US housing begins fall, whereas constructing permits close to a 13-year excessive

US housing begins fall, whereas constructing permits close to a 13-year excessive

… mortgage charge is at a mean of three.47%, the bottom since October 2016, in line with information from mortgage finance company Freddie Mac.
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Aigen Investment Management LP Buys New Position in Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc …

Aigen Investment Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE:SWM) in the fourth quarter,
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Patreon Is Putting Up Money for Projects Now, but It Expects a Return

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Reliant Bank Mortgage Services Launches Automated Underwriting System: iReli

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CBRE Hires DC-Area Senior Housing Finance Expert From SunTrust

CBRE's senior housing team also works with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Senior housing development has surged in the D.C. area and around the
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Treasury yields hold ground as investors await US housing data

Treasury yields struggled for direction on Wednesday as bond-market traders looked ahead to U.S. housing data that could offer additional clues on
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Greek residential property market recovery slows in fourth quarter

Residential property prices rise 7.5% y/y in Q4 2019 * Home prices had plunged 42% since 2008 peak * Apartment prices in Athens outperform,
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Tolchin, Oelsner join forces to grow new commercial real estate firm

Former JLL rainmaker Glenn Tolchin has joined his longstanding partner Yoav Oelsner as a founding managing partner Upland Property Advisors,
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FREE Reverse Mortgage Seminar

mortgages to help improve cash flow, establish a line of credit for unplanned … California Financing Law license; Georgia Mortgage Lender Licensee
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US Higher Education Has a Foreign Money Problem

The relationship between universities and the federal government is about to get a lot more contentious. By. Tyler Cowen. February 19, 2020, 3:00 AM
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Oil and gas initiatives survive Title Board challenge

Six ballot initiatives that seek to increase setbacks for oil and gas wells and to hold extraction companies financially responsible for well cleanup
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Seek Capital Recognized As Best Fintech To Work For By American Banker

… of employers such as small business lenders, wealth management software developers, mortgage lenders, digital banks and payment platforms.
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Silverleaf Mortgage – February 19, 2020

A reverse mortgage can increase your financial well-being in retirement. Call 720.458.4036 to find out if it can work for you! Learn more at
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Lebanon's Yields Hit 1000% as Government Calls in Bond Advisers

A bond yield soars to more than 1,000%? It just happened with Lebanon. The nation's next maturing Eurobond, $1.2 billion of notes due on March 9,
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The score was Tesla 0, electrical tape 1 in an automated driving test

Researchers were able to trick a Tesla vehicle into speeding by putting a strip of electrical tape over a speed limit sign, spotlighting the kinds of
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Is Brinker International (EAT) a Great Value Stock Right Now?

One stock to keep an eye on is Brinker International (EAT). EAT is currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock has a
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Spring EQ Names Industry Vet Gentek SVP of Sales

Gentek has more than 25 years of mortgage banking experience. Before joining Spring EQ, he served as president of Genpact Mortgage Services.
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Vatican Police Raid Official's Home As Major London Real Estate Deal Under Investigation

Vatican police are investigating a major London commercial real estate deal, and this week undertook fresh raids as part of their enquiries. Raids were
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How Norwalk is banking an extra $1 million this year

A 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing for the collection of out-of-state sales tax is paying off for Norwalk, although the additional $1 million city
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Coronavirus Infects LA Housing Market

CAR Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young said that the real estate market was rattled at the beginning of the year, like other markets, by the
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EIB Group and Commerzbank join forces for additional lending to SMEs and Mid-Caps

EIB Group and Commerzbank join forces for additional lending to SMEs and Mid-Caps

The guarantee will release regulatory capital for Commerzbank and will enable Commerzbank to provide further lending of up to EUR 400 million to
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Morning Coffee: The $60 course that will get you an $85k banking job. How to keep banking MDs …

There are all kinds of courses that will get you a job in banking, from a top MBA ($50k) to the CFA exams (300 hours of your life for each one). Most are
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4 trends to watch for as industry evolves

Settling in to 2020, it is clear that innovation in hospitality and real estate is happening at a pace not seen since the rise of Marriott and Hilton. The big
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Commodity Broking Cousins Expand in LNG as Futures Trading Booms

Arraco Global Markets Ltd. this year started an LNG desk broking cash-settled financial contracts based on a key global LNG benchmark known as the
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Chinese Oil Refiners Deepen Run Cuts in Sign Worst Not Over

Chinese refineries are throttling back production even further to cope with weak demand and a lack of workers due to the coronavirus, and are now
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5 Quick Ways To Get 'Free' Money

If you have a mortgage, now is a great time to refinance your mortgage. The average 30-year fixed mortgage is less than 4%. If you want to pay off your
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ICICI Bank launches ICICI Appathon – API Banking for startups

MUMBAI: ICICI Bank on Wednesday announced the launch of the fourth edition of 'ICICI Appathon', a virtual challenge for startups to create next
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Are you a woman running for office? MM LaFleur wants to lend you campaign trail clothes for free.

