The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance shut down Community Bank and Trust – West Georgia this weekend. The bank, which opened in December 1984, is the second bank this year to fail. Chicago-based Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust was closed on Jan. 30 The...
A new survey published by Redfin found nearly half (47%) of US residents do not want artificial intelligence data centers constructed in their neighborhood, while 38% have no problems with these facilities in their community. The survey, fielded by Ipsos with input...
Iowa’s 2026 legislative session concluded on Sunday with lawmakers reaching a last-minute agreement on a property tax deal. Iowa Public Radio reports the deal caps revenue growth under city and county general levies at 2% beginning in the 2027-2028 fiscal year....
Allen, Texas-headquartered Highlands Residential Mortgage has expanded its presence in Central Ohio with its acquisition of Equitable Mortgage. Founded in 1995, Equitable Mortgage has funded over $6 billion in residential loans in the Columbus region. It also...
An Indiana man was found guilty of trying to use forged documents to sell a home he did not own. The Star Press reports 27-year-old Phoenix Mathis Hale was found guilty by a jury of fraud, attempted theft, counterfeiting and possession of meth. Hale was arrested in...
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has opened the application period for its 2026 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund. In the AHP, FHLBank Chicago financial institution members partner with developers and community organizations on the...
