Key Points Federal Direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans come with a six-month grace period after graduation. Medical and dental residents can pause federal payments through forbearance, in increments of…
Our take: Fifth Third Bank’s home equity options are reliable but not cutting-edge. Borrowers with excellent credit will find no-closing-cost loans and in-branch support appealing, but online competitors often…
Key Points The Justice Department asked a federal judge on July 14 to dismiss Havens v. U.S. Department of Education, the last active lawsuit trying to stop the SAVE…
Our take: Achieve offers affordable HELOCs with fast approvals for eligible homeowners borrowing against primary residences. It has a lower minimum credit score requirement than many lenders, but may…
Why Were 10yr Yields Only a Few bps Lower Today? Tue, Jul 14 2026, 4:42 PM Why Were 10yr Yields Only a Few bps Lower Today?…
Key Takeaways Better Mortgage leads with the Mortgage Reports overall lender score of 4.3/5, offering a high 90% CLTV and an accessible 620 credit minimum. Other lenders excel in…
The University of California’s admissions board voted Friday to withdraw its month-old plan to study whether the SAT and ACT should return to UC admissions, leaving the system’s biggest…
IRA Financial review: Our take – IRA Financial offers a broad choice of assets, advanced IRA structures, and predictable fees. However, some plans carry high setup and maintenance costs….
CRA, Call Report, Non-QM U/W Tools; ROAD to Housing Bill Viewed; Immigration and Credit Reminder Ever heard someone say something that was blatantly misleading? On July 16,…
Key Points For most families, the best 529 plan is your own state’s plan: most states only give the tax break if you use their plan, and the break…
