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Types of VA loans: A guide to your options
Compare the different types of VA loans, eligibility, benefits, and fees so you can choose the right purchase, refinance, or renovation option. Learn more.
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Second mortgage: How it works, rates and requirements
Learn how a second mortgage works, what it costs and when it may make sense. Compare options, risks and requirements before you apply.
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Can you buy a foreclosed home with an FHA loan?
Can you buy a foreclosed home with an FHA loan? Learn FHA property rules, repair options, and where to find eligible homes before you apply. Start here.
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A complete guide to the Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans for renovations
Learn how a Fannie Mae HomeStyle renovation loan works, including borrower eligibility, rates, renovation financing options, and FHA 203(k) comparisons.
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What are conforming loans and what do they mean to borrowers?
A conforming loan is a mortgage that meets FHFA loan limits, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac guidelines. Learn how it works, the limits, and pros and cons.
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Houseboat loans: Financing options and requirements
Learn how houseboat loans work, including financing options, credit score needs, down payments, and ownership costs. Compare choices before you apply today.
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Nonconforming loans: What are they and how do they work?
Wondering what a nonconforming loan is and how one works? Learn about your mortgage options and see whether a nonconforming loan is the best option for you.
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HELOC vs. mortgage: A guide
Curious about the differences between a HELOC and a mortgage? See how these loans differ in repayment term, interest rate and other conditions of the loan.
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Loans for flipping houses: A complete guide
Compare loans for flipping houses, from hard money and rehab loans to home equity options. Learn requirements, risks, and next steps before you apply.
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USDA construction loan requirements: Fees, steps and more
Learn USDA construction loan requirements, fees, builder rules and steps to finance a rural home build with zero down. Compare options and start today.
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FHA down payment assistance: Programs and how to qualify
Learn how FHA down payment assistance works, what programs may be available, eligibility requirements, and where to start your search. Get tips now.
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FHA multifamily loans: Requirements, limits and options
Learn how FHA multifamily loans work for 2- to 4-unit homes, including occupancy rules, loan limits, down payments and alternatives. Explore your options.
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FHA mortgage insurance premium (MIP): Costs and rules
Learn how FHA mortgage insurance premium (MIP) works, what it costs, how long you’ll pay it, and ways to reduce or remove it. Explore options.
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VA loan entitlement explained
Explore VA loan entitlement, including the two types, loan limits, and Certificate of Eligibility (COE) basics, to better understand your VA home loan benefits.
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Reverse mortgage foreclosure: Timeline, risks, and options
Facing reverse mortgage foreclosure? Learn triggers, timelines, borrower and heir options, and how a HUD counselor or servicer may help. See next steps.
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VA construction loan: How to build a custom home
Learn how a VA construction loan works, who qualifies, key requirements and costs, plus the steps to build a home with VA financing. Get started today.
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USDA Streamlined refinance: Rules, costs, and options
Learn how a USDA Streamlined refinance works, including rules, costs, and refinance options. Compare benefits and requirements before you apply.
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USDA vs. FHA Loans: Which is better for you?
Compare USDA loans vs. FHA loans by down payment, credit score, income limits, fees, and property rules so you can choose with confidence. Learn more.
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