Seller Financing: What It Is and How It Works in Real Estate Transactions
Seller financing is when a homebuyer gets a loan from the home seller rather than a mortgage lender. Learn how it works, and the pros and cons. Read More
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LendingTree Study: New Home Equity Loans Don’t Have a Notable Impact on Credit Scores
Borrowers see a credit score drop after taking out a home equity loan, but the decline is often small and the score usually recovers quickly. Read More
Are Closing Costs Tax-Deductible?
Some of the closing costs you pay when getting a mortgage come with tax benefits. Here's a look at what is (and isn't) deductible on your tax bill. Read More
How to Choose a Mortgage Lender
Whether you're buying or refinancing a home, learn the five steps that will help you determine how to choose the best mortgage lender for you. Read More
Metros Where Homeowners Stay Put the Longest
LendingTree analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to determine where people are staying put the longest in the nation’s 50 largest metros. Read More
What is Lender-Paid Mortgage Insurance?
With lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI), your lender pays for mortgage insurance costs upfront, but it’s not free. Find out how LPMI works. Read More
LendingTree Survey: More Than Half of Homeowners Expect Home Values to Rise in 2020
LendingTree commissioned a survey of more than 1,500 Americans to gauge their expectations of home values as the new decade begins. Read More
What Is a Land Contract and How Does It Work?
A land contract can help you buy a home if you don’t qualify for a traditional loan. Here’s what to know before you sign one. Read More
How to Downsize Your Home
Downsizing a home might mean reducing clutter or it could mean moving into a smaller home. Either way, these tips will help you get started. Read More
Decade in Debt: Mortgage Borrowers Regain Footing After Housing Crisis
The global financial crisis was centered on the U.S. housing market, or to be more specific, on the mortgage industry. Read More
