Cryptocurrencies Reach Inflection Point as Refuge Appeal Fades

Cryptocurrencies Reach Inflection Point as Refuge Appeal Fades

The Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index is lingering near a key inflection point after trending lower since reaching a high for the year. The index, which
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Roostify Expands Its Partnership With TD Bank

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Matching Employees With Your Company's Corporate Culture

This article originally appeared in the January 2020 print edition of National Mortgage Professional Magazine. Originations
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Are challenger banks transforming the lending market or just providing digital makeup?

This has fuelled competition, especially for lending products with higher margins, such as mortgages. Established banks are choosing to deal with this
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Gauging Coronavirus Ripple Effects (And Limitations) On Interest Rates — And Borrowing

It stands to reason that credit card debt and mortgage debt — among the biggest components of household obligations that include auto loans and
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File wave of US refinancing forecast after Federal Reserve's fee minimize

Common 30-year mounted mortgage fee within the US hit 3.45 per cent in February, in response to mortgage insurer Freddie Mac, the bottom degree
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Real Estate Roundup 2.4.20

Real Estate Roundup 2.4.20. By. Joe M Richter. Published on March 4, 2020.
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Falling rates boost refi eligible mortgages

America's housing market is undersupplied by 3.3 million units, and the shortage is getting worse every year, Freddie Mac said. Mar 02, 2020 By
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China Car Sales Drop Record 80% as Virus Empties Showrooms

China Car Sales Drop Record 80% as Virus Empties Showrooms. Bloomberg News. March 4, 2020, 12:18 AM PST Updated on March 4, 2020, 12:38
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Mogo enters partnership, sells loan portfolio to goeasy for $31.9 million

Founded in 2003, Mogo offers personal loans, fraud protection solutions, mortgages, a Visa debit card, and credit scores through Equifax, to Canada's
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Today in Washington – March 5

1000/1500: Freddie Mac issues weekly U.S. mortgage rates. 1030/1530: EIA issues weekly U.S. underground natural gas stocks. 1100/1600: The
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CBRE Names Vice Chairman in Nashville

… on permanent and structured finance, including construction lending and equity raises, being a direct lender of Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHA.
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What the coronavirus means for your home loan and mortgage rates

To settle the markets, the Fed cut short-term interest rates. That usually … Here are tactics that make you more likely to prevail in a hot housing market:.
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SimpleNexus Makes Third Consecutive Appearance on HousingWire Tech100 List of Most …

HousingWire's Tech100 program is designed to provide housing professionals a definitive list of the most innovative and impactful companies solving
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EU Weighs Tougher Bank-Rescue Rules After Fury Over Bailouts

European Union officials are weighing a new crackdown on bank bailouts after national governments exploited loopholes in rules passed in the wake
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We're Not Worried About Tourn International's (STO:TOURN) Cash Burn

So should Tourn International (STO:TOURN) shareholders be worried about its cash … Of course Tourn International may not be the best stock to buy.
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Mortgage rates 'are historically low' as spring home buying season begins:Economist

Mortgage rates have been falling, leaving home buyers nervous about the possibility of rising prices and a potential housing bubble. First American
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Next Bank of England governor calls for funds for coronavirus-hit firms

Warning that the central bank had limited room to support the economy by cutting interest rates, he told MPs on the Treasury committee: “We are
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Exantas Capital Corp. (XAN) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

Steve Landgraber — Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance … sold a $211 million portfolio of floating-rate CRE mortgage loans to Exantas, which
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Merchants Capital, Freddie Mac, and New York City Housing Development Corporation Provide …

Merchants Capital, Freddie Mac, and New York City Housing Development Corporation Provide $66 Million Risk-Share Loan for the 20-Year
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Ottawa house prices surge 21 per cent in February as inventory shortage continues

Ottawa house prices surge 21 per cent in February as inventory shortage continues

Ottawa's housing market is becoming seriously frothy. The latest resale data from the Ottawa Real Estate Board showed a 21 per cent year over year
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Data: Slowing growth rate of home values may accelerate in spring

When paired with inventory that is hovering near record lows, the nearly two-year slowdown in the housing market may be coming to an end right as
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Baker puts housing hopes into $240M economic development bill

The bill would also triple the tax credits available each year in a program meant to spur market-rate housing in the state's Gateway Cities, and expand
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Hong Kong's housing market remains resilient

House prices up 2.38% during 2019. Hong Kong's housing market continues to grow, despite market-cooling measures, the impact of the continuing
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The Planet Is in Chaos, but It's Not Too Chaotic for Global CRE Investment

And a plunging stock market. And the foggy … That caveat shows that foreign real estate investors remain confident in U.S. institutions. And no matter
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Skanska Promotes DC Development Execs

