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Homeowners can earn new cash-back rewards on mortgage payments soon
Although many credit cards offer extensive rewards programs, rent and mortgage payments have historically been ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Appeals Court vacates Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction, upholds perjury charges
A federal appeals court vacated former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction, while upholding ...
Dave Ramsey's 'Shortest Call in Show History' Came From a 20-Year Listener With $211K Cash and a Mortgage — You Can Probably Guess What He Said
When you see a video titled "This Is the Shortest Call in Ramsey Show History," you expect chaos — a prank, a hang-up, maybe ...