washington

HomeStreet adds director after rejecting investor's push for a seat

01/26/18

The Seattle company, which is gearing up for a proxy battle with Blue Lion Capital, appointed a former U.S. Bancorp executive to fill a board vacancy.

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Riverview in Washington prepares for first new CEO in four decades

01/17/18

Kevin Lycklama is set to succeed Patrick Sheaffer, who has led the company since 1976.

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HomeStreet in Seattle to face proxy battle from big investor

01/17/18

Blue Lion Capital, which had a recent request for a board seat rejected, plans to nominate multiple people to run for the board at HomeStreet's next annual meeting.

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HomeStreet in Seattle rejects shareholder request for board seat

01/11/18

Blue Lion Capital has complained about the company's reliance on mortgages and bank acquisitions.

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For banks, DOJ reversal on pot will have 'chilling effect'

01/04/18

Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to rescind an Obama-era directive that helped foster the marijuana sector’s growth raises new risks for banks and credit unions that do business with growers and dispensaries.

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Banner in Wash. delays looming Durbin amendment hit

01/04/18

The company sold securities in the fourth quarter to stay below $10 billion in assets and avoid a cap on interchange fees.

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HomeStreet in Seattle responds to investor claim it is growing too fast

11/27/17

HomeStreet's CEO said mortgage expansion and bank acquisitions — concerns highlighted recently by Blue Lion Capital — are helping the company diversify.

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HomeStreet investor wants Seattle company to slow its expansion

11/21/17

Blue Lion Capital believes a heavy focus on mortgages and acquisitions is hurting HomeStreet's financial performance.

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Michigan bank with far-flung markets plans IPO

11/09/17

Most of Sterling Bancorp's operations are in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The company plans to use some of the $93 million it will raise to expand in New York and Seattle.

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12 markets hit hardest by slashing the mortgage interest deduction

11/09/17

Here's a look at the 12 housing markets with the largest percentages of mortgages over $500,000 — the new threshold House Republicans have proposed for the mortgage interest deduction in their tax plan.

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