In their new positions, the pair will work with company leadership to develop market strategies for the Metro D.C. region. A 15-year veteran in real estate
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Housing inventory is down and prices are up in metro Denver

When demand outstrips supply, buyers compete, driving prices up. That plays out in the latest housing figures in Denver. Inventory was down 2.15
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TBJ Plus: Former WRAL, CNN anchor dies; Is Raleigh tech sector overhyped? Bloomberg's historic …

The Triangle housing market has been one of the hottest in the country in recent years. Here are the fastest-selling neighborhoods in the region,
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Ant Financial Buys a Stake in Klarna, Lending Impetus to Online Installment Payments

Klarna Bank AB, a leading exemplar of the trend toward offering installment-plan payments online and at the point of sale, has received backing from
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Map of Toronto & GTA by Neighbourhood with Real Time Real Estate Trends

All data is automatically refreshed the first week of every month — so you always see the latest numbers on the Toronto area real estate market, before
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JLL arranges warehouse construction deal

JLL worked on behalf of the developer, Penwood Real Estate Investment Management, LLC and Metrix Real Estate Services LLC, to secure the
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Simple Tips For The Nervous Homebuyer

… brokerage or locate a local real estate agent, research mortgage financing, … A quick drive-by of a home can give you a realistic idea of traffic on the
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First-time home buyers have options in Houston County

The first-time home buyers access the program through their local lenders and … to first mortgage financing and down payment and closing cost loans.
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Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Closes Offering of $275 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027

Arbor is a Fannie Mae DUS® lender and Freddie Mac Optigo Seller/Servicer. Arbor's product platform also includes CMBS, bridge, mezzanine and
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Why sex workers are going on strike on International Women's Day

The sex work strike will draw attention to the fact that, although buying and selling sex is legal in England and Wales, most activities associated with
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Shadow banks in India face biggest funding test yet

Housing Development Finance Corp, India's biggest mortgage lender, has the largest rupee bond redemptions among local firms maturing in the
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Opinion: This state tax break helps fuel Brooklyn's gentrification

Consequently, the housing market took a drastic turn when we failed to put … 421-a costs New York City over $1.5 billion per year in lost property tax
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High-speed internet coming to Navajo housing development

Sacred Wind Communications announced last week it has completed a project that brings fiber-optic cable to a housing development just south of
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Walker & Dunlop Helps Preserve 741 Affordable Housing Units Across Southeast with $45 Million …

… Affordable Housing Units Across Southeast with $45 Million in Financing … the company's specialty high-yield first mortgage and mezzanine lending
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TRANSACTIONS: W Financial places bridge loans

W Financial refinanced the first mortgage and the borrower plans to refinance W's bridge loan with a conventional lender once the issue with the
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Heading Toward a Two-Man Race to Take on Trump

Heading Toward a Two-Man Race to Take on Trump

(Bloomberg is the founder and majority owner of Bloomberg LP, the parent company of Bloomberg News). Joe Biden Holds Super Tuesday Rally.
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Trump Balks at Stimulus on Virus While Clamor to Act Gets Louder

Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus outbreak and the damage it's inflicting on global markets is most notable for what he hasn't done.
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Two venerable Portland commercial real estate firms to merge

Portland real estate firms Capacity Commercial Group and Real Estate Investment Group announced a merger on Wednesday that the two promise
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Validea Martin Zweig Strategy Daily Upgrade Report – 3/4/2020

… of financial products and services to consumers and businesses, including loan products; commercial equipment leasing; mortgage loan sales and
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Jared Kushner sells stake in digital platform for real estate investors worth millions: report

Jared Kushner sells stake in digital platform for real estate investors worth millions: report. Kushner's decision to sell his holding in Cadre shows a
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Bailey: Government not keen to change regulatory perimeter for mortgage prisoners

Citing the mortgage prisoners situation as a key example, Bailey told the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) that government “on the whole isn't keen”
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The coronavirus testing conundrum

Read on for the day's news. Sy Mukherjee sayak.mukherjee@fortune.com · @the_sy_guy. DIGITAL HEALTH. Livongo doubles its membership. Digital
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Fannie Mae Moves Mortgage Credit Risk with CIRT Transactions

Combined, these two deals transferred nearly $1 billion of mortgage credit risk. With CIRT 2020-1, Fannie Mae will retain risk for the first 35 basis
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Howard Hughes Corp. puts its largest North Texas property up for sale

The real estate investor also said it planned to sell $2 billion in properties as part of a restructuring that included new management. The developer
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Italy Closes Schools, Weighs Radical Containment Measures

