Service members or veterans considering building a dream home have an additional funding opportunity. A Veterans Affairs (VA) construction loan has some of the same benefits as VA mortgages but allows ...

If you need to borrow money to buy a home that's already on the market, you can usually depend on a mortgage to help. But what happens if you need a loan for a house that only exists in your mind?

A construction-to-permanent loan finances the construction of a house, then converts to a mortgage on completion. Construction-to-permanent loans only require one round of closing costs compared to ...

3% for conventional loans, 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA and USDA loans ...

Saving up for a down payment is not the only preparation required for purchasing a home. Improving your credit score, paying down existing debt and avoiding any big financial shifts are among the ...