Housing Loan Types — Home Loans, Refinancing, Construction & More | Nook

Every kind of housing loan, one simple match.

Whatever you're buying — a house and lot, a condo, a townhouse or a vacant lot — Nook matches you to the right loan from 20+ banks. New purchase, refinancing, home equity, construction or improvement, we find the lender most likely to say yes and handle everything for you. Pre-qualify in 3 minutes, completely free.

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For whatever you're buying.

Nook arranges housing loans across every common property type in the Philippines — just tell us what you're after.

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How does it work?

You don't deal with banks. We do.

Here's the part most people don't realise: you don't have to understand any of this to get the right loan. You don't need to know the difference between a construction loan and a home equity loan, and you definitely don't need to visit a single branch.

Tell Nook what you're trying to do, and a dedicated loan consultant does the entire application for you. We compare 20+ banks to find your best-fit lender, fill in every bank form, prepare and submit all the paperwork, chase the follow-ups, and handle all the back-and-forth with the bank on your behalf. You never fill in a bank application or visit a single branch — Nook is a full-service brokerage, not a self-serve platform. You just get constant progress updates by text and email, so you're never left wondering what's happening.

And it costs you nothing — 100% free. Banks pay Nook a commission once your loan is released, not you, so you get expert brokering and a real human running the whole thing for you at zero cost. Filipinos here and abroad are all welcome; OFWs can do the entire application online, wherever in the world you are.

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Common questions about housing loans.

Still unsure which loan fits? Chat to a Nook consultant any day from 9am to 9pm — we're happy to help you figure it out.

Which housing loan do I actually need?

It depends on what you're trying to do. Buying a property? That's a new home loan or acquisition loan. Already paying a mortgage and want a better rate? That's refinancing. Need cash against a property you already own? That's home equity. Building or renovating? Those are construction and improvement loans. You don't have to figure it out alone — tell Nook your goal and we'll match you to the right loan and the right bank.

Can I refinance my existing home loan with Nook?

Yes. If you're on an old, high rate, Nook compares 20+ banks to find you a better one and handles the entire takeout for you — paperwork, follow-ups and bank chasing included. It's completely free.

What is a home equity loan?

A home equity loan lets you borrow against the value of a property you already own — useful for renovations, education, a business, or consolidating other debts. Nook can match you to a bank that offers it on terms that suit you.

Can I get a loan to build or renovate my home?

Yes. A construction loan funds building a new home, and an improvement loan funds renovating or upgrading an existing one. Nook helps you find a bank that lends for both.

Do you cover condos and townhouses?

Yes. Nook arranges loans for house and lot, vacant lot, townhouse, condo and apartment purchases. Tell us the property type and we'll match you to lenders that finance it.

Who can apply for a housing loan through Nook?

Filipinos here and around the world. OFWs are very welcome — much of our service is built so you can do the whole application online, wherever you are. Pre-qualify in 3 minutes to see your options.

Is using Nook really free?

Yes — 100% free. Banks pay Nook, not you, so you get expert brokering and a dedicated loan consultant at zero cost.

Do I have to deal with the bank myself?

No. A dedicated Nook loan consultant runs your whole application end to end — filling in the bank forms, submitting documents and handling all the back-and-forth — so you never fill in a bank application or visit a branch yourself. Nook does the entire application for you.

Should I use my real estate broker to arrange my home loan?

Usually, no. A real estate broker is paid to sell the property, and may be rewarded by developers, banks or referral partners when a buyer uses a particular loan path. That can create a conflict: the loan they suggest may be the one that earns them the most commission, not the one with the best rate or approval fit for you. Nook only works on the home loan, compares 20+ lenders, and matches you to the bank that suits your borrower profile.

Why is a property broker's bank recommendation risky?

Because it is often based on convenience, existing relationships or referral incentives rather than a full comparison of lenders. One bank may be easy for the property broker to contact, but another bank may assess your income better, offer a sharper rate, or be more comfortable with your property type. Nook compares the lender panel for the borrower, not for the property sale.

Does Nook recommend loans based on the highest commission?

No. Nook's value is matching borrowers to the bank most likely to approve them at a competitive rate, then getting that loan released smoothly. If we pushed the wrong loan, approvals would fail and clients would not recommend us. The borrower pays Nook nothing, and a dedicated consultant explains the bank match so you can understand why that lender fits your situation.

Not sure which loan? Let's match you.

Pre-qualify in 3 minutes, or chat to a live agent for free advice. Whatever you're buying, Nook makes it simple.

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