Founded in 2012, online lender Longbridge Financial is the third-largest provider of reverse mortgages in the U.S. As of February 2025, it’s approved more than $94 million in loans. Longbridge stands out for its lower rates and robust digital presence, which includes a reverse mortgage calculator and an easy-to-use servicing portal. Longbridge is a particularly
Founded in 2018 by SoFi’s Mike Cagney, fin-tech startup Figure is one of the largest providers of home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) in the U.S, with more than $14 billion lent to over 200,000 households. We love Figure’s speed and efficiency: Customers can get approved in as little as five minutes and get funding in as
NEW YORK — Between collections resuming, courts blocking student loan programs and layoffs at the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status of their student loans. Recently, the Education Department announced it would start involuntary collections on defaulted loans, meaning the roughly 5.3 million borrowers who are in default could have their wages
NEW YORK (AP) — Between collections resuming, courts blocking student loan programs and layoffs at the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status of their student loans. Recently, the Education Department announced it would start involuntary collections on defaulted loans, meaning the roughly 5.3 million borrowers who are in default could have their
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway heavily sold banking shares in Q1, according to a 13f filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The Oracle of Omaha sold all shares of Brazilian bank Nu Holdings, which has its own crypto platform. He disposed of 40.18 million shares of the bank during the quarter that
Mortgage rates jumped significantly on May 15, 2025, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now sitting at 6.90%. That’s a 1.47% increase from last week, according to data from the Mortgage Research Center. This rate hike marks one of the largest week-over-week increases in 2025 and could impact affordability for buyers and homeowners considering refinancing.
Refinance rates moved higher again as of May 6, 2025, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Research Center. The 30-year fixed refinance rate rose to 6.92%, while the 15-year fixed rate dropped slightly to 5.76%. 30-year fixed refinance rates move up The average 30-year fixed-rate refinance hit 6.92%, up from 6.10% a week
Applying for a mortgage can be difficult, especially for people with nontraditional income sources, like self-employed workers, small business owners, gig workers, freelancers and anyone else who doesn’t receive a W2 from an employer. “The typical mortgage broker has a checklist,” Keith Hall, president and director of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), told CNBC
Question: “I will turn 73 in June and I don’t know when I should take my first RMD. I really do not need the funds and would like to move them from the present 401(k) account and open a Roth account. My concern is that I’m not sure what my options are to pay the
BOZEMAN, MT – If you’re a new farmer or rancher in Montana and struggling to get a loan, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has some options for you. They’re offering farm ownership and operating loans specifically for folks who can’t get commercial credit from banks. Lance Wasson, FSA Acting State Executive Director