House bill would extend VA loans to co-ops

House bill would extend VA loans to co-ops

A new bill in the House of Representatives would make cooperatively … it's a question mark at this point,” Birk said in an interview with HousingWire.
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December Proved Unseasonably Busy for Scotland's Property Market

Scotland's real estate market logged an unseasonal end-of-year boost in transactions, according to a report Monday from Aberdein Considine.
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US mortgage rates tick up this week, 30-year reaches 3.49%

U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week but they remain far below year-ago levels, which has provided a boost to home sales. Mortgage buyer
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Bill would set interest rate cap for car title lenders

The bill would also set stricter terms for refinancing and how much a lender could collect — bringing title loans closer to compliance with small-loan
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Nugget makes FORTUNE's list of '100 Best Companies to Work For' for 15th straight year

For the 15th consecutive year, Nugget Markets has made its way onto FORTUNE Magazine's list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.”.
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Indico CEO Tom Wilde to Present at Intelligent Automation for Banking, Financial Services and …

As banking, financial services and insurance organizations move towards cognitive intelligence and data-driven capabilities, rapid automation is both
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Q4 Home Prices Up in Two-Thirds of Opportunity Zones

ATTOM Data Solutions also found that 78 percent of the zones had median home prices in the fourth quarter that were less than the national median of
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HELOC, Construction, and Title Products; Digital Borrower Solutions

National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, announced Loanplicity, … The news du jour came mostly from China.
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Summer rentals to pay off the mortgage: the village changed by Airbnb

Woolacombe used to be a place of old-fashioned bed and breakfasts and a handful of hotels for those wanting a little more luxury. Now it is the land of
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RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter And Full-Year 2019 Results

These financial incentives are an investment in our franchisees' and … ability to recruit and retain real estate agents and mortgage loan originators,
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Built Technologies Lures Longtime Banking Executive Jim Fraser to Lead Rapidly Growing …

Before Built, Fraser was EVP of Commercial Lending at Axos Bank [NYSE: AX], where he was responsible for commercial construction lending,
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Union Home Mortgage Becomes First Official Mortgage Partner of the Cleveland Indians

UHM is an approved direct lender of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, USDA and other conforming and non-QM loan products, with over $5 billion
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How Much Are Refinance Closing Costs?

Every home loan is financed through a mortgage company, private bank or … Survey fee: Occasionally, a title company may need to determine the
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Simpler is better for fintechs breaking into banking

For years it seemed that no fintech — however well run — would find a way to become a “real” bank. The reasons were depressingly familiar:
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Mortgage Tech Rundown: Quontic, PrimeLending, Finastra, and OptifiNow

Digital bank Quontic announced the launch of a new mortgage product that removes much of the traditional underwriting from the mortgage process.
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Trends to Watch For in 2020

Having the capacity to change in size and scale proved to be an essential quality for a lending operation to survive in 2019. Going forward, lenders
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Bessemer Group Inc. Sells 1454 Shares of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR)

Bessemer Group Inc.'s holdings in Marriott International were worth … Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of MAR.
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What is a personal loan? It's flexible financing you can use for anything from consolidating debt to …

Credit cards, mortgages, car loans, and student loans are all common forms of financing that you've probably heard of or may even have experience
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In America's richest town, $500K a year is now below average

You could easily drive through this leafy Silicon Valley suburb without realizing you were in America's richest neighborhood. From the road, it's all high
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Minnesota's Bremer Bank selects Backbase's digital-first banking platform

Backbase, a digital banking software provider has announced that Bremer Bank has selected Backbase Digital-First Banking Platform for its digital
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TPG Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

TPG Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

Good morning and welcome to TPG Specialty Lending, Inc.'s Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2019 Earnings Conference Call.
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US housing starts fall, building permits near 13-year high

… fixed mortgage rate is at an average of 3.47 per cent, the lowest since October 2016, according to data from mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac.
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Washington Prime Group Announces Disposition of Outparcels to Spirit Realty

As of September 30, 2019, the diversified portfolio was comprised of 1,623 owned properties and 43 properties securing mortgage loans. Owned
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Apple Weighs Letting Users Switch Default iPhone Apps to Rivals

Apple Inc. is considering giving rival apps more prominence on iPhones and iPads and opening its HomePod speaker to third-party music services
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UK fintech offers 'over-the-top' banking service in card, mobile app

Curve, dubbing itself as an “over-the-top” banking platform, does not create a new credit account, but rather connects other credit and debit cards
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Mortgage rates see slight increase