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Innovate Biopharmaceuticals Announces Acceptance of Three Abstracts for the 2020 Digestive …

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REM: Mortgage REITs Are Ripe For A Pullback

Mortgage REITs ETF (REM) surged to highest since 2018 on broad strength in real estate sectors and strong earnings in its top holding. Price-to-book
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Global Bond Bulls: Shaken or Stirred?

The U.S. government must pay more in interest for its 10-year bond than the Greek government must for theirs. The 10-year U.S. Treasury is currently
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Bottoms up: Wine's going to cost less in 2020

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Quontic Debuts Streamline Refinance Product

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Maine women to compete on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Two Maine women will be competing on “Wheel of Fortune” Wednesday night. Laura Oliver, of Nobleboro, and Beth Day, of Pittsfield, are competing
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Following a record 2019 for the Central Texas housing market, 2020 has kicked off in much the same way, with home sales and median sales prices
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New data points to housing market strength, keeping economic expansion on track

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10 of the best companies for new parents, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Freddie Mac

Parental leave has been linked to a host of benefits for the entire family. Studies show that it helps to improve overall health of children and mothers,
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Planned cigar factory hotel a reminder of St. Augustine's past

Planned cigar factory hotel a reminder of St. Augustine's past

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Turkish central bank keeps cutting rates despite higher inflation

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey reduced interest rates by 50 basis points today (February 19) despite rising inflation, taking real interest
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Fantastic Buying Opportunity For BDSI

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Heartland earnings bolstered by reverse mortgage growth

The financial services group has reported strong growth in its Australian reverse mortgage book, helping to list its market share to 26 per cent.
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Fed Minutes Highlight Coronavirus Concerns and Uncertainty 8 Times

Over the final few days of the intermeeting period, financial markets … financing … on par with subprime mortgage lending prior to last recession.
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United States: CFTC Commissioner Rostin Behnam Emphasizes "Operational Readiness" In …

… Finance Agency coordinating efforts with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to implement a model for a SOFR-based adjustable mortgage rate (“ARM”).
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Hilco Real Estate Announces The Auction Of An Income-Producing Retail Building In Arcadia, Florida

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hilco Real Estate, LLC announces March 26, 2020 as the sealed bid deadline for an
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Struggling homeowners sue nonprofit, allege predatory lending instead of mortgage help

Several Central Massachusetts residents are part of a class action lawsuit accusing a Boston-based nonprofit of predatory lending practices that have
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This Dallas-Fort Worth employer clocks in as the top place to work in Texas

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Berlin Film Fair Stockpiles Disinfectant as Chinese Firms Cancel

As the coronavirus forces the cancellation of other major events, one of the world's biggest public film festivals is going ahead — provided visitors wash
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Producer Prices in US Rise More Than Forecast on Services

So-called core producer prices increased 1.7% in January from a year earlier, topping all forecasts in a Bloomberg survey of economists, a Labor
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The Weeknd Shares Title Song And Artwork For 'After Hours' Album

The Weeknd has shared the title song from his upcoming fourth studio album … Lights,' in its tenth week on the Official Charts Company countdown.
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Deutsche Bank's Perilous Pursuit of Profit

In 1999, the German colossus Deutsche Bank was poised to acquire Bankers Trust. This purchase would give Deutsche a foothold in the United
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Press release: Attractive investment opportunity; 32 hectares of land, at 60 km from Bucharest and …

The real estate property belonging to UPETROM Plant has a strategic … Based on Casazela Properties' data and research on the real estate market,
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The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For: Plante Moran #21 (2020)

And we're kicking things off with Plante Moran, which must have incriminating photos of Fortune's editors because the firm has made this ranking
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Bloomberg's presidential run benefits Bloomberg News with 70K new followers

