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CFPB and DOJ order mortgage company to pay over $22 million for discrimination in advertising and…
August 05, 2022
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Rieman named AVP, Commercial Loans Officer
Rieman named AVP, Commercial Loan OfficerFREMONT – Chip VanDette, SVP, Director of Loans, announced the promotion of Zachary Rieman to Assistant Vice President Commercial Loans Director for the Fremont region. “I am delighted to see…
Civista Banc (NASDAQ:CIVB) and ACNB (NASDAQ:ACNB) Stock Comparison
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ:CIVB - Get Rating) and ACNB (NASDAQ:ACNB - Get Rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which business is superior? We'll compare the two companies based on their dividend!-->…
Philly’s new task force wants to eliminate home valuation bias
The task force report also includes recommendations that aim to empower buyers and homeowners so they are able to know when a home's valuation is low and push back the value. At the local level, the group wants the…
MAGNET Awarded $5 Million in New Business Tax Credits for Midtown Headquarters
In a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and 47 other senators urged the agency to process all COVID Economic Disaster Injury Loan (EIDL) applications received. before the deadline of May 6,…
How to prepare for the next Fed interest rate hike
CLEVELAND — As inflation hits record highs, the US Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates for the fourth time since March. On Wednesday, economists expect the Central Bank to impose a second consecutive hike of three-quarters of…
Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) and Ohio Valley Bank (NASDAQ:OVBC)
Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS - Get Rating) and Ohio Valley Banc (NASDAQ: OVBC - Get Rating) are both finance companies, but which is the best investment? We'll compare the two companies based on institutional!-->…
First National Bank of Omaha Acquires SAF Holdings and AmeriFirst | Local business news
First National Bank of Omaha announced on Friday that it has acquired SAF Holdings and SAF's Omaha subsidiary, AmeriFirst Home Improvement Finance.AmeriFirst will retain its name and operate as a division of FNBO, according…
The story of two mortgage players – NMP
"There's not enough volume to feed everyone," Hale said. "Competition is through the roof for purchase volume."
While it may seem like layoffs are the norm, it's not. At least among some of the smaller players in the industry.
“Mortgage…
Despite headwinds, these mortgage companies are hiring
new jobs hiring, housing jobs, mortgage industry recruitment
Based on the headlines, one would assume that the mortgage industry is a complete disaster. Origination volume is down about 50% from a year ago, thousands of layoffs are…
Legal-Ease: Real estate escrow: taxes, insurance and PMI
Many people borrow money to buy their house. In this context, lenders sometimes set up an "escrow" for property taxes, property insurance and private mortgage insurance (PMI).Escrow literally means custody or control. An escrow account…
5 legal teams vie to lead Fintech Co. Upstart Investor Suit
By Emilie Ruscoe (July 13, 2022, 6:47 p.m. EDT) – Five legal teams want to represent investors in a proposed class action lawsuit alleging online loan underwriter Upstart misled them about the predictive capabilities of its…
The cheapest full-coverage car insurance of 2022 – Forbes Advisor
Comprehensive auto insurance normally includes liability coverage, collision coverage, and comprehensive coverage. Here are the details of each blanket.
Motor vehicle liability insurance
Motor vehicle liability…
State Treasurer Sprague explores the Central District
LIMA — Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague traveled to Lima on Friday to speak with the Allen County Chamber of Commerce about ways the state is helping drive economic growth in the region .Sprague traveled to the Central District to talk with…
Foundation pledges $1.5 million to build back better
The Burton D. Morgan Foundation has pledged $1.5 million to support two local projects from the Economic Development Administration's regional Build Back Better Challenge.After:Burton D. Morgan Foundation Appoints Daniel Hampu as Chief…
FNB Corporation named a Sta
Customer Feedback Drives Coalition Greenwich Recognition PITTSBURGH, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FNB Corporation (NYSE: FNB) announced that it has been named to the inaugural Coalition Greenwich slate Notable commercial banks for…
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFBS) Expected to Post Earnings of $1.20 per Share in the…
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFBS - Get Rating) - Equity researchers DA Davidson raised their second quarter 2022 earnings estimates for ServisFirst Bancshares in a research report released Thursday, June 30. DA Davidson analyst…
C&F Financial Corporation Anno – GuruFocus.com
TOANO, Va., May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI, Financial) has declared a regular cash dividend of 40 cents per share, which is payable July 1, 2022 to shareholders of record June…
Accounting Terms Defined – Ohio Ag Net
By Brian RavencraftSome of the most basic terms you'll hear when interacting with an accountant may seem confusing. Don't worry, I understand. I thought I'd use this month's article to go over some of the more commonly used accounting!-->…
Commercial Loan Origination System Market Research with Ellie Mae, Mortgage Cadence (Accenture),…
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A2z Market Research announces the publication of the report 'Commercial Lending Origin System Market Research Report by Category, Form, Product, Type, End-User, Region - Global Forecast to 2027. Key drivers behind…
KeyBank, NeighborWorks and The Fair Housing Center Celebrate First Closed Loan in Program to Expand…
Published 5 minutes agoProposed byKeyBankPictured: Representatives from KeyBank, NeighborWorks and The Fair Housing Center welcome Cynthia and Larry Robinson to their new home in West Toledo.TOLEDO, Ohio, June 22, 2022 /CSRwire/ --!-->!-->…
Strong consumer spending may stave off recession, but pandemic economies are exhausted
Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provides financial advice. Please review our website policy before making any financial decisions.
