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USDA loans are zero-down-payment mortgages for buyers in approved rural and suburban areas. USDA loans are guaranteed by the U.S.

You'll get airport lounge access, insurance benefits and transferrable points with both cards, but they have vastly different upfront costs.

VA loans offer service members and veterans zero-down mortgages with low rates and no PMI. Backed by the U.S.

Great down payment assistance programs and diverse loan options.

Home equity sharing allows you to access cash by giving an investment company a stake in your home.

Both home equity loans and HELOCs let you access cash by using your home's value. However, there are significant differences.

The new rules should make it easier to receive refunds, but don't significantly expand when you're eligible for one.

Homeowners can use a home equity loan to cover a big expense with a lower rate than a personal loan.

Chase just unveiled two new Sapphire airport lounges, with additional locations opening in 2025.

These lesser-known credit cards are worth a closer look if you're interested in anything from extra rewards to building credit.