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lender’s requirements borrower’s experience general risk profile credit history The potential level of risk for the bank or mortgage lender increases if the borrower makes a smaller down payment, which increases the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. In other words, the borrower might be more willing to walk away from the investment if it underperforms. To compensate the mortgage lender for taking more risk, investment property loans with a higher LTV ratio usually come with higher interest rates and larger loan fees. As you already know, investment property mortgage rates are...

Firm partners with Wentworth Property to develop new 162-unit multifamily complex in Opportunity Zone NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2025 / Clarion Partners, LLC, a leading real estate investment manager, is partnering with Wentworth Property Company to develop Highmark, a new 162-unit townhome and apartment community in Bozeman, MT. Located in a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) on 8+ acres in the broader South University District master-planned neighborhood, Highmark is bringing high-quality rental housing options to one of the most rapidly growing micropolitan areas in the U.S....

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant and Eva Loisance from Finni Mortgages explore how family pledges and guarantor loans can help overcome traditional deposit barriers in property investment. The duo explains how family pledges and guarantor loans let buyers use a relative’s property equity to secure up to 105 per cent of the purchase price, bypassing deposits and lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI). Eva stresses that although many Australians rely on slower traditional methods or government assistance, families who use pledges can enter the market...

Jason Kephart and Susan Dziubinski of Morningstar Why do target-date funds make ideal IRA investments? Here to discuss this topic is Jason Kephart, a senior principal with Morningstar’s manager research team. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Q: Target-date funds tend to be great investments for an IRA, because if investors choose the target-date fund that fits their time horizon, then that IRA effortlessly fits in with the rest of a portfolio. Delve into that. A: Target-date funds are a great set-it-and-forget-it for investors who don’t want...

Amidst global economic uncertainties, institutional investments in Indian real estate are expected to plummet by 37% to USD 3.06 billion during the first half of 2025, according to JLL.Data from real estate consultant JLL India indicates a significant drop from the USD 4.89 billion invested in the same period last year. This decline is attributed to prolonged investment timelines driven by international economic and political challenges.Foreign investors dominated with a 68% share, while domestic investments accounted for 32%. Despite these hurdles, India's real estate market remains a strong investment...

By: Mary SteurerBISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota plans to invest up to $150 million of Legacy Fund money in-state into land, infrastructure, agriculture and natural resources as part of a new agreement with investment firm GCM Grosvenor.The Legacy Fund is a trust fund for the state made from oil tax revenue. The fund, which as of March was valued at nearly $12 billion, is meant to create a source of reliable income for North Dakota even after the state’s energy industry tapers off.The Legislature made a commitment...

TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced the June 2025 cash distributions for AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund*, AGF Total Return Bond Fund* and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF, which pay monthly distributions, as well as AGF Global Sustainable Growth Equity ETF, which pays quarterly distributions. Unitholders of record on June 30, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable on July 7, 2025. Details regarding the final "per unit” distribution amounts are as follows:ETF Ticker ExchangeCash Distribution Per Unit ($) AGF Enhanced U.S....

In recent years, alternative investments have captured the attention of high-net-worth investors — especially those nearing retirement or seeking new ways to diversify.Private equity, hedge funds, real estate, annuities and commodities are now common topics in investment conversations, largely because of their potential for higher returns and portfolio resilience during market volatility.But before stepping into these complex, often illiquid strategies, it’s critical to understand what they are — and how to approach them strategically. Subscribe to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. Save up to 74% Sign...

MONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 23: A janitor picks up Liberal Party "thunder sticks" at outgoing Prime ... More Minister Paul Martin's riding headquarters after his government was defeated by Stephen Harper's opposition Conservatives on Monday, January 23, 2006. Martin will stay on as an MP but will step down as leader of the Liberal Party. (Photo by Simon Hayter/Getty Images)Getty Images Over a month after Canada’s federal elections, the country is still trying to sort out exactly who won and by how much. If this sounds eerily familiar to Bush...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has released an announcement regarding the upcoming “The Future of Digital Investments in the EU” Conference 2025. The event is being organised by the European Digital Innovation Hub Add Smart, in collaboration with the Enterprise Europe Network, Ideal-ist, the Network of National Contact Points for ICT, and DEP4ALL. The event is scheduled to take place on July 2 and 3, 2025, at the Aalborg Congress & Culture Center in Aalborg, Denmark. “This conference will bring together voices from business, academia, and policymaking...