If people are concerned that Michael Bloomberg's potential presidency would create a complex of conflicts of interest, they'll want to see new data that
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Ellie Mae: Refinance Rates Hold Steady

Refinance activity accounted for 46 percent of total closed loans during January, on par with December's numbers, according to new data from Ellie
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Why Reverse Mortgages Are Good For Business

NSA educator Carol Ray explains what reverse mortgage assignments are and how they can be helpful for Notary Signing Agents.
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Quontic Debuts First of Its Kind Streamline Refinance Mortgage

19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Quontic, the adaptive digital bank, today announced an innovative new Streamline Refinance mortgage product.
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In 2017, the global Title insurance market size was million US$ and it is expected to reach million US$ by the end of 2025, with a CAGR of during
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IDS Strengthens State-Specific Mortgage Doc Prep Functionality

IDS Strengthens State-Specific Mortgage Doc Prep Functionality

International Document Services Inc. (IDS) has announced that it has enhanced eSign tools for state-specific document functionality in its flagship
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Deutsche Bank Boosts Lending to Cash-Strapped Tycoons in India

India's shadow banking crisis and revitalized bankruptcy process are creating new opportunities for Deutsche Bank AG as it steps up lending to
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2.18.20 Reverse mortgages are disastrous; Fake high-interest bank accounts; Money-saving travel …

When people are house rich and cash poor, reverse mortgage -wherein the mortgage company sends you a check every month … Watch the video.
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The Hollywood-Style Trader Running Russia's Sanctioned Oil Deal

“As you expand the asset base internationally, it is quite important to have a system in trading,” Casimiro said in an interview with Bloomberg News in
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Options Market Darlings Virgin Galactic, Plug Power Are Surging Again

A number of stocks that have captured investor attention are continuing their gains as the options market more and more resembles a roulette wheel.
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Trump's Problematic Approach to Pardons

Get Jonathan Bernstein's newsletter every morning in your inbox. Click here to subscribe. Donald Trump is at it again, using his constitutional power of
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2020 Presidential Election: How Gallup Monitors US Political Pulse

Mohamed Younis, editor-in-chief at Gallup, discusses the company's latest findings on the thoughts and feelings of U.S. voters ahead of the 2020
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This NC city is 'primed for growth' — thanks to home and job availability, study says

Median sale prices for old construction and newly built homes varied … Redfin also ranks a city's competitiveness on the housing market from one to
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TPG Specialty Lending Q4 investment income declines

TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) Q4 net investment income of 51 cents per share beats the average analyst estimate of 47 cents. Compares with
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LA Adopts New 'War Room' Strategy for Tackling Homelessness

The creation of a “Housing Central Command” marks an overhaul of how agencies work together in addressing the growing number of people living
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BC forestry crisis having an impact on Interior real estate market

KAMLOOPS — The impact of. he province's forestry crisis appears to be having an impact on the B.C. real estate market. BC Real Estate Association
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Szafnauer explains the Reasons Behind Dropping SportPesa as Racing Point's Title Sponsor

He started to talk at the launch of the new car regarding the new title sponsor. BWT, who are an Austria water company, have been involved with
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Looking for ways to bring more affordable housing to Utah

“Since 2000, housing prices are up 60 to 70 percent,” Brunst said. “So where housing was affordable, 10 to 15 years ago, housing is now becoming
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OCC Hosts Miami Workshop for Board Directors and Bank Management

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) will host a workshop in Miami at the Even Hotel – Miami Airport, March 31 – April 1, for directors,
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Smoking, coronavirus, and the deaths of Chinese men

sayak.mukherjee@fortune.com … trust in the government as the ultimate arbiter of information is starting to erode,” Naomi writes. (Fortune)
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Bank of America plans another Greater Cincinnati branch

Charlotte, N.C.-based Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) plans to open a branch at the new 36-acre Crossings of Beckett shopping plaza at the southeast
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China's high smoking rate may be exacerbating the coronavirus outbreak

While there are multiple risk factors for coronavirus infection, medical experts told Fortune that smoking may also be fueling the asymmetric number of
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Writer: Take a hard look at reigning in the reverse mortgage companies

But I really hope somebody in government and the legal profession takes a hard look at reigning in the reverse mortgage companies that lie on the
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Boston Partners Buys 87498 Shares of Hill International Inc (NYSE:HIL)

