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Rent payments could help Americans qualify for a mortgage, FHFA says
Americans facing housing challenges may benefit from new FHFA policy that counts rent payments toward mortgage qualification, ...
Fannie and Freddie may use new credit scores. Will it help you get a mortgage?
The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score to FICO for ...
Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market
High home prices and mortgage rates have made it much harder for Americans—especially first-time buyers—to purchase homes.
Appeals court overturns Marilyn Mosby's mortgage fraud conviction, keeps perjury verdict intact
A federal appeals court has overturned former City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's mortgage fraud conviction, but they kept ...
Court overturns ex-state attorney’s mortgage fraud conviction but upholds perjury convictions
A federal appeals court has upheld the perjury convictions of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, but the court ...
Bilt Triples Valuation to $10.8 Billion in Mortgage Push
Bilt Rewards, the platform best known for doling out rewards points for rent payments, more than tripled its valuation to $10 ...
Paying Rent on Time Could Now Help You Get a Mortgage After Key Change at Fannie and Freddie
Effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore credit ratings to assess ...
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Mortgage delinquencies spike as affordability strains intensify
Mortgage delinquencies surged in May 2025 amid high home prices, rising student debt, and affordability challenges.
A Dave Ramsey Follower Pushes Back On His 15-Year Mortgage Rule. With Today's Housing Prices, He Says It's Just Not Reasonable
A longtime Dave Ramsey follower is questioning one of the personal finance personality’s golden rules: the 15-year fixed ...