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For lenders, land loans are riskier because the loan's collateral, the property, isn't being used for housing, at least in the near term. That makes it easier for an owner to walk away and leave the ...

Getting a land loan is trickier than getting a mortgage Daniel Balakov / Getty Images A land loan, sometimes called a lot loan, is a type of financing used to purchase a plot of land, often the first ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In today's ever-evolving real estate market, the possibilities for profit are vast. From ...

Purchasing vacant land can be an exciting prospect, but will often require a land loan. Land loans are a financing option used to buy a plot of land and, like a mortgage, can be obtained through a ...

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