Some housing pundits report the demand for housing is strong, while these same pundits, on another day say that we are in a housing affordability
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3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Enova International (ENVA)

While the historical EPS growth rate for Enova International is 14.7%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is
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Moody's: Weaker Non-QM Underwriting Increases Default Risk

Investors are facing a new threat of default risk in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) due to weaker underwriting in non-QM mortgages,
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Renting an apartment depends on who and where you are

But, Tucker said, particularly in tight housing markets like the Bay Area, renters often submit several applications or more before they land an
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Sweden starts testing world's first central bank digital currency

If the e-krona eventually comes into circulation it will be used to simulate everyday banking activities, such as payments, deposits and withdrawals
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Regulators Extend Comment Period for CRA Changes

The National Housing Conference (NHC), which previously expressed a need for a longer period of public comment, welcomed the extension.
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MBB: Better Off With Cash Than Mortgage Backed Securities At These Yields

Mortgage rates have returned to long-term lows, boosting the value of the mortgage backed security ETF MBB. Economic fundamentals like booming
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10+ Years Later: How Customer Experience Has Shaped The Banking Industry

In the decade since the financial crisis brought widespread attention to how the banking industry treated its customers, many banks have made
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Goldman Sees Little Room for India's Central Bank to Ease Rates

India's central bank is running out of room to ease interest rates further, but there's little reason to worry as the current monetary policy isn't seen as
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American International Group Inc. Buys 480 Shares of Scientific Games Corp (NASDAQ:SGMS)

The fund owned 138,466 shares of the technology company's stock after buying an additional 480 shares during the quarter. American International
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Victoria's Secret Sells Control to Sycamore; Wexner Steps Down

… Works will be a public standalone company, L Brands said Thursday in a statement and a memo to employees that was seen by Bloomberg News.
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Orchid Island Capital Announces Fourth Quarter 2019 Results

… the pass-through RMBS portfolio, consisting of mortgage pass-through certificates issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae (“GSEs”) and
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Baystate Business: Local and National Politics (Radio)

Bloomberg Baystate Business for Thursday, February 20th, 2020. – Bloomberg News health care and medical science reporter Michelle Cortez on the
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Grab targets lending of B3bn to drivers, partners

Grab Financial Group, an arm of super app Grab, aims to provide loans worth 3 billion baht to 100,000 households of its driver and merchant partners
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Hawks hoping to join elite company at Class 3 State Championships

FRONT ROYAL — Skyline's wrestling team has been preparing for a run at the program's first state title all season long. The Hawks finally get their
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Nasdaq.com: Reverse Mortgages are 'Overhyped'

Nasdaq.com: Reverse Mortgages are 'Overhyped'

There are four “overhyped” investment strategies that retirees should avoid when trying to determine how to make ends meet in retirement, and among
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US Consumers Are Piling Up Debt, and That's Fine

Consumer debt is rising in the U.S., and the reaction to this news has been both heated and predictable: “Americans in record debt: It's our own fault,”
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NAR CEO makes C100, Jameson scores One Bennett Park, and Proper Title hires business …

Last week, title insurance firm Proper Title, LLC revealed that Katy Thomas would be joining the firm as director of business development in Chicago.
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US Damage, America's Richest Places, Pay Inequality: Eco Day

Welcome to Thursday, Americas. Here's the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help get your day started: The White House
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Major International Fashion Week Emissions Tracked for the First Time

Each major fashion week typically involves plenty of travel for designers and buyers. Now, for the first time, a research project measured the carbon
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China and Trump Leave Europe Feeling Lonely

Sign up for the Balance of Power newsletter, and follow Bloomberg Politics on … In the daily onslaught of news — from the coronavirus to the U.S.
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GSEs Release Interactive URLA, Omit Language Preference Question

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have published their updated and interactive version of the redesigned Uniform Residential Loan Application.
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Brand Licensing Europe's Retail Mentoring Programme Returns

The RMP is an opportunity for junior buyers, retail managers and creatives … was the best way I could've been introduced into the world of licensing.
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In America's Richest Town, $500ka Year Is Now Below Average

You could easily drive through this leafy Silicon Valley suburb without realizing you were in America's richest neighborhood. From the road, it's all high
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A Glance at Mortgage Rates; 30-Year Rate Rises for 2nd Week

U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose slightly for the second straight week, but remain at historically low levels that provide an incentive for potential
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What Is Points International's (TSE:PTS) P/E Ratio After Its Share Price Rocketed?

