Judge blocks key Hometap defenses in Massachusetts HEI lawsuit

The state alleges that Hometap’s flagship residential investment property (HEI) product is an “illegal, deceptive, oppressive and unconscionable mortgage in violation of the criminal usury statute.” Squires-Lee’s ruling means Hometap cannot argue that past interactions with government regulators — including meetings in which the company says it described its product and was not told to […]

European agricultural land as a strategic sustainable investment

The global demand for food has continued to grow. However, there are limits to the availability of arable land, soil and freshwater. This means that agriculture will remain a vital and resilient sector, while innovation and investment are needed to ensure productivity and reliable production in the long term. Technological progress can deliver significant efficiency […]

MidOcean Partners, Point signs $600 million equity investment deal

“We are excited to partner with Point, who we view as the leading operator in a fast-growing asset class that offers homeowners an attractive alternative financing solution,” said Teddy Tawil, managing director and co-head of opportunistic lending at MidOcean Partners. “Point is positioned to deliver strong and sustainable growth, and we look forward to supporting […]

Government to sell up to 3% stake in Indian Overseas Bank through OFS and sets floor price at Rs 34/share

The Center will divest up to 3% stake in Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) through an offer for sale (OFS) starting on Wednesday, December 17. The government plans to offload a stake of up to 2%, or 38,51,31,796 shares, through the non-retail period on Wednesday.The OFS will open to retail investors on Thursday, December 18, with […]

FirstClose partners with Stewart to enhance home equity services

“Our equity fulfillment solutions are designed to help lenders act quickly and with confidence,” said Beth Fowler, president of Stewart Lender Services, in a statement. “By integrating with FirstClose, we are providing lenders with the tools needed to accelerate loan decision making, improve operational efficiencies and provide borrowers with a modern, streamlined home equity experience.” […]

All eyes on ICICI Prudential AMC’s IPO as GMP suggests a listing population of 13%. What investors should pay attention to this week

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company’s Rs 10,603 crore IPO is already heating up ahead of its launch on Friday, with a gray market premium of Rs 280 per share indicating a potential listing of 13%, an early signal of strong demand for one of the most anticipated offerings of the year in the Indian asset […]

Deephaven Mortgage Launches Equity Benefit HELOC

According to a release from the North Carolina-based company, the self-employed HELOC offers an option for self-employed borrowers to qualify using 12 months of personal or business bank statements in lieu of tax returns. Deephaven manages the credit process, from disclosure to financing. Like Deephaven’s previously released Equity Advantage Closed-End Second product, the new Bank […]