Author name: Ricky Vasquez

Bankers most worried about cybersecurity, economy: Survey

Key insight: Cyber risk and the potential for an economic downturn are the leading concerns amongst bankers surveyed by fintech IntraFi. Supporting data: Cyber risk topped bankers’ concerns, with 29% of respondents citing cyber as a top concern, followed by 22% for an economic downturn and 17% for risks related to continuity at the Federal […]

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Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to the internet for answers.

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Real to acquire REMAX in $880M deal, forming Real REMAX Group

The Real Brokerage Inc. has agreed to acquire REMAX Holdings Inc. in a transaction valuing the franchisor at about $880 million, a deal that would combine one of the fastest-growing U.S. brokerages with one of the industry’s largest global franchise networks. The all-stock and cash transaction, announced Monday, will create a new holding company called

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