MPA, July 21, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoA Biden-era rule that would have banned the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports has been overturned by a federal judge in Texas, jeopardizing what …
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NY Fed Survey Finds Easier Access to Auto Loans, Mortgage Refinancing
Reuters, July 21, 2025-Michael S. DerbyU.S. households fared far better when applying for credit for mortgage refinancing or auto loans in June, new figures on credit access from the Federal …
Here’s What’s Driving the Latest Jump in U.S. Mortgage Rates
MPA, July 21, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoThe average rate on a 30-year US mortgage rose to 6.75% for the second consecutive week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday. The rate increased 3 …
The Push to Make Tiny Homes in Backyards Easier to Finance
The Wall Street Journal, July 18, 2025-Rebecca PicciottoA pair of congressmen from California and New York plan to unveil a bill on Friday that would create a government-backed loan program …
As Texans Start to Rebuild After the Floods, Many Face the Reality of Being Uninsured
KUT 90.5, July 18, 2025-Audrey McGlinchyRobin Bates isn’t quite sure what the future looks like. On Wednesday, she watched volunteers use chainsaws to break up debris from recent flooding. They …
Map Shows Where Homeowners Are Behind on Mortgage Payments
Newsweek, July 18, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroWith rising property taxes and surging home insurance premiums, homeowners are struggling to keep hold of their properties, as shown by a recent increase in serious …
Need Some Money Squeezed from the Equity of Your Home? Beware of This New Way
Miami Herald, July 18, 2025-Lew SichelmanThere comes a time in practically every homeowner’s life when they consider using the equity they’ve built up in their house for one purpose or …
Your Credit Score Is Shaped by the Neighborhood Where You Grew Up
The Wall Street Journal, July 16, 2025-Justin LahartChildren are like sponges, constantly soaking up ideas and habits not just from their parents, but from all the people around them. This …
These 10 States Offer Homebuyers and Sellers the Most Stable Housing Markets in America
CNBC, July 17, 2025-Scott CohnThese have been challenging times for homebuyers and sellers alike.Click here for more
Americans Can Still Get a 2% Mortgage
The Economist, July 17, 2025When Adnan Sabic began looking for a home in 2023, he was shocked. The hotel executive, whose wife had just given birth to twins, could not …