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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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Tiny home financing and loan options

Limits on how small a mortgage can be could force potential buyers of a tiny home to pursue financing alternatives. See your options for tiny home financing.

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How to get a loan for flipping houses

For those looking to fix up and flip a real estate property, getting financing is usually necessary. Find out how to obtain a loan for flipping houses.

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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 home.

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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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Home equity conversion mortgage (HECM): Everything seniors should know

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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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 for.

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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-end loans here.

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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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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 financing options.

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Reverse mortgage foreclosure: Everything you need to know

At risk of foreclosure on your reverse mortgage? Learn more about the reverse mortgage foreclosure timeline and how you can avoid foreclosure on your home.

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The quick guide to solar loans

Solar loans provide financing for solar panels and solar installations. Learn more about solar loans and whether one can make solar affordable for you.

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How to recognize a reverse mortgage scam

You or a loved one could be at risk for falling for a reverse mortgage scam. Learn about the most common scams and where to look for red flags.

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Silent second mortgage: What you need to know

Using a “silent” second mortgage to cover your down payment is illegal. Learn what assistance programs you can use instead with our complete financing guide.

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