Key insight: HBT Financial is bolstering its presence in Illinois by acquiring another in-state rival. What’s at stake: If completed, the pending deal would be HBT’s 12th since 2007. As part of the transaction, the seller’s mortgage banking business would be sold or would cease operations prior to the deal closing. Forward look: The acquisition […]
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The difference in share between economists who believe the next Federal Open Market Committee move will be a cut in short-term rates compared to those expecting a rise further narrowed in August, Wolters Kluwer found. Processing Content However, its latest Blue Chip Economic Indicators poll was conducted on Aug. 4 and 5, prior to Friday’s
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If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment. The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of repeat buyers are choosing to put down 20% anyway. So,
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