• The next generation of homebuyers is ‘overloaded’ and confused,Sarah Wolak

    The next generation of homebuyers is ‘overloaded’ and confused

    A new report from FirstHome IQ found that while younger generations express confidence in managing their finances, most still lack core financial literacy skills. The 2025 NextGen Financial Literacy Report, released on Monday, is based on a survey done in partnership between FirstHome IQ and Nationa

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  • Fintech Aven raises $110M, expands into mortgage refinancing,Flávia Furlan Nunes

    Fintech Aven raises $110M, expands into mortgage refinancing

    Fintech Aven has raised $110 million in a Series E funding round, expanded into mortgage refinancing and added heavyweight advisers Lawrence Summers and Patrick McHenry to its board, the company announced Tuesday. The San Francisco-based fintech, best known for its home equity-backed credit card, is

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  • Lower mortgage rates are ‘potential turning point’ for homebuyers,Neil Pierson

    Lower mortgage rates are ‘potential turning point’ for homebuyers

    With the next interest rate decision from Federal Reserve monetary policymakers just over a week away, mortgage rates have continued their downward trajectory as many lenders and investors have priced in a cut. But the markets will need to navigate one more inflation report before the Fed’s Sept. 17

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