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See our picks for the best mortgages, learn more about the different types of mortgages, and see our favorite resources to help you in your journey.

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See our editorial team’s picks for the best mortgage lenders.

Types of mortgages

Many types of mortgages with unique terms and benefits are available today. Ensure you know how they work to determine the best solution for you.

Mortgage reviews

In-depth reviews can help you find a lender that meets your needs. Consider the types of loans the lender offers and estimated costs.

Mortgage rates

Regardless of what type of mortgage you’re looking for, consider the interest rate you’ll pay. It determines what interest will cost over the life of the loan.

Tools & resources

Calculators and comprehensive guides can help you better understand the housing market and the costs of a mortgage.

Latest on mortgages:

First-Time Home Buyer Programs

Buying a home can feel out of reach for many, but with these state and federal first-time home buyer programs, it doesn’t have...

Best Jumbo Mortgage Lenders

A jumbo loan is a large mortgage loan for a home that costs more than the conforming loan limit. The limit at which...

Best VA Lenders: 0% Down Payments for Veterans

If you qualify for the VA loan assistance program, you can get a mortgage with...

Best FHA Lenders: Get Help Buying Your First Home

FHA lenders will provide mortgage loans to first-time buyers, even if they have average credit...

Why Aren’t Millennials Becoming Homeowners? Some Cite a Lack of Knowledge or Savings, Others Point to Student Debt

In part two of a study about millennials, mortgages, and homeownership, LendEDU found some revealing...

FHA Loan: Get Help Buying Your First Home

An FHA Loan is a loan that is guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration. There are many FHA-approved lenders, and you can qualify...

Millennials & Mortgages: Generation is Struggling With Down Payments, Sometimes Getting Help From Parents

Part one of LendEDU's two-part millennial & mortgages study examined trends amongst current millennial homeowners,...

Can You Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card?

In some cases, you can use a credit card to pay your mortgage. It’s not, however, a good idea unless you have no...

What You Need to Know About Physician Mortgage Loans

Physician mortgage loans help doctors with high student loan balances obtain home loans. These loans...

Investment Property Loans: Where to Find Them & What to Consider

Owning investment property can generate a steady stream of income each month, but most people...