US stocks: FICO shares slide as Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae begin accepting rival VantageScoreFICO shares dropped 13% after Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announced they will accept mortgages scored by rival VantageScore 4.0. This move a...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
RBI's calibrated decision aimed at strengthening economic environment: ExpertsThe Reserve Bank of India has kept its key policy rate unchanged. This decision reflects a cautious approach amid global economic uncertain...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Tathastu Realty to invest Rs 500 crore to build affordable housing project at Haryana's RewariTathastu Realty is investing Rs 500 crore to develop 3,354 affordable housing units in Rewari, Haryana, with apartments priced around Rs 30...
20 Mar, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
US Market | Rising Yields, Rising Costs: War pushes US mortgage rates higherMiddle East tensions are impacting the U.S. housing market. Mortgage rates have reached a three-month peak. This rise complicates efforts t...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Rs 1 crore income, still unable to buy home: Gurgaon couple frustrated with 'broken' real estate market after months of searchDespite earning a combined Rs 1 crore annually, a Gurgaon-based couple is struggling to buy a home in the city. With a budget of Rs 1.5–1.7...
03 Feb, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
A guide to PMAY-Urban 2.0: Affordable housing for urban IndiaDream of owning a home? Discover PMAY-Urban 2.0 benefits, including interest subsidies and financial aid for urban housing. Check your elig...
21 Jan, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
FHA loan access ends for H-1B visa holders and other non-permanent residents, squeezing them out of US housing marketThe US government has stopped insuring FHA mortgages for non-permanent residents, including H-1B visa holders, effective May 25. This polic...
17 Oct, 2025, 12.28 PM IST
Easy Home Finance raises long-term funds from Franklin Templeton AIF via NCDsEasy Home Finance, backed by Ranjan Pai's Claypond Capital and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, has secured long-term financing through...
13 Sep, 2025, 05.15 PM IST
Residential transactions by women buyers grow by 14% year-on-yearWomen's residential transactions in key Indian cities grew by 14%, increasing their share to 22% in 2024. This growth is driven by factors ...
08 Mar, 2025, 04.52 PM IST
RBI’s repo rate cut likely to drive housing sales, realty developers’ liquidityThe Reserve Bank of India's decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points could boost demand for residential properties. This reducti...
07 Feb, 2025, 05.35 PM IST
Builders hail Rs 15K cr fund for stalled projects, but feel Budget falls short of their expectationRealtors' apex bodies CREDAI and NAREDCO have hailed the Union Budget's move to establish a Rs 15,000 crore fund to complete stalled housin...
01 Feb, 2025, 03.54 PM IST
Asian Development Bank commits $70 million to Vastu Housing Finance for affordable housingAsian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged USD 70 million to Vastu Housing Finance to improve access to affordable housing loans, specificall...
23 Dec, 2024, 10.39 PM IST
1 in 7 adults in this country is a millionaire. A look at their investing strategySwitzerland, a charming alpine country, is famous for its stunning tourist attractions and its status as a major global financial center, h...
02 Aug, 2024, 02.28 PM IST
What are the new 2024 Property laws and how will they impact you? All you need to knowIn 2024, new property laws can come into existence. King Charles III gave the first King’s speech in more than 70 years, where he introduce...
29 Dec, 2023, 12.24 AM IST
Tax sops, flexible payment plan key influencing factor for prospective homebuyers: SurveyTax incentives and flexible payment plans are motivating prospective homebuyers to purchase residential properties, according to a survey b...
21 Sep, 2023, 03.47 PM IST
48% respondents prefer real estate investment over other asset class: SurveyAccording to a survey by real estate industry body NAREDCO, almost half of the respondents prefer real estate investment over other asset c...
21 Sep, 2023, 12.43 PM IST
- BofA CEO Moynihan: Don't be quick to ditch Fannie, Freddie
Brian Moynihan said the taxpayer-supported mortgage giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, should not be eliminated as policymakers calibrate ...
14 Dec, 2012, 10.14 PM IST