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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Friday, March 28, that it will be deprioritizing enforcement and supervision actions related to penalties under the Payment Withdrawal …
CFPB Shifts Focus, Opens Door to Revising Payday Loan Regulations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Online cash advance company Cleo AI has agreed to pay $17 million to settle allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it misled consumers about …
FTC Orders Cleo AI to Pay $17M for Misleading Cash Advance Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the reinstatement of lender fees for its 7(a) loan program, signaling a critical shift in policy aimed at restoring …
SBA Reinstates Lender Fees to Rescue Struggling 7(a) Loan Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a series of investigations and actions addressing alleged violations of federal laws ranging from civil rights to privacy protections. These …
Your Kids, Your Rights at Risk: Education Department Cracks Down on Violations Nationwide Read More
IRVINE, CA — A new Special Housing Risk Report from ATTOM identifies the U.S. housing markets at greatest risk for declines, based on factors like affordability, foreclosure rates, and unemployment. The …
Is Your City Next? Housing Market Risks Surge in NYC, California, and Beyond! Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Persistently high mortgage rates are reshaping the U.S. housing market, creating opportunities for buyers as sellers adapt to a slower-paced market, according to Zillow’s recent analysis. With mortgage …
High Mortgage Rates Upend the Market—How Buyers Can Finally Take Control This Year! Read More
It’s widely thought that home ownership is a key to building wealth — but is it? And should you consistently make sacrifices to buy your own home?
Is Buying a Home Always the Right Move? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry this week announced the distribution of $158,924 in restitution payments to 1,309 Pennsylvania residents following a settlement with California-based online lending platform, SoLo …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Wins Justice for 1,300 Borrowers—Massive Restitution Issued After Loan Scam! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of student loan borrowers finally have new options to manage their debt. The U.S. Department of Education has reopened two critical repayment plans—Pay As You Earn (PAYE) …
Relief for Millions: U.S. Department of Education Reopens Student Loan Repayment Plans Amid Legal Turbulence Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index has climbed to its highest level since September 2023, signaling a steady rise in housing market activity. The index, which tracks home tours and …
Homebuyers Defy High Rates in Stunning Market Surge—What’s Driving the Comeback? Read More