- Homebuyers
- October 23, 2024
Understanding Conforming Loans vs. Non-Conforming Loans—And Why Homebuyers Should Care
Homebuyers may want to understand the differences between conforming and non-conforming loans when choosing a mortgage.
Loan Types
Loan Types Articles
- Homebuyers
- October 21, 2024
Jumbo Loans: The Super-Sized Mortgages for More Expensive Homes
Jumbo loans may help homebuyers finance more expensive home purchases.
- Homebuyers
- October 10, 2024
Unlocking Homeownership: How FHA Loans May Help First-Time Buyers
Learn how FHA loans can open the door to homeownership for first-time buyers with low down payments, flexible credit requirements, and affordable mortgage rates.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.