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'2008 Called...': Philly Plans City-Subsidized Mortgages With 3% Down And No Mortgage Insurance
'2008 Called...': Philly Plans City-Subsidized Mortgages With 3% Down And No Mortgage Insurance
Philadelphia is preparing to launch a city-subsidized mortgage that lets first-time buyers put down as little as 3% and skip private mortgage insurance, with public money covering part of the interest.Called One Philly Mortgage, the program is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's H.O.M.E. housing initiative. The city's flyer sets aside $25 million for "Low-Interest Mortgage Loans and down payments of no more than 3%," with "No Private Mortgage Insurance required." Parker described it to a special session...
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US Official: Hormuz Deal Is Imminent, Upon Which US Will Lift Blockade Of Iranian Ports
US Official: Hormuz Deal Is Imminent, Upon Which US Will Lift Blockade Of Iranian Ports
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US official tells Reuters that US will lift blockade upon Omani deal announcement.
Bessent: Hormuz could reopen under a 30-60 day ceasefire as soon as "today or tomorrow."
Iran asserts that US & Israeli vessels remain barred until sanctions are lifted and compensation is paid.
Trump says the conflict could "end pretty soon," signaling a possible final US exit.
Iran remains defiant, pointing out it still has the leverage & can threaten Hormuz.
However, the deal could reopen oil flows...
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