 21st century banking at PeoplesBank Pedlar Banking Center in Holyoke

ATM machines. Online banking. Twenty-four-hour access. How the banking industry has changed with the advent of computers and advanced
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Freddie Mac's Deborah Jenkins Named to the Board of MBA Opens Doors Foundation

MBA's Opens Doors Foundation provides mortgage and rental assistance to … vice president and national head of multifamily underwriting and credit.
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Mortgage rates hang near five-decade low, says Freddie Mac

The mortgage rate environment remained low despite the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) edging up on Thursday, according to Freddie Mac's
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People Movers: EasyKnock, Zillow and Nextdoor

People Movers are updates about the business professionals making waves in the housing and mortgage industries. EasyKnock announced the
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AP National News Calendar

WASHINGTON — Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates, 10 a.m.. FRIDAY, Feb. 21. WASHINGTON — National
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Is the market about to get over the hump on electronic closings?

The closing has been the most challenging part of the origination process to completely automate, but new government policy and technology will
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Report: GOP Support of Trump Fed Choice Weakens

A new report from The Hill citing unnamed “Senate Republican sources” are predicting that President Trump will withdraw his nomination of Judy
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Community aims to pay off Maberry mortgage with online raffle; local BBQ being held

The Mansfield community continues to honor late football coach Daniel Maberry. Maberry, 47, died on Feb. 4 after a two-year fight with cancer.
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Low Mortgage Rates Continue to Boost US Luxury Market

Low mortgage rates continued to be the impetus behind the real estate moves of deep-pocketed buyers in the U.S. in November, according to a report
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Coronavirus Microscope Images Published by US Researchers

U.S. researchers published new images of the coronavirus that has infected tens of thousands of people in China, some of the most detailed visuals
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29871 Los Angeles County mortgages are 'seriously' underwater

29871 Los Angeles County mortgages are 'seriously' underwater

Despite a healthy economy and booming real estate market, 1.9% of Los Angeles County mortgages were “seriously underwater” at year's end, Attom
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Mortgage Rates Hangin' Tough Despite Stock Market Recovery

Mortgage rates have primarily been at the whim of the general tone of coronavirus news for the past few weeks. That meant a swift move to multi-year
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Home Buying for Doctors: Why Timing is Everything

According to W. Ben Utley, President of Physician Family Financial Advisors, he's seen too … The financial fun doesn't stop after you sign a mortgage.
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Baystate Business: Senator Ed Markey (Radio)

Bloomberg Baystate Business for Friday, February 14th, 2020. – Bloomberg News health care and medical science reporter Michelle Cortez on the
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Freddie Mac Announces Pricing of $379 Million Multifamily Small Balance Loan Securitization

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announces the pricing of the SB71 offering, a multifamily
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Why You Should Take These: New York Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYMT) and Chico's FAS Inc. (CHS)

DELPHI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. bought a fresh place in New York Mortgage Trust Inc. (NASDAQ:NYMT). The institutional investor bought 6.5
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International influence lifts Johnson C. Smith basketball fortunes

Senior guard/forward Nenad Milenkovic and sophomore center Augustine Ominu have provided a unique spark for the Golden Bulls, who are 16-7
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Are senior Baby Boomers a Root Cause of the Housing Shortage?

Real estate listings site Trulia conducted a study to examine whether the rise … across the nation, there's no such thing as a national housing market.
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Brazil Murders Drop to Lowest Since 2007, Boosting Bolsonaro's Hardline Stance

Homicides in Brazil dropped by 19% in 2019 to the lowest in over a decade, capping a second straight year of improvement and bolstering President
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Dubai forecast to add 127000 more homes before 2023

The positive effects of Expo 2020 on the real estate market are expected to be strongly felt within the hospitality sector, according to CBRE.
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Experts say housing market is on path to full recovery

Summerlin, led by its communities The Vistas, The Paseos and The Ridges, along with Henderson swept the top five spots for having the highest
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Biggest Family Offices Get Direct Access to Trading Desks

“We have them trading directly with some of our desks in the markets division. There's not that many, but there's quite a few and that number keeps
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French Giant Looks at Tesla With Burning Envy

