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Equitable Bank Review 2025In addition to advertising a handful of traditional mortgages, Equitable Bank offers some notable non-traditional mortgage types, including reverse mortgages and loans for buyers with low credit scores.Who is an Equitable Bank mortgage best for?Those looking to access home equity via a reverse mortgage will probably consider Equitable Bank at some point: it’s one of just a few financial institutions in Canada that offer it. Those with low credit scores or limited credit history may also want to consider Equitable Bank.Who’s eligible for an Equitable Bank mortgage?Equitable Bank doesn’t publish specific eligibility requirements for conventional mortgages. Its…

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HLPartnership has added Afin Bank to its lender panel, providing advisers across the network with access to a lender offering a broad range of residential and buy-to-let solutions. The addition gives advisers another option for borrowers with more complex circumstances, including first-time buyers, self-employed applicants, high-net-worth clients and foreign nationals living and working in the UK on valid visas. Afin Bank offers residential lending up to 95% loan-to-value and supports cases involving one year’s accounts for self-employed applicants, contractor income and income projections in certain scenarios, alongside bespoke affordability assessments for high-net-worth clients. Its buy-to-let range is available up to…

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In this article, we explore the 10 Best Energy Storage Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.The events in the Middle East are ushering a generational growth phase into the global energy storage market. According to Kevin Zhang, a battery storage industry analyst and founder of Energy Storage AC Club, the recent geopolitical conflict, which led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz shipping route, is a trigger for a “$150B Storage Supercycle.” Zhang argued that battery energy storage systems (BESS) have “graduated from ‘nice-to-have’ to strategic national infrastructure” and is now the “ultimate energy insurance” for governments, corporations,…

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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville TennesseanTue, April 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM UTCThe Franklin Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a man they say may work as a security guard and made several purchases using stolen credit cards.The department was notified the evening of April 4 after transactions were made at the Target on Galleria Boulevard.The suspect was caught on a store camera.He was seen “wearing khaki pants and a black polo with the word “Security” on it,” the department said.He left in a newer dark blue SUV and is believed by the department to be employed by…

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Michael McCullar Nexus Circular has appointed Michael McCullar as chief financial officer, bringing in a finance executive with experience in corporate development and investment banking as the advanced recycling company scales its operations and technology platform. McCullar will oversee the company’s finance organization and support its growth strategy as Nexus Circular expands its capacity to process and convert landfill-bound plastics into recycled materials for industrial use. The company is backed by Cox Enterprises, which has been an investor and strategic partner as Nexus builds out its circular economy infrastructure. The appointment comes as advanced recycling companies face growing demand from manufacturers seeking…

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As markets shift toward specialized strategies in uncertain times, Man Group’s expertise in alternatives could offer U.S. investors a hedge against volatility. Here’s what drives its business model and why it resonates across English-speaking markets. ISIN: JE00BJ1DLW90 You might be wondering if Man Group plc stock (JE00BJ1DLW90) fits into your portfolio amid choppy markets. This London-listed asset manager specializes in alternative investments, giving it a niche edge in a world craving diversification beyond traditional stocks and bonds. For investors in the United States and English-speaking markets worldwide, its focus on quantitative strategies and private markets could provide timely resilience.Updated: 14.04.2026By…

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Keystone Property Finance has appointed Steve Griffiths as commercial director, adding a senior industry figure as the specialist buy-to-let lender looks to expand its distribution and sharpen its proposition. Griffiths (pictured) will work with chief executive David Whittaker and managing director Elise Coole, with responsibility for sales and product marketing as Keystone enters what it described as its next phase of growth. He joins from Shawbrook Bank, where he was commercial director for retail mortgage brands including The Mortgage Lender and Bluestone. Keystone said he brings more than 30 years of financial services experience, with a background in the specialist…

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NEW YORK, April 14, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AAA to the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Oregon State Lottery Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A and Series 2026B (Taxable). Concurrently, KBRA affirms the AAA rating on the State’s outstanding State Lottery Revenue Bonds. The Outlook is Stable. State Lottery Revenue Bonds are payable solely from a constitutionally required priority lien on: i) amounts derived from operation of the Oregon State Lottery, net of amounts used for the payment of prizes and Lottery expenses (the Unobligated Net Lottery Proceeds); ii) any Federal interest subsidy payments from the Federal…

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Spot gold daily chart shows long-term bull trend. Source: TradingView Momentum Builds Toward Confluence Targets The next obvious upside target is around $4,897 to $4,901, derived from the 50-day moving average and 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, respectively. Monday’s pullback was followed by clear bullish momentum, completing the first pullback following the breakout above the confluence price zone. The completion of that dynamic and the subsequent signs of strength is bullish behavior, reinforcing the idea that momentum is reasserting itself after consolidation. Therefore, the reaction of gold near the 50-day moving average will be key to what might come next. 50-Day Moving…

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