Buying a house from a family member is a non-arm's-length transaction, meaning you have a relationship with the seller. A non-arm's-length transaction entails extra care when you apply for a home loan ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Mortgage rates on investment properties are higher than rates for primary residences. “A very general rule of thumb would be to expect to pay 1-2% more on an investment loan versus an owner-occupied ...