Money Management International’s Helene Raynaud says rising home values give American homeowners an extraordinary financial cushion. “Increasingly, they are turning that cushion into cash.”
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How 3 Homeowners Did the Refinance Math, And Why They Say It Was Worth It
Bankrate.com, Aug. 3, 2026-Katie Kelton While rates are still relatively high, they’ve fallen from their peak a few years ago. And if you’re looking for a lower monthly payment, it’s …
We Keep Debating the Price of the House. We Should Be Building the Road to It.
Money Management International’s Helene Raynaud notes that affordability is one ingredient in the homeownership challenge. “Mortgage readiness is the on-ramp, and nonprofits are increasingly helping build it.”
How Unsecured Debt Is Increasingly Driving Housing Instability
Money Management International’s Helene Raynaud writes that many unsecured debt challenges–credit-card utilization, medical collections, budget shortfalls–can potentially be addressed before they escalate into mortgage delinquency or foreclosure exposure.