Steve Case: A Memo to the Cities Amazon Passed Over

In Columbus, Ohio, for example, 14 Fortune 1000 companies dot the region. They are critically important customers and partners for the startup community and can provide credibility to nascent ventures. These companies are also rewarded with the local talent a robust startup ecosystem attracts. Finally
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In 2016, 40.2% of firms on the Fortune 500 list had at least one founder who either immigrated to the United States or was the child of immigrants. • Those firms generated more than $4.8 trillion in revenue in 2014 and employed 18.9 million people globally. In short, U.S. immigration policy could deeply
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Shobha Roy Microfinance institutions (MFI) are looking for some respite in the form of reduction in GST rates, and incentives for lending to the underserved population, from the upcoming Budget. The MFI industry, which has been reeling under pressure post demonetisation on account of a substantial
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is a deep skeptic when it comes to Elon Musk—and Tesla for that matter, though he still drives its cars. Wozniak told the Nordic Business Forum in Stockholm that he had become frustrated with Musk and Tesla's promises regarding their technology, and how the
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“We have, for example, in this annual reporting cycle, seen regulated bridging finance lending outstrip unregulated bridging finance for the first time. “This follows on from the implementation of the mortgage credit directive and the consequential introduction of a new class of regulated 'consumer'
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According to her plea agreement, Franz managed the day-to-day operations of a title company located in Laurel, Maryland, where she prepared paperwork for real estate settlements and conducted banking transactions. Prosecutors say that in 2013 and 2014, instead of disbursing funds as required by
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Dynex Capital (NYSE: DX) and Orchid Island Capital (NYSE:ORC) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and
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Cape Town – The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) on Tuesday said United State-based research group Viceroy's report into Capitec Bank was an attempt to downgrade SA's financial and banking sector and to undermine an economy that is on the rebound post the African National
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PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is a national residential mortgage originator. Offering fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, VA, USDA and jumbo home loans, refinancing and relocation programs, PrimeLending is authorized to make loans in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1986
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Who's next?: JPMorgan Chase named Daniel Pinto, head of its corporate and investment bank, and Gordon Smith, its consumer and community bank chief, as co-presidents and co-COOs, putting them in the running to succeed chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon. “This is the most clear statement yet by
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In recent years, a number of proposals have been put forth to the Alabama Legislature to reform Alabama's predatory lending laws. Legislation passed in 2003, carved out a legal loophole to allow the payday industry to exist in Alabama. Alabama is one of the states in our country that has a high number
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“According to the National Flood Insurance Program, even a few inches of water from a flood can result in tens of thousands of dollars in damage,” said James V. Luisi, Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer for KeyStoneB2B. “That's the reason mortgage lenders are often required to
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Hunton & Williams LLP advised Freddie Mac and Berkadia in connection with the first affordable single family rental financing through Freddie Mac's.
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The Congress of South African Trade Unions has noted with concern the allegations of reckless lending against Capitec Bank. These disquieting allegations should be immediately investigated and clarified. COSATU is wary that if these allegations are proven to be true, they will have a disastrous
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“In Massachusetts, mortgage servicers are required by law to help prevent unnecessary foreclosures and keep families in their homes,” said Healey. “Nationstar failed to stop foreclosures and this settlement gives homeowners in the hardest hit areas in Massachusetts a chance to stay in their homes.
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Agency MBS have a guaranty of principal payment by an agency of the U.S. government or a U.S. government-sponsored entity, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Investors sentiment increased to 2.03 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.63, from 1.4 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 5 investors sold Dynex Capital, Inc.
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To keep pace with home price appreciation, Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits just increased for the first time in five years – giving consumers more buying power.
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Solid evidence was offered Monday by the South Carolina Realtors Association, whose annual report showed that the Western Upstate region (Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties) had the state's highest jump in median price of home sales in 2017. The median price of homes sold in those three
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Proper Title LLC has announced the addition of Neil F. Narut Esq. as Senior Underwriting Counsel. Proper Title LLC has announced the addition of Neil F. Narut Esq. as Senior. “We are very fortunate to have someone with Neil's background and outstanding reputation in the industry join Proper Title,”
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Researchers found that between 7,000 and 13,500 long-term housing units have been removed from the city's rental market because of Airbnb. That reduction in the city's housing supply means rents have gone up. Though the median increase was $380 per year, some neighborhoods in Manhattan saw
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