Sometimes you need money fast. Maybe you want to buy a new home, but you haven’t sold your old home yet. Or maybe you have your eye on an investment property or a home you want to flip.  If you need money for a real estate purchase and don’t have time to wait on mortgage

If you can’t qualify for a conventional loan or just aren’t interested in one, you may be wondering what other home loans are out there. Well, there are lots of options to choose from. And many of those options fit under the umbrella of “nontraditional” mortgages.  So what is a nontraditional mortgage, and is it

A condo can be a great option for someone looking to live in an urban area. Condos combine the amenities of a rental apartment complex with the benefits of homeownership. But condos can be trickier to buy and sell because the community you’re purchasing your unit in has a unique set of rules. If you’re

Getting a mortgage and being a homeowner is a big deal. And depending on where you want to live and the state of the housing market (if it’s a seller’s market or not), it can be an uphill battle to find and purchase a home in your price range.  A loan alternative –  like a

Feeling cooped up in your metro area? You’re not alone.  According to recent Census data, 86% of U.S. residents live in metro areas. That leaves 14% of the population spread out in the rural areas of the country – which spans 72% of the nation’s land area.[1] So, if you’re looking for more space, there

Let’s get into this.  A jumbo loan is exactly what you think it is: a ginormous load of cash. We’re talking over $550,000 to buy a house.  These loans are ideal for buyers who have strong financial profiles and need access to much higher loan amounts than they would get under a conforming loan’s limit