6+ hour, 53+ min ago  (638+ words) The fate of the federal student-loan portfolio is moving to the Treasury Department. That could raise some challenges for borrowers. The Department of Education announced in March that it would be transferring millions of student-loan borrowers" accounts to the Treasury,…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (963+ words) It may be hard to fathom, but approximately 7-8% of borrowers in the U. S. owe more than $100, 000, accounting for one-third of the country's estimated total of $1. 8 trillion. It's true: student loan debt is considered one of the "best" kinds of debt because…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (172+ words) Temporary relief for some, but underlying debt issues remain Apr. 11, 2026 at 11: 20am The government has capped student loan interest rates at 6% for the 2026-27 academic year, a direct response to concerns over the potential impact of the Iran war on inflation. This…...

1+ day, 41+ min ago  (325+ words) Rising delinquency rates mean borrowers should act early to avoid serious financial consequences Falling behind on student loan payments is becoming an increasingly common issue across the United States, with many borrowers now at risk of sliding into default. A…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (183+ words) Approximately 164, 000 federal student loan borrowers are currently being informed by the U. S. Department of Education (DOE) regarding their eligibility for automatic student loan forgiveness. This initiative targets individuals who attended specific institutions accused of misconduct, as reported by The Guardian. Borrowers…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (459+ words) The Mortgage Point Mortgage Credit Availability Rises Amid Home Price Shifts The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), indicates that the availability of mortgage credit improved in March. Data shows that the MCAI…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (123+ words) We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. While we don't cover every company or financial product on the market, we work hard to share a wide range of offers and objective editorial perspectives. However, these…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (327+ words) PR Newswire CHICAGO, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce its role as the lead financial advisor in the placement of a $10, 350, 000 refinance loan (the "Transaction" or the "Loan") on behalf of a private owner ("Borrower…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (499+ words) Mortgage applications dipped again last week, though the pace of decline slowed considerably. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 0. 8% decrease on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending April 3. Refinance activity continued to weaken, with the Refinance Index…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (174+ words) Access Lex Institute has updated its'free Student Loan Calculator for first-time borrowers, students continuing a program or managing repayment to reflect the upcoming changes to the student loan and repayment landscape under the'One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "Access to clear,…...