Boston Partners lifted its stake in shares of Hill International Inc (NYSE:HIL) by 40.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with
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Madame Yale Made a Fortune With the 19th Century's Version of Goop

On an April afternoon in 1897, thousands of women packed the Boston Theatre to see the nation's most beguiling female entrepreneur, a 45-year-old
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Assange Lawyers Say Trump Offered Pardon If He 'Played Ball'

Assange Lawyers Say Trump Offered Pardon If He 'Played Ball'

Julian Assange's lawyers told a London court that they will provide evidence that U.S. President Donald Trump was prepared to offer the WikiLeaks
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A Winning Strategy In A Volatile Equity Market: Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. (FBHS) and …

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT MANA bought a fresh place in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. (NYSE:FBHS). The institutional investor
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. PFD-B FX/FLT declares $0.4844 dividend

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. PFD-B FX/FLT (NYSE:IVR.PB) declares $0.4844/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 7.13%.
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PH Fulstow Company calling it quits

Gradually, the company started selling hunting equipment and sporting … Ludewig won the overall low gross title when he posted solid 33-36–69
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Banking startup Chime reports it has 8 million customers

In Silicon Valley, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are making big bets that the future of banking is digital, doesn't have fees, offers a high savings
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Angel Oak Home Loans Opens Third Mississippi Branch

Angel Oak Home Loans has opened its third Mississippi branch in the town of Brookhaven, Miss., to be led by Licensed Area Manager Claire Crow.
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Prince William County home sales

Helmsdale Pl., 7586-Jose A. Villatoro to Hien Nhu and Loan Thanh Nguyen, $355,000. … These were among homes sold in October in Manassas.
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Refinance share stabilized despite falling mortgage rates

Low mortgage rates are setting the stage for growth, not just in refinancings, but in purchase volume as well during 2020, according to Ellie Mae.
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National Notary Association: Reverse Mortgages 'Good For Business'

Prepping notaries to understand the nuances specific to both lenders and title companies is also an important measure to take, Ausherman says.
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Key Regulatory Developments Impacting the California Lending and Payments Space

Notably, this survey reviews developments relevant to consumer financial protection regulation and enforcement, consumer and commercial lending,
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New Service Offers News and Data on California's Housing Market

The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) has introduced the California Investor Report, a monthly subscription-based service
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Digital disruption, low rates and more to reshape mortgage lending

While 2019 was a seller's market, for this year there are several trends that support a shift toward the buyer. At the same time, there are many issues
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Competition for customers, talent fierce in Boulder Valley banking biz

BOULDER — In this ultra-low unemployment and interest-rate environment, competition for both workers and clients is ferocious in the Boulder
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Waters Seeks GAO Study on Appraisals

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, has requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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Europe's Test Case for Banking Consolidation

Intesa Sanpaolo's bid for UBI Banca is the starting move in what could be a consolidation wave in Italian banks, but cross-border deals in Europe are
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Amato, Burns, Terlalis promoted at North Brookfield Savings

“Frank, Caitlin and Mike all have vast experience within the mortgage lending field and a comprehensive background in customer service,” said North
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Global real estate firm buys Houston commercial real estate company

One of Houston's noteworthy homegrown commercial real estate firms has been acquired by Chicago-based Cushman & Wakefield. Cushman
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Capital One Lends $131M on RXR's Latest Development in New Rochelle

RXR Realty has landed a $131.2 million construction loan for its mixed-use development at 26 South Division Street in New Rochelle, N.Y.,
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Offering renters longer leases could improve their financial health and happiness

Whether landlords and tenants prefer short- or long-term leases depends in part on their expectations of local housing market conditions. Renters
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Cable bills, real estate deals top concerns at Tell the I-Team in Sanford

David Jose came with a warning about a real estate deal, he said, cost him thousands of dollars. “This guy, he's lived for free for three years and he
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Defi for Bitcoin: Collateral Peg Platform Provides Noncustodial BTC Lending on Ethereum

Defi for Bitcoin: Collateral Peg Platform Provides Noncustodial BTC Lending on Ethereum

However, the tBTC effort claims to be a noncustodial application that allows users to deposit BTC, mint tBTC, and lend it with interest. Also Read:
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Santa Monica to consider allowing affordable housing, certain market-rate housing to be built by-right

Local officials could allow affordable housing to be built by-right to incentivize the production of 6,000 units of housing for low and moderate-income
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Bloomberg: I'll Bring Back The DOL Fiduciary Rule

