Robert M. La Forgia has been named a principal in The Atalon Group, a Las Vegas-based firm specializing in real estate operational turnaround and corporate recovery management. Mr. La Forgia was formerly executive vice president and chief financial officer of Hilton Hotels Corp. Mr. La Forgia's hotel career of over 25 years culminated with the $27 billion sale of Hilton Hotels to Blackstone and its affiliates late in 2007, the largest transaction in the hospitality industry to date, Atalon said. Mr. La Forgia was previously senior vice president and controller of Hilton Hotels. Atalon can be found online at http://www.theatalongroup.com.
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A 10-state coalition is asking a federal court to put a halt to the OCC's rules which pre-empt laws on banks paying interest on mortgage escrow deposits.
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Southwest leaders cited Varun Krishna's technology and financial leadership as key factors behind his new appointment to its board of directors.
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A record percentage of homeowners renewing their insurance policy saw their fee decrease, up from 7.4% last year, according to Matic's mid-year trends report.
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The new Stratmor study sizes up a part of the business that has become an acquisition target and examines what players who use third parties to service want.
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The Mortgage Bankers Association says the three-day post-close period is redundant, but consumer groups called it vital for borrowers and required by law.
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Homeowners won't trade in their cheap mortgages so lenders keep finding other ways to reach that equity. Bond buyers keep showing up.
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