Legacy carmakers won't get much help financing their climate conversion and it's going to be painful. By. Chris Bryant. February 14, 2020, 4:09 AM
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Ditching New York Tenant Broker Fees

In the city, where perennially scarce rental housing dominates the market, tenants get stuck with the brokerage bill. But that situation may soon change
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Radian Adds Two New Directors

She also served as the chief financial officer of Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT from 2013 until her retirement. Prior to those roles, she was senior
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Michael Hasenstab's Argentina Bond Blowup Is Only Getting Worse

Argentina's move to delay a $1.4 billion local bond payment this week hardly made a ripple in the broader world of global investing, with most
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When innovation doesn't equal improvment

That hasn't just inflated drug makers' bottom lines—it's been a boon to investors as well, writes Ryan Derousseau for Fortune. Ryan writes that
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Real Estate Corner: Fodder for your fixer upper

I have often lauded the benefits of buying a fixer-upper. I love the potential they offer and the ability to (in many cases) get a “deal” on the property.
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Farmer Mac's Chief Credit Officer Steps Down

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, also known as Farmer Mac, has announced that J. Curt Covington has resigned as executive vice
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Fans Are Shocked By Suggestive 'Wheel of Fortune' Puzzle

Wheel of Fortune has been playing on syndicated television safely and without controversy in the early evening hours for decades. To date, there are
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Robot Pizza Trucks Hit Some Bumps

Robot Pizza Trucks Hit Some Bumps

Here is a Bloomberg Businessweek story about Zume Pizza Inc., the startup that was going to have robots make pizzas in delivery trucks. That was its
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Real estate leaders say Baltimore's poor public image is 'exhausting'

Baltimore real estate executives are weary from fighting a tidal wave of negativity and shaky city leadership that have hampered leasing, retail and
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Virgin Galactic Record-Breaking Week Doesn't Stop Short Sellers

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. may close at another record on Friday after hitting new highs every day this week, but bearish bets are
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2020 Election Is a Choice Between Democracy and Putinism

Some crimes take only minutes, even seconds, to execute. Now imagine how many seconds Donald Trump has between this moment and Election
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Would You Board a Cross-Border Flight Today?

With the count of coronavirus cases passing 60,000 amid fresh concerns over the adequacy of diagnostic testing tools, airlines and travelers aren't
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Redfin Blows Away Estimates to End 2019, Issues Rosy Outlook for 2020

The company continues to chip away at market share, even though a housing market dominated by soaring prices (now even in rural areas) and a
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ESG heralds a new age of principles over tradition

The International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) has also been leading the charge in tackling the varies challenges that come with ESG, which
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How low are mortgage rates?

Affordability was expected to be a bright spot in the housing market this year, thanks to forecasts that mortgage rates would remain relatively low
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States Reject $18 Billion Settlement Offer From Opioid Makers

A copy of the letter was read to Bloomberg News Friday by the people, who asked not to be identified because they weren't authorized to speak
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10 Ways to Pick the Best Location for Your First Investment Property

If jobs are leaving the area and unemployment is rising, it's typically a negative catalyst for the local real estate market. On a city level, you can see
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Digital Lending Platform Market 2020 Strategic Focus With Do cutech LLC, Mambu, CU Direct …

This Digital Lending Platform Market report considers various factors that have great effect on the growth of business which includes historic data,
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Reduced-Nicotine Smokes May Be Arriving to the US Shortly

Decaffeinated coffee and reduced-sugar soft drinks have had their day. Now, according to a small biotechnology company, it's time for low-nicotine
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Retailers Embracing Galentine's (Podcast)

Bloomberg News Retail Reporter Jordyn Holman discusses how the fictional Galentine's Day, created by Amy Poehler, is now a legitimate part of the
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IOB to focus on MSME, will increase lending to Rs 50000 cr: Official

Laying more focus on MSME segment, the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) would increase its lending to the sector from the present Rs 31,000 crore to Rs
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Bullish Tech Bets Fuel Options Frenzy

