A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can help you leverage the equity in your home. Learn how they work, their requirements and how to estimate your HELOC.

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.

In this guide, learn how to qualify for mortgage approval with student debt plus the best state and national programs with home loans for college students.

Thinking about buying a HomePath Home? Learn everything you need to know about Fannie Mae’s HomePath properties, and whether buying one might be right for you.

A fully amortized loan isn’t as confusing as it may sound. Read about how fully amortized loans work, what they’re for and what the payments consist of.

Proprietary reverse mortgages let homeowners take out a loan against their home equity through a private lender. Learn more about this mortgage tool.

Looking at bundling home renovation costs into your mortgage? The Fannie Mae HomeStyle loan program makes it easy. Learn how it works and what to expect.

For a reverse mortgage, seniors must meet certain requirements, which vary according to the option chosen. Learn more about reverse mortgage requirements.

Physician loans are no-to-low down payment mortgages targeted at doctors – but are they right for you? Learn how to decide, and explore your other loan options.

Consolidation, Extension and Modification Agreements (CEMA loans) can help New Yorkers save money when refinancing. Get the facts with our CEMA breakdown.

Planning to purchase a condominium? Discover how condo loans may differ from conventional home mortgages so you can have a smooth home buying experience.

Seller financing is a type of real estate agreement that allows the buyer to pay the seller in installments. Learn more about seller financing and how it works.

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

You can get an Airbnb loan to buy houses for short-term rentals use. Learn how you can use income from sites like Airbnb and Vrbo rentals to get a mortgage.

Purchase-money loans are nontraditional financing between sellers and buyers. Learn the benefits of a purchase-money mortgage and the risks involved.

With a holding mortgage, a home seller acts as the lender to a buyer. Find out what a holding mortgage is in more detail, and discover its pros and cons.

A USDA streamline assist refinance helps eligible homeowners refinance their mortgage with low out-of-pocket costs. See if this is the best program for you.

Considering applying for a private mortgage to finance your next home purchase? Weigh the pros and cons before borrowing outside of a traditional loan.