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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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Conforming loan limits in 2025

Conforming loan limits update every year to adapt to the change in home prices. Learn how much the conforming loan limit is for 2025 and more with our guide....

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Home improvement grants to fund your next repair project

Home improvement grants are a type of financial aid for homeowners to make necessary repairs to their home. Check out our guide to find grant resources.

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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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7-minute read

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 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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6-minute read

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 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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Construction loans: Everything you need to know

Always dreamed of building a custom-tailored home? A construction loan could help to make that a reality. Learn what construction loans are and how they work...

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What is an open-end mortgage and should you consider getting one?

An open-end mortgage allows you to borrow the maximum loan amount you’re approved for, even if you don’t need it all to buy. Learn about open-...

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Native American home loans: What you need to know

If you’re a member of an indigenous community, you may have Native American home loan choices. We’ll take a look at these and other mortgage financi...

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