Buying a home in 2026? Here’s what a conventional loan is, and how to qualifyBuying a home in 2026 may mean choosing a conventional loan, the most common home loan today. These loans are offered by private lenders an...
20 Dec, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
How homebuyers are still landing mortgage rates under 6% — 8 strategies that workHomebuyers can still get mortgage rates under 6% by using smart strategies. Choosing government-backed loans, shorter terms, discount point...
20 Dec, 2025, 07.39 PM IST
Want a cheaper mortgage rate? These 8 strategies could drop your rate faster than you thinkMortgage refinance rates in US today: Mortgage refinance rates are shifting fast as lenders react to Treasury moves and Fed signals. Rarely...
11 Dec, 2025, 10.37 PM IST
Thanks to this judge, your SNAP payment could arrive today — here’s what you need to knowSNAP benefits November 2025: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
07 Nov, 2025, 08.41 PM IST
Homebuyers brace for impact: How the government shutdown could stall loans and closings nationwideThe government shutdown is slowing home loans and closings. FHA, VA, and USDA loans may take longer, and flood insurance delays can stop de...
05 Nov, 2025, 11.16 PM IST
Mortgage rates today: Why have mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in a year — and what’s driving the 111% refinance boom?Mortgage rates today hit the lowest level in over a year. Rates fell to 6.30% from 6.37%. That’s the weakest since September 2024. Refinanc...
30 Oct, 2025, 04.53 PM IST
Mortgage rate today drops to 6.15% in U.S.: Is a big relief finally coming for homebuyers as 30-year mortgage hits lowest level in over a year - Experts see rates dipping below 6%Mortgage rate today fell to 6.155%, the lowest in over a year, giving U.S. homebuyers rare relief. The 30-year fixed rate dropped from 6.27...
28 Oct, 2025, 04.00 PM IST
Thinking of using your 401(k) to buy a house? Here’s what you need to know firstUsing your 401(k) to buy a house can provide quick access to funds. It allows loans or withdrawals, but penalties, taxes, and reduced retir...
09 Oct, 2025, 11.27 PM IST
Government shutdown fallout: What it could mean for your mortgage paymentsThe 2025 U.S. government shutdown is disrupting many services. Mortgage processing could slow down, and homebuyers may face delays. Refinan...
03 Oct, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
Mortgage Rate Today September 26 2025: Here's current home loan rates, market trends, borrower tips, economic factors, refinance and loan options, market influences, forecastsMortgage rate today September 26 2025 shows stability after recent increases. The average 30-year fixed mortgage is at 6.285%, unchanged fr...
27 Sep, 2025, 01.31 AM IST
Farmers put plans, investments on hold under Trump USDA spending freezeUSDA's grant freeze under the Trump administration has left farmers across the U.S. facing financial instability, halting projects and risk...
10 Mar, 2025, 04.38 PM IST
USDA says it will release $20 million of frozen farmer fundsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is releasing $20 million in previously frozen funding for contracts under various environmental and farm...
21 Feb, 2025, 06.57 AM IST
Biden administration announces $11 billion for rural clean energy projectsThe Department of Agriculture (USDA) said rural cooperatives would be eligible to apply on July 31 for $9.7bn in grants for deploying renew...
16 May, 2023, 03.04 PM IST
Indian-American pleads guilty to committing almost $20 million in fraud in USNikesh Ajay Patel of Florida was charged with 13 counts, including one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, three counts of wire fraud...
07 Mar, 2023, 02.13 PM IST
Indian-American CEO Nikesh Patel arraigned on fraud charges in USThe indictment charges Florida-resident Patel with five counts of wire fraud, with each count carrying a 20 year prison term and fine of US...
19 Dec, 2015, 09.36 AM IST
- USDA awards $1.4 bn in loans for rural electricity
The US Agriculture Department said on Thursday it awarded $1.4 billion in loans to rural communities in 13 states for system improvements a...
04 Jul, 2008, 12.46 AM IST
- USDA declares 61 counties in Illinois disaster area
The US Agriculture Department on Wednesday declared 61 counties in Illinois as primary disaster areas, a move that will make farmers eligib...
31 Jan, 2008, 05.14 AM IST