May 2026

Unlock CEO says home equity investments need better regulations

It’s no secret that older Americans have built record levels of housing wealth. And while reverse mortgage companies devote time and energy tapping into this market, they also face rising competition from a relatively new product category: shared-equity products (SEPs), also commonly known as home equity investments (HEIs). According to research published earlier this year

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When sentiment breaks: What consumer confidence is telling us about recession risk and fiscal reality

Nerds are people too Since 1946, economists and others who find themselves alone on Friday nights have studied the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers for indications of consumer attitudes toward the U.S. economy. At its core, the survey measures current conditions and future expectations — but with a focus on the psychology of the

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