Points International (TSE:PTS) shares have continued recent momentum … So some would prefer to hold off buying when there is a lot of optimism
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US Dollar Nears a Critical Level That May Trigger a Buying Spree

The spread of the coronavirus has suddenly sparked foreign-exchange traders into action. The dollar is emerging as the winner, heading toward a key
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Huntington Bank Rolls Out New Products

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Huntington Bank rolled out new products and services in 2019 and also earned honors for customer satisfaction.
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Investor Anxiety Rises as Coronavirus Spreads Outside China

A spike in confirmed infections in South Korea and two more deaths in Japan jolted markets on Thursday, sending the won and Singapore dollar down
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Erin Cook Now Serving Orange County Mortgage Needs

(FRENCH LICK) – Erin Cook was recently promoted to be a Mortgage Lending Officer serving Orange County members from the French Lick Service
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DP World delisting is a blow to UAE markets

DP World delisting is a blow to UAE markets … to contradict the government's strategy of positioning itself as a destination for international investors.
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Smith requests and receives a 3rd Class G Liquor License to keep business in compliance

Two guidelines for business operations of a game room was for the company to carry the title of truck stop or to have a liquor license. “Basically, we
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Female Richard II, Othello: How Southwest Shakespeare brings representation to the stage

As both co-artistic director of the company and title character in “Richard II,” Mugavero says the opportunity to play a male role is not one she takes for
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Siena Lending Group Surpasses $1B in Closed Credit Facilities

Siena Lending Group LLC announces it has surpassed $1.0 billion in closed credit facilities with the completion of a $25.0 million asset-based
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Quicken Loans Review

The 2 government-sponsored companies (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) back many conventional home loans. These loans are called conforming
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Thursday Sector Leaders: Paper & Forest Products, Credit Services & Lending Stocks

Thursday Sector Leaders: Paper & Forest Products, Credit Services & Lending Stocks

Also showing relative strength are credit services & lending shares, up on the day by about 0.9% as a group, led by Atlanticus Holdings, trading higher
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PRSA NJ Board Names New President-Elect Jemia Kinsey Singleton Brings Fortune 500 …

COLLINGSWOOD, N.J.— Feb. 20, 2020—Jemia Kinsey Singleton, who founded a communications firm with vast Fortune 500 experience, has been
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Bad Credit? Best Bad Credit Mortgage Refinance Companies

Nobody's perfect. Your credit reports reflect your payment history and can hamper refinancing. If you're looking to refinance your mortgage, credit
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What is redlining, and how did it happen in Atlanta?

She was referencing AP reporting from earlier this month which highlighted comments Bloomberg made in 2008, which implied the racist lending
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Stock Alert: TPG Specialty Lending

(RTTNews) – Shares of asset management company TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX) are gaining more than 2% on Thursday after it reported its
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Real Estate Advice: Think carefully about cosigning a mortgage

Q: Our daughter wants us to cosign on a mortgage with her. She plans to make all the payments and handle all of the expenses of the home, but I am
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Cleveland's incentive package to Sherwin-Williams would commit millions to secure Fortune 500 …

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland proposes to invest tens of millions of dollars in incentives to help Sherwin-Williams Co. build a downtown
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Mark B. Grier Joins Freddie Mac Board of Directors

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced that Mark B. Grier has been elected to its Board of
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The Secret Villains Behind Traffic Violence: Auto Lenders.

Americans are taking on more debt than ever at the car dealership — and the rise in risky auto lending has everything to do with our national rise in
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Why Would Trump Offer a Pardon to Julian Assange?

Assange had already said that Russia was not responsible for the hacked emails about the 2016 election. By. Eli Lake. February 20, 2020, 4:30 AM
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U of A scientist lending expertise to NASA Mars 2020 rover mission

Chris Herd, a professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and curator of the U of A Meteorite Collection, will lend his expertise in
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Amazon heads east of Dallas for this week's real estate deal

“Under the development of Seefried Properties, the distribution center will be located in the Gateway Development,” the city of Forney said in a
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Did ServiceSource International's (NASDAQ:SREV) Share Price Deserve to Gain 86%?

ServiceSource International is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of growing companies with insider buying.
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AIG's Selloff Is An Attractive Buying Opportunity

AIG offers the investor the opportunity to buy a large insurance company that has made dramatic improvements to its underwriting practices, at a vast
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Major Averages Pull Back Sharply Amid Sell-Off By Tech Stocks

Releasing the results of its primary mortgage market survey, Freddie Mac said that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage or FRM averaged 3.49 percent for
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Which WWE Champions Are Most Likely to Enter WrestleMania 36 Without a Title?

