Homebuilders are using President Donald Trump’s growing calls for government-controlled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to get house construction “going” to push a controversial proposal: getting the ...

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Reliant Home Funding Inc. is the top choice among other owner-builder construction loans. Building your own home can be exciting. You’ll get to customize your design, pick your features and create ...

For many homebuyers, it’s the realization of a dream: a house in the country, with acreage and distant neighbors. But the imbalance of home value to land value can make finding a mortgage challenging.

Discover what mini-perm loans are, their uses, and how they compare to construction loans in helping pay off income-generating construction or commercial properties ...

If you’re looking to buy a home, you’re probably well aware that the housing supply is limited and prices are high across much of the country. The American housing market has been affected by a ...

A VA construction loan could be a viable option if you’re an active-duty service member or veteran looking to build a single-family home. VA construction loans generally don’t require a down payment ...

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Construction loans are short-term loans that you can use to build a new home. Some construction loans can be converted to mortgages after your home is finished. Construction loans typically have ...