A lucky few can buy a home completely with cash. But most aspiring homeowners need financing to purchase property — namely, a mortgage. Many sorts of financial institutions offer mortgages, but the ...

These mortgage lenders allow borrowers to qualify for a loan based on assets rather than income. For borrowers who live on assets or don’t have a consistent paycheck, qualifying for a mortgage may ...

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The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now sits at 6.6% as of Dec. 12, according to Freddie Mac data. Meanwhile, home prices in the third quarter hit a median price of $420,400, according to the ...