Before addressing those in danger, let's first look at the champions who are guaranteed to have their title reigns intact heading into WrestleMania 36.
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Google updates terms in plain language after EU scrutiny

Google is attempting to make sure people know exactly what they're signing up for when they use its online services — though that will still mean
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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Declares A 6.35% Dividend For The Fourth Quarter Of 2019

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”) is pleased to announce that, on February 20,
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IGT's Wheel of Fortune Cash Link arrives at Hard Rock Casino in Punta Cana

Players at the property can now experience games inspired by top-tier licensed brands, such as Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Exotic Far East and Latin
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How the 5G revolution could increase mobile security—and opportunities for hackers

In a series of interviews with Fortune, security experts said 5G, a new, ultra-fast mobile network technology that can deliver speeds of up to 2Gbps and
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REM: The mREIT Rally Is Only Just Getting Started

REM: The mREIT Rally Is Only Just Getting Started

The Mortgage REIT ETF REM has been in a steady breakout over the past few … The iShares Mortgage REIT ETF (BATS:REM) invests in the largest 36 … loans, mortgage-backed securities, and other forms of real estate financing.
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Are there too many central bankers?

Many national central banks in the euro area have shed staff in the two decades since they ceded many of their responsibilities to the ecb. Yet they still
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NFL's Greg Robinson, arrested with 157 pounds of pot, earned fortune in football

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Greg Robinson, who faces federal drug distribution charges following an arrest in Texas this week, is a former top
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Revising the Regulatory Definition of a Qualified Mortgage

be required at all for a Qualified Mortgage if the other elements of the … to repay concept originated with HOEPA for residential mortgage loans with
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The Unbuildable American Home

The problem is, much of the stress and instability that we see in housing … The national crackdown on mortgage lending has prevented millions of
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Veteran title insurance executive Katy Thomas joins Proper Title, LLC

Proper Title, LLC has hired Katy Thomas, a 30-year veteran of the title insurance and real estate industries, as director of business development
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Slight rise in mortgage rates not slowing home purchases

Even with the small increase in mortgage rates this past week, the home purchase market stayed active and should remain so for the peak buying
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Calgary's housing market stabilizing as CMHC lowers risk level

After a turbulent few years, Calgary's housing market is beginning to stabilize, according to the latest report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing
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Brokers' views on the reality of high loan-to-income lending – analysis

Analysis of high loan to income (LTI) lending from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released this week found that loans issued at 4.5 times
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Freddie Mac names Donna Corley head of single-family business

“I am thrilled to accept this role at such an important time for our business and the housing market,” Corley said. “As a mission-based company, we
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Mortgage Loans at CUs Had Lower Interest Rates Than Other Lenders in 2018: NCUA Study Shows

Mortgage loans made by credit unions in 2018 generally had lower interest rates than mortgages made by other lenders, according to a new study
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Turkey Seeks US Patriot Missiles to Deter Russia in Syria

Turkey has asked the U.S. to deploy two Patriot missile-defense batteries on its southern border to free it to punish any future attacks by
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Announces Preliminary 2019 Year-end Financial Results

ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (the Bank) today released preliminary unaudited financial
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CU Direct Launches Origence Brand for Indirect, Consumer & Mortgage Lending

Irvine, Calif.-based CU Direct, a developer of lending software technology for the credit union industry, announced the launch of Origence, a new
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Comerica Bank Has $10.39 Million Stock Holdings in Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX)

World Asset Management Inc now owns 30,779 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock valued at $2,692,000 after buying an additional
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RIP HNA, and the $143 Billion Empire You Built

… and airplane lessor Avolon Holdings Ltd., Bloomberg News reported citing people familiar with the plans. A government seizure would mark the final
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Colony Credit Real Estate (CLNC) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Colony Credit Real Estate (CLNC) reports results for the quarter
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UBS Bankers Have a New Reason to Look Busy

The Swiss giant has hired a cost-cutting, digital banking fan as its CEO. But his former bank's money-laundering scandal will raise eyebrows. By.
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7 questions to answer about ground-up construction financing

First, this construction financing is a short-term loan, not a 30-year mortgage like FHA loans. The loan can be used to cover the costs of construction
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Investors have doubts about the latest American fintech bank

But the 36-year veteran says he's not ready to invest in the so-called marketplace lender. “I wouldn't own the stock,” said Ellison of Hennessy Funds,
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DeFi lending protocol bZx hacked twice in four days

DeFi lending protocol bZx hacked twice in four days

DeFi lending protocol bZx has been successfully hacked twice in just four days, incurring a total loss of about $954,000. According to bZx's report, the
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S&P Global (SPGI) Is Up 4.12% in One Week: What You Should Know

