Second homes may seem just like primary residences, but when it comes to financing, taxes and expenses, there are some important differences. Before you step into the second home market, you’ll want ...

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Buying a second home during retirement, especially if your savings are solid, can improve your lifestyle or be a strategic ...

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Barry Habib, who recently joined Fannie Mae's board, proposes targeted LLPA fee adjustments for second homes and cash-out refinances.

If you’re saving for retirement, have a solid emergency fund and don’t carry any credit card debt, you may be in a good financial position to buy a second home. Be sure to budget carefully, accounting ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers veterans and active-duty military members a number of benefits, including VA home loans. When you use this benefit, the home must be your ...

While the national average of homes that have a second mortgage has declined substantially over the last decade, in Hawaii, nearly one-fifth of homes have either a second mortgage or a home equity ...

GSE fee hike raised borrowing costs by $1,867 annually and cut high-LTV second home loans by 23%, with little gain for first-time buyers, CFPB study finds Policies put in place to spur lending for ...

If you’re planning to purchase a second home or refinance an existing one, current second home mortgage rates can significantly impact your finances. These rates are typically higher than primary ...