Conventional Mortgage Loans: The Basics on How They Work
What exactly is a conventional loan, why do they exist, and what makes them "conforming"? Get a basic primer on how these loans work here!
Traditional Loans
How to Get Any Lender to Fund Your Real Estate Deals
Is a lack of funding your biggest hurdle? Learn from someone who's done it successfully -- and start building your real estate empire!
What is a VA Loan and Why Should I Consider Using One?
Are you wondering, "What is a VA loan?" If you're in the military currently or a veteran, a VA loan is an amazing way to finance real estate. Get info…
FHA Guidelines: How to Qualify for a 3.5% Down Loan
Putting only 3.5% down on a property sounds almost too good to be true, but with FHA loans, it can be a reality. Learn important FHA guidelines here.
How to Land the Best Possible Mortgage Rates
There are many factors involved in calculating your mortgage rates. Knowing some best practices will help you get a better deal on your mortgage.
7 Mortgage Qualification Tips for Borderline Borrowers
What do you do if you don't earn top dollar and your credit score isn't stellar -- but you need to qualify for a mortgage? Get expert tips here!
Mortgage Questions, Answered: How to Qualify For & Obtain Home Financing
Have more mortgage questions than answers? If you want the process to be as painless as possible, learn as much as you can before you apply!
The Investor’s Guide to Qualifying for a Conventional Loan
“It’s easy to get a loan unless you need it.” — Norman Ralph Augustine Can I purchase an investment property with a conventional loan if I already have a mortgage on…
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The Simple Strategy to Get Your Loan Approved (Almost) Every Time [With Example!]
There is a bit of a myth out there that when it comes to getting financing from a traditional bank, it’s all about meeting their criteria and nothing more. However,…
#AskBP 045: FHA vs. Conventional Loans: Which is Better?
When buying a property, homeowners (and house hackers) are often faced with the choice of using a Conventional or FHA Loan to finance their purchase. But which is better? In…
The Five “C’s” of a Perfect Loan Proposal
One of my favorite songs as a child up was “C is For Cookie, It’s Good Enough For Me.” Yes, I’m talking about the Cookie Monster song from Sesame Street.…
Investment Face-Off: Rental Property With 6% Cap Rate vs. REIT With 8% Return
There are several options for how you can invest in real estate, as you well know, and a lot of them are so different from each other that you may…
2 Solid Reasons to Get Pre-Approved BEFORE You Buy Your Investment Property
Let’s face it — there are a million and one ways to invest in real estate. The method that I’d like to focus on today is the strategy where you are…
