Author: NAWRB
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FDIC: Regulatory Relief For Community Banks
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Eberley speaks about positive performances made by community banks in the United States, as well as burdensome, outdated and unjustifiable…
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House Financial Services Committee to Question HUD Secretary Castro at Hearing
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…
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Work Life Balance: Here’s How To Achieve It
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…
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4 Traveling Tips For Your Next Conference
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…
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Freddie Mac Auctioning $410 Million of Delinquent Inventory
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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Reasons Why There Are So Few Women In Venture-Backed Businesses
Did you know that women-led, venture-backed organizations bring in 12 percent more money than companies led by men? Despite this fact, only 2.7 percent of venture-backed businesses have a woman CEO. Think about that.
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SBA Announces Matchmaking Events through American Supplier Initiative
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…
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FDIC Encourages Different Approach for Assessing Customers
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…