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What is a non-QM loan? The lowdown on non-qualifying mortgages
It can help the unconventional borrower get a home, but at a high cost — and default risk.
7 min read May 07, 2024 -
What is a mortgage?
A primer on how these home loans work, including the lingo you need to know.
8 min read May 07, 2024 -
10 first-time homebuyer tips: How to get that house
These steps will help rookies streamline the process, avoiding bumps on the homebuying road.
8 min read May 06, 2024 -
Mortgages for seniors: Getting a home loan in retirement
It can be tougher to qualify. Here’s why, and how to bridge the gap.
8 min read May 03, 2024 -
How to refinance a second home or investment property
The rules are different for refinancing a second home or investment property.
5 min read May 16, 2024 -
The 10 largest mortgage lenders in the U.S.
UWM claims the top spot on the latest list.
2 min read May 15, 2024 -
How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score
A drop is inevitable, but you can minimize it.
6 min read May 02, 2024 -
Conventional loans: What they are and how they work
In short, it’s a mortgage not guaranteed by the government. Is it the right one for you?
9 min read May 02, 2024 -
Should you buy a second home?
Is owning a second home a ton of work or a ton of fun?
6 min read May 01, 2024 -
Mortgage rate forecast for May 2024: No break for homebuyers
Homebuyers out on the spring hunt won’t see much relief from higher mortgage rates.
5 min read May 01, 2024