Rising bond yields could help restrain spending without another Federal Reserve increase. For lenders and collectors, however, either path could keep pressure on borrowers. Financial markets may be doing some of the Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting work, but that does not ...

Aggressive debt collection tactics like frequent phone calls and legal threats do not recover distressed loans; structured refinancing and extended payment terms actually keep households paying. When money runs short, eight out of ten borrowers report severe financial strain, yet ...

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has appointed five attorneys to senior leadership positions, naming three senior counsels to the chairman and two deputy general counsels as part of a broader executive staffing announcement released Monday, Oct. 26. The appointments bring ...

Before paying a long-forgotten obligation, verify your liability, check the debt’s age and understand the consequences of restarting payments. Co-signing a loan can feel like a one-time favor for a child, relative or friend. Years later, a collection notice can ...

The artificial intelligence investment boom is helping power the U.S. economy, but its absence would not necessarily push the country into a recession, according to Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee. The reason: Technology companies are not simply creating new ...

The measure would allow claims over unfair, abusive and unlawful business practices, with potential exposure extending to companies outside New York City that engage with city residents. New York City is considering legislation that could significantly expand litigation exposure for ...

NEW YORK, NY, October 27, 2026 – Clarion Capital Partners, LLC (“Clarion” or the “Firm”) today announced that the Firm has been recognized as one of Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors, marking the third year in a row achieving this prestigious ...

Completed foreclosure auctions rose 25% in the third quarter of 2026, reaching the highest quarterly total since the first quarter of 2020. The increase matters most for borrowers and lenders tied to FHA-insured mortgages, which accounted for 43% of all ...

Ruling highlights the consequences of missing New York’s deadline for pursuing judgment against a defendant who fails to answer a complaint. A New York appeals court has unanimously upheld the dismissal of a Fannie Mae foreclosure action after the mortgage ...