S&P Global currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores
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How to find the best VA lender

In fact, a Freddie Mac report showed that people who comparison shopped for mortgages saved money versus those who didn't shop around.
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New Affordable Senior Housing Community in Atlanta

Invest Atlanta awarded the project a Housing Opportunity Bond Loan and is also the bond issuer for the project. Bank of America is providing the
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CDK Global Announces Agreement to Sell its Digital Marketing Business to Ansira Partners

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: … one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors.
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FHLB Cincinnati Announces 2019 Results

All mortgage-backed securities held were issued and guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or a U.S. agency. Liquidity investments consisted of
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MGM Resorts hack exposes details of 10.6 million guests

MGM, in a statement to Fortune, said it discovered unauthorized access to a cloud server last summer. “Last summer, we discovered unauthorized
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Citizens Financial Group Inc RI Buys 104 Shares of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR)

Citizens Financial Group Inc RI grew its stake in shares of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) by 2.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its
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Fifth Third teams with online lender to offer small-business loans

The $169 billion-asset Fifth Third will use a white-label lending service from Fundation that will allow it to approve and fund loans within a day.
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Breakfast links: How does affordability change as homes age?

… in the District, homeowners earn about 12% more than the previous household that owned the property, according to a paper by Freddie Mac.
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Quantzig Helps a Fortune 500 Silicon Wafer Manufacturing Company to Drive Outcomes Using …

Quantzig, a global data analytics and advisory firm, that delivers actionable analytics solutions to resolve complex business problems has announced
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ProcessFast releases platform designed for RamQuest users

… a new version of its Ops Insight platform developed specifically for title agencies using RamQuest's production technology, the company announced.
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Jackson County Bank Names VP

Seymour-based Jackson County Bank has hired Dave Richardson as vice president of commercial banking. He previously worked in business
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The problem with crypto lending, and how to fix it

After all, it fuels finance. The issue is that it is rarely transparent, or sufficiently addressed by a financial system. Let's talk about crypto lending, in this
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HTC CEO Yves Maitre on the company's 'new vision,' virtual reality, and the rivalry with Facebook

Maitre sat down with Fortune on Jan. 31 to discuss the new products, his “continuum” approach to merging virtual reality and reality, and HTC's “new
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX slammed by strong dollar, Brazil's real hits new low

… fretted over the global spread of the coronavirus after cases outside of China rose, with Brazil's real hitting a new low amid rising safe-haven buying
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PSL 2020: Promotional campaign by title sponsor of event taken down after being accused of …

“Yes it is correct that this has happened and we had to stop the PSL campaign because the entire campaign was copied from an Indian company,”
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Building Permits Near 13-Year High: 5 Housing Stocks to Buy

According to data from mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averages 3.47%, the lowest since October 2016.
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Citizens Financial Group Inc RI Raises Stake in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM)

The fund owned 11,044 shares of the company's stock after buying an … Citigroup cut Philip Morris International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating
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Global Real Estate Software Market Report 2020 – Industry Capacity, Manufacture, Value …

The report titled Global Real Estate Software Market is one of the most comprehensive and important additions to Reportspedia archive of market
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Nearly 6 million Contigo children's water bottles recalled for possible choking hazard

Nearly 6 million Contigo children's water bottles recalled for possible choking hazard

For the second time in six months, Contigo is urging parents to stop using its water bottles, made specifically for kids, after learning—again—that the
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Mainers Are Still Killing It On Wheel Of Fortune

Two women from Maine did it again Wednesday night, by winning big on Wheel of Fortune, according to FOX – TV22. Laura Oliver from Nobleboro,
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5 questions for Stanley Middleman

Now the predominant originators and servicers of mortgage loans, nonbank lenders stepped in as the depositories dialed back their involvement in
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BayCoast Mortgage Company promotes three to VP positions

SWANSEA — BayCoast Mortgage Company has promoted of three … Prior to his recent promotion, Jackson held the title of Vice President; Senior
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2020 Economic Report of the President

Rising housing unaffordability in some U.S. real estate markets also holds back the economy. A key driver of this problem is overregulation by State
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Don't Ignore The Fact That This Insider Just Sold Some Shares In Tempur Sealy International, Inc …

Insiders in Tempur Sealy International didn't buy any shares in the last year. The chart below shows insider transactions (by individuals) over the last
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Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian on travel's trendiest buzzword: 'experiences'

