Category: Buying a Home

FHA Loans for Manufactured Homes in 2026

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Anthony Bird - Buying a Home, Mortgage Tips

Looking to buy a manufactured home? Learn how FHA loans for manufactured homes can make homeownership more affordable in 2026. Get details on requirements, benefits, and how to apply!

Bank Statement Loans for Self Employed

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Anthony Bird - Buying a Home, Mortgage Tips

Bank statement loans for self employed in 2026: requirements, rates, documents, pros and cons, and how to qualify fast. Step-by-step guide.

How to Use Your Tax Refund to Buy a Home

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Anthony Bird - Buying a Home, First Time Home Buyer

Tax refund season and home buying season land at almost exactly the same time every year — here is how to use your tax refund to buy a home! For a lot of buyers, that refund check is the missing piece for first time home buyers. The average federal refund this year is running close… Read more »

2026 Conventional Condo Guideline Changes: What Buyers Need to Know

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Anthony Bird - Buying a Home, Mortgage Tips

Conventional Condo Guideline Changes If you’re buying, financing, or working with condos, things just changed. In March 2026, Fannie Mae dropped Lender Letter LL-2026-03 conventional condo guideline changes — a significant overhaul to conventional condo guideline requirements that affects project reviews, reserve funding, insurance rules, and more. Some of it makes life easier. Some of… Read more »

Self-Employed Home Loans in Michigan: The Complete 2026 Guide

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Anthony Bird - Buying a Home, Mortgage Tips

Discover how self-employed Michiganders can secure the perfect mortgage in 2025. Learn eligibility, documentation, loan options, rates, tips & expert advice.

Cash-out 95% Mortgage in 2026: How to Unlock Maximum Equity from Your Home

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Anthony Bird - Buying a Home, Mortgage Tips

Image of a borrower receiving a 95% cash out mortgage on their home.

Discover how a Cashout 95% Mortgage works in 2025, eligibility criteria, pros & cons, and tips to access nearly all your home’s equity today.

Home Value Estimator: How to Accurately Calculate Your Home’s Worth in 2026

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Anthony Bird - Buying a Home, Mortgage Tips

Want to know how much your home is worth? Use this guide on home value estimators to understand key factors, online tools, and expert tips to maximize your property’s value in 2025.

The 50 Year Mortgage. Is a Longer Loan Better?

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Anthony Bird - Buying a Home, Mortgage Tips

Discover how a 50-year mortgage works, who it’s for, pros & cons, rate comparisons, qualification tips and alternatives in our 2025 guide to ultra-long home loans.