Bloomberg also takes aim at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying that he wants to gradually merge them into a single, fully government-owned
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Should I Sell My House? Five Question to Consider First

What is happening in the real estate market? In the greater Charlotte area, we are experiencing HISTORICALLY low inventory, at less than two months
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Welcome to the Roaring '20s: Rainmaking in the New Decade

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RecordsOnline adds executive sales director

He previously has held regional and national management positions for a leading title software company and a national underwriter. “Title research
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Will You Need a Crypto Wallet? Governments Are Banking on It

Most notably, central banks around the world have begun to assess the viability of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Already comfortable with
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Ellie Mae: Mortgage Refinancings Stabilized in January

According to Ellie Mae's Origination Insight Report for January, home refinances stabilized, accounting for 46% of total closed loans in the month,
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New American Funding taps mortgage vet to lead new Seattle branch

New American Funding has hired Yesenia Celestino to oversee its newly opened Seattle branch as a branch manager. Following on the heels of its
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Lender Alert: Commercial Finance Disclosure Legislation In New York State Merits Watching

The required disclosures of the Bill approximate those in the loan estimate form issued to home buyers by residential mortgage lenders under the
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The EU is right to scrutinize small tech acquisitions — but not in detriment of innovation

One of the paths to global growth is through acquisition and it builds confidence to see that European companies are attracting international buyers,
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Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' New Book Title, Release Date Announced

Reed Hastings is promising to share the untold story about how Netflix shifted its culture a decade ago — and pivoted from a DVD-by-mail company to
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Demographic changes to impact real estate market by 2030

Demographic factors will have a huge impact on the real estate market over the years to come. New generations entering the labor market, combined
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Real Estate Software Market is Dazzling Worldwide| CoStar, Propertybase, IBM Tririga

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Tremont Mortgage Trust (TRMT) CEO David Blackman on Q4 2019 Results – Earnings Call Transcript

Tremont Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ:TRMT) Q4 2019 Results Conference Call February 19, 2020 10:00 AM ET. Company Participants. Jocelyn Fry
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Orlando housing market sees double-digit gain in sales in January

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando's housing market marked a second consecutive month of double-digit year-over-year sales increases in January. According
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Bryson DeChambeau set to play Rocket Mortgage Classic for first time

Those four played in the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic, with Lashley demolishing the field for his first PGA Tour victory, Snedeker finishing tied
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President of Kinlin Grover Named Chair of MLS Property Information Network

Osterville, MA – Mike Schlott, president of Kinlin Grover Real Estate and … Media Power Broker and a Real Trends Top 500 Real Estate Company.
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Summit Industrial Income REIT Reports Record Growth and Operating Performance in 2019

Completed $219.8 million in new and assumed mortgage financing at 3.74% average interest rate with 9.0 year term to maturity. Acquired 42 light
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David Geffen celebrates Jeff Bezos real estate deal with $30M Hockney painting purchase

Music and media mogul David Geffen celebrated the $165 million sale of his home by spending $30 million to reclaim a coveted piece of artist David
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I'd like to buy a vowel: Brooklyn native spins the “Wheel of Fortune”

I'd like to buy a vowel: Brooklyn native spins the “Wheel of Fortune”

MIDWOOD — Naami Wagschal of Midwood always wanted to be a contestant on the popular television game show “Wheel of Fortune.” On Tuesday
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Luckily for Mortgage Investors, Homebuilding Isn't What It Used to Be

(Bloomberg) — They're not building them like they used to, and that's good news for mortgage investors. Any increase in new single-family homes
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Mortgages Get Paid By Atlanta Nonprofit 'Join the Flock'

ATLANTA, GA — An Atlanta man and his late wife's friends are continuing to pay it forward by paying the mortgage for families in need. Mario Lazo
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Humanity's Methane Problem Could Be Way Bigger Than Scientists Thought

According to a new study, far less of the powerful greenhouse gas comes from natural sources than previously understood. By. Eric Roston. February
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Nationwide Equities Launches New 'EquityPower' Proprietary Reverse Mortgage

On the heels of a flurry of new private reverse mortgage product development, top-20 lender Nationwide Equities Corporation announced this week
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Three days before the crucial Nevada caucuses, billionaire and former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg will face his Democratic presidential
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results

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LendingClub Buys Radius Bank Marking First Fintech Purchase

