The Education Department issued alerts to borrowers this week, falsely indicating that their federal student loans are in ...

See how subsidized and unsubsidized federal student loans can differ ...

Government-backed loans like FHA, VA, and USDA loans, often touted easier to get, actually have higher denial rates than conventional loans. Government loans do offer lower down payment and credit ...

WASHINGTON — As a federal government shutdown begins Oct. 1, millions of student loan borrowers may be wondering how the funding lapse could affect their payments and services. The short answer: Keep ...

When it was created in 1965, the federal student loan program was pitched as a way to make college accessible for Americans who couldn't afford to pay tuition out of pocket. The program would ...

Government home loans play a vital role in the housing market, providing various options for home buyers, such as FHA and USDA loans. These programs come with specific requirements that differ by loan ...

The Department of Education, alongside other agencies, is preparing for a possible government shutdown as Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over the 2026 federal budget. Democrats want to ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke ...

Programs from the SBA and USDA offer affordable financing options. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain actions ...

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