Veterans borrowing VA loans at a record pace, study shows: Is this mortgage option right for you?
1.2 million veterans tapped into their VA home loan benefits in 2020, and even more are expected to do so this year. See where retired military service members are taking out VA loans at the highest rate, and learn more about the eligibility requirements.
11 ways to pay off student loans fast
It’s common for student loan borrowers to take 20 years or more to pay off their student debt. Here are steps you can take to be debt-free faster.
Atlanta Fed president projects 2022 interest rate hike: What it could mean for your mortgage refinance
The Federal Reserve could increase interest rates as soon as 2022. Homeowners can refinance now before rates increase.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates dip for first time in 7 days | July 9, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 9, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates close week on a downward trend | July 9, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 9, 2021, which are mostly down from yesterday.
The US Postal Service’s higher postage rates could harm local newspapers
The U.S. Postal Service’s plans to raise postage rates could present one more damaging blow to community newspapers already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and advertising declines.
Mortgage applications sink to pre-pandemic levels: Why this might be good news for buyers
Applications for mortgage loans have fallen to pre-pandemic lows, according to the MBA weekly index, despite historically low mortgage interest rates.
Wells Fargo shutting down personal line of credit product -- here's what to do instead
Wells Fargo announced to its customers that it is shuttering its personal line of credit product.
Treasury rates drop amid Fed talks on economic stimulus – here’s what that means for interest rates
After the Fed minutes were released, Treasury yields dropped to the lowest level in months.
Mortgage lenders see increased demand for new home purchases, Fannie Mae reports
The demand for mortgage loans for home buying has increased in the past three months, while mortgage refinancing demand has fallen significantly, a report from Fannie Mae found.
Fixed rates for private student loans drop, while variable rates rise
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
Fulton County deposits $10 million in minority-owned banks
Fulton County deposits $10 million of American Rescue Plan money in minority-owned financial institutions.
Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale
It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.
Most student loan borrowers aren't ready to resume payments, survey finds - here's what you can do
Most college graduates aren't prepared for federal student loan payments to resume, according to a recent survey. Here are three ways it can be easier once forbearance ends.
Today's mortgage refinance rates: 20-year rates drop, while others edge up | July 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 7, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Today's 20-year mortgage rates hit near five-month low | July 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 7, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Newnan denied federal funds following EF-4 tornado
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, Insurance Commissioner John King said FEMA’s decision is unprecedented. Historically, funding is not denied to victims in an area that the president has issued a major disaster declaration.
Student loan interest rates sank to record lows between May, June: Is refinancing your private loans worth it?
It's a good time to refinance student loans, since interest rates fell month-over-month between May and June 2021. See if you can qualify for a lower interest rate to save money on interest and lower your monthly payments.
3 easy ways to cut expenses as eviction moratorium, unemployment benefits expire
With federal COVID-19 protections set to expire soon, you may be looking for an easy way to cut your monthly expenses. Refinancing your loans can save you money every month without having to change your spending habits.