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House Hacking 101: How to Buy a Home and Have Someone Else Pay Your Mortgage

House Hacking 101: How to Buy a Home and Have Someone Else Pay Your Mortgage

House Hacking 101: How to Buy a Home and Have Someone Else Pay Your MortgageTeam Chedester
Published on: 12/06/2026

Learn how house hacking lets first-time buyers generate rental income to offset their mortgage. Real examples, loan options, and tips from The Lofty Lender.

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Your Lender's Personality Matters More Than Rate | Lofty Lender

Your Lender's Personality Matters More Than Rate | Lofty Lender

Your Lender's Personality Matters More Than Rate | Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 05/06/2026

Kyle and Charlie break down what separates great lenders from average ones — from showing up at closing to being reachable on a Saturday night.

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Financing Acreages & Rural Properties in Iowa | Lofty Lender

Financing Acreages & Rural Properties in Iowa | Lofty Lender

Financing Acreages & Rural Properties in Iowa | Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 22/05/2026

Thinking about acreage or a hobby farm in Iowa? Learn how to finance rural properties with USDA, conventional, and specialty loans — Team Chedester explains.

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Is AI Making Home Loans Harder? | The Lofty Lender

Is AI Making Home Loans Harder? | The Lofty Lender

Is AI Making Home Loans Harder? | The Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 15/05/2026

AI is changing how lenders evaluate borrowers — and not always in obvious ways. Learn how artificial intelligence is reshaping the home loan process in 2026.

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Temporary Rate Buydowns Explained | The Lofty Lender

Temporary Rate Buydowns Explained | The Lofty Lender

Temporary Rate Buydowns Explained | The Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 08/05/2026

A temporary rate buydown lowers your monthly payment in the early years of your mortgage. Learn how this strategy works and when it makes sense in Iowa.

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Buyer's Market Financing Advantages | The Lofty Lender

Buyer's Market Financing Advantages | The Lofty Lender

Buyer's Market Financing Advantages | The Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 01/05/2026

As the Iowa market shifts, buyers have more leverage. Learn how a changing market creates better financing opportunities and what it means for your mortgage.

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