Bank of America is lending a helping hand to the Gulf Coast areas devastated by hurricanes Katrina and Rita by investing $100 million in a "community development banking" effort to rebuild affordable housing and revitalize neighborhoods.BoA said it will also make available 200 apartments to displaced families in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas. The CDB initiative includes $60 million in new construction and redevelopment loans dedicated to secure affordable housing units, and $40 million for affordable housing development and community revitalization through tax credit investments. In addition, BoA said it will partner with nonprofits like The Enterprise Social Investment Corp. and the National Equity Fund.
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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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