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Mortgage and refinance rates are mixed today. According to the Zillow lender marketplace, average purchase rates for the 30-year conforming fixed rate, 15-year conforming fixed rate, and 5/1 ARM have fluctuated each day of the week but have moved in the same direction, except today. The 30-year fell 8 basis points to 6.29%, the 15-year rose by 5 basis points to 5.83%, and the 5/1 fell by 20 basis points to 6.34%. Learn more: Discover the best mortgage refinance lenders Today’s mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, Thursday, June 4, 2026, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year…

New campaign challenges the industry’s reliance on traditional portfolio approaches and encourages investors and advisors to rethink diversification, resilience, and the role of alternatives in today’s markets TORONTO, June 04, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Picton Mahoney Asset Management (“PICTON Investments”) today announced the launch of its 2026 brand campaign, Make the Shift, a bold new initiative designed to spark a broader conversation about modern portfolio construction and the role alternative investments can play in helping investors navigate an increasingly complex market environment. At the heart of the campaign is a simple belief:Repeating the same investment strategy isn’t an investment strategy. For decades, traditional…

Jun 4, 2026 Financial technology company Ramp announced on Thursday that it secured $750 million in a new funding round, achieving a valuation of $44 billion. This marks an increase from the $32 billion valuation the company held in November, according to a Reuters report published on June 4, 2026.The surge in valuation is tied to growing investor confidence that artificial intelligence can transform corporate finance by automating tasks like expense reporting, invoice processing, and bookkeeping, potentially lowering costs and boosting efficiency. The deal also signals a broader recovery in the fintech sector, with investors again supporting fast-growing startups they…

Program Offers Educational Consultations Focused on Home Financing Options Available to VeteransHOUSTON, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — New Era Lending today announced the launch of its New Era Hero Care Promise, a veteran-focused educational initiative designed to help current and former service members better understand available home financing options and benefits, including those offered through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A breakdown of VA loan benefits and homeownership resources specific to Texas veterans. A breakdown of VA loan benefits and homeownership resources specific to Texas veterans. The announcement comes as industry data continues to indicate that many eligible veterans have…

From 5:30pm today, single unit, multi-unit, specialist and pro mixed-use ranges will be reduced by 0.20%.  Quantum Mortgages has launched a cashback product for remortgages and cut rates across its range.  The changes will go live at 5:30pm today (4th June 2026).  Single unit, multi-unit, specialist and pro mixed-use ranges will be reduced by 0.20%.  A cashback product will also be launched for single unit, multi-unit and specialist ranges at up to 75% loan-to-value (LTV). Borrowers will receive a cashback payment of 1% of the net loan within two weeks of completion.  The minimum cashback is £1,000 and the maximum…

This article was written byFollowPassage Research focuses on identifying variant perception through a blend of fundamental analysis and alternative data. The research process combines detailed financial modeling with real-time datasets to underwrite earnings power, margin durability, and forward expectations.The author has spent over a decade on Wall Street, most recently spending the last five years working in the hedge fund industry as an analyst. Typical coverage spans consumer, TMT, industrials and special situations, with an emphasis on asymmetric risk/reward and catalyst-driven opportunities.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no…

WEST Cork players made their presence felt as Cork claimed a second consecutive All-Ireland LGFA U14 Platinum title. It took a full squad effort and four goals to overcome Armagh but the Cork U14s got the job done and became All-Ireland champions for the second year in a row, winning 4-8 to 2-11 at St Brigid’s GAA grounds in Kiltoom, Roscommon on Saturday. Amid sometimes awful weather conditions, two Éirinn Coppinger (Rosscarbery) goals along with Aoife O’Connell’s (Lisgoold) 1-2 and Abigail Fenton’s (Watergrasshill) 1-1 helped the Rebels get over the line. Katie Whelton (Castlehaven), Caoimhe McCarthy (Ballincollig), Ciara O’Brien (Youghal)…

LendInvest Mortgages has reduced rates across its two-year and five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let products by 10 basis points. The specialist lender said its lowest buy-to-let rates now start at 3.84%. The reductions apply across new business, product transfers and bridge-to-let finance, which allows borrowers to apply for both a buy-to-let mortgage and bridging loan at the same time. LendInvest said the bridge-to-let option was designed to give property investors greater certainty when funding a project from start to finish. Paula Mercer (pictured), sales director at LendInvest, said: “We’re pleased to be able to reduce our rates to our brokers and clients…

63 suspects arrested in multinational scam takedownMillions in cryptocurrency assets seizedTech firms disabled millions of fraudulent accountsDozens of people have been arrested, and millions of dollars in cryptocurrency seized, in a large-scale, multi-national operation against internet scammers and fraudsters.On May 18, the US Department of Justice, the FBI, Secret Service, law enforcement agencies in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Thailand, as well as multiple commercial businesses such as Meta, Coinbase and Starlink, participated in the takedown of a scam network in Southeast Asia.In a press release published earlier this week, Meta disclosed the details of the operation, saying…

Hamish Morrison Translink Corporate Finance UK partner Hamish Morrison has been appointed to the global board of international M&A advisory firm Translink Corporate Finance. The appointment was said to reflect the increasing importance of international collaboration in today’s M&A market, with more businesses seeking overseas buyers, investors and acquisition opportunities to support their growth ambitions. Morrison’s new role will involve working with the other board members to help to shape the strategic direction of the firm and deliver on the future growth plans for both the UK and the other overseas offices. He brings more than 20 years of corporate…