Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, mortgages, investing and home renovations. Of all the mortgage options out there, the conventional loan is the most popular. But ...

If you’re in the market for a home but don’t have a lot of cash for a down payment, you can still get a mortgage. Conventional 97 home loans allow you to purchase a home with just 3% down and a ...

FHA loans and conventional loans are both issued by private lenders, but FHA loans are insured by the federal government, and conventional loans are not. Due to their federal backing, FHA loans have ...

Buying a home can be an exciting experience. Yet before you begin shopping for the perfect place to live, it’s a good idea to understand what type of mortgage you’ll use to finance your purchase—it ...