Impact of US Government Shutdown on HSR Filings
October 2, 2025 4:26 pmWhat Happened:Â The US government shut down began Wednesday, October 1, 2025. As federal agencies operate under contingency plans, the Federal... View Article
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Company bankruptcies rise by almost 20 percent in the first three quarters
October 2, 2025 4:26 pmThe number of company bankruptcies continued to rise significantly in the first three quarters. The construction, catering and retail sectors... View Article
TCPA Suit Over Secondary Payer Calls Continues Despite Seeming Lack of Evidence
October 2, 2025 4:18 pmHow easy is it to set up a TCPA class action? Well, if one were so inclined, its pretty easy.... View Article
American Bankers Association relaunches consumer protection campaigns
October 2, 2025 4:00 pmThe American Bankers Association (ABA), an organization representing the United States banking industry, relaunched two consumer protection campaigns on Wednesday... View Article
DOJ joins Federal Trade Commission, coalition of 19 states to stop deceptive fundraising scheme
October 2, 2025 3:44 pmDelaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 States, have acted to stop a... View Article
The housing hustle igniting a foreclosure crisis in Baltimore
October 2, 2025 3:30 pmDiana Scott’s East Baltimore rowhouse isn’t perfect, but for the last five years, it’s given her family stability in an... View Article
Rising Foreclosures Point To A Need For Mortgage Alternatives
October 2, 2025 3:30 pmI have become very wary of data dumps about single-family housing trends. Like many things in life, housing data is... View Article
Ace Hardware Partners with Fintech Affirm to Offer Flexible Payment Options
October 2, 2025 2:09 pmAce Hardware, the world’s hardware cooperative, announced a partnership with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that enables consumers and... View Article
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ease Some Mortgage Rules During Government Shutdown
October 2, 2025 12:53 pmGovernment-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are temporarily relaxing certain requirements for lenders in an effort to minimize... View Article
Credit bureau shares are getting hammered as FICO takes step to directly license mortgage scores
October 2, 2025 12:25 pmFair Isaac, known as FICO, is aiming to cut costs for the mortgage industry as it looks to bypass Equifax,... View Article