FORTUNE: Where did the initial idea for centering your offered experiences around wellbeing come from? Hoplamazian: It started several years ago.
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Wells Fargo Foundation Increased Access to Housing, Jobs, Financial Coaching in 2019

We were glad to see Wells Fargo further their commitment to housing, small business and financial health in its philanthropic approach; as these
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Mortgage Rates Back Near Multi-Year Lows

Mortgage rates haven't been this low for this long in years–3.5 years to be exact. Brexit was the talk of the town in the middle of 2016 and it resulted in
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Bank of America Community Development Banking Provided a Record $4.88 Billion in Lending …

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of America Community Development Banking (CDB) provided a record $4.88 billion in loans, tax credit equity
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EFM 2020: the buzz titles from France

The company unveils a raft of first and second films including Israeli director Tom Shoval's Shake Your Cares Away, starring Berlinale jury … It is also selling Berlinale opener My Salinger Year and Special Gala title Persian Lessons.
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UBS Picks New CEO With Track Record in Digital Banking

GENEVA — Shares in bank UBS climbed almost 3% on Thursday after the Swiss firm announced the appointment of a new chief executive who has
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How to failure-proof your diversity initiative

In today's raceAhead: Michael Bloomberg gets pummeled in his first debate appearance, a right-wing terrorist attack leaves at least nine dead in
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Real estate secrets: what your realtor is not telling you

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It can be tough navigating 2020's hot real estate market. Before you put your home on the market, make sure you do your own
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Better Buy: Bank of America vs. Wells Fargo

On the surface, Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) look pretty similar. Both are mega-banks, they survived the 2008 financial
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8 Michigan Companies Among Fortune's Most Admired In 2020

Eight companies from Michigan have been listed on the business magazine Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Companies list for 2020.
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Can Large Bank Stocks Beat The Market In 2020?

Large bank stocks are coming off one of their best years in recent memory. In 2019, the KBW Index, a benchmark index of 24 of the largest bank stocks
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Family First Funding -Team Keelin: Will I Need Private Mortgage Insurance?

If your down payment is less than 20% of the home value, you'll need to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) on top of your monthly mortgage
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Al Rayan Bank to switch off online banking next week

Sharia bank Al Rayan has announced it will “switch off” online banking next week, sparking outrage among customers who are unable or unwilling to
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First Internet Bank Adds to Lending Team

First Internet Bank has added John Daniels to its Small Business Administration lending team. Daniels will serve as Vice President, Senior Business
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China and Eastern Europe Boast the Fastest-Growing Housing Markets

China and Eastern Europe Boast the Fastest-Growing Housing Markets

Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, saw housing prices soar 21.8% year-over-year in 2019, the fastest pace of growth among the global cities
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Turkish cities, firms to showcase projects at premier real estate expo MIPIM 2020

As the countdown has begun for the world's largest real estate expo, Turkish cities and real estate developers are set to showcase their projects and
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Z Real Estate Beat – Making Room for Mom

By Allison Goodhart. We all know life is full of surprises. We can plan all we want but sometimes we're still caught by surprise. One of the most
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Tribune Profile: Deena Cortright: A real estate agent and people person

Deena Cortright, a real estate broker associate, is a people person. She naturally enjoys cultivating and maintaining relationships. This has proven to
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Global Real Estate Transaction Management Software Market 2019 Industry Statistics on Key …

Magnifier Research has recently published a comprehensive analysis report entitled Global Real Estate Transaction Management Software Market
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Student Housing Sector Braces for Tough Times

The U.S. student housing industry faces choppy waters as a Millennial-driven enrollment boom tapers off and many university markets struggle with
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Redfin Launches 'Redfin Premier' Service for Luxury Properties

Redfin will market Premier homes with additional social media advertising … Redfin agents sold over $1 billion in luxury real estate in 2019.
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The Top 8 Cabinetry Trends for 2020: Rustic Wood vs. Pretty Pastels

Here are eight hot cabinetry trends to inspire your 2020 remodel. … Pretty Pastels appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.
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Co-Buying: How Cash-Strapped Millennials Are Becoming Homeowners Without Family Help

He's a real estate broker associate with Realty One Group in the San … Even before they look at properties, Soon Lee tells prospective co-buyers that
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Miami County Real Estate Transactions

TROY. Andrew Runyan, Patricia Runyan to Anthony Durham, Melody Durham, one lot, $247,000. Alvin David, Grace David to Brady Wilson, Sena
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DeSorcy Family Puts Waterfront Property on the Market as Separate Parcels