… and, if it were to last, could ignite a “vicious circle” of declining markets, the European Commission warned. … –David Powell, Bloomberg Economics.
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Housing Groups Push for Confirmation of Montgomery as HUD Deputy Secretary

Joining the NAR effort were the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NARHREP), National Reverse Mortgage Lenders
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Fannie Mae completes first two CIRT deals of 2020, moving $1B of risk

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Baystate Business: Emergency Rate Cuts and Coronavirus (Radio)

Bloomberg Baystate Business for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020. -Bloomberg News Healthcare reporter, Robert Langreth, with the latest on the
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Future of mortgage borrowing and home buying is increasingly female

National Mortgage News Logo. Unlock the transformative ideas that help professionals become leaders.
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Now is the worst time to borrow money since the financial crisis

Rates on fixed-rate mortgages are falling as well, but this is connected to plunging interest rates in the bond market. The housing market does not need
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Baystate Business: Super Tuesday Preview

-Kriti Gupta, Bloomberg Markets reporter, on the virus impact on markets. -Bloomberg News medical science reporter Michelle Cortez with a round-up
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Borrowers rush to refinance as mortgage rates fall to near-record lows

The Federal Housing Administration share of mortgage apps fell to 9.3% from 10.5% last week. The Department of Veterans Affairs share of applications
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Coronavirus is mutating: Chinese scientists find second strain

Subscribe to Fortune's Brainstorm Health newsletter for daily updates on biopharma and health care.
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Once-in-a-generation refinance market has arrived; US mortgage market is currently valued at $11 …

Once-in-a-generation refinance market has arrived; US mortgage market is currently valued at $11T with consumers having the highest credit quality
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New study: These are the best months (and days) to list your house

October 4, 2017 – 3 min read Best uses for your mortgage cashout refinance [VIDEO] June 7, 2019 – 4 min read First time home buyers guide
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Wallet Wednesday: Housing trends in Portland

Wallet Wednesday: Housing trends in Portland

… saw more closed mortgages over the last 90 days than almost any other part of the country, and what the area can expect its housing market to look
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Mortgage refi applications rise 26%, with further gains likely

The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 3.12% from 3.21%. Glenn McCullom. Copy Editor, National Mortgage News.
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Hbt Financial Inc (HBT) EVP & CHIEF LENDING OFFICER Patrick F Busch Bought $54145 of Shares

EVP & CHIEF LENDING OFFICER Patrick F Busch bought 3,500 shares of HBT stock on 03/03/2020 at the average price of $15.47. The price of the
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Twitter tests short-life tweets; Simon & Schuster up for sale

Coming today. 8:30 a.m.: Labor Department releases fourth-quarter productivity data. 10 a.m.: Freddie Mac releases weekly mortgage rates. Home.
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Abu Dhabi records real estate transactions worth Dh58bn in 2019

… offered by mortgage loan providers from banks and financing institutions,” said Hamad Al Mutawa, executive director of operations affairs at DMT.
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Bloomberg News staffers breathe a sigh of relief after Mike Bloomberg drops out

New York (CNN Business) As Bloomberg TV wrapped up its live coverage of Super Tuesday, correspondent Kevin Cirilli asked, “Who had the worst
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2019 Results

Obtained two new longer term financing facilities, consisting of $200.0 million commercial whole loan financing facility and $700.0 million residential
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Hillwood housing exec: 'Millennial buyers are coming in droves'

How much of the housing market is being driven by corporate relocations or expansions from the outside the region? What's interesting to me is the
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Judge Judy's show is ending after 25 years. Here's how one of the highest-paid personalities in TV …

Here's how one of the highest-paid personalities in TV history makes and spends her $440 million fortune. Taylor Borden. Mar 4, 2020, 5:56 PM.
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All-Time Low Mortgage Rates Will Create All-Time High Confusion Tomorrow

Reason being: Freddie Mac's weekly rate survey is released, and it is unfortunately fueled by data collected mostly on Monday and Tuesday. For many
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'The Banker' Review: Wheeling and Dealing Toward Equality

From left, Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson in “The Banker,” directed by George Nolfi.Credit…Apple TV+. By Manohla Dargis. March 4, 2020.
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Metro Bank ousts risk officer a fortnight after he joined ailing lender

Grahame McGirr, who has 20 years of banking experience including at Allied Irish and the Co-op, joined Metro in early February to ensure a smooth
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The best apps and websites for buying a home in San Francisco

While San Francisco home prices remain way out of reach for people … Curbed SF also has a below-market-rate housing guide that's wildly helpful.
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Canada's Central Bank Slashes Lending Rates First Time Since 2015

