Bank of America Corp., Charlotte, N.C., has reported net income of $14.14 billion ($3.69 per share) for 2004, up from $10.81 billion ($3.57 per share) in 2003.Mortgage banking income declined an unspecified amount as a result of lower origination volume and adjustments to the value of mortgage servicing rights, BoA said. The company touted its commercial MBS underwriting operations, declaring that it had become the top U.S. deal manager in CMBS in 2004. For the fourth quarter, BoA reported net income of $3.85 billion ($0.94 per share), up from $2.73 billion ($0.92 per share) a year earlier. The company can be found online at http://www.bankofamerica.com.
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The serial entrepreneur, who also created Rapid Reporting and American Transfer & Trust, plans to remain active in industry causes, a LinkedIn post said.
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Almost 45% of buyers received a seller concession this summer, while more than 15% saw a reduction in the asking price to go along with it, according to Redfin.
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With 55% of homeowners planning to renovate rather than relocate, demand for home improvement capital will be strong even if the purchase market slows further.
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Last week's bond market turmoil continued leading up to the FOMC decision on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year fixed to near or over 7%, depending on the source.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission said Rule 14a-8 exceeds its statutory authority and intrudes on matters of state law. Shareholder advocacy groups, however, argue that repealing the rule could reduce transparency.
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Brian Johnson's nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advanced to the full Senate Thursday morning in a party-line vote.
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