Over the weekend, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tried to allay fears about…
College football bowl projections ahead of 2022 season, via CFB News
It's never too early for college football projections ahead of the 2022 season, and thanks to College Football News' Pete Fiutak, fans are getting another look at the playoffs. The full 43-game college football…
TFS Financial Stock: Buy This Bank at 8.3% Yield at a Discount (NASDAQ:TFSL)
sshepard/E+ via Getty ImagesFinancial TSF (NASDAQ: TFSL) is a regional bank stock that I own primarily for yield. I own it to serve as a fixed income alternative, as do many of its other holders. With the recent sell-off of bonds,…
Ohio Mortgage Calculator | the ascent
Ohio Real Estate Market 2022Sales activity in the Ohio housing market has remained relatively flat over the past year, according to the Ohio Realtor. The average home value in Ohio is $196,213. While the number of homes sold in Ohio…
Star presenter David Koechner cited with second DUI in six months
For the second time in six months, comedian David Koechner has been cited with a DUI. Earlier this month, the Presenter former student was ticketed in Ohio for OVI, or driving a vehicle while impaired. His first hearing…
Contrast between Limestone Bancorp (NASDAQ:LMST) and Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN)
Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN – Get Rating) and Limestone Bancorp (NASDAQ:LMST – Get Rating) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We'll compare the two companies based on the strength of!-->…
The Center for Community Investment’s Leadership Development Program Announces 16 Fellows…
Washington, DC, June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Community Investment (CCI) at the Lincoln…
After filming, Uvalde becomes a new stage on a sinister American circuit
June 5, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EDTPeople come to the town square in Uvalde May 27 to pay their respects to the victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post)UVALDE, Texas - The cowboy traveled…
Schapiro: Started in Virginia with a whine, ended with a bang | Government and politics
BY JEFF E. SCHAPIRO Richmond Times-Dispatch
Jay Speer has been lobbying the Virginia legislature for as long as he's been a parent: 22 years.And for almost all,…
South Sean: Helpers
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South
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An elderly woman who will remain anonymous arrived in Uvalde, Texas early this morning driving a 2009 Ford with high mileage and bad tires. She had a back seat full of flowers. She…
Lebanon, Ohio’s only ‘sanctuary city’ chooses not to enforce abortion ban
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (FOX19) - The city of Lebanon on Thursday elected not to uphold or enforce parts of its so-called "sanctuary city" ordinance that bans abortions within city limits.Two groups represented by the ACLU of Ohio and Democracy…
Football divisions remain, changes to other sports approved at SBC 2022 spring meetings
Sun Belt conference administrators and coaches wrapped up four days of spring meetings Friday at the Hilton Sandestin Beach in Miramar Beach, Fla. basketball coaches from each of Sun Belt's 14 member institutions. Representatives from…
Investing in Communities: KeyBank Exceeds Community Benefits Plan Financial Commitments
Published 39 minutes agoProposed byKeyBankIn 2021, Key proudly concluded its groundbreaking five-year, $16.5 billion National Community Benefits Plan. During the plan period, we provided more than $26.5 billion in loans and investments to!-->!-->…
Hugh McDevitt, whose work unraveled genetic controls of the immune system, dies at 91 | Information…
Hugh McDevitt, MD, professor emeritus of microbiology and immunology at Stanford School of Medicine who unraveled the genetic controls of the immune system, died April 28 in Stanford, Calif., of pneumonia and sepsis. He was 91 years…
Flood insurance bill aims to curb growing wave of bankruptcies
Americans whose homes are repeatedly flooded by extreme weather events may soon ask the federal government to buy their homes under a new bill introduced Thursday by Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.).
