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What is the minimum credit score for a home equity loan?
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How to use your home equity to build a business
Homeowners with enough home equity can leverage those funds to cover business purchases. Learn how and determine if this option suits your financial situation.
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What is an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) loan?
Adjustable-rate mortgages offer low introductory interest rates that can rise over the life of a loan. Find out whether an ARM loan is right for you.
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How to get out of a reverse mortgage
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Second mortgage vs. refinance: What's the difference?
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Home equity line of credit (HELOC): Defined and explained
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Getting an FHA loan while self-employed: Guidelines and tips
Curious if you can get an FHA loan when you're self-employed? Read our article for a breakdown on FHA self-employed guidelines and tips on how to qualify.
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USDA guarantee fees: What are they and how do they work?
Wondering about the guarantee fee on a USDA loan? Uncover the meaning of a guarantee fee, how it works and more about its role in the home buying process.
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Fixed-rate HELOCs: What are they?
Lenders sometimes offer HELOC borrowers a choice between fixed-rate HELOCs and variable-rate HELOCs. Learn how fixed-rate options work and how to choose.
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Your ultimate guide to home loans for people with disabilities
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USDA home loan requirements
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A guide to the types of VA loans
VA loans offer low-cost mortgages to veterans and active-duty service members. Discover the types of VA loans available, plus how to apply for a VA home loan.
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How to get a VA certificate of eligibility (COE)
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Can you buy a foreclosed home with an FHA loan?
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What is an FHA mortgage insurance premium (MIP)?
Are you applying for an FHA loan? Read on to learn about the FHA mortgage insurance premium (MIP) you’ll need to pay in addition to your mortgage payment.
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How many home equity loans can I have?
While having multiple home equity loans is uncommon, you can have as many as you qualify for. Learn how it works when you have more than one home equity loan.
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FHA appraisal and inspection: Guidelines and requirements
An FHA loan requires an appraisal to ensure a home meets proper standards. Learn how an FHA appraisal works, how to prepare and what to expect afterwards.
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Using a home equity loan for your remodel: What to know
If you’ve built equity in your home, you can fund a remodel with a home equity loan. Learn the pros and cons of using a home equity loan for a remodel.
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