Through the acquisition, LendingClub gets access to Radius Bank, the popular digital bank operating in the U.S. with about $1.4 billion in assets.
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Ugly buildings offer greatest rewards, says Brookfield's Ric Clark

Speaking at last week's Young Mens/Womens Real Estate Association luncheon last week, Clark said that that, in the long-run, renovating building
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Ethereum, Bitcoin's closest rival, faces its moment of truth

Six floors of a downtown Denver event space hum with hundreds of coders and entrepreneurs who have come to discuss and celebrate the
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Virus Puts Brakes on a Pear-Export Deal 17 Years in the Making

After 17 years of trying, South African pear farmers were finally on the brink of a deal to ship their fruit to the world's biggest buyer. The coronavirus
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Hey Bloomberg, Stop Ignoring My Questions About the Financial Crisis

He repeated the conservative myth that Congress had set the financial crisis in motion by forcing banks to make mortgage loans to low-income
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Sellers: These home features can help your listing get more attention

Need cash to add some of these popular home features before you list your property? Refinancing could help. Shop around and see what mortgage
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4 Funds to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years

Mutual fund investors seeking an entry point into the mutual funds market … As activities in the U.S. housing market increase, the real estate sector
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This spending is expected to increase as more companies integrate cloud computing into their existing infrastructures. According to market analysts as
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Freddie Mac Prices $269 Million Multifamily K-Deal, K-J28

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) recently priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through
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UAE regulator to investigate Pakistan bank for money laundering

By Davide Barbuscia and Syed Raza Hassan. DUBAI/KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates' central bank is investigating
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A fourth of homeowners don't know this basic fact about their mortgages

That finding from a recent Bankrate survey is likely to raise eyebrows, especially at a time when mortgage rates are tumbling and millions of
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The World's Biggest Pension Fund May Be Wrong About Short Sellers

Thus, its 2019 decision to end its practice of lending stock to third-party investors has sent shockwaves across the financial world. Short sellers, who
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Mortgage rates drop to near-record low

Brandon Haefele, President of Catalyst Mortgage, spoke to Mae about the current mortgage rates and how the coronavirus has impacted them.
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Can Birmingham Real Estate Kick The Car Habit?

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With that in mind, municipalities and real estate professionals across the world will be watching to discover the impact the changes have on
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Single-family building permits rise to a 12-year high

Housing starts, recorded when the construction crews begin working, dropped 3.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.567 million units in
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Model Home Grand Opening in Redmond, WA

19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national … insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title,
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General Mills is banking on a new box of $13 cereal & other innovations in yogurt, bars to buoy sales

General Mills' strategy to accelerate top line growth by investing heavily in categories that have been declining, slowing or becoming increasingly
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Consultant to study trends for Washington Square Regional Center

The Macerich Co., a real estate investment trust based in California, owns the 105-acre Washington Square Mall. They are the third-largest owner of
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Electrical Tape on Sign Tricked a Tesla Into Speeding in a Test

Researchers were able to trick a Tesla Inc. vehicle into speeding by putting a strip of electrical tape over a speed limit sign, spotlighting the kinds of
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US home-building permits rise to highest since 2007

While the pace of construction eased in January, the figures suggest the housing market remains a bright spot for the U.S. economy amid sluggish
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New Mortgage Stress Test to Help Canada's Lenders, Analysts Say

A change to Canada's mortgage “stress test” will give a boost to alternative mortgage lenders while inflating housing activity in the country, according
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How the 2020 election could influence your personal finances

“Education must be an economic right for all, not a privilege for the few,” Sanders wrote in Fortune. Under his plan, the average student loan borrower
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World Bank pandemic bond under pressure as coronavirus spreads

The bonds, issued by the World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), offer investors high coupons in return for the
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Almost 200 D-FW banks have closed in the last decade

When was the last time you went to the bank? Not the ATM, but into the bank to talk with a teller? That's what I thought – not lately. And that's why the
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Google Cloud, on a buying spree, acquires IT company Cornerstone Technology

Google Cloud, on a buying spree, acquires IT company Cornerstone … The restructuring is primarily meant to realign focus on international markets.
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Trump admin delays banking law overhaul by 30 days

The Trump administration gave into public and banking industry pressure Wednesday, announcing it would extend the comment period on its
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GMF Announces Scholarship Program for Shelby County Working Families

