If you aren't able to qualify for a conventional mortgage, there are other methods of financing to consider. Some, like government loan programs and down payment assistance grants, are relatively low ...

Since March 2021, the Federal Reserve has raised rates 11 times, causing higher financing costs for everything from credit cards to home loans. And if you’re in the market for that first home, you’ve ...

“Creative financing on steroids” best describes some of the mortgage programs you will learn about in this column, courtesy of a mortgage expo I attended recently in Irvine. Because this expo wasn’t ...

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For many, the idea of purchasing a second home, whether as a vacation getaway, investment property or future retirement residence, is a tantalizing prospect. However, the down payment typically ...

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With seller financing, the seller acts as the lender, typically providing their buyer with a short-term home loan.