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In the last days of 2023, the U.S. housing market demonstrated a surprising resilience, with pending home sales recording a mere 4% year-over-year drop during the four weeks ending December …
U.S. Housing Market Shows Signs of Resilience Despite Year-End Dip in Pending Sales Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has made significant strides in providing aid to homeowners affected by the pandemic, according to recent data. The state was granted $350 …
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Reports Steady Progress with Pandemic Homeowner Assistance Read More
Mortgage rates, dipping from a 23-year high, have ushered in an early festive season for home buyers and sellers alike. Zillow’s latest market report reveals a decline in monthly costs …
Report: Falling Mortgage Rates and Price Cuts Bring Respite to Home Buyers Read More
EXTON, PA — For a fourth consecutive year, Seedcopa + SeedcoDE has been ranked as the #1 SBA 504 Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania by the U.S. Small Business Administration, attaining the most …
Seedcopa + SeedcoDE Ranked #1 SBA 504 Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania Read More As affordability relief is expected in 2024 due to a slow decline in sale prices and mortgage rates, Realtor.com® has identified the top local housing markets across the U.S. that …
Realtor.com Forecasts Top Housing Markets for 2024 with Toledo, Ohio Leading the Pack Read More
MALVERN, PA — Meridian Bank (Nasdaq: MRBK) has secured its position as a leading lender for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Eastern Pennsylvania District. The bank came in first in …
Meridian Bank Dominates as Top SBA Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has approved five new low-interest loans to stimulate business expansion in Bucks, Lehigh, Monroe, Perry, and Philadelphia counties. The …
Five Pennsylvania Counties to Benefit from Low-Interest Loans for Business Expansion Read More
Realtor.com has released its 2024 Housing Forecast, revealing that lower mortgage rates and easing home prices could spark the beginning of an affordability turnaround. However, the supply of existing homes …
2024 Housing Forecast Reveals Potential Turnaround in Affordability Despite Tight Supply Read More
The Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced the updated dollar thresholds that will determine the applicability of certain requirements under Regulation Z (Truth in …
Federal Reserve and CFPB Announce Increased Dollar Thresholds for 2024 Regulations Z and M Read More
In a recent study, Zillow Research has revealed that millions of people, particularly Black families, are unable to become homeowners due to a lack of credit access. This forces them …
Zillow Research Highlights Credit Insecurity Barrier to Homeownership, Particularly for Black Families Read More