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SEATTLE, WA — The national median asking rent was up 14% year over year to $2,032 in July, according to a new report from Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN). That’s the smallest annual …
Renters Rejoice: Landlords Adjusting to Tenant Budgets Read More
Despite the increasing cost of goods, a majority of Americans remain hopeful about their financial future. A New York Life Wealth Watch Survey found that 62% of adults have overall …
Despite Rising Inflation, Americans Remain Hopeful About Their Financial Future Read More
In the face of decades-high inflation, sharply rising interest rates and ongoing supply and labor shortages, JPMorgan Chase recently surveyed more than 1,500 midsize business leaders to understand their economic …
JPMorgan Chase Survey: Business Leaders Navigate Decades-High Inflation, Rising Interest Rates and Supply and Labor Shortages Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a report on the challenges faced by Americans in rural communities. The report highlights that many of these communities …
Report: Many Rural Communities Are “Banking Deserts” Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) feel confident they will achieve their financial goals, according to a new WSFS Bank survey. However, two-in-five (39%) said they’re not confident …
Study: Inflation, High Costs and Poor Credit Are a Concern for Many Americans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — After inheriting the chaos of a multi-billion-dollar budget deficit seven years ago, Governor Tom Wolf has led a historic improvement of the state’s finances that creates a …
Gov. Wolf: Historic Improvement in Pennsylvania’s Finances Paves Way to Bright Future Read More
EXTON, PA — “How are we doing in Chester County when it comes to the economy? Oh baby, we’re doing terrific,” said Patti Brennan as she shared expert insights for …
No Reason to Worry, Economy Is Adapting: Economic Outlook for Chester County and U.S. in 2022 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week released its fiscal year (FY) 2021 report to Congress on the financial health of the Federal Housing Administration …
FHA Releases 2021 Annual Financial Report to Congress Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Friday announced updates to its student loan monthly payment calculations to take steps to remove barriers and provide more access to …
FHA Takes Steps to Remove Barriers to Homeownership for Those with Student Loan Debt Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Modified Loan Application Register (LAR) data for 2020 were published on the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s HMDA Platform for approximately …
2020 HMDA Data on Mortgage Lending Now Available Read More