A lease purchase agreement between a tenant and a landlord allows the renter the option to eventually buy the property. Learn how this arrangement works.

An FHA jumbo loan lets you borrow a higher loan amount and make a lower down payment. Check out our guide to FHA jumbo loan limits and requirements.

Buying a house during inflation can be challenging, but it’s possible. Learn what to consider when deciding whether to buy a house during inflation.

A desktop appraisal is a property valuation that is completed remotely by a professional appraiser. Find out whether a desktop appraisal is right for you.

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.

Not just any room in a home counts as a bedroom. Before you buy or sell, check out this guide to learn what qualifies as a bedroom in a house.

Rolling your student loans into a mortgage can make it easier to manage your finances. Learn your options for reducing or consolidating student debt.

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.

Should you net escrow on your refinance? Read our guide to learn what netting escrow means, how it affects your refi and its benefits and drawbacks.

Our final walk-through checklist can help secure your peace of mind before closing. Verify repairs and ensure your new home is move-in ready.

An abstract of title shows all legal documentation associated with a property. Learn why an abstract of title is important in real estate.

Correspondent lending happens when a lender originates and funds a mortgage, but then sells it. Read more about correspondent lending and how it works.

Wondering how to get a home equity loan with bad credit? It’s possible but more difficult than it is to get one with good credit. Learn how to possibly se...

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...

A Loan Estimate lists the key details of a mortgage, like closing costs and interest rates. Find out what other critical loan terms and costs are in the form...

Watching experts flip a house is exciting, but would you want to actually move in? Learn what to look for before buying a flipped property.

The alienation clause, or due-on-sale clause, requires all mortgage payments be made at the time of sale. Learn how it impacts borrowers and real estate.