Creative financing for real estate offers investors a range of options beyond traditional bank loans, making it possible to acquire properties without hefty down payments or perfect credit scores.

Some of the most-used creative approaches include mezzanine and other structured credit approaches, preferred equity with pay ...

DR Horton (DHI) had 64% of mortgage closings go to first-time buyers amid aggressive incentives in early 2026. The DR Horton data reflects consumer stress that makes real estate speculation risky for ...

Seller Financing and Installment Contracts allow investors to negotiate directly with sellers for financing, potentially reducing the need for traditional bank loans. These strategies include options ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Linda Rike Real Estate. Buying a home doesn't have to be as cut-and-dry of a process as people might think. While it's true it's always helpful to have a 20 ...

“Creative financing on steroids” best describes some of the mortgage programs you will learn about in this column, courtesy of a mortgage expo I attended recently in Irvine. Because this expo wasn’t ...

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