Maria Patterson and Clarissa Garza

Maria Patterson is RISMedia's Executive Vice President and Executive Editor. Clarissa Garza is an Associate Editor for RISMedia.

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Burnett

Burnett Objectors Protest Settlement Amount, Lack of Resolution for Homebuyers at Hearing

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Kansas City, Missouri, heard oral arguments in the Sitzer-Burnett settlement appeal on Jan. 14, with attorneys representing objectors as well as defendants debating the validity of the settlement amount and its effectiveness in addressing homebuyer claims. Nearly two years after the landmark March 2024 settlement—where the National Association…

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Buying With Weak Credit: Financing Options From Best to Worst

“For many buyers, six months spent lowering card balances, correcting report errors and building reserves is cheaper than taking the wrong loan today,” says one longtime loan expert. “A delayed purchase can hurt. A payment you cannot comfortably carry hurts much longer.” Read more.

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