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fromFortune
4 hours ago

Americans say $74,000 a year is the 'perfect salary.' But that can only afford to buy you a house in two states

$74,000 exceeds the national median and covers typical rent, but usually still falls short of affording a median-priced home across most U.S. states.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Paris Hilton took out a mortgage on the $63 million mansion she bought from Mark Walhberg. Here's why that's actually a smart financial decision

Ultra-wealthy buyers often use mortgages to keep cash liquid and invest in higher-yield opportunities.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

What mortgage lenders are doing to limit contract cancellations

Inexperienced loan officers and call-center/online lending pressures cause premature loan starts, increasing application withdrawals and buyer confusion.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The Bank of Glen Burnie acquires VA Wholesale Mortgage

VAWM specializes in loans for veterans and active-duty military with lower downpayment FHA and VA products.
VAWM will operate as a division of The Bank of Glen Burnie, enhancing support and growth.
The Bank of Glen Burnie plans to hire mortgage originators to meet rising demand.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

UK interest rates are set to be cut to 4%, the lowest since March 2023.
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fromFortune
1 month 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.
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fromTechCrunch
1 month 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
2 months ago
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Homebuyers Could Soon List Bitcoin and Other Crypto as Assets for Mortgage Applications

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

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

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fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Putting an Extra $2K Toward Your Home Loan Can Save You $110K

Paying extra on your principal can significantly reduce mortgage interest costs and time.
Switching to biweekly payments can save thousands in interest and shorten loan duration.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 months 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.
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fromIndependent
4 months ago
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The comeback of Celtic Tiger mortgages: how to navigate the new loans landscape - without risking everything

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

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fromSFGATE
3 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
3 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.
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from24/7 Wall St.
3 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.
3 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.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 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.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
4 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.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

AIB cuts non-green mortgage rates but 'has a long way to go to compete in market', expert says

AIB's reduction of non-green fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.75 percentage points aims to attract second-hand home buyers with lower energy ratings, easing the financial burden on borrowers looking to switch lenders.
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fromIrish Independent
4 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.
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