Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
Homeowner equity grows to nearly $3T in Q2, averaging $50K annual gain per homeowner: report
Home prices are surging, bringing record equity gains to homeowners.
10-year mortgage refinance rates hold steady in bargain territory, rates for other terms rise | Oct. 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 6, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
30-year mortgage rates bump 3% again: Act now before they go higher | Oct. 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 6, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Senate confirms new CFPB director who believes government 'must do more to cancel student debt'
New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.
Debt ceiling debate includes real consequences for average Americans
The current debt ceiling is $28.4 trillion dollars, and the government has spent it all. There will be real consequences for average Americans until leaders agree to spend more.
Bacon prices hit record high amid supply chain disruptions, increased demand
The cost of bacon was $4.77 in 2011 and has risen nearly 50% this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics data.
Powerball jackpot: Winning $699.8 million ticket sold in California
A lucky winner in California matched all six numbers of the nearly $700 million jackpot prize.
Biden calls GOP’s refusal to raise debt ceiling ‘hypocritical’
President Joe Biden is giving remarks on the debt ceiling, as the U.S. quickly approaches its limit on federal borrowing.
$20.75M Lotto Texas jackpot-winning ticket sold in Houston
A jackpot-winning Lotto Texas ticket worth an estimated annuitized $20.75 million was sold in Houston, and the prize has not yet been claimed.
Innovative Houston workshop aims to help businesses reimagine themselves
After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, businesses are looking for solutions have a new toolset to open in Houston. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more.
Innovative Houston workshop aims to help businesses reimagine themselves
After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, businesses are looking for solutions have a new toolset to open in Houston.
Help for homeowners, renters struggling with damage from natural disaster
Whether you?re a homeowner or renter if your home suffered damage in a disaster or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae wants you to know there?s help available.
Wells Fargo study shows most Americans not ready for natural disasters: How you can prepare
Americans are not prepared physically or financially for natural disasters, according to a new study from Wells Fargo. Here's how you can prepare.
Mortgage rates rise over 3% for first time since June: Freddie Mac data
Interest for a 30-year mortgage rose above 3% for the first time since June after their largest single-week increase since February. But many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refinance.
Average private student loan interest rates remain low, data shows: How you can lock in a good rate
Private student loan rates are different from federal student loan rates because they can vary depending on a number of factors. See how you can qualify for the lowest fixed and variable rates on a private loan in this analysis.
30-year mortgage rates dip back below 3% | Oct. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 1, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
30-, 10-year mortgage refinance rates slip back to bargain levels | Oct. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 1, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Navient wants to exit the federal student loan program, impacting 6M borrowers
Navient wants to transfer its federal student loan servicing contract to a new company. Here's what to do if you're one of the 6 million borrowers impacted by this decision.
Biden administration extends additional mortgage relief options for FHA loans
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced new forbearance options for homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments.