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Paying Rent on Time Could Now Help You Get a Mortgage After Key Change at Fannie and Freddie
Effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore credit ratings to assess ...
Rent payments could help Americans qualify for a mortgage, FHFA says
Americans facing housing challenges may benefit from new FHFA policy that counts rent payments toward mortgage qualification, ...
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Mortgage delinquencies spike as affordability strains intensify
Mortgage delinquencies surged in May 2025 amid high home prices, rising student debt, and affordability challenges.
Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing market
High home prices and mortgage rates have made it much harder for Americans—especially first-time buyers—to purchase homes.
Court overturns ex-state attorney’s mortgage fraud conviction but upholds perjury convictions
A federal appeals court has upheld the perjury convictions of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, but the court ...
Bilt Triples Valuation to $10.8 Billion in Mortgage Push
Bilt Rewards, the platform best known for doling out rewards points for rent payments, more than tripled its valuation to $10 ...
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I'm the breadwinner but was recently laid off. The mortgage is now 2 months behind — how do I save the house?
The good news is if you're 60 days late on mortgage payments, you're typically not going to be at serious risk of foreclosure ...
Homeowners can earn new cash-back rewards on mortgage payments soon
Bilt was founded as a startup in 2019 and launched its loyalty reward program in 2021, allowing users to earn cash-back ...