Loan Types

Homeowners
October 1, 2024

Eager to Update Your Home? These Home Improvement Loans May Help

Homeowners may be able to use home improvement loans to fund kitchen and bathroom renovations, landscape overhauls, and whole-house updates.

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Homebuyers
September 9, 2024

Why Conventional Mortgages are the Most Popular Home Loans

For most people, the loan of choice is a Conventional loan when they're buying a home. So, why are Conventional loans so popular? Here's the answer.

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Homebuyers
August 19, 2024

What You Need to Qualify for USDA Financing

Understanding eligibility criteria for USDA financing is essential if you think this path might be your route to homeownership. Here's what you need to qualify for USDA financing.

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Homebuyers
August 6, 2024

Will a 15-Year Mortgage Save Homebuyers Money? What You Need to Know

With home prices and mortgage rates remaining high, many homebuyers are looking for money-saving strategies. One such strategy is a 15-year mortgage. Here's the full breakdown of how these loans work.

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Homebuyers, Guides
July 2, 2024

Homebuyers Can Lock in Super-Low Rates with Assumable Loans. Are They Worth the Risks?

While a 2% mortgage rate may feel like a distant dream, some buyers in 2024 are actually pulling it off. No, this isn’t not magic. It's called an assumable mortgage.

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Homebuyers
July 1, 2024

Self-Employed? No Problem. How to Get a Non-QM Loan to Buy a Home

From TikTok influencers to investors, more Americans are forgoing traditional employment and striking out on their own by starting businesses and joining the gig economy.

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Homebuyers
June 20, 2024

USDA Loans: Closer to Cities Than You Might Expect

USDA loans, backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, promote homeownership in eligible rural and suburban areas. But here's the twist—these loans aren't as rural as you might think.

Homebuyers
May 28, 2024

One-Time Close Loans: Empowering Homeowners Who Are Building and Renovating in a Changing Market

One-Time Close loans are a game-changer, offering unprecedented flexibility. This is especially valuable for first-time homebuyers who are often faced with a rigid financial landscape.