A rehab home loan, also known as a renovation mortgage, is a financing option that enables homebuyers and homeowners to fund both the purchase, refinance or home equity financing of a property and its necessary repairs or renovations through a single loan. How Rehab Home Loans Work The home rehab loan approach simplifies the financing… Read More »
Hard money rehab loans are specialized financing options designed for real estate investors aiming to purchase and renovate properties, particularly those requiring significant repairs. Unlike traditional loans, the hard money rehab loan is an asset-based, focusing on the home’s value rather than the borrower’s creditworthiness. The RefiGuide can help you find hard money lenders for… Read More »
Yes — you can add renovation costs to a conventional mortgage, and in 2026 there are two purpose-built conventional loan programs that do exactly that — both backed by the government-sponsored enterprises that underwrite the majority of U.S. mortgages. Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation and Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation are the two conventional renovation mortgage programs that… Read More »
Expanding your living space by adding on to your home can be a thrilling yet daunting endeavor. Whether you are considering about creating an extra bedroom, a sun-soaked family room, an ADU or a new wing to accommodate extended family, one question inevitably looms large: how do you finance a home addition? After all, home… Read More »
There are more than 14 million self-employed mortgage borrowers in the US, and fortunately for them, it is getting easier to get a no-tax return home loan. Many borrowers are asking about no tax return mortgage loans and stated income financing. Generally, guidelines in the last few years are getting easier for getting a home… Read More »
The RefiGuide published this guide for consumers to find the best fixer upper loan programs and get matched with banks, brokers and lenders that meet their needs. Buying a fixer-upper home can be an excellent investment, offering the opportunity to purchase a home at a lower cost and customize it to your preferences. However, getting… Read More »
Many Americans believe that quitting their job and going to work for themselves is a major part of the American Dream, just as much as owning their own home. The good thing is that today, it is possible to be self-employed and own your own home with attractive stated income mortgage products becoming available this… Read More »
There is a myth that persists in the mortgage lending world that you cannot get an FHA loan if you are self-employed. This is not true. While it is true that underwriters will scrutinize the self-employed mortgage application carefully, with proper preparation, a self-employed person can get qualified for a home loan insured by the… Read More »