A frenzy of bullish bets are swirling around the biggest U.S. tech names. Since the start of the year, U.S. option volume has surged 77% to a record,
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UPDATE 1-SNB says low interest rates not risky for property lenders

Low interest rates have been an incentive for banks to increase their mortgage lending, Zurbruegg said, while many investors had bought properties to
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EBRD mulls 3 mln euro loan to Kosovo's KRK for on-lending to MSMEs

“The loan will support expansion of KRK's MSME lending and extend the maturity of the entity's liabilities,” the EBRD said in a press release. The loan
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Brazil's BTG Pactual to request banking license in Colombia this year -CEO

SAO PAULO, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Banco BTG Pactual SA , Latin America's largest independent investment bank, will apply this year for a banking
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AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividends Payable on March 17, 2020

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MITT) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has
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Real estate pros bullish on Diamond Chain site

“They always believed there was a lot of untapped value in the real estate there,” Gigerich said. “They took a serious look at it at least three times that
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Why this Rhode Island company has invested millions in Bay Area housing

Why this Rhode Island company has invested millions in Bay Area housing

Big companies spending money to help alleviate the Bay Area's housing … all headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley's crazy real estate market.
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Regina housing market off to slow start in 2020

Housing prices in the city were down in January compared to the same month in 2019 — but so were sales. In a media release Friday, the
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Walmart earnings, housing data, manufacturing read: 3 things to watch for Tuesday

Here's what investors need to know about Tuesday before hitting the door. (The market will be closed Monday in observance of the Washington's
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How annual property assessments work: Sales drive them

Like Charlottesville, the county's assessment changes are the result of appreciation in the real estate market. Different neighborhoods and sections of
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CIA read secrets of spies and foreign governments for years, report reveals

We obtained these documents through sourcing that we're not really able to disclose.” The classified report revealed that the CIA, in collaboration with
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How to decide if an online-only bank is right for you

While traditional brick-and-mortar banks are still found around the world, many people handle all of their banking online. Online banking allows you to
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Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR)?

This means that the opportunity to buy Marriott International at a good price has disappeared! If you like the stock, you may want to keep an eye out for
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This mobile phishing scam targeted bank app users; thousands clicked through

The phishing messages claim that the bank's security system has detected unusual activity on the user's account and urges them to follow a URL to
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NVDA, ACB among premarket gainers

Aurora Cannabis (OTC:ACB) +8% as Canopy Growth's FQ3 beat stokes buying in pot stocks. Village Farms International (NASDAQ:VFF) +6%.
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1st Source Bank opens branch in downtown Auburn

Located in a suite in the northwest corner of the new Straw Building, the bank office has no barriers, teller windows or counters, said 1st Source
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WaFd Bank Arizona opens Southern Arizona commercial banking center

WaFd Bank Arizona announced the opening of its first-ever Southern Arizona Commercial Banking Center, located in Greater Tucson at 8001 N.
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Generation Investment Management Llp Buys Baxter International Inc, Twilio Inc, Illumina Inc, Sells …

London, X0, based Investment company Generation Investment Management Llp (Current Portfolio) buys Baxter International Inc, Twilio Inc, Illumina
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Oil too cheap to ignore sends Chinese refiners on buying spree

SINGAPORE (Bloomberg) – A sudden oil buying spree by China's independent refiners has … International trading companies were among the sellers.
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Caterpillar is 'really, really cheap,' but two traders warn that it may not be a good buy

Analysts at the firm upgraded the stock to “buy” on Thursday, citing an … With the International Energy Agency expecting global oil demand to slow for
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Did You Manage To Avoid Reko International Group's (CVE:REKO) 26% Share Price Drop?

As an investor its worth striving to ensure your overall portfolio beats the market average. But the risk of stock picking is that you will likely buy
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United Bancorporation Of Alabama: Annual Update On Alabama's Southern Banking Belle

United Bancorporation of Alabama (OTCPK:UBAB) has been one of our top tier community banks over the last two years since our initial article on the
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Banks need to do more than just complain about credit unions

President Trump's latest analytical perspectives report estimates that the tax expenditure arising from a long-standing corporate tax exemption for
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This Hidden Real Estate Market Could Shape the Future of Real Estate

There's a sector of the real estate market that few people realize exists…yet. In fact, I've been writing about real estate for longer than I care to admit
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What Type Of Shareholder Owns United International Enterprises Limited's (CPH:UIE)?

