Why delinquent student loan borrowers may struggle to get a mortgage
Being late on student debt can sink a credit score by 100 points, tanking an opportunity to land a home loan.
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What does stagflation mean for the housing industry?
As tariffs push up prices and stunt growth, a weakening U.S. dollar will contribute to rising costs.
How Trump’s trade war creates housing headwinds
If the U.S. finds itself in a recession, a plethora of people will have to sell their homes after losing their jobs.
How to finance blacklisted Fannie Mae condos
How to finance blacklisted condos with a 10% down payment.
Buying a condo? Fannie Mae ‘blacklist’ has 438 Southern California communities
California has 685 condo complexes on the blacklist, which makes getting government-backed loans nearly impossible.
5 ways to use home equity to finance long-term senior care
Almost 70% of people turning 65 today will need some type of long-term care services. So, how will they pay for it?
Rates tumble and Southern California economists fret housing, recession
Local real estate and economy experts say tariffs and government layoffs will make the future gloomier.
How Trump could lower certain mortgage rates
Removing loan level pricing adjustments or LLPAs could reduce rates for certain homebuyers.
Why adjustable-rate mortgages might be better bargain than fixed
For a well-qualified borrower, the savings can be substantial.
Homeowners can tap up to $50,000 with down-payment grant
A "grant" is important to note because the borrower doesn't have to pay them back.