Mortgage applications increased for a second straight week—up 2.7% for the week ending June 27, 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The increase comes as mortgage interest rates ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. After years of delay, the Education Department has finally ...

2025-26 loan processing includes fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026 Title IV Authorizations: All students pursuing federal loans will be prompted to answer two questions after logging into MyWM in ...

The demand for home loans took a tumble after three consecutive weeks of increases. Mortgage applications decreased 10% for the week ending July 11, 2025, according Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

When closing on your dream home, you may encounter a variety of expected and unexpected fees. One fee that the mortgage lender will charge is an origination fee. These fees, also called mortgage ...

New home loan applications and refinancing both rebounded after dipping during the holidays as mortgage interest rates remain ...

One of the more nuanced licensing issues that can arise under state credit laws is the need for individual mortgage loan originators (MLOs) to be licensed. On its face, the MLO license seems ...

Taking out a personal loan means committing yourself to a lender, and like any relationship (even a financial one) you need trust and reliability. For some borrowers, that means turning to a brick-and ...

The demand for home loans decreased 1.4% for the week ending Aug. 15, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. This dip comes after two straight weeks of mortgage applications increasing. The ...

Above average minimum loan amount: SoFi’s minimum personal loan is $5,000, higher than some lender minimums of $1,000. Higher ...