Second mortgages and home equity loans are one in the same. Technically a home equity loan is a 2nd mortgage, because the equity loan or HELOC sits in second position on title to the house. Both home equity loans and 2nd mortgages are ways to borrow against the value of your home so its silly… Read More »
When you want an FHA loan to buy your home, you need an FHA-approved appraiser to inspect the home before the loan can be completed. A home appraisal is simply an estimate of the current market value of the home. When a property is refinanced or bought, an appraisal is required. FHA lenders use the… Read More »
When property values drop the demand for a mortgage refinance with no equity goes up. In the past, it was challenging to find a mortgage lender that would allow you to refinance your mortgage at a reasonable interest rate if you had little to no equity. People ask us all the time, “Can I refinance… Read More »
It’s no secret that swimming pool loans have become popular with homeowners across the country looking to maximize good living and property values. Many homeowners are unaware of the many swimming pool loans that are backed by both secure and unsecure financing opportunities available today in the United States. How to Get the Best Swimming… Read More »
Homeowners across the country want to know if they have to pay taxes on a cash out refinance loan and if the mortgage interest interest is tax deductible as well. With a cash-out refinance, the homeowner can withdraw equity from their home. If your home is valued at $200,000 and you owe $150,000, you have… Read More »
Financing a ADU or “granny flat” on your property has never been easier. In this article, we will explore ADU loans and 2nd dwelling finance opportunities. State and local governments continue to offer home equity financing incentives to expand housing across the U.S. Do you have an older family member living in your home? You… Read More »
VA home loans have been very popular with military first time house buyers for decades. There are many great home financing advantages to being a military veteran or active military. One of the biggest pluses that you can enjoy is getting a military home loan with competitive interest rates, low closing costs and no down-payment… Read More »
For decades, self-employed people have been using no income verifications home loans to buy real estate and to refinance existing mortgages. We will help you learn everything you need to know about self-employed mortgage programs that allow non-tradition income documentation. No income home loans have been the lifeblood of self-employment financing. In most cases people… Read More »
Yes! As of tax year 2026 (filed in spring 2027), private mortgage insurance (PMI) is once again tax deductible following passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in 2025. This landmark legislation permanently reinstated the PMI deduction that expired after 2021, making it a permanent part of the tax code rather than requiring annual congressional… Read More »
If you are intending to get an FHA mortgage this year, you will be interested to learn FHA loan requirements and loan amount limits for the year. HUD recently announced its updated FHA loan income limits and maximum loan amount by region for 2024. It appears most of the US will see a substantial increase… Read More »
