Mortgage applications slightly increased 0.2% for the week ending Nov. 21, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. It's a tick up from a week ago, when new home loan demand decreased 5.2%.

Nigeria’s new student loan programme has emerged as one of the country’s most closely watched education support initiatives, drawing a surge of interest since its rollout. In October 2025 alone, the ...

New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that auto loan approval rates are dropping for U.S. buyers. Of those who applied for auto loans in October 2025, 15.2% — or more than 1 in 10 — ...

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Few Americans have the cash they need on hand to pay for big-ticket items upfront. That's why it's not unusual for people to take out mortgages, car loans and student loans, so they can pay for these ...

A personal loan isn't just for cash crunches. Used thoughtfully-to replace high-interest debt, secure a better rate, or tidy up repayments-it can cut interest costs and reduce monthly stress. Here's a ...

More than 40 Democratic lawmakers are highlighting and trying to prevent reported Trump administration plans to sell the government’s student loan portfolio to the private market. Last month, Politico ...

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