Can I Get a Conventional Home Loan Without My Spouse?
Here's what to watch out for when getting a conventional loan without your spouse, plus guidelines for FHA, VA, USDA.
January 31, 2025 10 min read
How To Get A High-Balance Conventional Refinance Up To $2.3 Million
Conventional high-balance refinance loan limits are quite high in 163 high-cost areas of the U.S.
December 27, 2024 5 min read
All About Fannie Mae’s Student Loan Cash-Out Refinance Program
If you have equity in your home and pesky student loans you just can’t seem to pay down, you’ll want to know about Fannie Mae’s student loan cash-out refinance program.
November 2, 2023 6 min read
Buying A Home In A Non-Arm's Length Transaction
Buying a home from a family member or someone you already know can complicate your loan. Here's how to navigate this situation.
January 31, 2025 6 min read
Can I Buy a Home With a Well or Septic System? Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA
Conventional, FHA, USDA, and VA home loans all allow private and community well and septic systems. What to expect when you're buying a house with non-public utilities.
February 6, 2025 7 min read
How To Sell a Car or Other Asset To Buy a Home
Lenders allow you to sell items to raise cash for a down payment and other costs of homeownership. Here's how to document your sale.
October 26, 2023 4 min read
How to Qualify for a Conventional Loan With No Credit Score
You need a 620 score for a conventional loan, unless you have no score at all. Then, you have options.
June 26, 2025 6 min read
Are Alimony, Child Support, or Separate Maintenance Considered Income When Buying a Home?
Circumstances that led to support payments are never desirable, but one silver lining is that they can help you qualify for a mortgage.
March 18, 2025 4 min read