LAS VEGAS - (10/13/05) -- The secret to success in themortgage lending market can be as simple as being different fromthe competition, according to Brian Farley, president ofMiddletown, R.I.-based Pride Mortgage. Farley spoke Tuesday at theAmerican Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) conference here."Look for opportunities everywhere," he said. "Remember, BabyBoomers are going to turn 60 next year. They will want secondhomes, so market second homes to your members. Or, reversemortgages for older members. Reverse mortgages meet their desire tostay in their homes. Many are cash or income poor, but have a housewith equity."
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House Republicans overcame internal divisions to narrowly pass President Trump's tax and spending package Thursday afternoon. The measure would cut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding level, among other provisions.
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A new partnership with Google Cloud will let the Spanish bank offer Gemini to all staff after a successful ChatGPT deployment.
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Atlanta-based CoastalSouth's initial public offering prices at $21.50 a share; Valley National Bancorp announces Lyndsey Sloan will succeed Gary Michael as general counsel; Webster Financial Corporation taps a new chief risk officer and appoints a new board member; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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Capital One closed the deal to buy the credit card provider in May and as part of the review process, decided to exit its home equity lending business.
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In a rare move for a credit union, the Seattle institution has snapped up the 13-member team that created EarnUp's AI Advisor product.
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The Federal Reserve has banned a Wyoming bank employee from the banking industry for embezzling more than $30,000 from a charity.
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