Canada's Central Bank on Wednesday cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points to 1.25 percent in response to the growing economic risk
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Opening statements begin in the murder trial of real estate heir Robert Durst

Lewin described Durst's role as scion of a New York real estate empire. “I can do whatever I want,” Lewin said of Durst's attitude dating back decades.
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Big four recoup market share

While the aggregator found that business lending for the quarter to 31 December 2019 was down 9.4% to $1.25bn year on year across all lenders,
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ADVERTORIAL | Banking across Jamaica's digital divide

Ricardo Dystant, chief of channels at JN Bank. Nicholas Lawrence, Software Development Lead at MC Systems Limited.
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RBC cuts prime lending rate after Bank of Canada move

The Royal Bank of Canada slashed its prime lending rate hours after the Bank of Canada reduced its interest rate, the company announced late
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Rate cut will add 'fuel to the fire' in Canada's housing markets, expert says

The Bank of Canada's decision to cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday will further fuel the country's housing markets, according to one expert.
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Apple Warns Stores About a Shortage of Replacement iPhones

The company has begun to see shortages for the iPad Pro, Bloomberg News reported recently, while the supply of the iPhone 11 has begun to slightly
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M&A market heats up as mortgage lenders and vendors stage deals

M&A market heats up as mortgage lenders and vendors stage deals

Mortgage technology vendor Black Knight finalized its acquisition of Collateral Analytics, AboutMYMortgage announced plans to sell, purchase-loan
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Hotel Operating System Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast 2025

… terms to manage real estate, manufacturing, logistics, intellectual property, … Request a free sample of our report on Hotel Operating System Market:
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: Feb. 24 – 28

28, John H. Mezzetti, trustee of Vixen Realty Trust, sold Unit 7, 20 Peases Point Way North, Edgartown Commons Condo to Janisco Properties LLC for
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Bloomberg cites housing plan during concession speech

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City who poured hundreds of millions of dollars into his attempt to win the Democratic
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[PULSE] The housing industry needs to rethink how we recruit – Here's why

As the country's demographics shift, the housing industry must adapt to serve its increasingly diverse renters and homeowners. Yet, our industry's
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10 PSBs to soon turn into four mega banks, gets cabinet nod

The Cabinet has approved the consolidation of 10 public sector banks (PSBs) into four 'mega banks', Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
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Bloomberg News to return to 'normal coverage of election' after founder drops out

Bloomberg News will return to its typical election coverage after the company's billionaire owner Mike Bloomberg dropped out of the Democratic
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What the Bank of Canada rate cut means for mortgages

That led to some borrowers having to pay 100 to 150 basis points more than normal for a mortgage, despite plunging bond yields. Story continues below
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Heartland goes direct to customers with 2.89% mortgage

Heartland chief executive Jeff Greenslade told TMM Online the new mortgages were a “trial”, but the bank would put financing in place to extend the
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What Is a Stratified Market? Everything You Need to Know as a Buyer or Seller

Identifying a market as stratified is a helpful organization tool for real estate agents. “Certain parts of a city can vary drastically in home values, types of
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Payday Lending 'Godfather' Takes RICO Conviction to High Court

The “godfather of payday lending” asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to overturn his conviction for funneling high-interest loans through
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YOUR MONEY-Fed's surprise cut is a cure for mortgage rate envy

Mortgage experts caution homeowners not to try to time the market. But with surprise global economic factors, including trade wars and the coronavirus
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Forget Republicans and Democrats — if you really want to get things done, go with the Realtor party

But one political organization has found a way to build coalitions at the local and state levels that are consistently effecting change on housing issues:
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Corcoran Enters the Midwest With Chicago Affiliate, Corcoran Urban Real Estate

Additionally, Emery is recognized for his expertise in property development and real estate investment properties. Content Square 2. “We are excited to
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As Coronavirus Spreads, Real Estate Dealmaking Slowed By Travel Restrictions

Real estate asset values are not subject to the volatile swings of the public stock markets, but anyone who buys a property often wants to see it in person,
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Upscale Real Estate Surges In These Five Affordable Cities

I write about luxury real estate and trends in the wider industry. Cincinnati skyline from atop Roebling Bridge. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury identifies
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Coming Soon in Jarrell: New Community of Single-Family Homes

The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states across the U.S., and offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its
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Can the American banking system keep cash flowing if the economy stops?