MEMPHIS, Tennessee–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Ministries Foundation (GMF), a multi-generational ministry and affordable housing organization
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CFPB Identifies Mortgage Servicing Violations

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its Winter 2020 edition of its Supervisory Highlights. discussing the Bureau's
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Gap Between Buying & Renting Narrows in US

The gap between buying and renting narrowed nationwide in the last … that attract not only homeowners and investors, but international investors, too
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Real Estate & Indigo Girls Perform On 'Live From Here'

Real Estate and Indigo Girls were among the guest performers on last Saturday's episode of the public radio program Live From Here with host Chris
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Thai housing market to be stable this year

Thailand's Real Estate Information Centre (REIC) sees little difference between the overall housing market conditions of this year and last year, but
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Tesla's Solar Roof, Curaleaf CEO on Deal Making (Podcast)

Bloomberg News Latin America Reporter Eric Martin explains that White House senior adviser Jared Kushner is organizing an investment conference
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Northwell Health ranked among top 100 best places to work

It's the first time the New Hyde Park-based health system, which finished 93rd, has landed on Fortune's annual list of the country's best places to work.
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$170M Florida Ponzi Offered Real Estate Profits Protected 'Against Market Conditions'

$170M Florida Ponzi Offered Real Estate Profits Protected 'Against Market Conditions'

Investors were told 90% of their money would be used to purchase distressed residential real estate that would be flipped or rented, generating 8-10%
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Commercial & Multifamily Loan Maturities to Pick Up in 2020

Only $11.9 billion (2 percent) of the outstanding balance of multifamily and health care mortgages held or guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac,
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Different Types of Credit Scores and Their Score Ranges

Many people who are familiar with how credit scores function and affect your ability to get loans and mortgages don't know how they are actually
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Richmond real estate: The Glaser Group shares tips for buyers and sellers

RICHMOND, Va. – Alex and Lauren Glaser from The Glaser Group visited Virginia This Morning to talk all things Richmond real estate. They shared
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Update: Heidrick & Struggles International (NASDAQ:HSII) Stock Gained 30% In The Last Three …

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSII) shareholders have seen the share price descend 12% over the month. … While we wait, check out this free list of growing companies with considerable, recent, insider buying.
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Appraisal company asks San Antonio appeals court to reverse record $706M verdict

Attorney Catherine Stone also requested the 4th Court of Appeals in San Antonio deliver a judgment in favor of Title Source Inc., a Detroit company
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Housing Starts Drop; Building Permits Near 13-Year High

U.S. homebuilding fell less than expected in January while permits surged to a near 13-year high, pointing to sustained housing market strength that
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Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg unveils sweeping plan for “housing justice”

“Pete will support and expand access to affordable, federally-backed home loans for low- and moderate-income families,” Buttigieg's housing plan
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Nicaragua Canal Concessioner Wang Jing's Fortune Takes Another Hit

His fortune has shrunk to the point where he no longer appears on Forbes magazine's list of multi-millionaires, nor on the Bloomberg's index.
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Starwood Real Estate Income Trust Acquires Multifamily Affordable Housing Portfolio in …

MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Starwood Real Estate Income Trust (“SREIT”), a non-traded REIT managed by Starwood Capital Group
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Scallan joins CrossKeys as senior VP

Scallan also owned and operated a local real estate title company for 10 years. Through his work experience he has gained knowledge of the
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Laura Ashley says Wells Fargo to lend for immediate needs

Feb 19 (Reuters) – Clothing and furnishing retailer Laura Ashley said on Wednesday it should be able to use funds from its existing working capital
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CannaTrac Provides Cannabis Banking Access (With or Without the SAFE Banking Act) – CFN Media

Many cannabis businesses struggle to access even basic banking services. While it's possible to secure a bank account, it requires a massive amount
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Stock market news live: Wall Street pops at the open, but coronavirus fears linger

Markets were roiled by Apple's announcement that quarterly earnings would … than a decade, in the latest affirmation of a firming U.S. housing market.
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Why Crypto Lending is About to Take Off in 2020

According to DeFi education platform DeFi Rate, the total USD value of crypto assets locked in decentralized finance platforms increased by almost
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Canada's New Mortgage Rules Could Actually Make Housing More Expensive

If you're thinking of buying a home this year (lol), the federal government is changing mortgage qualification rules on April 6 so that ownership is a
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Coronavirus Significantly Impacting China, Pacific Rim Housing Markets

