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- Tiger Woods To Build $54 Million Dollar Mansion With The Money He Has Left Over Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:55PMTiger Woods feels confident about his money even after loosing a fortune to his wife in a divorce. The golfer recently took out a $54.5 million mortgage for the mega-mansion he's building on Florida's exclusive Jupiter Island.
- 'Bad bank' sent another 20 firms to wall Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:30PMSouth Canterbury Finance's "bad bank" was in a desperate last-ditch race for cash, tumbling a string of property and business empires as it entered its death throes.SCF's receivership pitched at least 20 other companies into receivership...
- Parliament House faces foreclosure Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:57PMLenders have taken the initial steps to foreclose on Parliament House. Orlando's oldest gay entertainment club, the Parliament House, faces foreclosure and is headed into receivership, according to court filings.
- Who's Looking at Your Credit Report? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:23PMFrom your future boss to your auto-insurance company, it's not just traditional lenders who want a peek at your credit report.
- Auckland bars and clubs cost SCF Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:10PMNever mind the cow cockies - South Canterbury Finance (SCF) and Allan Hubbard's woes were aggravated by glitzy property investments, including a number in upmarket Auckland bars and nightclubs. read more
- Contact 2: More Problems With Bellington Realty Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:13PMLast week we told you about a couple caught in the middle of a real estate nightmare. They are not alone. Our Contact 2 investigation found two more people who have discovered the loans on their property in default. And their lives have been seriously impacted by this financial collapse.
- 'Miracle economy' defies the doomsayers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:12PMYes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus - he's migrated from the North Pole to enjoy the good life in Australia, growing fatter on a rise in national income.
- Loan to Schilling has an opponent Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:03PMTuesday August 31, 2010 The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio said Tuesday he was working to halt the state’s $75 million loan guarantee to Curt Schilling’s video game development company, condemning the deal as bad for Rhode Island after weeks of offering mixed opinions about it.
- Anglo Irish Bank losses hit record level Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:56PMWednesday, September 1st, 2010 11:30:00 DUBLIN: Bailed out Anglo Irish Bank yesterday reported the biggest first-half loss in Irish corporate history, hit by soaring bad debt and a weak economy, forcing the cash-strapped government to put in even more money to keep it afloat.
- Pokwang last on Cristy Fermin's list of lenders Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:51PMTo cast a shadow on the allegation that she owes comedienne Pokwang money, feisty columnist and TV host Cristy Fermin pointed out that if she needs cash, she would borrow from wealthier friends. “Bago ako makarating kay Pokie, ang dami ko munang pagdadaanan. Nasa dulo ka [Pokwang] na. Ang dami-daming mas higit kong puwedeng lapitan at mas higit na magtitiwala at bibigyan ako just like that. Ang ...
- Anglo Irish Bank losses hit record level Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:49PMDUBLIN: Bailed out Anglo Irish Bank yesterday reported the biggest first-half loss in Irish corporate history, hit by soaring bad debt and a weak economy, forcing the cash-strapped government to put in even more money to keep it afloat.
- How to calculate the EMI on bank loans Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:47PMBefore opting for the right loan, it is important to understand the most integral part of any loan, and that is, its equated monthly installment.
- Citigroup to Boost China Staff to 12,000 in 3 Years Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:23PMCitigroup Inc. plans to almost triple its workforce in China to as many as 12,000 people in the next three years, intensifying its rivalry with HSBC Holdings Plc in the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
- Credit Suisse, BofA Add to Foreign Bank Bond Surge in Australia Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:53PMU.S. and European banks had their biggest share of Australian bond sales in more than four years last month, drawn by investor demand as they seek to tap a wider range of global debt markets.
- Buyers browse Market Common Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:43PMSeveral potential buyers toured The Market Common last week and met with business owners, some of whom are trying to combine stores and are struggling after the property was put up for sale as part of the foreclosure process.
- Bad property deals crushed rural lender Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:20PMPoisonous real estate deals brought down South Canterbury Finance. Just like the failed Bridgecorp, Strategic Finance, St Laurence and Hanover, the venom of property's fast-declining fortunes caught SCF offguard and delivered the...
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- As economy seeks balance, businesses hold key Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:31PMThe nation's economy floats on a $35 trillion sea of debt. And in the debt market, only one thing matters: your ability to repay your loans.
- F.D.I.C. Gives a Mixed Report on Banks in 2nd Quarter Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:05PMThe banking sector posted a record $21.6 billion in profit in the quarter, but the list of problem banks increased.
- Farmers seek clarity from SCF receivers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:18PMFederated Farmers has been scrambling to determine what impact the SCF receivership decision will have on the rural economy.
- New Zealand in $1.4b bailout as lender sinks Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:09PMNew Zealand has launched a near-$NZ1.8 billion ($A1.4 billion) bailout after one of the country's largest non-bank lenders collapsed with massive debts.
- When the cracks appeared Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:07PMFor a finance company, confidence is everything – and South Canterbury Finance had it in spades.
- Georgia banks post mixed second quarter Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:01PMGeorgia banks post mixed second quarter
- The Wilton Bank Under Regulatory Order Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:57AMState and federal banking regulators have ordered a Fairfield County bank to cut the levels of its soured loans, which have risen in the wake of defaults on commercial real estate loans, according to regulators.
- First Financial repays $232M Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:42AMFirst Financial Bancorp has repaid $232 million worth of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati early.
- Deferral plan hurts development Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:08PMDevelopers are knocking the state's decision to defer the payment of dozens of tax credits, including those that help preserve historic buildings and construct affordable housing. Gov. David Paterson and lawmakers devised the deferral plan, which delays payment of 32 separate credits for at least three years, to help bridge a daunting budget deficit. Developers -- along with historic ...
