Changes to fees applied to federal mortgages have led to a misconception that borrowers with low credit scores will pay less at the expense of borrowers with good credit.
Category: Mortgages
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What Fed Rate Increases Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers will benefit and borrowers can expect to pay more on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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First Republic Bank Is Sold to JPMorgan: What to Know
First Republic is the second-largest bank by assets to fail in U.S. history. Here are some answers to questions you may have about what comes next for the bank and for depositors’ money.
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First Republic Is Sold: What to Know
First Republic is the second-largest bank by assets to fail in U.S. history. Here are some answers to questions you may have about what comes next for the bank and for depositors’ money.
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First Republic Bank Is Seized by Regulators and Sold to JPMorgan Chase
As part of its deal, 84 First Republic branches in eight states will reopen as JPMorgan branches on Monday.
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Housing Market Gridlock: Buyers Are Eager, but Sellers Are Scarce
Homeowners with low-rate mortgages are delaying the decision to sell until market conditions change.
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Stress Builds as Office Building Owners and Lenders Haggle Over Debt
The health of banks and cities and the nation’s economy could hinge on high-stakes negotiations over commercial real estate loans.
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Saving for a Down Payment and Retirement: What to Know
With mortgage rates and prices high, first-time home buyers find these competing goals aren’t always doable, at least at the same time. Here are points to consider.
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Why Older People Can’t Get New Mortgages
Despite solid financial track records, many older Americans have a hard time refinancing because of their mortality risks and lower retirement incomes.
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Buying or Selling a Home? Welcome to the Year of Disappointment
After a tumultuous few years, many hoped that the housing market would improve this spring. No such luck — for buyers or sellers.
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What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
The New York Times – Business:Savers will benefit and borrowers can expect to pay more on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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Silicon Valley Bank’s Deep Ties to the Tech Industry
The New York Times – Business:More than many other banks, SVB catered to how risky tech start-ups and their backers do not adhere to normal business practices.