DURING THE financial crisis of 2007-09, American banks were part of the … not be paid, but mortgage or rent payments and credit-card bills will pile up. … and offering low- or no-interest short-term financing to some customers.
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2020 shopping: Best things to buy in March, according to experts

Retailers offer plenty of reasons to shop in March, from celebrating the women in your life on International Women's Day to eating pie on Pi Day.
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Watch the Great Place To Work For All Summit 2020 Livestream Here

You'll find many of the companies listed above on Fortune's annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list, compiled in partnership with Great Place to
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Legal Notices, March 6, 2020

Legal Notices, March 6, 2020

CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Executed by: AS SHOWN BELOW, as Trustor, AS
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Twitter Tests Its Own Version of Disappearing Stories

Twitter Inc. is testing a way for users to post photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours — similar to Stories products offered on rival social
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Reverse Mortgage Securities Production Dips Slightly in February

The production of new Home Equity Conversion Mortgage-backed securities (HMBS) totaled approximately $707 million in February as low interest
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Real Estate Market Summit, March 19

+ Windermere Real Estate. “These factors impact our resort real estate market in South Maui and housing on Maui in general.”.
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125 Greenwich loan trades for $230M

“While the overall market remains in a state of flux, we continue to expand our debt fund to seize economic trends we've identified in specific property
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Luxury Developer SHVO Lands $230M Loan for SOHO Property

Luxury Developer SHVO Lands $230M Loan for SOHO Property … NEW YORK CITY- Luxury real estate developer SHVO on behalf of a joint venture … the New York Metro area, Northeast region and national real estate trends.
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Fifth Third facing its own fake account fiasco

In the last few years, Wells Fargo has been battered by regulators and lawsuits stemming from the fake account scandal that saw 5,000 Wells Fargo
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Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT Announces Dividend for the First Quarter of 2020

Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (NYSE: EARN) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a dividend for the first
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NH's housing shortage: 'If we want people to move here we need to have someplace to put them'

The lack of new housing and rental vacancy rates under 1 percent have led to rising house prices and escalating rents. The median sales price of a
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Defending the Early States After Super Tuesday

(Disclaimer: Michael Bloomberg is also seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. He is the founder and majority owner of Bloomberg LP, the
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Reverse Mortgage Education Comes to Amazon's Audible Platform

The mission of reverse mortgage product education is one of the proverbial “front lines” of the industry, since all stakeholders maintain a vested
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Jack Sitt, Emirati Investor Score $28M Citi Loan for White Plains Office Complex

The debt helped facilitate the joint venture's $42.5 million purchase of … buyer to Westchester County, including international capital,” Dunne said in
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US payrolls increase despite mounting coronavirus fears

Private-sector payrolls increased by 183,000 jobs in February, the second-highest level in almost a year, according to ADP Research Institute and
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Swathe of non-majors slash mortgage rates

Macquarie has lowered its variable mortgage rates by 25 bps, with changes effective 19 March. Macquarie's variable rates will start from 2.84 per cent.
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Coronavirus fears create mini mortgage refinance boom

Coronavirus fears create mini mortgage refinance boom. Yahoo Finance Video March 4, 2020. While coronavirus
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Here's what it takes to find affordable housing in Central Florida

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando realtor showed News 6 what affordable housing is on the market in Orange and Seminole counties and here's
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Real estate market conditions point to a strong spring in Chilliwack and area

Factors in the Chilliwack and district real estate market are coming together to make for a positive spring, according to local Realtors. Between
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TIBCO takes first Challenger title in BI Magic Quadrant

TIBCO takes first Challenger title in BI Magic Quadrant … Platforms for the first time, recognising the company in the analytics and BI market. See also:
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Does Points International's (TSE:PTS) Share Price Gain of 90% Match Its Business Performance?

It's been a soft week for Points International Ltd. (TSE:PTS) shares, which are down … Points International is not the only stock that insiders are buying.
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How the Democratic candidates should talk to voters about Cuba

The restrictions under Trump make it more difficult for Cuba to buy rice from Louisiana or wheat … There is huge potential in the tourist sector in Cuba, with more than four million international visitors coming to the island each year.
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Bank of Canada Cuts Rates 50 Basis Points to 1.25%

Bank of Canada Cuts Rates 50 Basis Points to 1.25%

In trading Tuesday, markets assigned better than even odds Poloz would match … Of 32 economists surveyed by Bloomberg, 30 predicted at least a
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Coronavirus Impact on Wall St. Workers & Dealmaking (Podcast)

Bloomberg News Endowments Reporter Janet Lorin discusses life … we Drive to the Close with Alan Lancz, Research Director at LanczGlobal.com.
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The Pentagon Is Working to Make It Harder for Foreign Military Trainees to Buy Guns

Thousands of foreign military students who train at U.S. bases will be … Saeed Alshamrani to legally purchase the Glock 45 9mm handgun he used in
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'Kiss your families goodbye' – mortgage brokers gear up for big business

