Federal agency boosts size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $832,750

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as ...

Trump Administration Says Nursing Isn't a 'Professional Degree.' That May Impact Your Student Loans.

Graduate students pursuing degrees in nursing, architecture and some other fields may face lower caps on the amount they can ...

What homebuyers need to know about federal housing loans now that government shutdown is over

Homebuyers and homeowners who are hoping to secure certain types of mortgages will still need to practice patience.

Trump administration accused of 'improperly' seizing defaulted student loan borrowers' tax refunds — here's what it could mean for you

But in the letter, Democrats say they’ve received reports from borrowers who suddenly had their tax refunds offset. It ...
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FHFA raises conforming loan limits on single-family homes

FHFA will increase 2026 conforming loan limits to $832,750 for most U.S. homes, reflecting rising home prices and supporting ...
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Are government loans easier to get?

Government-backed loans like FHA, VA, and USDA loans, often touted easier to get, actually have higher denial rates than conventional loans. Government loans do offer lower down payment and credit ...

What degrees would count as ‘professional’ under government's proposed loan rules

Students in "professional" degree programs would be able to borrow up to $50,000 in federal loans annually, while students in ...
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Government shutdown and student loans: How are borrowers affected?

WASHINGTON — As a federal government shutdown begins Oct. 1, millions of student loan borrowers may be wondering how the funding lapse could affect their payments and services. The short answer: Keep ...