A prime stretch of Vineyard Haven working waterfront is now on the market as four separate parcels for a total of $7.3 million, after efforts to purchase
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Global IT in Real Estate Market Report 2019 – Significant Trends and Factors Driving the Market …

The market study on the global IT in Real Estate Market will include the entire ecosystem of the industry, covering five major regions namely North
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AREA EXPO 2020 – The Largest Real Estate Exhibition-Sale in Georgia

Area Expo 2020, Georgia's largest real estate exhibition-sale, will take … those who want to find information about the real estate market and study it.
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Oakville Housing Developer Tackles Hot Button Housing Market Issue

The topic of housing affordability was a popular issue in our most recent election and has been a particular challenge in Oakville for multi-generational
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Commercial Real Estate Executives Report Balanced Real Estate Market Conditions Supported by …

Commercial real estate (CRE) industry executives continue to experience generally balanced market fundamentals across nearly all product types,
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How to Get Disruptive With a Healthcare ETF

When it comes to disruptive investment ideas, many market participants … is technology comprised of digital images superimposed over the real world, and its use is primed to drive industry growth–industries like real estate and
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How Election Seasons Could Affect Home Sales and Prices

Real estate professionals can expect to see home sales scale back as election season approaches, based on expert analyses of previous election
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Cherry Creek Mortgage tailors mortgage process for Spanish-speaking borrowers

Cherry Creek Mortgage Company has launched an initiative to make the mortgage process easier for Spanish-speaking homebuyers. Cherry Creek
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Bharat Diamond Week Announces Show Dates

… international and local buyers traveling to the show. There are over 2,500 diamond companies within the Bharat Diamond Bourse. “Every buyer will
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BlackFin adds 2 key hires to mortgage leadership team

Mortgage consulting firm BlackFin Group has announced the addition of Ann Pennywitt and Dallin Fish to its leadership team. Pennywitt, who will
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'It's hard not to get rich': How a 27-year-old entrepreneur is 'house hacking' his way to financial …

'It's hard not to get rich': How a 27-year-old entrepreneur is 'house hacking' his way to financial …

… to get rich': How a 27-year-old entrepreneur is 'house hacking' his way to financial independence through a creative real-estate-investment strategy.
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Ask a real estate pro: Can condo owners withhold dues to force board to rehire employee?

Q: Our condominium recently let go off a popular employee. Several residents are upset and want him rehired. They are threatening to withhold their
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View: Banking sector may meet telcos' fate. Here's how to avert it

The telecom story can be a precursor to other sectors, especially banking and financial services.
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Concerned about housing pressure in Kingston

In 2017 a group of Kingston residents came together to talk about our rapidly changing housing market. Home prices were quickly rising and rental
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Real Estate Software Market 2027: Analysis By Product Types & Applications; Industry Top Players …

Real Estate Software Market Report Offering future forecast and statistics in terms of market size, share and revenue, the report provides a
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The luxury powerhouses of 2019 and those that will sizzle in 2020

The US luxury housing market was dominated by four clear 'powerhouse … “2019 was a transformative year for the luxury real estate market – we
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Investors Sue Baltimore Real Estate Company for Racketeering

For decades, Baltimore's housing market has staggered under waves of real estate fraud schemes. In the 1960s, block-busters stampeded
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State by state: A February update on Australia's property markets

Australia's housing markets rebounded strongly last year, and this strength has continued into 2020. In fact, the property upturn which started in our big
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Remembering Horace McMillan, the Doctor Who Took on Big Banks and Real Estate Lobby Over …

To get around this, the real estate agent and the McMillans availed themselves to the services of a white “nominee.” That's someone who would buy
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Developer plans apartments on deep-discount Lake Shore Drive site

JAB Real Estate plans to replace an oversized three-flat in Lakeview with a 36-unit building. The developer bought the site for less than half what the
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Real Estate Lead Generation Software Market Business Scenario 2020- Infusionsoft, Pardot …

The report begins with the overview of the Real Estate Lead Generation Software Market and offers throughout development. It presents a
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United States: NY Fed To Publish Daily SOFR Averages

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the “NY Fed”), in cooperation with the Treasury Office of Financial Research, will publish Secured Overnight
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Century 21 Real Estate Renews Eighth Largest Franchise: CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.

