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Court overturns ex-state attorney’s mortgage fraud conviction but upholds perjury convictions
A federal appeals court has upheld the perjury convictions of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, but the court ...
Paying Rent on Time Could Now Help You Get a Mortgage After Key Change at Fannie and Freddie
Effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore credit ratings to assess ...
Current 15-Year Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates tend to fluctuate day by day. So if you’re planning to buy a home, it’s a good idea to keep a close watch on ...
Rent payments could help Americans qualify for a mortgage, FHFA says
Americans facing housing challenges may benefit from new FHFA policy that counts rent payments toward mortgage qualification, ...
Blackstone Mortgage Trust: Buying Net Lease Properties Will Make It Stronger
Learn Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.'s recovery strategy and net lease ventures. With a 9.3% yield, cautious optimism hinges ...
Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market
High home prices and mortgage rates have made it much harder for Americans—especially first-time buyers—to purchase homes.
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Bilt’s $250M Raise Signals Big Mortgage Push Backed by UWM
Bilt Rewards just closed a $250 million funding round, pushing its valuation to $10.75 billion. $100 million of this round ...
I'm the breadwinner but was recently laid off. The mortgage is now 2 months behind — how do I save the house?
The good news is if you're 60 days late on mortgage payments, you're typically not going to be at serious risk of foreclosure ...
Bilt Triples Valuation to $10.8 Billion in Mortgage Push
Bilt Rewards, the platform best known for doling out rewards points for rent payments, more than tripled its valuation to $10 ...
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Mortgage delinquencies spike as affordability strains intensify
Mortgage delinquencies surged in May 2025 amid high home prices, rising student debt, and affordability challenges.
Fannie and Freddie no longer require FICO. Will it help you get a mortgage?
The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has decided to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score for borrower applications.
Homeowners can earn new cash-back rewards on mortgage payments soon
Bilt was founded as a startup in 2019 and launched its loyalty reward program in 2021, allowing users to earn cash-back ...