WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 21, 2022) – The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 12 basis points from 1.30% of servicers’ portfolio volume in the prior month to 1.18% as of February 28, 2022. According to MBA’s estimate, 590,000 homeowners are in forbearance plans. The share of Fannie Mae …
Not all student loan borrowers need to drop everything and refinance right now. Here’s who should rush to refinance and those who have reason to wait. Even with federal student loans in forbearance and talk shifting to prospects for forgiveness, student loan interest rates still matter — and nothing underlines that point better than the likelihood they’ll soon increase. Private …
Expanding access to credit is a worthy goal. Too many people can’t get a mortgage or an emergency loan at a reasonable rate because they can’t show a solid credit history. They might pay more for insurance or make large security deposits to get utilities or rent an apartment. Recently, the three major credit bureaus announced plans to incorporate “buy …
As main street businesses are continuing to make a comeback post-pandemic, they’re facing down the triple threat of supply chain headwinds, labor constraints and historic inflation. For some, borrowing to invest, grow, or simply stay afloat, is top of mind. Data from Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Business Voices “Small Businesses on the Brink” survey finds that 86% of owners find …
Some lenders cater to applicants with credit scores in the poor range to help them borrow money. There are many advantages to having good or excellent credit. For one, a high credit score can help you get approved for financial products — like personal loans — with a lower interest rate. But now there are some personal loans out there that keep customer …
