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How to finance an Airbnb rental: A guide for investors
You can get an Airbnb loan to buy houses to use as short-term rentals. Learn how you can use income from Airbnb rentals to get a mortgage.
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Understanding fully amortized loans
A fully amortized loan isn’t as confusing as it may sound. Read about how fully amortized loans work, what they’re for and what the payments consist...
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Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) explained: Definition and requirements
A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage is a government-insured loan that allows seniors to convert their home equity into cash. See if a HECM is right for you.
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New York CEMA loans: Everything you need to know
If you’re refinancing a home in New York state, a CEMA loan may save you thousands of dollars in mortgage taxes. Learn more about CEMA loans and how th...
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Seller financing: How it works, pros, cons, and is it a good idea?
Seller financing is a type of real estate agreement that allows the buyer to pay the seller in installments. Learn more about how seller financing works.
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Home equity line of credit: Defined and explained
A home equity line of credit can help you borrow the equity in your home at low interest rates. Learn how they work, their requirements, and how to get one.
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A complete guide to short-term mortgages
Want to be mortgage-free sooner? Discover how short-term home loans can help you save thousands and pay off your home faster.
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Proprietary reverse mortgage: What to know
Private lenders help owners of high-value homes borrow more of their equity with proprietary reverse mortgages. Learn who can get one and how they work.
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How to get a loan to purchase land
Land loans are used to finance the purchase of a plot of land. However, securing this financing is different from other loans. Here’s what you should know...
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What is a physician mortgage loan?
No-to-low down payment physician mortgage loans are targeted at doctors–but are they right for you? Learn how to decide, and explore your other loan op...
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A guide for understanding home improvement loans
Home improvement loans can help you finance anything from a few cosmetic changes to a major renovation. Figure out what loan option is right for you.
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What is Freddie Mac's Home Possible® loan?
Freddie Mac’s Home Possible® program offers low down payments and fees for low-income buyers. Learn if the Home Possible program can help you buy a...
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HomeReady® mortgage: How to apply for this loan
A HomeReady mortgage can assist you in the home buying process, offering you a lower down payment. Learn more about how to apply for a HomeReady loan program.
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What is a bridge loan and how does it work?
A bridge loan can allow you to finance a new home before selling your current one. Learn about how bridge loans work and whether you should consider one.
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Wraparound mortgages explained: Everything you need to know
Wraparound mortgages offer the convenience of seller-backed financing, but they aren’t without risk. Learn more about this mortgage loan type here.
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What is an assumable mortgage and how does it work?
An assumable mortgage allows the buyer to take over the seller’s mortgage payments. Find out what you need to know before going with an assumable loan.
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What is a reverse mortgage and how does it work?
A reverse mortgage allows homeowners further up in age to borrow against a portion of their home equity. Figure out if this loan option is right for you.
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What is a nontraditional mortgage?
A nontraditional mortgage is a home loan that doesn’t fit the criteria for conventional loan types. And it’s usually a little easier to qualify f...
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