Foreclosure activity in the United States has rebounded sharply and is almost back to the levels seen in the pre-pandemic year of 2019, although it still remains slightly below those figures as of Q3 2025. Recent data indicates foreclosure filings ...

The (FHFA), led by Director Bill Pulte, is currently reviewing a potential deal with Fair Isaac Corp (FICO) to implement the new FICO 10T credit scoring model for mortgages. The FICO 10T model uses trended credit data, capturing consumer debt ...

Ultimately, to capture consumers’ constrained spend, brands need to invest in storytelling that reinforces worth, Lindquist says. “That means highlighting craftsmanship, longevity or ingredient quality rather than relying solely on discounts.” Bright spots Beauty is a likely bright spot this ...

BOSTON — Hanscom Federal Credit Union participated in Boston’s Veterans Day Parade today, honoring veterans and military families while raising awareness about food insecurity. The credit union joined hundreds of participants and spectators in the annual event, emphasizing its commitment ...

Visa and Mastercard have proposed a settlement to lower interchange fees charged to merchants, which could save them significant costs over the next five years. This deal aims to provide more flexibility for merchants in how they accept payments, but ...

Nov 12, 2025 Encore Capital Group Inc. saw strong positive momentum in its third quarter, with revenue and profit surpassing Wall Street expectations, according to a report from Yahoo Finance. The company's stock responded with a significant gain. Management attributed ...

Banking / Financial Financial institutions are leveraging AI for improvements across multiple domains. By George N. Saliba, Contributing Writer On Nov 11, 2025 Bankers are keen on AI’s ability to bolster their operations in spheres ranging from customer service and ...

More Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, largely because lower-income earners spend most of their money to cover essentials like housing, gasoline, and groceries, according to new data from Bank of America. The study, released Tuesday, found that nearly 24% ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is preparing to narrow key regulations stemming from the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), a landmark civil rights era lending law, as part of a broader regulatory overhaul under President Trump's administration. The planned ...