Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

Mobile homes, also known as manufactured homes, can be a cost-effective alternative to buying a traditional home. Due to their lower cost and depreciation, most traditional mortgage lenders don't ...

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A construction loan can help you finance the building of a new home on land you’ve already purchased. Depending on the situation, you may opt for a construction-only loan, a construction-to-permanent ...

Mobile, manufactured, and modular homes are similar, but there are key differences that will affect the financing you can use. Many programs require the home to have at least 400 square feet of living ...

Mobile home loans are used to finance houses that are built in factories and then moved onto lots. These houses are also called manufactured homes. This practice differs from traditional "stick-built" ...

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?

Most people associate a mortgage with buying a house, but a construction loan finances the home build, from purchasing the lot and paying for labor and materials to covering any permit fees. CNBC ...

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