Lending

The administration says the proposed money builds on an "unprecedented level of support for the CDFI industry in 2021."

CUNA shows first mortgages continue to lead growth in loan portfolios.

Mortgage rates plunged in 2020 and hit a record low of 2.65% in January.

More than 3.1 million Americans age 55 or older plan to apply for Social Security benefits earlier than expected.

Edmunds finds affluent borrowers are making higher down payments to control their monthly cost.

The GAO says the SBA is implementing compliance checks on loan and borrower information before a loan is approved.