Former JPMorgan exec takes on Social Security advisory role

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has published the June 2026 ICE First Look report, which examines trends in mortgage delinquency, foreclosure, and prepayment. The analysis revealed that early-stage delinquencies continued to be low as new default activity decreased. Significantly, new FHA defaults experienced their most substantial annual decline in over four years. Key Findings from the June…

By Andy Mukherjee   Indians are getting into debt like never before, with digital lenders originating four out of five personal loans. Both developments are troubling, but the sheer proliferation — and the outrageous usury — of smartphone-based borrowing platforms is the bigger headache.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government recently caught…

Black & White Bridging has provided over £3 million in refurbishment finance for two residential properties in North and East London, the specialist lender has announced. The funding supported the acquisition and refurbishment of two properties requiring internal works before being marketed as high-specification homes. The loans were structured to provide flexibility for extensive refurbishment…

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The battle being waged over New York City’s pied-à-terre tax could have a direct impact on tens of thousands of Long Islanders. Among the roughly 1 million homes in New York City that could be subject to the tax, Newsday found tens of thousands of individuals connected to property taxpayers on Long Island. That may…