China’s financial institutions urged to support property developers

China’s financial institutions urged to support property developers

An artwork juxtaposing Chinese yuan cash bills with the China’s flag Javier Ghersi | Moment | Getty Images China’s financial institutions should provide strong support to the country’s beleaguered real estate sector... Read more »
Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquired Real Info, Inc. — a provider of property data and valuation technology solutions. With the acquisition, Consolidated Analytics expands its valuation solutions, offering clients tools —... Read more »
Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

Williston Financial Group’s MyHome acquires Volly

Williston Financial Group is closing out 2023 with yet another acquisition. The firm announced Thursday that MyHome, a WFG subsidiary, has acquired technology and marketing services provider Volly. The financial terms of... Read more »
FirstHome IQ now has 60 ambassadors boosting financial literacy

FirstHome IQ now has 60 ambassadors boosting financial literacy

FirstHome IQ, a nonprofit focused on homeownership and financial literacy education, has expanded its ambassador program and now has 60 mortgage and real estate professionals who donate a portion of every loan... Read more »
Fidelity National Financial is latest victim of a cybersecurity attack

Fidelity National Financial is latest victim of a cybersecurity attack

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) was attacked by a “cybersecurity incident” that led the system to shut down some of its network, the company said. FNF blocked access to certain systems, which resulted... Read more »
Building a fairer financial future with rent payment reporting

Building a fairer financial future with rent payment reporting

California’s SB 1157 has made a significant impact on the lives of tenants in subsidized housing developments. This groundbreaking state-specific law mandates that landlords who own or operate such properties offer their... Read more »
Financial Crisis 2008 Explained: Causes and Effects

Financial Crisis 2008 Explained: Causes and Effects

What Caused the Financial Crisis in 2008? The financial crisis of 2008 is a significant event that affected the global economy. The crisis was caused by several factors that led to the... Read more »
FTC requires nonbank financial institutions to report data breaches

FTC requires nonbank financial institutions to report data breaches

Nonbank financial institutions, including mortgage brokers, motor vehicle dealers and payday lenders, must report certain data breaches and other security events to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). According to an amendment to the Commission’s Safeguards Rule announced Friday,... Read more »