The bill would allow the National Flood…
KeyBank Supports Buffalo Mass Shooting Families with $250,000 Grant
Posted 3 hours agoProposed byKeyBankTo honor the memory and legacy of the victims of the tragic supermarket shooting in Buffalo, New York, KeyBank is announcing a $250,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation. These funds will help support!-->!-->…
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Record Amount of Scholarships – Ohio Ag Net
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recently awarded nearly $85,000 in scholarships to students across the state, the highest amount awarded in a single year.According to Tara Durbin, chair of the board of directors of the Ohio Farm Bureau!-->…
Freddie Mac recognizes North West Bank | News, Sports, Jobs
WARREN — For the second year in a row, Northwest Bank has been recognized by Freddie Mac as the recipient of his Home Possible RISE (Recognizing Individuals for…
Elizabeth Warren takes center stage
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) eclipses President Biden with endorsements and, at times, as the leading voice for Democrats on major issues including abortion and student debt forgiveness.Why is this important: The prominence of the…
The chef promises his late mother to open a food truck in her honor
Jonette Williams grew up in Brooklyn, cooking South Carolina's regional Gullah Geechee cuisine with her mother and grandmother.Along with "mum" and "mum", Williams spent hours in the kitchen perfecting Gullah Geechee staples such as red…
AgriBank publishes its financial results for the first quarter of 2022
Strong loan growth and credit quality
ST. PAUL, Minnesota., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, St. PaulAgriBank-based AgriBank announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022, with strong profitability, credit quality,…
Here’s a look at how members of the Congressional area voted
WASHINGTON — Here's a look at how members of the Congressional area voted from April 25 through April 29:House House Vote 1:FISHERIES RESEARCH: The House passed the U.S. Fisheries Advisory Committee Act (S. 497), sponsored by Sen. Dan…
National Small Business Week – Celebrate the Boss
By Geri Aglipay Great Lakes Regional Administrator for the US Small Business Administration, serving Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
For nearly 60 years, the…
Riverview Credit Union Announces Promotions | News, Sports, Jobs
BELPRE — Three people from Riverview Credit Union have been promoted to leadership positions at the credit union, President and CEO Doug Ankrom announced.
Scott A. Smith…
Millionaire candidates pour money in Ohio, Pennsylvania. Senate races
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Millionaire candidates and billionaire investors are leveraging their considerable personal wealth to try to win competitive Republican primaries for open U.S. Senate seats in Ohio and…
Community Bancorp (OTCMKTS:CMTV) vs. City (NASDAQ:CHCO) Financial Review
Community Bancorp (OTCMKTS:CMTV - Get Rating) and City (NASDAQ:CHCO - Get Rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which stock is superior? We'll compare the two companies based on earnings strength, risk,!-->…
Holy Cow! History: The Great Hiney Radio Hoax
Terry Dorsey needed a gadget, and he needed it fast. Something clever and really funny that would make people laugh.The 32-year-old morning DJ had just moved from a radio station in Dayton, Ohio to the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Dorsey hit…
Contrast SilverSun Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNT) and Bread Financial (NYSE:BFH)
SilverSun Technologies (NASDAQ: SSNT - Get Rating) and Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH - Get Rating) are both business services companies, but which is the better company? We'll compare the two companies based on!-->…
Biden picks Michael Barr for Fed banking regulatory job
President Joe Biden said on Friday he plans to appoint Michael Barr, the dean of the University of Michigan's school of public policy, as vice chairman for Federal Reserve oversight. Barr's selection comes after…
Climate-related loan restrictions raise concerns – Ohio Ag Net
Senate Republicans recently raised concerns about the Biden administration's use of the financial regulatory system to force banks and credit unions to mitigate their exposure to climate risks by limiting lending to certain sectors.In a!-->…
Crisis and Redemption: A Fund of Lessons
As I drive through the sweltering heat of Chennai to meet my lunch date with Sanjay Sapre, the outgoing President of Franklin Templeton India, I decide to stick to the salads on the menu. The primary focus of this discussion is to get…
Small businesses in need of loans find banks miserly | News, Sports, Jobs
NEW YORK — Small businesses are still struggling with the pandemic and now high inflation — and they're finding it difficult to get a loan to help them with day-to-day…
Top 10 cities homebuyers want to move to this spring
A great migration is sweeping the country's housing markets as homebuyers seek relief from the growing affordability crisis.The era of remote work has enabled unprecedented flexibility and potential buyers are taking advantage of it,…
Manufacturing Works wants to help people buy and run businesses
One of the cohort, Conor Hawkins, is the fourth generation of family-owned Waterlox Coatings Corp. in Cleveland.