With a market capitalization of ø4.7b, United International Enterprises is a small cap stock, so it might not be well known by many institutional investors.
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Lucky Player Hits $76598.13 Jackpot During First Day on HollywoodCasino.com

The online-only game Divine Fortune draws players as the only digital game in Pennsylvania with a local progressive jackpot. With each bet placed in
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The Pipeline: Commercial real estate deals for 2.14.20

The Pipeline: Commercial real estate deals for 2.14.20

MMDC Commercial Real Estate purchased the 81,153-square-foot parking garage at 1627 California St. in Denver for $10.65 million from California
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Remedy is working on live-service game Vanguard and unannounced title

According to the financial statement, Vanguard and the unannounced title are both “projects that are based on the company's own game brands,”
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RE/MAX to take over Mahoney's Real Estate clients

CARIBOU, Maine — Mahoney's Real Estate has been a part of Caribou for 60 years. As Graydon and Martha Mahoney are looking toward retiring,
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What's next for Movement Mortgage CEO's bank venture

Executives at Movement Bank are planning for its first branch location in the Carolinas — a spot on the Movement Mortgage campus in Indian Land,
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Securitizations Group Of The Year: Mayer Brown

Mayer Brown puts considerable emphasis on its structured finance group, with … as well, said Julie Gillespie, co-head of the structured finance practice. … of the firms leading the charge on securitizing non-qualifying mortgage loans.
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Older people incorrectly perceive they are not eligible for a mortgage

Growth in the later life mortgage market contradicts older borrowers' perceptions of unfair treatment, research from Ipswich Building Society has found.
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First American (FAF) Signs Agreement to Acquire Docutech

First American offers financial services through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance segments. The Docutech buyout is expected to
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New push to train apartment agents on housing law

Following a bombshell report by Newsday that showed a disturbing pattern of discrimination by real estate agents against people of color in Long
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Evolve Mortgage Services Taps Mark Hughes, Ann Gibbons as Managing Directors

Mark Hughes and Ann Gibbons recently joined Evolve Mortgage Services, a provider of technology-enabled fulfillment, due diligence services and
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Silk Title Co. Focuses on Digital Mortgage Closing Experience, Triples Client Base, Achieves …

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Silk Title Co., the leading provider of digitally-driven mortgage closing services,
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Hot Stock to Focus:: Fidelity National Financial, Inc., (NYSE: FNF)

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., belongs to Financial sector and Surety & Title Insurance industry. The company's Market capitalization is $13.26B with
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How long does it take to buy a house?

1-3 business days for title check; 2 weeks for insurance policy – Your title company will perform the check, which means they'll look at deeds and other
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GK Real Estate's Florida Condominium Project Funded by Praxis Capital Group

SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Private lender Praxis Capital Group has funded a $29 million construction loan for The DeMarcay,
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How Many AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MITT) Shares Did Insiders Buy, In The Last …

We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. On the other hand, we'd be remiss not to mention that
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Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust's Series B Preferred Shares Crosses Above 7.5% Yield …

In trading on Friday, shares of Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust's 8.00% Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred
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RBS threatens to quit Scotland if SNP wins independence as it rebrands to NatWest

The bank also said it would focus more on green consumer lending, setting a target to ensure at least half its mortgage loans go to energy-efficient
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All You Need To Know About Title Loans

Title loans, also known as auto loans, are helpful in times of emergencies such as … Hence, a title loan is an ideal way you can cater to your urgent needs. … on these companies that represent the stocks on this exchange platform.
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Here's How P/E Ratios Can Help Us Understand MCAN Mortgage Corporation (TSE:MKP)

The goal of this article is to teach you how to use price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll look at MCAN Mortgage Corporation's (TSE:MKP) P/E ratio
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Stock Upgrades: Invesco Mortgage Capital Shows Rising Relative Strength

