Florida still most desired destination for out-of-state buyers

A new LendingTree study finds that Florida emerged as the most popular destination among out-of-state homebuyers in 2024.According to the report, 13.7% of mortgage purchase inquiries came from consumers looking to buy property outside of their current state. Florida was the top choice for out-of-sta

Jonathan McKernan could lead CFPB “imminently”

It may not be long before the federal government’s consumer watchdog has a newly-installed permanent director.Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), who chairs the powerful Senate Banking Committee, spoke about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during an appearance at the American Bankers Associatio

Trump hikes China tariff to 125%, but pauses most others

President Donald Trump’s global tariff rollout has become a rollercoaster.A week after announcing a new tariff regime that imposed dramatic levies on America’s most reliable trade partners, Trump posted on social media Wednesday that he’s placing a 90-day pause on tariffs against 56 countries and th