Get the latest info on mortgages, home equity, and refinancing at the home loans blog. First-time homebuyers and seasoned homeowners alike will find helpful and current information on the wide world of mortgage lending.
Whether you’re looking at a Fannie Mae HomeStyle loan, an FHA 203k, or a good old home equity loan -- borrowing to make home improvements isn’t a decision to take lightly.
For any of these types of loans, the most important question any home buyer can ask is “What sort of house improvement can I buy with this loan?” The reason: it’s all too easy for a buyer to jump into a renovation loan in order to buy an extreme fixer-upper, without realizing that the house may be a total disaster.
Read MoreIn part three of our “Different Types of Mortgages” series, we talked about conforming loans, jumbo loans, and super jumbo loans. Now, we’ll share some of the other types of mortgages that aren’t used for buying a residence -- from refinancing loans to home equity products.
Read MoreBeing a first-time home buyer is a glorious time in your life. You’re on a solid path with your career, you’ve managed to save a little money, and maybe (dare we say it?) you’ve come to enjoy tracking your credit score. As a responsible, independent adult, you’re tired of living under the rule of your landlord -- so now it’s time to get out on your own and buy a home!
Read MoreChoosing the mortgage that’s right for you can be really confusing and complicated, especially if you’re one of many buyers who has a lot of options to choose between. Do you go with the 30-year conventional or the 30-year FHA? What’s this USDA thing all about? This blog should help fill in what you need to know about the different types of mortgages.
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