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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your medical bills will remain on your credit report after all

Medical debt can now be included on credit reports, affecting individuals' financial futures.
A federal judge has ruled that only Congress can create rules regarding credit reporting.
Real estate
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

UAE proptech Huspy raises $59M to scale in Europe | TechCrunch

Huspy streamlines home buying and mortgage processes digitally in the UAE, expanding into Spain and planning a launch in Saudi Arabia.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Homebuyers Could Soon List Bitcoin and Other Crypto as Assets for Mortgage Applications

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Homebuyers Could Soon List Bitcoin and Other Crypto as Assets for Mortgage Applications

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fromIndependent
4 months ago

Mortgage warning from banks to homeowners over new back-garden cabins

Homeowners may not secure mortgages for back-garden cabins due to legal and ownership concerns.
Real estate
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Mortgage warning from banks to homeowners over new back-garden cabins

Homeowners may not secure mortgages for back-garden cabins due to legal and ownership concerns.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Powell: Fed is reviewing Basel III, supplemental leverage ratio rules

Basel III rules could impose higher capital requirements on U.S. banks' mortgage portfolios than global standards, facing pushback from trade groups.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

RetroRate funding round will fuel assumable mortgage tool set

What we're trying to do is basically build an assumable loan tool set and process automation around this old, archaic process that no one seems to know how to do anymore.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Americans tapped $25B in home equity in Q1 2025

Homeowners accessed nearly $25 billion in home equity through second-lien mortgages in Q1 2025, the highest in 17 years.
#housing-market
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Renovation

The comeback of Celtic Tiger mortgages: how to navigate the new loans landscape - without risking everything

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Renovation

The comeback of Celtic Tiger mortgages: how to navigate the new loans landscape - without risking everything

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fromSFGATE
2 months ago

HELOC Balances Have Risen 27%-So Why Do Financial Advisers Agree It's Still the Best Option for Certain Homeowners?

U.S. consumer debt reached an all-time high of $18.2 trillion, with rising popularity of HELOCs amid inflation.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

How Retirees Should Tweak the 4% Rule To Protect Their Nest Egg and Afford Their Mortgage Into Old Age

Retirees today face different financial challenges than previous generations; the traditional 4% rule may not be suitable for those with mortgages.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I make $9,000 a month and followed most of Dave Ramsey's advice - except I took a 30-year mortgage

Dave Ramsey suggests a 15-year mortgage for better financial health, while some individuals may opt for a 30-year loan to reduce immediate pressure.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm a Dave Ramsey follower but didn't do a 15-year mortgage - was choosing flexibility over speed a bad call?

Ramsey suggests that when financing a home, consumers should ideally opt for a 15-year mortgage to avoid excess debt and save on interest.
SF real estate
Retirement
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Gen X Retirees Turn to Side Gigs To Afford Mortgages-Just Like Gen Z

Rising housing costs and interest rates strain retirees, especially Gen X homeowners.
Many Gen Xers are behind on retirement savings and lack personalized financial plans.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What the Bank of England's interest rate cut means for your mortgage - and your savings

The Bank of England cut interest rates, benefiting borrowers but posing challenges for savers.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

First-time homebuyers account for record share of agency lending

First-time buyers, especially Gen Z, dominate the housing market despite affordability challenges, achieving record mortgage shares.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

ICS Mortgages to launch two years 'interest only' mortgage for home buyers and switchers

ICS Mortgages will launch a new mortgage product with a two-year interest-only option to alleviate initial payment pressures for borrowers.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

FHA grants QC waiver for post-wildfire delinquencies in LA County

HUD indicates early payment defaults are mainly due to external factors like job loss and property damage unrelated to FHA compliance.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

How to buy out an ex's share of the mortgage: Seven steps to sever ties

In Dublin, splitting a mortgage is financially appealing for cohabiting couples, especially given the high median asking prices of €461,000 as of 2023.
Relationships
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy can offer a fresh start to those in financial distress, but it comes with consequences like liquidation of assets and credit damage.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

This is why Clark Howard is obsessed with 15 year mortgages

Refinancing to a 15-year mortgage can lower interest costs and benefit homeowners with current high rates.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Theater Review: Third Rail Repertory Makes A Case for the Existence of God

The play explores complex themes of financial desperation and emotional connection through two contrasting characters.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

ECB reduces rates for sixth time putting pressure on lenders to cut new fixed rates

ECB cuts key rates by 0.25 percentage points, benefiting tracker mortgage holders and potentially aiding first-time buyers by improving affordability.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

How cheaper mortgages gave us the baby boomers - and what it means for today's baby bust

Easier access to mortgages positively correlated with increased birth rates in the US during the baby boom.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

4 Simple Strategies To Lower the Cost of Your Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners must obtain insurance coverage before closing, as required by mortgage lenders.
Venture
fromIndependent
5 months ago

How to escape the clutches of a vulture fund - four steps to more financial freedom

Elder homeowners with vulture fund mortgages are also suffering during the housing crisis.
Overlooked older generations face unique challenges in their mortgage negotiations.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

I Used to Think Paying Off My Mortgage Early Was Always Best, but These 10 Factors Changed My Strategy

Paying off a mortgage early may not justify the financial trade-offs involved.
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