Millions of homeowners remain locked into ultra-low mortgage rates, freezing housing supply — defeasance may offer a ...

A major overhaul of the federal student loan repayment system is coming in 2026. The changes stem from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law in July.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. A large number of Americans are struggling with their federal ...

The Education Department announced Tuesday it has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit that would end the Biden administration’s Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven student loan ...

Student loan borrowers should face new repayment changes in just four weeks, as the Education Department finalizes guidance for a new loan repayment plan—under by the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act ...

It may be possible to use personal loans to pay off student loans, though not all lenders allow this. Refinancing federal student loans to a personal loan eliminates access to income-driven repayment ...

If you're taking out a conventional loan to finance a home purchase in 2026, it can be as much as $832,750 in most places in the country. The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the conforming ...

WASHINGTON,DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks with President Donald J Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The ...

Student loan forgiveness has restarted for a small number of Americans, according to experts. The Education Department said in July it suspended forgiveness for Income Based Repayment plans to update ...

A new report finds that scores dropped the most for those age 18 to 29. Here’s how to deal with a drop in your score. By Ann Carrns Young adults, those 18 to 29, are starting to see the negative ...

Refinancing can help you get a lower monthly payment or a reduced interest rate Written By Written by Staff Loans Editor, WSJ | Buy Side Hannah Alberstadt is a Buy Side staff editor specializing in ...

Federal student loans have been upended by litigation and legislation. Here’s what you need to know to repay your loans, avoid tax bombs and more. By Tara Siegel Bernard The student loan landscape has ...