Buying a home amid economic uncertainty? These alternative mortgages can help

[ad_1] Americans don’t feel great about the economy right now — mortgage rates are on the rise again, as is the cost of gas and there were more job cuts in January than there had been since January 2009, the tail end of the Great Recession. The prospect of buying a home amid all of this can … Read more

Alliant Credit Union mortgage review 2026: 0%-Down, no-PMI loans for first-time buyers and physicians

[ad_1] Chicago-based Alliant Credit Union started in the 1930s exclusively for United Airlines employees. Since then, it has expanded its membership to anyone who makes a $5 donation to the Alliant Credit Union Foundation, which works to provide equal access to digital technology. Here at CNBC Select, we love that Alliant offers two specialized zero-down payment … Read more

FourLeaf Credit Union mortgage review 2026

[ad_1] FourLeaf Credit Union — known as Bethpage Federal Credit Union until 2025 — is a Long Island, New York-based credit union that provides a wide range of mortgages nationwide. If you’re looking for a no-fuss, affordable mortgage, FourLeaf should be on your list. The lender offers mortgages at below-average rates, along with specialized products … Read more

Reverse mortgage vs. home equity loan or HELOC

[ad_1] Reverse mortgages, home equity loans, and HELOCs are all ways homeowners can tap into the value of their homes for cash.  That means the financing for these loans is secured by the home, so rates are typically lower than for other types of debt. However, the bank could force you into foreclosure if you … Read more