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Investor Loans

What Is a DSCR Loan and Who Qualifies?

DSCR loans let real estate investors qualify based on rental income not personal income. Learn how they work, minimum ratios, qualifying property types, and who should use them.

January 5, 2026

Mortgage Education

Self-Employed Mortgage Guide 2026: How to Get Approved Without W-2s

Getting a mortgage as a self-employed borrower in 2026 does not require two years of tax returns. Learn about bank statement loans, P&L mortgages, and how to structure your application.

January 8, 2026

Loan Programs

Down Payment Assistance in New Jersey: Complete Guide for 2026

A complete guide to down payment assistance programs in New Jersey for 2026 including NJHMFA, DPA grants, income limits, and how to combine programs for maximum benefit.

January 12, 2026

Investor Loans

How to Finance an Airbnb or Short-Term Rental Property in 2026

Learn how to finance an Airbnb or short-term rental using DSCR loans and projected rental income. Covers STR financing programs, documentation requirements, and qualifying ratios.

January 15, 2026

Loan Programs

Ground-Up Construction Loans: How They Work From Land to Move-In

A complete guide to ground-up construction loans including draw schedules, land and construction financing, builder requirements, and how to qualify as an end-user or developer.

January 19, 2026

Mortgage Education

FHA vs. Conventional Loan: Which Is Better for You in 2026?

FHA vs. conventional loan comparison for 2026. Covers down payments, mortgage insurance, credit score requirements, DTI limits, and which program wins for different buyer scenarios.

January 22, 2026

Investor Loans

How to Scale a Real Estate Portfolio Using DSCR Loans

Serious real estate investors are scaling to 10, 20, and 30+ properties using DSCR loans. Here is the strategy for using property cash flow instead of personal income to keep growing.

January 26, 2026

Loan Programs

VA Loan Guide 2026: Everything Veterans Need to Know

Complete VA loan guide for 2026. Covers eligibility, zero down payment, VA funding fee, loan limits, property requirements, and common reasons VA loans fall through and how to avoid them.

January 29, 2026

Mortgage Education

Your Mortgage Was Declined: Here Is What to Do Next

A mortgage denial does not mean you cannot buy. Here are the most common decline reasons, how lender overlays work, and how a broker with 200+ lenders finds another path forward.

February 2, 2026

East Coast Mortgage is a marketing name used by Gabriella Purita, Mortgage Loan Originator with Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841).Gabriella Purita NMLS #2232112. Licensed In ME, VT, NH, MA, CT*, RI, NY*, NJ, PA, DE, VA, DC, NC, SC, GA, FL. This is not an offer to lend. All loans are subject to borrower qualification, credit approval, and underwriting guidelines. Programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity. Consumer access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org © 2025 5195 Marketing Inc, Inc. All rights reserved.

East Coast Mortgage is a marketing name used by Gabriella Purita, Mortgage Loan Originator with Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841).Gabriella Purita NMLS #2232112. Licensed In ME, VT, NH, MA, CT*, RI, NY*, NJ, PA, DE, VA, DC, NC, SC, GA, FL. This is not an offer to lend. All loans are subject to borrower qualification, credit approval, and underwriting guidelines. Programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity. Consumer access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org © 2025 5195 Marketing Inc, Inc. All rights reserved.

East Coast Mortgage is a marketing name used by Gabriella Purita, Mortgage Loan Originator with Loan Factory, Inc. (NMLS #320841).Gabriella Purita NMLS #2232112. Licensed In ME, VT, NH, MA, CT*, RI, NY*, NJ, PA, DE, VA, DC, NC, SC, GA, FL. This is not an offer to lend. All loans are subject to borrower qualification, credit approval, and underwriting guidelines. Programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity. Consumer access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org © 2025 5195 Marketing Inc, Inc. All rights reserved.