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8 Credit Score Levels Lenders Are Flagging as Higher-Risk for Mortgage Approval

A credit score is a tiny number with an enormous amount of power, especially when a mortgage application lands on a lender’s desk. A score does not tell the whole story, but it can quickly signal how much credit risk a borrower might represent. The lower the score, the more…

The Free Financial Advisor

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed rate hits a three-week high as homebuyer demand weakens

Mortgage rates have edged higher, reaching their highest point in three weeks. This increase is adding pressure to the already sluggish U.S. housing market. Total mortgage application volume saw a slight decrease from the previous week. Refinancing applications dropped, and home purchase demand also weakened. Affordability pressures continue to weigh…

The Economic Times

Texas whistleblower asks how H-1Bs live in beautiful, $800,000 houses, blames Biden for giving out loans

Texas journalist and self-styled whistleblower Sara Gonzales, who has been investigating alleged H-1B fraud in her state, said all her surprise visits to the houses of Indians and Indian-origin people revealed one thing: they all have beautiful houses. Gonzales said she made those unannounced visits to people's private properties only…

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‘It Has Ticked Off Literally Everybody in the Lending World’: Why Billionaire Steve Eisman Is Shorting This Software Stock

This business has apparently gone too far with its price increases, and some lenders say they've had enough, even though the financials are soaring.

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North Carolina’s $15,000 Forgivable Mortgage: How to Qualify in 2026

Moving to NC in 2026? Learn how to secure 0% interest down payment assistance and what the loan "forgiveness" period means for your taxes.

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Your credit score could decide your mortgage. Here’s what you should know

Moving up from one tier to another can have a significant impact on rates for some borrowers

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The End of the 3% Mortgage: Why “Assumable Loans” Are A Smart Way to Buy a House in 2026

The 3% mortgage is not coming back. That era burned bright and fast, fueled by emergency rate cuts and historic economic chaos, and it left behind a generation of homeowners clinging tightly to loans they will never refinance away.

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What Is an Assumable Mortgage and Could It Save You Thousands?

Learn how assumable mortgages work, who qualifies and when taking over a seller's loan could save you money.

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Can’t Qualify for That Condo: 7 Things You Should Know About a Spot FHA Loan

You found the condo. You pictured the furniture. You imagined morning coffee on that tiny balcony. Then the lender dropped the bomb: the condo project doesn’t qualify for FHA financing. That moment feels like someone slammed the brakes on your future. But before you walk away from the deal, you…

The Free Financial Advisor

The Housing Standoff Is Finally Breaking: 5 Reasons Buying a Home in 2026 Is Suddenly Different

For the last three years, the housing market has felt like a staring contest. Buyers were waiting for a crash that never came, and sellers...

Saving Advice

Ryan Serhant thinks the American Dream was just a 'slogan created by banks,' but it was really about FDR, the Great Depression, and an economic crisis

"It’s like student debt. Everyone needs to go to college. It was a device to create interest payments on student debt."

Fortune

I Asked ChatGPT When the Best Time To Refinance Is

If you bought your home when mortgage rates were higher than wanted, with plans to refinance once they dropped, you're not alone. But when is the best time?

GOBankingRates

Reverse Mortgage Servicing Changes Are Confusing Borrowers

For many seniors, a reverse mortgage—officially known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)—is the final piece of the retirement puzzle. It offers the promise...

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Experts Reveal the Exact Credit Score Needed for the Best Mortgage Rates in 2026

What credit score do I need to secure the best mortgage rate? According to industry experts and recent data, the short answer might be higher than many expect.

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Seventh Circuit Rejects Claim That Eviction for Flying Palestinian Flag Violated Discrimination Law

The apartment building owner told plaintiff "to take the flag down pursuant to a policy that the building would stay 'neutral' amidst the Israel-Palestine conflict."

International Business Times UK

Your Home as ATM: Why Cash-Outs Add $42,000 in Interest, Hitting Vulnerable Families the Hardest

Despite a refi boom favoring rate-and-term loans, vulnerable FHA and VA borrowers still face cash-out traps that add $42,000 in interest, with cheaper home equity options largely unavailable.

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What Will Mortgage Rates Look Like as We Come Out of a Government Shutdown?

The government shutdown now has ended, but Americans are still left with a lot of questions. For one, what will mortgage rates look like going forward?

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8 Reverse Mortgage Updates Seniors Should Know Before Signing Anything

Reverse mortgages were once marketed as a guaranteed safety net for retirees, but the landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. New rules, lender practices,...

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6 Cities Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Score Big Savings in 2025

Discover six U.S. cities where first-time homebuyers can find major savings, affordable housing and rising value in 2025’s competitive market.

Benzinga

LGI Homes Foreclosure Rates 4x Higher Than FHA Average, Hunterbrook Report Alleges

Shares of homebuilder LGI Homes Inc (NASDAQ: LGIH) are trading lower Monday morning after a report by Hunterbrook Media accused the company of luring renters into buying homes they cannot afford through deceptive marketing and aggressive sales tactics.

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Mortgage Rates Drop to 6% and Below — Should You Buy Now or Wait Until 2026?

Just 10 weeks ago, 15-year loans topped 6% and 30-year loans neared 7%.

Fortune

Current mortgage rates report for Aug. 29, 2025: Rates flicker slightly up after dip

Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

The Free Financial Advisor

7 Mortgage Offers That Disappear Once You Turn 60

For many people, turning 60 is a milestone that comes with new opportunities and a few roadblocks. When it comes to mortgages, age can play a bigger role than you might think. Some mortgage offers are only available to younger borrowers, and certain benefits or programs can vanish once you…

Benzinga

Shark Tank Star Recalls How A Nearly Bankrupt Trump Sold NYC's Plaza Hotel Without Even Pitching It — 'Best Salesman I've Ever Met'

Barbara Corcoran, a real estate mogul and star of the TV show “Shark Tank,” shared how President Donald Trump, then a real estate baron, used his salesmanship to sell his New York Plaza Hotel.

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Are Reverse Mortgages Just Delayed Foreclosures?

Reverse mortgages are marketed as a lifeline for retirees, especially those who are house-rich but cash-poor. They promise monthly income, no required loan payments, and...

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