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You may be able to use a 203k loan for an investment property but only in certain circumstances. Learn about 203k loan rules for investors here.

Compare the best USDA lenders to get a great deal on your home loan. USDA loans require zero down payment and have below-market interest rates.

Many mortgage pros believe President Biden will cut FHA mortgage insurance premium (MIP) rates. Here's what that means for you.

Thanks to a new policy, FHA is now accepting DACA home loans. Learn about the pros and cons of FHA loans and whether you qualify for financing.

Conventional loans have a few basic property standards, but no in-depth home condition requirements. You likely want a home inspection anyway.

FHA lenders offer low down payments and competitive rates, even for borrowers with bad credit. Here are the best FHA-approved lenders for your home loan.

A blanket mortgage lets real estate investors buy multiple properties with one loan. Find out how a blanket loan works, plus pros and cons.

If its proposal is accepted, the VA plans to offer mortgage relief for up to 60,000 VA loan holders who are struggling financially due to COVID.

SunTrust mortgage review showing how the bank compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.

Most experts say: Don't use your 401(k) to pay off a mortgage. Luckily, you don't have to. There are plenty of other ways to pay off your mortgage early.

10-year mortgage rates are lower than 30- and 15-year rates. But payments are much higher. Find out: Are 10-year mortgage rates worth it for you?

Mortgage alternatives, like seller financing, lease-purchase, and contract-for-deed, are risky. And you might qualify for a mortgage without them.

The Federal Reserve has a new policy to keep inflation and employment on target. And, it could keep mortgage interest rates low for a long time. Here's why.

Learn how mortgage rates are determined, what causes lenders to offer you a higher or lower rate, and why mortgage rates rise and fall daily.

Due to coronavirus, there are new rules for self-employed home buyers who want to use FHA loans. Learn about new lending rules here.

If you can buy a house with cash, you'll be in a strong position to negotiate. But don't forget the drawbacks that come with cash home buying.

How much mortgage can you afford? Maybe up to 6 or 7 times your salary, but the answer depends on other factors, too. Get the full story here.

It might seem harder to close on a mortgage during the COVID-19 pandemic. But new rules have made parts of the closing process easier than ever.

5/1 ARM rates are typically the lowest conventional mortgage rates on the market. But 5/1 ARMs carry more risk. Is the low rate worth it for you?

Since March, the Fed has controlled mortgage rates more than usual. Find out how the Federal Reserve helped push mortgage rates to record lows.