Ready to build or upgrade your backyard pool but unsure about the financing? You're not alone. Pool financing can be confusing. Credit pulls, liens, stage funding. We've answered the eight questions homeowners ask most, so you can move forward with confidence.

You can already picture it: kids in the water, weekends in your own backyard instead of a crowded community pool. The only thing standing between you and that pool is the price tag.

Here's the good news: most pool owners don't pay cash. Below are seven ways to finance a swimming pool, plus what lenders look for, so you can choose the option that fits your budget and start building.