Plunging interest rates have mortgage brokers on a hiring spree as they expect massive demand for both purchase loans and refis. Quicken Loans on
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A State Propaganda Leader Tackles Fake News Beyond His Reach

This site uses cookies to improve your experience and deliver advertisements tailored to your interests. For more information, please see Bloomberg's
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News Briefs: DRY Drops 'Soda' Title; RISE, illy Debut Cold Brew Innovations

Within that mix, the company's newest ready-to-drink release — a shelf-stable canned cold brew in a 8.45 oz. slim can — has a specific role to play. “I
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Ukraine MPs approve new premier after tape scandal

But some international investors questioned the timing of the reshuffle — with the coronavirus outbreak causing market uncertainty. Also, Ukraine and
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Fed's Bullard: Don't Put Much Weight On A March Cut (Radio)

EXCLUSIVE: St. Louis Fed President Jim Bullard sits down with Bloomberg News Global Economics and Policy Editor Kathleen Hays, to discuss the
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Morgan Stanley Turns London Event Virtual as Virus Precaution

… guests and employees as safe as possible,” according to a note to clients sent Wednesday and seen by Bloomberg News. A spokesman confirmed
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Here's how the Fed's surprise interest-rate cut affects mortgages, credit cards and home equity lines

“Knocking $150 off your monthly mortgage payment creates valuable breathing room in the household budget.” Rates on adjustable-rate mortgages,
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Los Angeles Water and Power Employees sets real estate pacing for 2020

Specifically, plan officials expect to commit $60 million to $100 million each to core, value and opportunistic real estate. The plans have an 8% target
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Real estate stocks rally after market correction

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up more than 1,170 points. Public real estate investment trusts also ended on a higher note. Nareit's All REIT
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Mansion Global Daily: A Look Inside the Waldorf Astoria, Asian Families Buy Up Australian …

Mansion Global Daily: A Look Inside the Waldorf Astoria, Asian Families Buy Up Australian Property for Children Studying Abroad and More. Mansion
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Statement From Mike Bloomberg 2020 Campaign Manager Kevin Sheekey

We launched our campaign exactly 100 days ago. In that incredibly short time, we've built a nationwide coalition focused on building a better future for
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NexGen acquires big block of vacant industrial space

NexGen Properties acquired the largest block of available industrial space in the … “We seek to create value in real estate by leveraging our industry
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Toronto home prices roar back from lows as demand surges

The opposite is happening this year, with mortgage rates declining as bond yields drop amid the coronavirus and the Bank of Canada expected to cut
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Limiting this governmental emergency power could curb presidential overreach

Andrew Boyle is counsel in the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. More opinion in Fortune: —What companies
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PSN Leaks Reveal Hidden Star Wars Title Called Project Marverick

No company has commented on the leak as of yet. It is unlikely we will see anyone from the game studio or PlayStation touch on the issue. Usually
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Mortgage rates plummet. What it means for San Diego real estate

Another factor in the housing market could be a segment of people scared to buy anything because of the coronavirus. But Mark Goldman, a real estate
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How Wheel Of Fortune's Vanna White Would Feel About Replacing Pat Sajak As Host Again

But I'm my worst critic. The best way to tell that Vanna White didn't hate her time as Wheel of Fortune's substitute host is the way she
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Mortgage Lenders Are Hiring Like Mad to Handle Demand as Rates Plunge

Mortgage Lenders Are Hiring Like Mad to Handle Demand as Rates Plunge

A drop in interest rates in response to the coronavirus outbreak is adding urgency to a hiring spree across the mortgage industry. Executives at four of
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True North Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Key Lease Renewal with its …

In conjunction with the lease renewal, the REIT has also extended its first mortgage financing on the property at a rate of 3.01% for a 10-year term.
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Coronavirus Spread in China Slows Drastically But Doubt Remains

Coronavirus Spread in China Slows Drastically But Doubt Remains. Bloomberg News. March 4, 2020, 12:02 AM PST. 2:51
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Why Demographic Trends Support Continued Multifamily Growth

My belief is that there are three demographic trends shaping the future of the housing market that support the investment thesis of continued
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Virus Forces Unprecedented Saudi Curbs on Holy Pilgrimage

… witnessing a permanent and intense flow of human crowds,” state-run news agency SPA said on Wednesday, citing an official at the Interior Ministry.
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FORTUNE Media Introduces Paywall to Website, App, with Three Subscription Tiers

Longform, in-depth stories will be behind the paywall, as will an on-demand video library, proprietary research, exclusive coverage of FORTUNE's
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Treasury Secretary Won't Fix Marijuana Banking Problem With Administrative Action

