Learn how reverse mortgage scams work, the warning signs to watch for and steps to protect your home equity. Spot fraud before you sign any paperwork.

You can still obtain home equity loans if your home is paid off. If you want to tap into your home’s equity, here’s what your options are.

If you’re open to buying a home that needs some work, the HomePath marketplace may be for you. This Fannie Mae program helps you buy an as-is property.

Construction loans can finance a custom home build. Learn how they work, requirements, loan types and steps to compare options before you apply.

A solar loan provides financing for solar panels and solar installations. Learn more about solar loans and whether they can make solar affordable for you.

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.

Physician mortgage loans or doctor mortgage loans are no- to low-down-payment mortgages targeted at doctors. Are they right for you? Learn how to decide.

If an event triggers the foreclosure process on your reverse mortgage, you can still avoid losing the property. Learn more about the timeline and your options.

A bridge loan is a short-term loan that lets a homeowner use the equity in their home when buying a new home. Learn about the pros and cons of bridge loans.

Land contracts are a form of seller financing where the seller holds the title while the buyer makes payments. Learn how they work and whether they're right for...

Native Americans looking to buy a home on tribal land may qualify for specialized government loan programs. Explore these and other mortgage financing options.

A 40-year mortgage can lower monthly payments, but it costs more and isn’t widely available. Learn how a 40-year home loan works, pros and cons, and al...

Wraparound mortgages offer the convenience of seller-backed financing, but they aren’t without risk. Learn more about this mortgage loan type here.

A short-term mortgage lets you pay off your home much faster, but it comes with higher payments. If you can afford it, though, you'll save huge on interest.

This type of financing is unique because a purchase-money loan allows the buyer to finance the seller. Her...

A USDA home building loan can help you construct a loan in an approved rural area. If you qualify, this type of loan has many benefits.

A home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) allows homeowners 62 and older to convert their equity into cash in various ways. Learn if an HECM is right for you....

A USDA Streamlined refinance simplifies the application and underwriting process to help rural homeowners save money on their mortgage. Learn how to apply.