FDIC: Regulatory Relief For Community Banks

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If you’re wondering about the recent topic of regulatory relief for community banks, look no further. The FDIC  has recently released a statement by Doreen R. Eberley regarding this very topic. In the press release, Eberley speaks about positive performances made by community banks in the United States,  as well as burdensome, outdated and unjustifiable regulations that they hope to clean up. She goes on to talk about about the FDIC’s supervision program, as well as their Community Bank Initiative.

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House Financial Services Committee to Question HUD Secretary Castro at Hearing

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro is set to testify February 11 before the House Financial Services Committee. The Committee will propose questions about the financial status of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the recent announcement of the lowering of mortgage insurance premiums, and the condition of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMIF) among other topics.

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Work Life Balance: Here’s How To Achieve It

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Do you separate your work-life from your home-life? Some of us may think that work will always bleed into our home lives and that work-life balance is just a myth. In reality, some people are able to achieve balance. Thus, work-life balance is not completely unobtainable. Even people in the public eye  with never-ending  amounts of responsibilities still find a way to live a more balanced  lifestyle. So the question arises: do you lead a balanced life or do you allow work to take over? Check out the following insight and inspiration for a more balanced  life.

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4 Traveling Tips For Your Next Conference

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With 2015 comes a new line-up of housing-specific conferences and countless business trips. Whether  traveling to the Inman Real Estate Connect conference or an IMN  forum,  you need to be well-prepared  to stay sane and happy while enduring bustling airports, hotels, and lengthy road trips. Well good news— we’ve got the best tips to make your trip fun and as productive as possible!

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Freddie Mac Auctioning $410 Million of Delinquent Inventory

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In a move to reduce illiquid assets, Freddie Mac is auctioning $410 million of delinquent mortgage loans. The Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) recently concluded the offer period for the major sale. This latest auction of Freddie Mac’s inventory marks the second time the GSE has held a major auction to clean its portfolio.

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SBA Announces Matchmaking Events through American Supplier Initiative

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced matchmaking events throughout 2015 which will expand the American Supplier Initiative. Created in 2012, the American Supplier Initiative supports American manufacturing by investing in the small businesses that comprise America’s suppliers.

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Top 5 Real Estate Startups You Need To Know

With real estate markets picking up, brokers and agents need to be on top of their game to stay competitive. Innovative startups can help agents and brokers gain the edge they need. With our list of up and coming startups, you can transport buyers inside properties for virtual open houses, organize your property inspections right onto your iPad, and more. Check our top picks for 2015:

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FDIC Encourages Different Approach for Assessing Customers

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Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a Financial Institution Letter that applies to all FDIC-supervised institutions regarding the assessment approach used for evaluating customers. The letter encourages a risk-based approach in assessing the services that can be provided to customers, as opposed to denying banking services to entire categories of customers.

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