Under Bill Pulte, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have pulled away from efforts to help low-income people buy homes.
Category: Consumer Federation of America
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Closing Costs for Buying a Home Have Risen Along With Rates
These mortgage fees increased 22 percent from 2021 to 2022. One likely factor is the greater use of discount points to nudge interest rates down.
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F.T.C. Warns Dozens of Funeral Homes to Provide Accurate Costs to Callers
The agency said an “undercover phone sweep” of more than 250 homes found that 38 failed to provide prices or supplied inconsistent prices in separate calls.
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How to Deal With Rising Auto Insurance Rates
Premiums are up more than inflation, as insurers deal with rising repair bills and higher car rental rates. But consumers do have some options, experts say.