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Borrowing uncertainty caused by the ongoing economic challenges and changes to mortgage pricing that have resulted from the Iran War drove a surge in mortgage searches in March, hitting their highest level yet in 2026.Total searches hit 2,150,593 in March, according to the latest Mortgage Market Snapshot from Twenty7tec, up 19% on February and 17% year on year.Swap rates and mortgage pricing have been hit by a combination of volatility in energy markets, geopolitical tensions and changing inflation expectations, prompting borrowers to rethink their finances.Remortgaging searches up by a thirdNathan Reilly, Chief Customer Officer at Twenty7tecThe searches are largely driven…

In addition to nearly five years at Lendi Group, Whyte’s roughly 30-year career in the industry includes almost 11 years at sister brand Aussie Home Loans. He has held several senior-level roles, such as general manager of distribution (at Lendi) and head of distribution growth (at Aussie), as well as stints at Westpac and Wizard Home Loans.  Source link

Zedcrest Group, a leading financial services firm in Africa, continues to accelerate its growth and solidify its position as a provider of comprehensive, institutional-grade financial services. Zedcrest’s evolving platform offers clients a broad range of services across its core business areas, including Asset Management, Investment Banking, Securities, and Financing. These services are delivered through its subsidiaries: Zedcrest Securities (formerly RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers), Zedcrest Global Markets (formerly Zedcap Partners), Zedcrest Capital, Zedvance Finance, and Zedcrest Investment Managers (Zedcrest Wealth). With more than a decade of delivering financial solutions, Zedcrest is entering a new phase of growth, driven by strategic acquisitions, expanded…

“I am very happy, because I had to go very deep. That fifth place was definitely worth it,” Verstrynge admitted in a post-race interview. “I had a difficult moment on the Keutenberg and that pursuit really took a toll on me. After that, I struggled again on the Cauberg, but fortunately I was able to set it right. I am certainly satisfied with this, and the strongest man won.” Alongside Verstrynge in that elite chasing group was Mauri Vansevenant. As he crossed the finish line, the pure exhaustion was painted all over his face.”Everyone was completely dead,” Vansevenant noted…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Osawatomie Public Library says “several personal items” were taken from library staff as the city dealt with severe weather over the past week.The library served as a storm shelter as hail left behind damage to structures and vehicles.According to the library, “private belongings that were stored under/within staff desks” were stolen from staff.”We recognize that stressful situations can bring out the unexpected, but taking personal property is unacceptable and undermines the trust that allows us to open our doors in times of need,” The library wrote in a Facebook post Thursday.The library asks that you…

Single income buyers are priced out of 69% of the country, but all is not lost.Only 31% of suburbs in Australia are affordable on the average single income without going into mortgage stress, and with rising interest rates that’s only going to get worse. Finder’s recent Singles Tax Report highlights how much harder single Australians have it than married or partnered Australians on average when it comes to savings and housing affordability. Not only do single buyers have to prove their ability to make the mortgage repayments on just one salary, they need to be able to save a deposit:…

Mortgage rates have risen sharply in recent weeks, pushing a growing share of buy‑to‑let borrowing above 5% and materially increasing costs for landlords.Analysis by the Hamptons lettings agency shows that the average mortgage rate secured by a landlord in April has risen to 4.84%, up from 4.20% in January.  So far this month, the average landlord taking out a two-year fixed-rate product secured a rate of 4.73% (+0.63% since January) with the average investor opting for a five-year fix paid 4.94% (+0.74%).As a result, by early April, 43% of all new buy-to-let lending was agreed at a rate of 5% or above,…

Claim 30% Off TipRanksNavigator Global Investments Ltd ( (AU:NGI) ) has shared an announcement. Navigator Global Investments reported a strong third quarter to 31 March 2026, with ownership-adjusted assets under management rising 9% to USD31.6 billion and total partner firm AUM up 17% to USD98 billion. The gains were driven by robust performance across Lighthouse Partners’ hedge fund strategies and continued allocator appetite for alternatives despite a volatile macro backdrop. Lighthouse Partners’ AUM climbed 8% to a record USD18.7 billion, boosted by USD1.2 billion in net inflows and outperformance in its higher-fee direct hedge funds, which saw AUM grow 10%…

Back and forth temperatures have been nature’s game lately.  We chipped away at the chill today with temperatures climbing back to the 40s and 50s.   Another chilly blast works through into Monday.  Tonight, temps will fall to the teens and 20s.   A band of snow will develop over Western Kansas overnight and slowly spread east.   It may make it as far east as western Kingman and Harper counties on Monday before subsiding by the afternoon.   Snowfall accumulations look light from a trace to an inch with upwards of 2″ near the Colorado state line, west of…

Key PointsNvidia’s earnings have exploded higher quarter after quarter thanks to its AI products.Investors have wondered whether Nvidia’s dependence on AI could be a weakness down the road.Nvidia(NASDAQ: NVDA), along with many other growth stocks, had a rough start to the year. Investors worried about the war in Iran and potential weakness in the U.S. economy, and this hurt their appetite for stocks that generally require booming markets to thrive.And another element made the situation even worse for companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, such as Nvidia. Questions circulated about whether the AI revenue opportunity really was as massive…