Waterlox, which has been in business for over 100 years, has seven employees. He has made a variety of products over the…
Top 3 regional bank stocks to bet on amid macro headwinds
The banking sector has been in the spotlight recently following the Fed's rate hike. Being the Fed's first interest hike since 2018, Wall Street analysts expect the increase could boost banks' net interest income (NII). Additionally,…
Farmers National of Canfield expands to western Pennsylvania with latest bank acquisition
Farmers National Bank of Canfield is acquiring Farmers National Bank of Emlenton, a community bank in western Pennsylvania, in a mixed cash and stock transaction valued at $105 million.The deal will establish a strong retail presence for…
CDFIs, the centerpiece of the creation of affordable housing
Capital is perhaps the biggest challenge for the development and maintenance of affordable housing. Community Development Financial Institutions, known as CDFIs, are local, mission-driven entities dedicated to creating and preserving…
Week 10 of the 2022 Legislative Session | Opinion
As time progresses, the 2022 biennial state budget also progresses as…
Covid stimulus money causes clashes in cities and counties
Dutchess County residents were also restless, though less rowdy, at their June 14 meeting about the stadium. Guidelines on the use of funds issued by the Treasury Department specifically cite stadiums as "generally not reasonably…
Court finds Isaiah Andrews unjustly imprisoned for 45 years
For decades, Isaiah Andrews maintained his innocence in the 1974 murder of his wife, unaware that the key to his exoneration was buried in Cleveland Police Division records.Cleveland police's decision to withhold crucial information in the…
Farm Credit Mid-America Brings in $63 Million in Sponsorship to Indiana Clients | Business
LOUISVILLE — Farm Credit Mid-America will pay out $63 million in cash rebates to eligible Indiana…
Massport obtains the first sea route to Vietnam
Get the pace of innovationThe Boston Globe's tech reporters tell the story of the region's technology and innovation industry, highlighting key players, trends and their importance.FINANCENH Company to Pay $1.5M in Fee Structure PenaltiesA…
The food bank hires 1, promotes 3; JMX Brands Names Rookie of the Year
As All Faiths Food Bank continues to broaden its focus from fighting hunger to tackling the root causes of hunger, the organization has taken a number of steps to support its fundraising efforts and community engagement.A grants specialist…
Morgan Harper’s underdog in the Ohio Senate offers a fresh start
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just before the rain started falling on a cloudy Thursday, Morgan Harper was able to do something she's been waiting for since launching her U.S. Senate campaign in August.
What do you want to know
Morgan Harper, a…
KeyBank Joins Credit Risk Navigator, AFS/RMA’s Next-Generation Commercial Credit Risk…
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2022--Automated Financial Systems,…
Payday loans law protects consumers from greedy lenders
Just over three years after the passage of bipartisan payday loan reform, the Ohio Fairness in Lending Act, Ohio consumers have widespread access to safer and more affordable small-dollar loans, according to a recent report from the Ohio…
US to invest in Africa in future: Congressman Meeks
US Congressman Gregory Meeks has warned that the US will only be part of the future if it invests in Africa now.
The New York congressman and chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee was speaking during…
Premier reinforces its commitment to the valley – Business Journal Daily
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Premier Bank has named a new Mahoning Valley Market President in 2021 as Josh Toot replaces veteran banker Frank Hierro, who retired.
“Our commercial team had a stellar year, posting double-digit growth in loans…
Alleged victims of abuse at Parmadale orphanage ask others to speak out
CLEVELAND — Decades-old abuse allegations against the Catholic Church came to the fore on Tuesday. A national organization is supporting people who claim they suffered severe abuse as children at the former Parmadale children's home in…
Mark Bushnell: Religious revival gripped Vermont in the early 1800s
A watercolor painted in 1839 depicts a revival of the New England tent. Wikimedia Commons
Vermont erupted in religious fervor in the early 19th century. Fall for the weather.
Historians link Vermonters' rekindling of faith - in some…
AvantStay Closes $500M PropCo Funding Round with Saluda Grade
United States: the Californian property management company AvantStay has announced the closure of a $500m PropCo funding round led by real estate advisory and asset management firm, Saluda quality.
As a result of the transaction, the…
Farm Credit Mid-America Announces New Management | Agriculture
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Farm Credit Mid-America announced the new structure of its executive committee and…
The 10 Most Popular Urban Housing Markets for Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials are in their prime homebuying years, but several factors are hindering their homeownership goals.The age group, defined by the Pew Research Center as those born between 1981 and 1996 or between the ages of 25 and 40, accounts…
LCNB: Repurchased more than one million shares of its common stock – Form 8-K
LCNB Corp. repurchased more than one million common shares
LEBANON, Ohio - February 11, 2022--LCNB Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LCNB) announced today that on February…
Hubbard Library Showcases Solar Project at Business Journal Daily Conference
HUBBARD, Ohio — Members of the Hubbard Public Library and the Solar education project presented the library's solar cooker lending program to an international audience last month at the ConsolFood2022 conference.
The virtual event…
Jeffrey Dillman Obituary (1963 – 2022) – Durham, NC
Jeffrey Dilman October 22, 1963 - January 22, 2022 Durham, NC - Jeffrey Duane Dillman, 58, died in his sleep in Durham, NC on January 22, 2022. He was born October 22, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Arline Ann Speelman and the late Duane…