When larger banks stepped out of the reverse mortgage market in the 2010s, Finance of America gobbled up much of the demand to become one of the biggest names in the field. Today, FOA is the second-largest reverse mortgage provider after Mutual of Omaha. In 2024, it originated 8,995 loans, worth a total $1.9 billion.
You’ve finished applying to college, got accepted and made your decision. Now it’s time to apply again, this time for financial aid. Whether you’re looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the gaps, student loans can help make college more affordable by spreading out the payments over time. Here’s how to apply
Founded in 2014, fintech College Ave has student loans for parents, undergraduates and graduate students, with a range of repayment terms, from full principal and interest while studying to no in-school payments. In addition to its lower rates and no co-signing requirement, College Ave is known for its speedy application process: Borrowers can apply and
Paying for college often means turning to private student loans — and many of those require a cosigner, especially if you don’t have an established credit history or steady income. A cosigner can help you qualify and even secure a lower interest rate. But not everyone has someone they can ask. Ascent Funding offers students
If you’re looking to take out a student loan you probably just have the basics in mind — good rates, manageable terms and a clear path to repayment. While many lenders check those boxes, some go a step further. SoFi, one of the biggest names in the private student loan space, offers more than just
When it comes to student loans, most people expect the usual hurdles: credit checks, cosigner requirements and confusing fees. But Funding U flips the script, offering loans that focus on academic performance rather than financial backing. While the lender only serves full-time undergraduate students, there’s still a lot to like. Funding U Eligible borrowers Qualifying
Your lender may sell your mortgage to another financial institution after you close. It’s actually not uncommon for a loan to be sold more than once. If your mortgage is sold, your rate, terms and payment plan will all remain the same. You’ll just have to update your details with the new mortgage company, which
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
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