Why Are Down Payment Assistance Loan Rates High?
You may have noticed that mortgages involving down payment assistance have higher rates than standard mortgages. What's going on?
March 29, 2024 5 min read
Using a HELOC for a Vacation Property Down Payment
Homeowners can use their primary home equity to fund a vacation property purchase. Is this a good idea?
March 29, 2024 6 min read
Down Payment Assistance for Teachers, Police, Firefighters & Veterans
There’s no way to fully repay public service professionals. But homebuying assistance programs make a dent in the debt owed to them.
March 28, 2024 5 min read
7 Places to Find Down Payment Assistance (With Examples)
One of the most confusing parts of down payment assistance (DPA) is where to find programs. 7 places to look.
March 27, 2024 6 min read
10 Most Affordable Housing Markets in Illinois
While Chicago suburbs like Naperville and Glenview home prices can easily exceed $600,000, one city in the state offers homes at about one-tenth that price.
March 27, 2024 5 min read
100% LTV HELOCs: Where To Find Them and How To Qualify
Surprisingly, many banks and credit unions still offer HELOCs up to 100% of your home's value. Where to find programs.
June 3, 2025 8 min read
Down Payment Assistance Requirements: Do You Qualify?
With over 1,600 down payment assistance programs in the U.S., how do you know if you meet requirements for any of them?
March 26, 2024 5 min read
Can You Buy a Home With No Money Using Down Payment Assistance?
It's technically possible to buy a home without having any money. Here's how to do it, but what you should do instead.
March 26, 2024 7 min read