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The high court will hear oral arguments on Oct. 3 on whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding violates the Appropriations clause. A key issue is whether parameters can be placed around Congress' authority over the federal purse strings.

A half dozen experts shared advice for financial advisors and clients who are buying, selling or refinancing homes.

Lenders could gain efficiencies from advances in artificial intelligence as the related development of alternative data potentially opens up the market to more borrowers, but hurdles exist.

In July, month-to-month missed payments increased but improved on an annual basis because a lower share of borrowers were 90 days or more late.

The rise in the number of reductions runs against typical seasonal norms, Redfin said.

Commercial real estate borrowers, including vulnerable office tower landlords, are increasingly struggling to make payments and, as a result, more lenders are expected to report higher credit costs.

Policymakers should instead focus on how different components of core inflation are decelerating — with cooling still needed especially in housing inflation.

The combination of inflation and rising interest rates over the last 18 months has made it more difficult for Americans to stay on top of their loan payments, especially on credit cards and auto loans.

MSP users who are not Encompass customers are a particular target and vice versa, ICE Mortgage Technology chair Ben Jackson said.

To help those who may not get paid during a budget deadlock, credit unions are reviving past programs such as low-interest loans, payment deferrals and forms of relief.