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WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 1,800 colleges and universities could face heightened federal scrutiny — and potentially lose access to federal student aid — as rising student loan nonpayment rates …
Colleges Warned: Fix Loan Defaults Or Risk Aid Loss Read More
IRVINE, CA — A total of 1,719,362 residential mortgages were issued in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing $627.3 billion in lending, as refinancing activity surpassed home purchase loans for …
ATTOM Reports $627 Billion in Q4 Mortgages as Refinancing Tops Purchases Read More
IRVINE, CA — Nearly 45 percent of mortgaged homes in the United States remained equity-rich at the end of 2025, even as homeowner equity cooled modestly after years of rapid …
Home Equity Eases but Stays Strong as Nearly 45% of Mortgages Remain Rich Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Pennie has rolled out its income-focused loan matching technology to borrowers in all 50 states, a major nationwide expansion that aims to reshape how Americans are evaluated …
Pennie Takes Income-Based Lending Nationwide, Breaking Credit-Score Mold Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration marked a sharp contrast in fortunes for small businesses this month, announcing a surge in lending to manufacturers under a key working …
SBA Fuels Manufacturing Boom, Then Freezes $8.6B in Suspected Fraud Loans Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Foreclosure activity increased across the United States in 2025 as the housing market continued its post-pandemic normalization, but conditions in Chester County remained comparatively stable, supported …
Foreclosures Rise Nationally in 2025, But Chester County Stays Insulated Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Buying a typical home in Chester County in early 2026 now comes with a monthly mortgage payment approaching $3,700, a level that places ownership out of …
Chester County Mortgage Shock: Buying Now Demands a $150,000 Income Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education launched a sweeping series of actions last week that touch nearly every corner of the nation’s education system, opening Title IX investigations …
Title IX Probes, Workforce Shift, Loan Relief Mark Turbulent Week at Ed Dept Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators on Friday withdrew a joint policy statement that had warned lenders about considering immigration status in credit decisions, marking a notable shift in federal fair-lending …
Feds Pull Back on Credit Guidance, Recasting Immigration Status Rules Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal banking and consumer protection agencies on Monday announced updated dollar thresholds that will change how certain mortgage loans and consumer credit transactions are regulated in 2026, …
Mortgage Appraisal Rules Shift in 2026 as Federal Agencies Raise Loan Thresholds Read More