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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that SBA 7(a) lenders may now begin accepting applications for the newly-introduced 7(a) Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program. This …
SBA Launches New 7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program Read More
IRVINE, CA — ATTOM has released its second quarter 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, revealing that nearly half of mortgaged residential properties in the United States are now …
2024 U.S. Housing Market: Surging Equity and Declining Underwater Mortgages – A Comprehensive Report Read More
SEATTLE, WA — The median U.S. home-sale price soared to an all-time high of $397,482 in the four weeks ending July 7, marking a 4.7% increase from the previous year, …
U.S. Home Sale Prices Hit Record High Despite Cooling Market Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to enhance accessibility, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the availability of translated versions of 19 single-family mortgage documents …
HUD Expands Language Access for FHA Mortgage Documents Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement this week with SoLo Funds, Inc., a California-based lending platform accused of deceptive practices that misled borrowers into paying inflated …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles with SoLo Funds Over Deceptive Loan Practices Read More
SEATTLE, WA — A new analysis from Zillow® reveals that to comfortably afford a typical home in the U.S., the median-income homebuyer needs nearly $127,750 for a down payment. This …
Soaring Down Payments Challenge U.S. Homebuyers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Spring EQ, a provider of home equity financing solutions, has introduced Fixed Rate Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) products. This addition broadens the company’s range of …
Spring EQ Introduces Fixed-Rate HELOC to Expand Home Equity Options Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced significant changes to its home loan program, allowing eligible Veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses to pay for certain …
VA Updates Home Loan Rules to Help Veterans Compete in Housing Market Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — HouseCanary, Inc. has released its May Market Pulse Report, revealing a 3.6% increase in net new listings compared to May 2023. Despite this uptick, the housing …
Report Shows Rising Inventory but Stagnant Home Prices Read More
EXTON, PA, and WILMINGTON, DE — Seedcopa + SeedcoDE has announced the appointment of Holly Graver as Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer. The lending affiliate of the Chester County …
Seedcopa + SeedcoDE Welcomes Holly Graver as Senior VP, Boosting Business Development Efforts Read More