Loans

No, the government does not make a profit on student loans, despite charging interest. In 2024, the government lost $19.64 for every $100 loaned, but in more “normal” years, it…

What happens to your student loans when you die? It’s not a question many people want to think about, but it’s important to understand. Do your student loans die with…

“Buy before you sell” bridge loan provider Knock Lending LLC announced Tuesday that it’s now able to provide homebuyers with up to $1 million in financing and will be making…

More than a quarter of Americans report taking on extra work to manage financial stress, making side hustles a growing repayment strategy for student debt. These five income streams can…

Key Points Federal student loans still offer stronger protections, but changes to repayment programs, especially for parents, changes the dynamic. Private student loans can offer lower rates for creditworthy borrowers…

Finding the best student loans and current student loan rates can be daunting. Paying for college is already challenging enough, but how do you find a lender? What should you…

When living in a larger metro like Seattle, WA, a $50k salary won’t help you get very far when it comes to owning property, but that doesn’t mean you can’t…

Buyers are being quietly blocked from getting home loans — not for bad credit, but for habits like Afterpay use, brunch spending, and too many online orders. Thousands of Aussies…

Key Points The Senate version of the student loan reform bill would block Parent PLUS borrowers from accessing any income-driven repayment (IDR) plan unless they are already enrolled in Income-Contingent…

Key Points The Department of Education had signed formal agreements to transfer some federal student loan operations, including collections, to the Treasury Department. These transfers are part of a broader…