Conventional Loan Cash-Out Refinance Guidelines 2025
Current guidelines for cash-out refinance loans from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
December 27, 2024 6 min read
Using a Cash-Out Refinance to Buy a Second Home
Tapping into your home equity to buy a second home can provide a vacation spot and, surprisingly, generate rental income.
December 15, 2023 6 min read
How Much Higher are Cash-Out Refinance Rates?
Insight on the complex world of mortgage pricing for cash-out refinance loans.
December 15, 2023 4 min read
15-Year Cash-Out Refinance: A Good Idea?
There are huge advantages to selecting a 15-year mortgage when you get a cash-out refinance, but here's what to consider.
December 30, 2024 4 min read
How to Qualify for a Cash-Out Refinance in 2025
Cash-out guidelines for conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo and more.
December 18, 2024 8 min read
Buying or Refinancing Property With an Inter Vivos Revocable Trust
Lending rules allow you to open a mortgage under the name of an inter vivos revocable trust. But there could be a better option.
December 12, 2023 5 min read
Cash-Out Refinance on a Free-And-Clear Property: What to Consider
Should you get a cash-out refinance on a paid-off home?
December 30, 2024 5 min read
8 Best Ways to Use a Cash-Out Refinance in 2025
Financial conditions are always changing. Here's how we think homeowners will use the equity in their homes in 2025.
December 31, 2024 4 min read