Home Ownership news and trends

Record-High Share of Americans Have Paid Off Their Homes 
Real Estate // November 17, 2023

An increasing number of Americans have realized the dream of owning a home without the burden of a mortgage.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Credit Building Programs, Cooler Rental Market Aid Renters Seeking to Upgrade
Real Estate // March 10, 2023

Although the real estate market remains too hot for some first-time buyers, rental prices are finally sinking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Unmortgage Aims For Financial Inclusion In Housing Market
Investments // September 11, 2018

London startup Unmortgage has just closed a £10 million (just over $13 million USD) seed round as it prepares to launch its “part-own, part-rent” platform next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Today in Data: Home Ownership on The Rise
Today In Data // May 01, 2017

It may be safe to say that the home ownership market is turning a significant corner. While sales have been sluggish for quite some time, new data has indicated an uptick in consumers’ confidence in purchasing new homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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CFPB Targets Mortgage Servicer ‘Junk Fees’

April 24, 2024
America’s consumer finance watchdog is targeting “junk fees” in the mortgage industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

Record-High Share of Americans Have Paid Off Their Homes 

November 17, 2023
An increasing number of Americans have realized the dream of owning a home without the burden of a mortgage.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Unmortgage Aims For Financial Inclusion In Housing Market

September 11, 2018
London startup Unmortgage has just closed a £10 million (just over $13 million USD) seed round as it prepares to launch its “part-own, part-rent” platform next year. Get the Full...

Home Ownership Outpaces Rental For First Time In Decade

May 01, 2017
Signs indicate that U.S. buyers are feeling more optimistic about the housing market and the economy at large. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...