MADISON, N.J., Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Dan Jacuzzi, Broker/Owner: “Century 21 Real Estate was built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs
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Getting Real With Real Estate: Mortgage rates in 2020

Whether you are considering purchasing a home along the Grand Strand, or you are debating when to sell your home, Getting Real With Real Estate
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York City residents to get separate tax bills for city and county real estate taxes

Beginning this year, York City property owners will pay their York City and York County real estate taxes in separate bills, county officials announced
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Perlmutter & Gardner Talk Safe Banking Act

Colorado Congressman Ed Perlmutter and Senator Cory Gardner join 850 KOA to discuss the Safe Banking Act, which would allow weed related
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City manager proposes 2-cent real estate tax hike with FY2021 budget

City Manager Mark Jinks presented his Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposal, which includes a 2-cent real estate tax increase, to city council on Tuesday.
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Global Real Estate Investment Software Market by 2026 with Outlook and Trends with Analysis of …

Industry Research Report On Global Real Estate Investment Software Market – Quantitative And Qualitative Analysis. The latest research report on
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These two women are shaking up Birmingham's commercial real estate industry. Here's how.

Although commercial real estate is historically a boys' club, women like Rachel Nichols and Lyndsy Yim are helping more women find their place in
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How Billion-Dollar Footwear Retailer Shoe Show Inc. Chooses Its Locations

With more than 1,100 stores across 47 states, the chain keeps as close an eye on real estate opportunities as product trends. According to Kirk Krull,
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Canada: Central and Eastern markets lead housing prices – NBF

Canada: Central and Eastern markets lead housing prices – NBF

Economists at the National Bank of Canada Financial Markets review the data related to the housing market of the North American country. USD/CAD
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Bloomberg Spent His Entire Career Flattering Wall Street

Conservative boogeymen Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were responsible for about a fifth of the exotic mortgages issued during the housing bubble
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LIV Sotheby's International Realty reports healthy housing markets for resort towns in 2019

LIV Sotheby's International Realty produces an annual Resort Report that specifically analyzes real estate market data for homes in some of the most
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Metro Vancouver's housing market less vulnerable than Victoria's: CMHC

With home prices remaining relatively muted after a recent correction, Metro Vancouver's housing market was given a “moderate degree of
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Presidential hopeful Bloomberg proposes new taxes, protections to rein in Wall Street

Bloomberg also waded into the long-running debate on the future of housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which were bailed out
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The housing market in the Netherlands: The benefits of an expat broker

Finding yourself a home that matches your ambitions can be a very challenging adventure with the current housing market, even for locals.
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Mortgage rates hold steady despite strong economic reports

“With two strong months, it is clear warmer weather has helped the housing market earn some extra credit points. This could help generate positive
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Home Value Forecast: Heading Back to Nashville, Tennessee

“While that's good news for sellers, it will be interesting to see how Nashville's housing market shifts to meet the ever-increasing demands of buyers
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Report: DFW home sales, price increases back on fast track, for now

Just when it looked like the Dallas-Fort Worth housing market might be cooling from what many buyers and some real estate agents considered
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Housing market 'waking up' across region, says Adkirk Law

A strong start to the year in the housing market may result in large price rises across Lancashire, according to specialist conveyancing law firm Adkirk
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Housing market off to fast start in NWA

New data from the Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors (NABOR) indicates the housing market in the two-county area is off to a strong start in 2020.
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Zillow's stock rallies as housing market outlook appears strong

Zillow Offers continues to expand into new markets and was recently rolled out in Los Angeles, the second largest housing market in the US.
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Mike Bloomberg's war on Wall Street

Fully nationalize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Beef up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Automatically tie student loan payments to income
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Bloomberg Financial Proposals Would Stiffen Wall Street Oversight

Another plank would merge mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into a single, fully government-owned entity over time, scrapping
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Building Permits Near 13-Year High: 3 Fund Picks

The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index decreased 1 point to 74 in the month. However, the index remained at its highest
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If You Had Bought KangLi International Holdings (HKG:6890) Stock A Year Ago, You'd Be Sitting …

Investors in KangLi International Holdings Limited (HKG:6890) have tasted that bitter downside in the last year, as the share price dropped 12%.
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German Authorities Probe Suspected Far-Right Terror Attack

The news prompted immediate soul searching in a nation gripped by concerns about the rise of the far right, which is upending the traditional political
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The Case For International Games System Co., LTD (GTSM:3293): Could It Be A Nice Addition To …

Could International Games System Co., LTD (GTSM:3293) be an attractive dividend share to own for the long haul? Investors are often drawn to strong
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Completions through Legal & General Mortgage Club top £78bn

Legal & General Mortgage Club closed on a record year in 2019, with completions totalling £78bn, a 7% rise in business volumes on 2018.
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Randy Hultgren Named President and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Former U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren has been selected to succeed Linda Koch as president
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