Due to an annual decrease in consumer prices, financial regulators announced today that the dollar threshold at which higher priced-mortgages become subject to special appraisal requirements will remain unchanged at $25,500 in 2017. Agencies also said today that the threshold under which consumer credit and lease transactions under Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act) and Regulation M (Consumer Leasing Act) are exempt will remain at $54,600 in 2017.
During a hearing on financial scams targeting consumers, Senate Banking Committee members offered different approaches for addressing the problem, with Democrats arguing that financial institutions should take responsibility for scams targeting their customers and Republicans pushing for consumer...
While financial stress among U.S. employees remains high, access to financial planning benefits through work has doubled since 2023, according to a PNC Bank survey.
The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.2% this week. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.27%.
ABA announced the winners of its 2024 ABA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards, which recognize member banks for their internal-facing programs, leadership and activities focused on improving DEI within their workplace.
The Producer Price Index increased 0.2% in August from the previous month, the Labor Department reported.
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in August, the same increase as the previous month, and rose 2.5% over the past year, the Labor Department said.
