Guides
All guides
Every article on the site — written and reviewed by an Alaska-based editor, with primary sources cited.
Mortgages
AHFC loan programs, explained
First-time buyer, rural, and energy-efficiency loans from Alaska Housing Finance Corporation — who qualifies and how.
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VA loans in Alaska: complete guide
Alaska has one of the highest veteran shares of any state. Entitlement, funding fee, and Alaska-specific quirks.
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Best mortgage lenders in Alaska
How AHFC-participating and national lenders stack up for Alaskan borrowers.
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Best personal loans in Alaska
Credit unions, banks, and online lenders compared for Alaskan borrowers — without the payday traps.
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First-time homebuyer guide for Alaska
From pre-approval to closing in an Alaska market — programs, costs, and the steps in order.
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Buying rural & off-grid property
Financing dry cabins and off-road-system homes with no conventional comps.
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A mortgage with seasonal income
Fishing, slope, and tourism income — how underwriters read non-W2 pay.
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How borough taxes change your payment
Rates matter, but borough property tax can swing your monthly payment by hundreds of dollars.
Business
Alaska small business loan options
SBA lending in Alaska plus state programs — for seasonal cash-flow businesses.
Auto
Auto loans in Alaska: what to know
Rates, terms, and buying used in a market with long shipping tails.
Mortgages
Refinancing in Alaska: when it makes sense
Break-even math, AHFC refinance options, and when to leave your rate alone.
Personal
PFD season: smart uses & lending traps
Dividend budgeting, down payments, debt payoff — and the predatory offers to skip.