Self Employed Mortgages

Reading Time: 2 minutesSelf employed home loans can come in a variety of flavors. It’s possible for these borrowers to qualify for a conventional or government-backed loan, but it’s increasingly common for self-employed workers to get nonqualified (non-QM) loans.
SBA 7(a) Loan

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe federal government’s Small Business Administration (SBA) has a loan guarantee program that supports commercial lending in the US.
Restaurant Loans

Reading Time: 3 minutesLenders offer mortgages for an array of restaurant scenarios, including start-ups, opening and financing a restaurant, cafés, fast-food franchises, bakeries, specialty restaurants, franchised or branded restaurants, chains and independents.
Residential Second Lien Mortgages

Reading Time: 3 minutesA second mortgage is a loan a borrower takes on a home that people live in, whether it is a primary residence, a vacation home or a rental property.
Rental Property Loans

Reading Time: 3 minutesA rental property loan is a mortgage for a residence from which the borrower, as a landlord, intends to earn rental income.
Rehab/Renovation/Remodel Loans

Reading Time: 2 minutesA home rehab loan is used to rehab, renovate or remodel a residence. These loans are typically refinances with cash-out.
Owner Builder Construction Loans

Reading Time: 3 minutesOwner builder loans are made for borrowers who are building their own home.
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FHFA announces conforming loan limits for 2023

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New Case-Shiller report highlights further proof of slowing home price gains

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