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Can you pay your mortgage with crypto? Housing giant Fannie Mae’s new policy says yes — details here
Fannie Mae now accepts cryptocurrency as collateral for down payments, allowing homebuyers to leverage their digital assets without selling. Details here. Crypto can cover your mortgage as Fannie Mae launches new policy Homebuyers holding cryptocurrency may now have a new way to finance property purchases in the United States, as digital assets begin to find
Mortgage Rates Jump in Response to Geo-Political Uncertainty
What happened to mortgage rates this week? Mortgage rates jumped 11 basis points to 6.11% this week as volatility caused by geo-political uncertainty outweighed relatively soft economic data. The ongoing conflict in Iran has stoked fears of wartime inflation, sending yields on the 10-year Treasury climbing and driving mortgage rates higher. This shift comes despite
Mortgage Rates to Fall Following Weak July Jobs Report
Mortgage rates will fall today following a weaker-than-expected jobs report that increases the odds of a September rate cut. U.S. employers added 73,000 jobs in July, fewer than the roughly 100,000 expected by forecasters. Almost all of the job creation previously reported for May and June was revised away and the unemployment rate ticked up
Mortgage rates surge over 7% as tariffs hit bond market
The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage surged 13 basis points Friday to 7.1%, according to Mortgage News Daily. That’s the highest rate since mid-February. Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride all week, as bond yields spiked higher mid-week when President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on dozens of countries went into effect.
Mortgage arrears at an eight-year high
Navigation for News Categories Consumer credit defaults have increased by 42 percent on the year earlier. Photo: RNZ / Michelle Tiang The number of people falling behind in mortgage payments has hit levels not seen since 2017, according to credit agency Centrix. Its January credit report indicates mortgage arrears were at an eight-year high, with
Mortgage rates stay calm before possible tariff enforcement
Last week, the housing data demonstrated stability even as we approached potential tariff enforcements starting on Saturday...
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39 of the Best YA Graphic Novels and Comics of 2026
Every month, the What’s Up in YA newsletter has a roundup of the best YA graphic novels and comics out that month. I’ve combined all of these comics into a collection: Young Adult Graphic Novels & Comics of 2026. Anyone can browse Book Riot collections and click the covers to find the publisher’s description, the
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Muslim Association promises ‘Jew-free’ incident will not recur at future youth events
A word cloud projected during a recent Muslim Association of Canada conference youth session contained the phrase "Jew free, submitted by an anonymous participant. This will not happen again, promises the association. (Photo Melanie Bennett/used with permission) Article content The Muslim Association of Canada has released an update following an incident that occurred during its
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EnchantingGuangxi | Guangxi turns caves into popular tourist attractions
Tourists enjoy scenery inside a cave in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin) NANNING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China, has tapped the tourism potential of its caves in recent years, developing them into popular attractions while ensuring visitor safety. Tourists visit a cave in
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Osun Decides: 3,556 PUs Opened By 8:30am – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday said 3,556 out of 3,763 Polling Units (PUs) in Osun State opened by 8:30 am for the governorship election. According to the electoral umpire’s situation report, 207 polling units, accounting for 5.5 per cent, experienced minor delays but had become operational by 9:00 am. READ ALSO Osun
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Troops neutralise terrorists, intercept 180 explosives in Zamfara
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised several terrorists and intercepted a suspected explosives courier carrying 180 units of explosives allegedly meant for terrorist elements in Katsina State. The Army in a post via its X handle on Saturday, said theoperations, carried out on August 14, also led to the recovery of rifles, ammunition and