The Department of Housing and Urban Development has earmarked $58 million in grants as part of its YouthBuild Program, which offers job training and continuing education to an estimated 4,300 low-income young people.HUD said the funds will be used to help them return to school, graduate, begin new careers in various homebuilding and construction trades, and at the same time build or renovate nearly 2,000 affordable homes "for lower-income families, many facing homelessness." In addition, HUD said the grants are expected to generate millions of additional dollars from other public and private sources. HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson said the grants are expected to help young people (of ages 16 to 24) earn their high school diplomas and "open the door to their economic futures."
-
A federal judge in Texas dismissed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's medical debt rule and prohibited states from passing their own laws prohibiting medical debt on credit reports.
6h ago -
Dr. Mark Calabria takes on the additional role of chief statistician of the United States; retired Ally Bank executive Diane Morais has joined First Citizens Bancshares' board of directors; MainStreet Bank has promoted Alex Vari to chief financial officer; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
9h ago -
While refinances are behind the latest increases, the pace of purchase activity may be a stronger indicator of where the housing market sits.
11h ago -
The share of economists expecting a September rate reduction grew in the July Wolters Kluwer survey, but the October or later percentage also increased.
11h ago -
Rising home prices and softening sales offer a mixed view of a market that some say is shifting to favor buyers.
July 11 -
The notes are backed by home improvement installment loans originated by approved dealers in Foundation Finance Company's network.
July 11