With a holding mortgage, a home seller acts as the lender to a buyer. Learn more about what a holding mortgage is and the pros and cons for buyers and sellers.

Non-owner-occupied mortgages are investment or commercial property loans that typically have higher interest rates than residential mortgages. Learn more here.

Hard money loans, unlike traditional loans, are based on the collateral that secures the loan. Learn about hard money loans and the drawbacks for borrowers.

Manufactured homes may be the key to affordable homeownership for many. Learn how you can finance one under the favorable terms of conventional loans.

A USDA construction loan allows you to buy and build a home under a single mortgage. Learn about USDA construction loan requirements and how these loans work.

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

An RHS loan can help rural families bypass the down payment requirement and get the boost they need to qualify for a mortgage. Learn more about RHS loans.

Fannie Mae will now use the average of the median credit scores for all clients on a mortgage. If you’ve been denied in the past, you may now qualify!

USDA loans require no down payment and offer unique means for covering your closing costs. Read our guide to USDA closing costs and how you can afford them.

Wondering about how USDA guaranteed and direct loans compare? Check out our guide to determine which USDA loan product fits your rural housing aspirations.

Conforming loans comply with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rules, and are thus eligible for purchase and resale to investors. Find out what that means for you.

Floating off the beaten path means doing a little extra homework to move into your own dream boat. Read our complete guide to houseboat financing.

Land loans are used to finance the purchase of a plot of land. Read our guide to learn how to secure a land loan, the pros and cons of this loan type and more.

For USDA loans, mortgage insurance isn’t technically required, but there are similar fees. Find out about these attractive mortgage deals for rural home buyers.

Home improvement grants are a type of financial aid provided to homeowners to make necessary repairs to their home. Check out our guide to find grant resources.

Closing costs can sometimes present a financial barrier for home buyers. In cases like these, applying for a no-closing-cost mortgage can potentially help.

Don't let high-cost housing markets stop your home buying dreams. See if a super conforming loan could be your key to unlocking homeownership.

A USDA Streamline Refinance gives eligible borrowers with little or no home equity an opportunity to refinance their mortgage. Learn about this loan option.