When you buy a home from a family member, they may be able to cover your down payment and closing costs without cash ever changing hands.
Most buyers assume they can't get a conventional loan with a bad-condition property. Now you can, thanks to renovation loan programs.
A low-down-payment condo loan could help with affordability challenges that many first-time buyers are facing.
It's now easier to qualify for a mortgage with student loans. Current conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loan guidelines.
A VA loan outdoes a conventional loan -- most of the time. Here are situations where a conventional loan might be better.
Losing your job can be a frightening situation, especially when you're buying a house. Here's what to do to hopefully still qualify for the loan.
Manufactured homes are a bargain compared to standard homes, but can you finance them with a conventional loan?
Surprisingly, plenty of home buyers pay less than $100 per month for PMI. This doesn't have to be an overwhelming expense when you're buying a house.
There's more needed to close a home loan than your down payment. Here's what you can expect to pay for conventional loan closing costs.
Conventional loans are not government-backed, so are slightly more difficult to qualify for. But in return they offer better mortgage insurance rules and more flexibility in the type of home you can buy.
