Mortgage rates surge. Here's why.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are fueling a surge in commodities ... from stocks. U.S. mortgage rates are on the rise, with the 30-year fixed rate hitting 6.88%, as recent inflationary ... Read More

Rithm Capital profits surge higher in the first quarter

Profits in the originations and servicing segment at Newrez drove earnings, while a possible spinoff of Rithm's mortgage operations is still seen as a "work in progress," according to company leaders. Read More

No, credit-card delinquencies aren’t at a record high

The Fed data sparked headlines indicating credit-card delinquencies were at the “worst level on record,” a point debunked ... 5% were well below the roughly 6.53% rate seen some 16 years ... Read More

Housing Trends

Consumers Unified, LLC does not take loan or mortgage applications or make credit decisions. Rather, we display rates from lenders that are licensed or otherwise authorized to work in Vermont. Read More

Consumer News

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies. The number ... Read More

The best times to get a reverse mortgage

According to the latest Consumer Price Index report ... to borrow money. A reverse mortgage can help qualified homeowners convert some of their home's equity into much-needed cash to pay off ... Read More

25 States with Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rates

In this article, we will list 25 states with highest mortgage delinquency rates. We will begin by discussing the latest news ... around 6.8%, which is 2.5 times higher than the record lows of ... Read More

News of record for April 19

Apr. 22—The following is a list of incidents reported to police agencies on April 19; however, the call may have resulted in something other than what was originally reported. BECKLEY POLICE ... Read More

Best mortgage lenders of May 2024

First-time homebuyers can apply for the Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgage program ... which usually ranges from 0.5% to 1% of the loan value. The platform also offers a real estate agent service ... Read More

A bright spot in the economy is at risk as 30 million Americans face student loan payments for the first time since the pandemic

More than 43 million Americans together owe $1.6 trillion ... over high mortgage rates and low inventory. Read more. 6. Central banks around the world are using a record amount of Chinese yuan. Read More

No, credit-card delinquencies aren't at a record high

The Fed data sparked headlines indicating credit-card delinquencies were at the "worst level on record," a point debunked ... 3.5% were well below the roughly 6.53% rate seen some 16 years ago ... Read More