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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

According to the National Association of Realtors, there were more than 106,000 real estate brokerage firms in the United States. Including rental and leasing licensees, as of 2021, the industry comprises approximately 16.7% of the United States GDP, with estimates exceeding $3.9 In 2017, over 5.51

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A Deep Dive into the Distribution of the FICO Score Across the US

FICO

So, while the average FICO® Score is increasing over time at the national level, what about at the state or city level? While 31 states (and the District of Columbia) have an average score higher than the national average of 706, we generally see that the Midwest and New England states have the highest average FICO® Scores.

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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

National banks. People used to say, ‘It’s not the crime; it’s the cover-up,’” says Seth Berman, a partner at Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP in Boston. Elizabeth Judd is a writer in Maryland. That’s where a third party like a solutions vendor may help community banks, he adds. Elizabeth Judd. Reestablish trust after a breach.

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