- Man Battles Bank, Avoids Costly Flood Insurance Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:04PMWylie resident Tom Stephens said if he didn't get flood insurance, his bank told him said it would foreclose on his house. He fought, and escaped buying unnecessary flood insurance. He and FEMA officials both hope residents learn avenues available to them when it comes to supposedly mandatory flood insurance.
- South Canterbury payout $1.6b Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:32PMThe Government will today pay $1.6 billion to cover cash owed to depositors and stockholders by South Canterbury Finance and lend another $175 million to cover other debts, allowing the Crown to effectively have first call on the failed company's assets.
- Seasonal finance essential for farms after SCF collapse Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:17PMSeasonal finance is the biggest issue for farmers following the announcement that a significant rural lender South Canterbury Finance (SCF) has gone into receivership, Federated Farmers says.SCF owes 20,000 investors about $1.7...
- CoreLogic Launches Industry's First Short Sale Monitoring Solution to Prevent Fraud and Underpricing Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:08PMSANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), a leading provider of consumer, financial and property information and business services, today announced the lending industry's first short-sale fraud prevention and pricing solution, Short Sale Monitoring Solution(TM). The new service allows lenders to receive alerts on "risky" pending and closed short sales to minimize ...
- Malaysia Rules in Islamic Finance Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:04PMKuala Lumpur dominates the market for Islamic bonds, called sukuk
- Government steps up help for troubled homeowners Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:04PMThe government is stepping up its efforts to help borrowers with underwater mortgages and protect consumers from overreaching lenders.
- CISD adopts budget Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:25PMTrustees for the Corsicana Independent School District took final action on the district’s 2010-20111 budget Monday, approving the spending plan and tax rate for the coming year.
- Tire day rolling forward Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:25PMNavarro County will offer a tire disposal day on Sept. 24, but it won’t be free. In the past, the city and county have offered free tire collections just to keep the tires out of the creeks and ditches.
- Lindsey trial postponed Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:25PMThe trial of William J. Lindsey, 56, the Dawson driver of the pickup truck that allegedly collided into a motorcycle charity run in July 2009 has been postponed until Oct. 18, according to the clerk of the 13th District Court in Corsicana.
- Home loans not cast in stone Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:08PMWhile there are deals on offer, it pays to do the sums before you refinance, writes Bina Brown.
- Westpac leads NZX-50 higher Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:53PMWestpac led gainers on the NZX 50 Index while Sky City Entertainment slipped back after announcing plans to spend up to $250 million on its Adelaide Casino complex.
- Bargain sale for once-costly Ritz Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:22PMWhen the Ritz-Carlton Dearborn opened in 1989, it defied conventional wisdom on two fronts: First was the hotel's striking, dusty pink color that many thought more appropriate to the American Southwest.
- Microloan program is a big help for some small businesses Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:56PMLast year's federal stimulus act included $56.1 million for loans of up to $35,000 to small businesses, and some lenders and borrowers say the money has been put to good use. Like many small businesses caught in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Tri-State Biodiesel was struggling to find capital last year, in the middle of a credit crunch.
- Preparing to handle the next bank crisis Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:55PMInternational regulators are making progress on tackling too-big-to-fail banks.
- Lenders that put people first - would you credit it? Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:29PMMAIRÉAD O'REILLY
- Nostrum and HML join forces to target work in loans market Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:20PMHML, the financial outsourcing firm, has teamed up with a software specialist to go after contracts in the £160bn unsecured loans market (29/08/2010 20:52:33)
- New regulations make changes to debt relief services Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:08PMThe scenario usually goes something like this: You get a phone call from a debt relief company. The person at the other end promises that for a fee he can reduce the interest rates on your credit cards. In fact, he guarantees you that his program will save you several thousand dollars or your membership fee will be returned in full. A few weeks later you get a welcome package from the company ...
- Roseland-based group gives advice on starting a business Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:15PMROSELAND –A recession may seem like a bad time to launch a company, but many people are considering this option, according to the Roseland-based New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA).
- Fidelity: 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals, Loans Up Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:27AMIn the wake of news about a spike in new applications for unemployment benefits comes another potentially troubling sign: A record number of workers made hardship withdrawals from their retirement accounts in the second quarter.
- Hauppauge retail/office building rises Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:24AMAfter more than 30 years in the making, a new $10 million retail and office project in Hauppauge is approaching the finish line, no thanks to the commercial lenders who refused to finance the speculative venture. And that's what makes the 33,000-square-foot Motor Parkway Plaza such a rarity. The developers spent their own money to build [...]
- ANALYSIS-African banks resist pressure to boost lending Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:05AMANALYSIS-African banks resist pressure to boost lending
- M&A Sees August Revival as Companies Tap $3 Trillion Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:34AMCompanies sitting on almost $3 trillion in cash are starting to spend it, putting what is typically the slowest month for mergers and acquisitions on course to be the busiest this year.
- In a world of low interest rates, why do Bucs owner Glazers pay 16.25% to borrow money? Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:57AMWake up and good morning. While TV blackouts of Tampa Bay Buccaneer games at home reflect fan indifference and empty seats at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium, the Bucs owners may have more pressing challenges overseas. The 82-year-old billionaire Malcolm Glazer and family who own the Bucs are now paying a whopping 16.25 percent interest on a loan they took out to refinance their purchase of the 18 ...
- Mortgage fraud thrives in good and bad times Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:43AMThe house on the 53rd block of South Wood Street in Chicago's Back of the Yards doesn't look like a $355,000 home. There is no front door and most of the windows are boarded up. Chicago - Business - United States - New City Chicago - Construction and Maintenance