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday that he will not take administrative action to protect banks that service marijuana businesses
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Your Money: Fed's surprise cut is a cure for mortgage rate envy

As the U.S. central bank's move slowly gets priced into mortgage rates, there will likely be more drops. “I'm pretty sure at 3%, we can't say no,” Tassi said.
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Warren Reassesses Path Forward: Campaign Update

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is assessing the future of her candidacy, her campaign manager said Wednesday, after a dismal
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Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day

Here's some good news: The novel coronavirus doesn't spread as … and majority owner of Bloomberg LP, the parent company of Bloomberg News.
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How he is using real estate to help companies retain and recruit talent

Tran has not only helped many companies find real estate solutions in North Texas, but has also been watching the area grow firsthand since 1999,
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Mortgage companies won't drop interest rates further: Quicken Loans CEO

Video Not Available. Unfortunately, this video is missing or damaged and cannot be played. SS-501-300. Mortgage companies won't drop interest
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Teen debuts new Broadway singalong car video

A local mortgage broker liked the video so much that they offered to send Sutton to “Broadway Summer Camp” in New York City for a week. He has
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Virus Takes Aim at $1.7 Trillion Industry as Tourists Stay Home

On Lake Como in northern Italy, spring normally spells the return of the tourists. The likes of George Clooney descend on waterfront villas, couples
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Iran's Secret Nuclear Past Is Now Coming Into Focus

Bloomberg News is reporting that the agency has rebuked Iran for stonewalling inspectors with new questions about Iran's past nuclear-weapon work.
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Trump Taunts His Former Attorney General Ahead of Alabama Runoff

President Donald Trump taunted Jeff Sessions for falling short of winning the GOP nomination for a U.S. Senate seat, renewing his criticism of the
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Fidelity Funding Announces Creative Financing Solutions For Diverse Lending Situations

… bailout loans, fast funding hard money loans, bad credit mortgage loans, non-traditional income loans, foreclosure bailout reverse mortgages and
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Gig Workers Deserve More Than Just a Coronavirus Tip

On the surface, that might seem like good news for those increasingly … Margrethe Vestager, last month told Bloomberg News she wanted to help gig
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SELLERS' MARKET

St. Louis area housing prices have now risen for eight straight years, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency Area. Home values are up 43%
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The Retail Apocalypse Isn't Over Yet

Struggling British mall owner Intu canceled plans to raise equity, leaving it few choices for salvaging a business ravaged by online retail. By.
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Q&A: Broadshore Ready for Opportunity to Knock

Q&A: Broadshore Ready for Opportunity to Knock

What should lenders and borrowers know about lending this late in the economic cycle? Seaman: Both lenders and borrowers need to be realistic about
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Amazon employee tests positive for coronavirus; World braces for long fight

And more people are buying travel insurance, doling out extra money for the right to get reimbursed after canceling a trip for any reason. This comes as
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Customer Service Portal

Sign out and when you log back into Fortune.com, you should be able to immediately take advantage of all of Fortune's benefits. If you are not a
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Tesla skimps on warranty costs to inflate its profits, critics allege

That reduction alone, according to Fortune's calculations, added close to $10 million to the company fourth-quarter profits. Tesla did not respond to
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Once coronavirus fades, global businesses are set to face new danger: a wave of lawsuits

Subscribe to Fortune's Brainstorm Health newsletter for daily updates on coronavirus and more. Business disruption insurance claims typically deal
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Fortimize and Hawthorn River Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in Community Banking

Hawthorn River is community banking software designed by community bankers. Our mission is to position community banks to remain competitive and
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What You know about Oversold stock? Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) RSI is at …

The company has a market capitalization of $214.63M. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) stock RSI has come down to 25.33 and moved
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Banking: Singapore kicks off its moment of maximum disruption

Retail banking has been disrupted. Now comes wholesale's moment, as banks shift into a higher gear to meet the increasingly onerous demands of
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Is It Smart To Buy MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend?

It looks like MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is about to go ex-dividend in the next 4 days. Ex-dividend means that investors that purchase the
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Banks' China units had zero nonperforming loans

CAUTIOUS:While banks seemed to have been more prudent about managing risks at their Chinese branches, they are not likely to slow their lending
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The rise of remote real estate investing

Expensive home prices, high property taxes and anti-investor legislation are prompting a growing number of real estate investors to invest remotely
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IMF-World Bank spring meetings to go virtual

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are to hold “virtual” spring meetings this year, as the threat of the coronavirus led the institutions to
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5 pro tips for banking online safely without putting your money at risk

Some banks go even further and offer physical security tokens, which act as another form of 2FA. Instead of using a code texted to you by your bank, you'
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TS No. 19-20124-SP-CA Title

… priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of
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'Collective psychosis:' As coronavirus fears grow, the world travel industry stares into the abyss

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STEVE SPELLMAN: Affordable housing crisis has many causes

The housing market, however, is complex. Indeed, behind the subsidies and regulations there are market forces in there somewhere. The supply of land,
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Box company boss ran three despite being banned

A PACKAGING company boss flouted a disqualification to continue running failing firms. Mark Bottjer, 59, voluntarily signed a three-and-a-half year
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H&M made its former sustainability chief its CEO. Now it wants to help other fashion houses …

But, as Zilingo CEO Ankiti Bose wrote for Fortune last year, the supply chain's fragmentation makes it difficult and overly expensive for smaller fashion
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BR ANALYSIS. Romania's Star Sectors in 2020: Part 1. Real estate sector could exceed EUR 1 …

2020 is expected to be the best year in the post-crisis cycle for the real estate investment market in Romania, after total investments worth EUR 644
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HDFC cuts lending rate by 5 bps for salaried people, effective from March 9

The new rate would now be 8.05 per cent for salaried class borrowers with loans up to Rs 30 lakh. HDFC cut its lending rate by 5 basis points (bps) for
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India pushes state banks to boost lending as coronavirus fears grow – sources

India pushes state banks to boost lending as coronavirus fears grow – sources

Lenders have been asked to focus particularly on 10 states in northeast and central India, regions where less credit has been made available than
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Manage Your Mortgage

If you have any questions on the servicing of your mortgage such as making monthly payments, updating your profile and managing your mortgage
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What are negative mortgage rates and how do they work?

Negative mortgage rates are an alien concept to most, but analysts at JP Morgan are now asking if the phenomenon could strike America. They argue
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Military Lending Act revision permits GAP financing

The Department of Defense last week withdrew a provision to the Military Lending Act (MLA) that prevented adding guaranteed asset protection (GAP)
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Venue & Contact

The objective of the Global Private Banking Awards is to gather qualitative and quantitative information from private banking groups to be able to give a
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Mortgage brokers are hiring like mad as home-loan rates plunge below 3%

A drop in mortgage rates comes as Treasury yields plunge. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times). By Shahien Nasiripour and Prashant Gopal
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Bank of Canada, surprising lending rate drop

Bank of Canada, surprising lending rate drop. By Marc Montgomery | english@rcinet.ca. Posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:01 0 Comments ↓.
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Future of P2P Lending Reviewed in a New Study

The report provides key statistics on the market status of the P2P Lending manufacturers and is a valuable source of guidance and direction for
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS)


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Joint Venture to Invest in Student Housing

“Ashland Pacific brings institutional-caliber operations to the student housing market while delivering strong adjusted returns to our investors.” Real
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FinCEN Penalizes US Bank Official for Corporate Anti-Money Laundering Failures

U.S. Bank used automated transaction monitoring software to spot potentially suspicious activity, but it improperly capped the number of alerts
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Roostify and TD Bank Expand Their Partnership to Deliver a Frictionless Home Equity Experience

The company's highly secure, future-proof lending platform is trusted by some of the world's largest lenders. For more information, please visit www.
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Meritage Homes Stock Rating Jumps As Mortgage Rates Slide

The Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday said the average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 3.57% from 3.73% last week. “
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AFME publishes CSDR recommendations

It also noted that certain products such as securities lending will require significant changes to the post-trade landscape, to ensure matching, collateral
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Lyons Bank promotes Auburn mortgage officer

Lyons National Bank has promoted one of its Auburn employees to a management position. Craig R. Mietz, who has worked as mortgage originator
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Single Women, Minorities Flock To Digital Mortgage Lenders; Here's How Minority Homebuyers …

According to a report released by Compass and digital mortgage lender … in single female homebuyers using its algorithm-based lending platform.
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Good news for home buyers! HDFC cuts retail prime lending rate on home loans

The cut in the Retail Prime Lending Rate by HDFC will be effective from March 9 and would benefit a large number of its home loan borrowers. Share.
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Bank lending grows 11.6%; M3 at ₱12.8 trillion in 2019

MB file photo. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on a month-on-month seasonally-adjusted basis, bank lending net of
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Banks can save Rs 7400 cr from lending against CRR, earn Rs 480 cr in additional profits: Report

Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) Banks can save up to Rs 7,400 crore in CRR benefits under the new dispensation of targeted lending using their cash reserve
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Mortgage rates today, March 4, 2020, plus lock recommendations

Average mortgage rates rose yesterday, which was the opposite of what we expected. At the risk of making excuses, it's unlikely anyone could
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