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 ...

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 ...

What is a conventional loan? A conventional loan is simply a mortgage that isn’t backed by the U.S. government. If you qualify, you can get this loan from many different types of mortgage lenders, ...