10 results for “mortgage”
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The FHFA said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will move to one pricing grid for mortgages scored with either Classic FICO or VantageScore 4.0, a change that adds competition to mortgage credit scoring.
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The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to about 5.25% on Sept. 28, its highest since 2007, which could keep mortgage rates high while giving savers better returns.
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Buying isn't always better. Here's the framework we use to compare the true cost of each.
James Whitfield11 min read
How the 50/30/20 budget works, with a worked example, setup steps and how to adjust it when your costs don't fit.
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The 10-year Treasury yield posted its biggest monthly jump since 2022 in September, and the S&P 500 ended the month slightly lower, though stocks are still up for the year.
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A plain-English guide to getting your free credit reports, understanding each section, spotting mistakes and disputing errors with the credit bureaus.
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New York Fed President John Williams said one more rate increase may be appropriate late this year but that there is no need to rush, a message that matters for savings rates and loan costs.
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Two reports released September 29 show home prices rising modestly, 1.9% nationally by Case-Shiller's count and 2.6% by the FHFA's, but prices are still falling once inflation is taken into account.
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A plain-English guide to figuring out how much emergency savings you need, where to keep it and how to build it, even on a tight budget.
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The single number that tells you where you actually stand financially — and how to calculate yours in ten minutes.
James Whitfield5 min read
