49% of borrowers have a higher student loan balance after 5 years of repayment By Millie Fender 11 February 2020 NEWS A report has found that student debt is “weighing on household finances and the broader economy", as borrowers fail to pay off any of their outstanding balance.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest since 2016, as Spring buying-rush comes early By James Laird 31 January 2020 News The latest data from the MBA reveals a 7.2% rise in total home loan applications and 8% jump in refinance demand.
FICO changes its credit scoring system, and 80 million Americans could suffer 20-point drop By James Laird 24 January 2020 News Changes to FICO's credit scoring system are coming into force this year. Here's what you need to know.
Understanding the basics of structured settlement annuities By Tamsin Oxford 24 January 2020 Feature Structured settlement annuities sound complex but can be a solid way to refine your financial investments.
Some Super Bowl 2020 tickets are selling for $15,000... but you can actually get a loan from Stubhub By James Laird 23 January 2020 News Itching to get to Miami for Super Bowl 2020? Ticket prices are seriously high, but there are ways to get there if you're desperate.
US mortgage rates starting to stabilize, but January is still a good time to refinance By James Laird 23 January 2020 News According to the MBA, 30 year mortgage rates are levelling out, but 15 year rates are actually still dropping.
US mortgage rates could drop to all-time low as free fall continues By James Laird 16 January 2020 News Purchase loan and refinancing interest soars on the back of another dip in mortgage rates, which are now at their lowest point since September 2019.
Shopify will give you a $200 loan to start your own business By James Laird 15 January 2020 News The eCommerce platform has launched a new starter loan initiative designed to help grow startups and small businesses.
Elizabeth Warren has pledged to cancel student loan debt on her first day in office By Millie Fender 15 January 2020 News Funded by a 2% 'ultra-millionaire' tax, Warren would cancel student loan debt for more than 95% of borrowers.
Mortgage rates drop to 13-week low in 2020, which is good for homebuyers By James Laird 13 January 2020 News Average rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages haven't been this competitive since October 2019.
How to choose a reverse mortgage service provider By Tamsin Oxford 20 December 2019 How to Reverse mortgages always require careful thought before you sign on that dotted line.
10 things everyone should know about reverse mortgages By Tamsin Oxford 20 December 2019 Feature From financial benefit to bust, this is the list of everything you should know before you invest into a reverse mortgage
InterContinental Capital Group review By Tamsin Oxford, Tim Leonard 20 December 2019 Review ICG enjoys a terrific reputation but keeps its cards too close to its chest.
Homebridge Financial Services review By Tamsin Oxford 20 December 2019 Review A multi-service financial services company with a reputable reverse mortgage solution.
Citibank Mortgages review By Tamsin Oxford 12 December 2019 Review Citibank Mortgages provides low-cost and accessible mortgage options to a wide range of lender types, offering discounts to existing customers.
Flagstar Mortgages review By Tamsin Oxford 12 December 2019 Review Flagstar Mortgages isn’t as cheap and cheerful as some of its competitors but delivers a stable and varied offering nonetheless.
New American Funding review By Tamsin Oxford 12 December 2019 Review New American Funding Plenty is a well-designed mortgage and refinance platform that ticks the right boxes for those who have the wrong credit lines.
Discover Home Equity Loans review By Gina Clarke 27 November 2019 Review A home equity loan from Discover allows you to access a large sum of money in one go, helping you to fund those renovation projects and more.
Key terms you need to know before taking out a payday loan By Paul Oswell 15 November 2019 Feature There’s a lot of jargon attached to the industry, but here are some of the key terms to understand.
LoanDepot Home Equity Loans review By Gina Clarke 13 November 2019 Review Our LoanDepot home equity loans review reveals all you need to know about this established online lender.
