National
Better.com CEO returns to role after Zoom layoffs controversy
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg has returned to his post as head of the digital mortgage company after more than...
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Black mortgage applicants’ rejection disparity surges
Black applicants are being denied mortgages at a significantly higher rate than white ones — and the gap has...
National
Crypto-rich but can’t buy a home? Now you can
Many within the ranks of the crypto-rich have a peculiar problem: Despite having digital assets worth hundreds of thousands...
Tri-State
More than 14K LI residents in mortgage delinquency
Thousands of Long Island residents could have a rough road ahead as they remain behind on their mortgages and...
Mortgage rates hit 20-month high
Mortgage rates are as high as they’ve been in almost two years, a rise that could hamper buyers and temper the housing market’s hot streak. The Wall Street Journal reported the average rate for...
Report: U.S. rents surged 7% from October to November
As inflation accelerated in November, so did rents across the country. Nationwide average monthly rents surged 6.8 percent from...
National
Better.com CEO “taking time off” after layoff saga
After a week of controversy, Better.com appears to have decided it’s better off without its embattled CEO — at...
National
Better.com CEO apologizes for botching layoffs, anonymously accusing workers
Mortgage originator Better.com CEO Vishal Garg has apologized for his handling of recent layoffs by the company, in which...
National
Cash-out mortgage refinancing hits 14-year high
As home values continue to climb, owners eager for extra cash are seeing their dreams come true. Borrowers extracted...
Hochul opens $539M homeowner assistance fund
New York homeowners facing foreclosure or displacement will soon be able to file for aid from a federal government...