Mortgage
CFPB employees contend that Trump plans to “wind down” agency
Union details in court filing the plan to scuttle the bureau, reducing it to ‘five men and a phone’
Union details in court filing the plan to scuttle the bureau, reducing it to ‘five men and a phone’
Tariffs could pose a threat to a bright spot in commercial real estate
The moves reverse actions taken in the last days of the Biden administration
Remodeling costs rose 3.6% in 2024 and are 70% higher than in 2015
A majority of owners plan to spend at least $20,000 per property on renovations
High home prices, bad weather and 7% interest rates slowed sales during the month
Originations were up 29% compared to the previous year
Applications were still up 45% from a year ago
Aging housing stock and inability to move up are expected to fuel jump in home upgrades: NAHB
U.S. small businesses were increasing their borrowing and leasing activity to end the year, according to Equifax. The company’s small business lending index was up