To understand the full impact of the Coronavirus epidemic on Chinese cross-border real estate buying in overseas markets, it helps to first understand
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A Sharp Increase in January Housing Permits Defies Predictions

Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, saw the glass more than half full in the January report. He said, “The latest
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TIM's banking deal is more about Santander's ambitions than its own

TIM has become the latest European telco to make the move into consumer banking and financial services with the announcement that it has inked a
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Leftists turn to banks to abolish ICE

The latest tactic being utilized by the hardcore Left is attempting to limit the ability of industries it doesn't like to enjoy banking privileges. In this case
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Quontic's new mortgage product is a no verification streamlined refi

Quontic's new mortgage product is a no verification streamlined refi

Quontic, a New York-based Community Development Financial Institution, rolled out a streamlined non-qualified mortgage refinance product that will
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EFM Preview & Hot Pics List: Film Biz Mulls Talent Drain And Next 'Parasite' In Berlin As …

Another noticeable trend this market is the good number of classy, foreign-language movies on sale. Sellers and buyers tell us they are on the lookout
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Europe wants businesses to share their data and open up their AI systems for scrutiny

The European Union can hardly be counted as one of the data industry's big winners, with its tech firms more often than not playing second fiddle to
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State: Ericson bank owners gave loans, extended credit in violation of law

Loans made to a relative in excess of lending limits and improper extensions of maturity dates on those loans drew the attention of state banking
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Canada relaxes mortgage qualification rules as rates fall

Finance Minister Bill Morneau is relaxing mortgage qualification rules to make it easier for homebuyers to secure financing, a move that could give
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Hairstyle discrimination ban passes in Colorado House

Over the objections of five Republicans from El Paso County, a bill aiming to ban hairstyle discrimination passed the Colorado House on Feb. 12.
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Absa Bank says Kenya mobile banking app used by almost 5 mln customers

NAIROBI, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Kenya's Absa Bank has moved most of its customers onto its mobile banking platform, which it sees as a major driver for
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The public octo-track process

… chains have been affected by coronvirus in China. Separately, Polina returns tomorrow. Please send new deals to polina.marinova@fortune.com.
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Guaranteed Rate lending opens Cumming branch

CUMMING, Ga. — Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the country, has announced the opening of a new branch in
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Lifestyles of The Rich and Insta-Famous: Coldwell Banker Releases "The Report," A …

… Banker Global Luxury® program released “The Report: State of Luxury 2020,” a comprehensive profile of emerging luxury markets and buyers.
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Tesla's Next Big Challenge Is Bringing Solar Roofs to Superfans

Elon Musk's latest home-greening technology is starting small, with only the earliest of adopters coming off a multiyear waitlist. By. Dana Hull.
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The Often-Overlooked Costs of Renting Your Home on Airbnb

You could be required to pay taxes, your mortgage may be affected, and a … Securing your property with outdoor cameras like a video doorbell and
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Italy's TVCO boards Berlinale Generation title 'Death Of Nintendo' (exclusive)

Italian sales company TVCO has boarded Death Of Nintendo, premiering in the Generation Kplus strand at this year's Berlin Film Festival.
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Seattle Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Buy” from …

Capital International Investors now owns 18,262,302 shares of the biotechnology company's stock valued at $2,086,651,000 after buying an additional
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Two Tampa Bay companies make Fortune's best places to work list

Two Tampa Bay companies have landed on Fortune's Best Places to Work list for 2020. Clearwater-based BayCare Health System ranked as the 37th
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Bank of America moves up on Fortune's ranking of top places to work

Bank of America Corp. is the sole organization with local headquarters to appear on Fortune's ranking of the 100 best companies to work for in the
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These Highflying European Stocks Could Trip Up Unsuspecting Investors, Warns Credit Suisse

Technology stocks STMicroelectronics and ASM International, materials technology group Umicore, Deutsche Bank, environmental utility Pennon
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Have Insiders Sold International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) Shares Recently?

International Business Machines insiders didn't buy any shares over the last year. You can see the insider transactions (by individuals) over the last
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New cashback website will pay off your mortgage when you shop online – including on pizzas

It pays cashback when you shop at your favourite retailers – and once you reach £50, the money automatically goes to your mortgage lender.
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Cost of renting continues to steadily rise

But, with the lack of affordable housing and increasing land and labor costs in the … HousingWire Columnist Logan Mohtashami takes a deeper dive.
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