May 2, 2024
Loans

DoValue plans to diversify beyond non-performing loans after €19 mln net loss

A view shows the cityscape of Athens, Oct. 24, 2022. [Costas Baltas/Reuters] Italian debt recovery company doValue, which is also active in Greece, plans to diversify its sources of revenue beyond non-performing loans, its CEO said on Friday, after it reported a €19 million net loss for 2023. Healthier bank balance sheets mean levels of

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Mortgage

My $550K home has a 2.5% mortgage rate, but I don’t like the area. Do I sell?

My husband and I can’t decide between selling our house or renting it out. We live in Northern California in an area that we don’t like. The house is cute, we have a 2.5% interest rate and $262,000 left on our mortgage. The Redfin estimate for our home right now is $550,000.  We welcomed a

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Loans

Retirement planning: What is a reverse mortgage and how does it work? MintGenie explains

It is particularly beneficial for those senior citizens who require a consistent income source since the loan amount is not required to be repaid until the borrower either sells their home or moves out. What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a loan available to homeowners aged 62 or older, allowing them to

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Property

German office property prices tumble as challenges loom for investors

Germany’s office property market has seen a record drop in prices, coupled with disappointing returns for investors. ADVERTISEMENT German office properties have seen a significant slump in price despite an increase in returns, according to new figures. Office property prices fell by 5.2% in the last quarter of 2023 – compared to the previous quarter

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Property

From a sprawling six-bedroom estate to a luxury apartment with flawless harbour views

By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia 02:01 12 Feb 2024, updated 02:26 12 Feb 2024 Lisa Wilkinson may have been absent from television screens for a year. But the former Project host is hardly doing it tough, as she boasts a property portfolio worthy worth more than most people earn in a lifetime.  The TV

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Mortgage

Falling rates boost home buyers’ purchasing power — but bidding wars are back

As mortgage rates fall, aspiring homeowners have gained nearly $40,000 in buying power in a matter of months, according to a new report.  But that power comes with a catch: increased competition.  Now that the 30-year mortgage rate has fallen from nearly 8% to below 7%, home buyers with a monthly housing budget of $3,000

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Loans

For loans upto ₹50 lakh, interest subsidy should be raised, says Atul Monga of Basic Home Loan

To gauge the government’s stance on home loan interest rates in Budget 2024, homebuyers and industry experts should closely monitor official statements, policy announcements, and economic indicators, says Atul Monga, CEO and Co-founder, Basic Home Loan. In an interview with MintGenie, Monga said that reviving expired incentives, such as tax breaks, is crucial for affordable housing.

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Investment

Capital gains taxes: What to know when you sell your home or other asset

Capital-gains taxes occur when you sell an asset, like your home or a stock. They are paid to both the state and federal government. The government collects a percentage tax on the gain or profit of the asset while in your possession. As you think ahead to tax season, understand that taxes on capital gains were lowered

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Mortgage

Mortgage rates inch up to highest level in six weeks

Published: Jan. 25, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. ET U.S. mortgage rates rose to the highest level in six weeks, but have stayed well below 7%, offering some stability to home buyers. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose and averaged 6.69% as of January 25, according to data released by Freddie Mac FMCC on Thursday.  It’s up

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Loans

Millionaire investor, 45, who was sued by First Western Bank for failing to repay $56 MILLION in loans argues he shouldn’t have to pay because bank KNEW he was using the funds for his divorce, a yacht and a luxury property

Daniel Burrell countersued Denver’s First Western Bank over $56million in loans He claimed that the bankers knew he was using his loans for personal expenses First Western Bank sued Burrell for defaulting on four loans totaling $56 million Burrell put renovated Aspen mansion and 4,200-acre ranch for sale for $86.5M A wealthy Colorado businessman who is

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