ABA: Rent or Buy – 5 Questions Consumers Should Ask Themselves
WASHINGTON —During American Housing Month in June, the American Bankers Association Foundation is reminding consumers that their local banker can help navigate challenges associated with choosing a home, including deciding what is affordable and whether to rent or buy. “Housing markets vary across the country. Your local banker can help you navigate housing options in…
CFPB: Report Finds Nearly Half of Borrowers Do Not Shop for a Mortgage
CFPB Releases “Owning a Home” Toolkit to Help Consumers Shopping for a Mortgage WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report finding that almost half of consumers do not shop around for a mortgage when purchasing a home. The report also found that informed consumers are more likely to shop, especially…