Economy

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By Richard Mize
March 13, 2020 10:15 AM

The social and economic impact of the coronavirus, not necessarily Covid-19 itself, has homebuyers and sellers on edge and is changing the way Realtors do business.

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Dodd-Frank represented a compromise between those who wanted to upend the system by breaking up big banks and restructuring the regulatory system and those who wanted less drastic changes.
Rob Blackwell
March 13, 2020 9:00 AM

If banks are unable to weather the economic fallout from the outbreak, calls for more dramatic reforms could get louder.

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Brent Beardall, left, is CEO at WaFd, which is fast-tracking loans to customers whose revenues are down at least 10%. Reading Co-operative CEO Julieann Thurlow said the bank is exploring a plan to operate branches exclusively through drive-up windows. HomeStreet CEO Mark Mason said his bank is offering to defer or modify customers’ loan payments.
Laura Alix
March 12, 2020 9:30 PM

No-interest loans and overdraft forgiveness are among the lifelines banks are offering to consumers and small businesses whose livelihoods are being upended by the economic fallout.

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Brad Finkelstein
March 12, 2020 6:10 PM

Increased refinancing volume led Fannie Mae to raise its 2020 estimate by $300 billion and 2021 projection by $280 billion.

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March 11, 2020 2:26 PM

Banks may be protected from a direct hit, but they have invested in vehicles that include such loans, potentially exposing them to defaults.

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M&A wrap: PepsiCo, Rockstar, Coronavirus, Riverside, Gladstone, Marlin Equity, Merrill, Paul Hastings
March 11, 2020 11:12 AM

Investors fear the coronavirus may end the bear market. We check in with dealmakers from Riverside, Merrill Corp. and Paul Hastings about the potential impact on mid-market M&A. In deal news, Pepsi buys Rockstar to expand energy drink line.

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March 11, 2020 11:03 AM

Gov. John Bel Edwards kicked off Louisiana's legislative session by asking lawmakers to share accurate details about the coronavirus with constituents.

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Coronavirus contingency planning checklist for the middle market

For risk managers, Covid-19 presents a stark reminder of the need to prepare for threats proactively.

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Allissa Kline
March 10, 2020 1:01 PM

While clients are uneasy about the spread of coronavirus, Kelly King touted the added volume his company has seen from lower rates.

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M&A wrap: Coronavirus, Blackstone, HealthEdge, JLL, Warburg Pincus, Conanicut Capital, Riverside, Paul Hastings
March 10, 2020 11:55 AM

Federal government stimulus measures could be on the way, as volatility in the stock markets continue and coronavirus spreads. We check in with dealmakers from Riverside, Merrill Corp. and Paul Hastings about the potential impact on mid-market M&A. In PE news, Blackstone backs healthcare technology company HealthEdge.

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