May 25, 2025

Social issues

Mortgage

Longbridge Financial Reverse Mortgage Review 2025

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

Read More
Funds

Figure HELOC Review 2025

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

Read More
Mortgage

How To Get A Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed

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

Read More
Funds

Amid Trump cuts, how will labs make up for lost research funding?

Budget cuts from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and other federal agencies have prompted pushback from the academic community but also some sober reflections on the future of the nation’s government-centered model for bankrolling biomedical research. That model has fueled breakthroughs, from magnetic resonance imaging and targeted cancer therapies, to mapping

Read More
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. View more
Accept
Decline