If you're interested in buying a home in a rural area, a USDA guaranteed or direct loan may be right for you. Learn how these government-backed loans differ.

Manufactured homes can be a flexible and affordable path to homeownership. Learn about your mortgage and financing options when buying a manufactured home.

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.

The USDA eligibility map helps home buyers find properties that can be financed with a USDA loan. Learn more about the USDA eligibility loan map and how to use ...

An assumable mortgage lets a buyer take over the owner’s mortgage payments. Learn more about how an assumable mortgage works and if it’s ideal for y...

A reverse mortgage allows older homeowners to turn their home equity into cash they can use to stay in their home. Learn how a reverse mortgage works.

USDA loans are affordable mortgage options for eligible home buyers in rural areas. Learn about how USDA financing works and their eligibility requirements here...

A portfolio loan can help borrowers who don't qualify for a traditional mortgage. Learn how portfolio loans can fund and unlock real estate opportunities.

Hard money loans, unlike traditional loans, require a hard asset like real estate to secure. Learn about the pros and cons of hard money loans.

HomeReady mortgages help low- to moderate-income families buy homes with low down payments. Learn the income limits, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Don't let high-cost housing markets cloud your home buying dreams. Learn about how a super conforming loan could be your key to unlocking homeownership.

Along with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae has removed credit score minimums on conforming conventional loans. Learn what it means for mortgage qualification.

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...

USDA loans may not require a down payment, but they do require guarantee fees. Uncover the meaning and role of a USDA guarantee fee in home buying.

“Nontraditional mortgage” is a broad term for home loans that aren’t a 30-year fixed mortgage. Here’s how they work and how to qualify f...

Conforming loan limits update every year to adapt to the change in home prices. Learn how much the conforming loan limit is for 2026 and more with our guide....

Learn how an FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) can finance cost‑effective upgrades, lower utility bills, and boost comfort. See requirements and get started.