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A Guide to Using a Home Equity Loan for an Investment Property

A Guide to Using a Home Equity Loan for an Investment Property

If you're a homeowner with strong equity, now could be a great time to take the next step in building your financial future. One option to consider is using a home equity loan to buy an investment property. This approach can help you grow your real estate

Jul 08, 2025 | Refinancing a Home

Why Some Veterans Choose Conventional Loans Over VA Loans

Why Some Veterans Choose Conventional Loans Over VA Loans

VA loans have long been a key benefit for veterans, offering no down payment, competitive interest rates, and no private mortgage insurance (PMI). But today, some veterans are choosing conventional loans instead. This might seem surprising at first, but t

Jul 01, 2025 | VA Loans

Average mortgage rates nationwide

Average mortgage rates nationwide

The truth about online rate quotes When shopping for a home loan, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Ads are literally everywhere --so how do you cut to the chase and find the best rate for you? One of the most important things you can do is look at the

Jun 26, 2025 | Interest Rates

The Mortgage Revolution: How AI is Shaking Things Up

The Mortgage Revolution: How AI is Shaking Things Up

In the past, applying for a mortgage involved stacks of paperwork, long wait times, and confusing loan terms. But technology—especially artificial intelligence (AI)—is helping make this process much faster and easier. What AI Does in Mortgages

Jun 24, 2025 | Purchasing a Home

What's Rent-vesting and Can It Help Me Become a Homeowner?

What's Rent-vesting and Can It Help Me Become a Homeowner?

A New Path to Homeownership Rent-vesting is an approach where you rent the home you live in and buy an investment property in a more affordable area. It’s a strategy that gives buyers flexibility—especially those priced out of their local mark

Jun 17, 2025 | Purchasing a Home

Facing Foreclosure? Here’s What You Can Do Now

Facing Foreclosure? Here’s What You Can Do Now

How to Stop Foreclosure and Protect Your Home If you're falling behind on your mortgage and feel like you're out of options, you're not alone. Foreclosure is a difficult and emotional process—but in many cases, it can be avoided with the right infor

Jun 10, 2025 | Purchasing a Home

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