Invesco Mortgage Capital has risen more than 5% past a 16.39 entry in a first-stage cup with handle, meaning it's now out of a proper buy zone.
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The best residential mortgage rates this week 14.02.20

After a slow start to the year, there has been more movement in the mortgage charts this week with new, lower rates, topping some of the charts.
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Forbes names most innovate fintech companies in housing

Forbes names most innovate fintech companies in housing

Forbes this week announced the winners of its 5th annual Fintech 50, which it describes as the world's most innovative financial technology
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SG Blocks Launches New Container-Based Project in Dallas, Texas

BROOKLYN, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SG Blocks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGBX) (“SG … The well-documented housing crisis is out of control and, absent new
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Seattle nonprofits and Zillow launch affordable housing search tool

Now, the city's leadership and one of city's biggest real estate tech companies are partnering up to try to get more people into affordable housing.
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Done Deals: A standout studio

Agents: Debi Pine and Katriona Kearney/Brennan Real Estate L.L.C. (now Engels & Volkers Brownstone Brooklyn). Buyer's agent: Kathy Matson
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According to 140 Top CEOs, These Are The 6 Trends Shaping Leadership Through 2030 and …

When I asked CEOs what they viewed as the biggest trends impacting … one of the world's largest commercial real estate firms with almost 100,000
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An ETF to Consider as Luxury International Real Estate Heats Up

Three cities to watch are Paris, Singapore and Vancouver, which could boost the luxury real estate market on an international level—also a good sign
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Real Estate Lead Generation Software Market Study 2020 Says Manufacturers Growth, Trends …

The Global Real Estate Lead Generation Software Industry: 2020 Market Report is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the Real
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Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Hosts York Region Economic Summit on Market Year in …

14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Media are invited to attend the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's York Region Economic Summit on TRREB's
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Where the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) stock Worth Stands, Do you know?

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) has a market capitalization of $308.96M. Knowing about the market capitalization of a company helps
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Real Estate Portfolio Management Software Solution Market Size 2020– Outlook Growths …

Global Real Estate Portfolio Management Software Solution Market This research report provides detailed study accumulated to offer Latest insights
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Dallas was among top destinations for foreign capital in 2019

Canadian investors sank the most money into the U.S. real estate market last year at $12.2 billion, followed not so closely by Germany at $3.5 billion.
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Moinian Group Secures $105M Loan for Luxury Residential Building

NEW YORK CITY- The Moinian Group, a national real estate owner and operator of real estate, has secured a $105 million loan from the Bank of
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Global Commercial Doors Market Outlook & Forecast, 2020-2025 by Material, Type, Installation …

The rapid growth of real estate activities, especially in China, has further influenced the market. Hence, the increase in the global construction market
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Redfin Expands Real Estate Brokerage and Search Site to Flagstaff, Arizona

14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Redfin (www.redfin.com), the tech-powered real estate brokerage, announced its launch today in
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Extensive Study on Investment Management Solution for Real Estate Market 2020 by Key Players …

'Investment Management Solution for Real Estate Market' report provides a thoroughly researched abstract of the key players with considerable
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Canadian home sales fall in January, real estate group says

TORONTO, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Canadian home sales fell 2.9% in January from the previous month as a slowdown in the Lower Mainland of British
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Investment Management Solution For Real Estate Market 2020 Global Share, Sales Revenue …

Global Investment Management Solution For Real Estate Market This research report provides detailed study accumulated to offer Latest insights
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Stocks To Get Superior Returns: Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA), Pennsylvania Real Estate …

The recent performance of Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NTLA) stock in the market spoke loud and clear to investors as NTLA saw more than
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Bloomberg Criticized for Falsely Blaming 2008 Crisis on End of Redlining

… candidate Michael Bloomberg is facing criticism over a recently resurfaced video clip that shows him blaming the 2008 mortgage and financial crisis
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TD Securities expands successful real estate banking franchise in the US

“The addition of the Kimberlite team is an exciting opportunity to advance our North American capabilities in real estate investment banking,” said
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