Real Estate Financing - Page 18

February 2, 2017

First-Time Home Buyers Have One Big Hurdle to Overcome

Are you a first-time homebuyer? Here's your number one priority if you intend on buying a home now or down the line. The post First-Time Home Buyers Have One Big Hurdle to Overcome appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

How to Use Gift Money for a Down Payment

If you're lucky enough to have a relative who wants to make a down payment gift to help you buy, be sure you understand the rules. The post How to Use Gift Money for a Down Payment appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

The Key to a Smooth Mortgage Process? Paperwork

A mortgage refinance requires lots of documentation, and the process will go more quickly if you're prepared. Here's what you may need. The post The Key to a Smooth Mortgage Process? Paperwork appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

I Need Down Payment Help. What Are My Options?

If you have the income and credit scores necessary to buy a home, but not enough savings, you might be eligible for down payment assistance. The post I Need Down Payment Help. What Are My Options? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Is There a Downside to Prepaying My Mortgage?

Paying less interest on a mortgage is a no-brainer, but deciding whether mortgage prepayment makes sense for you is not quite that simple. Here's why. The post Is There a Downside to Prepaying My Mortgage? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

How to Save for a Home When All Your Money Is Going Toward Rent

Renters everywhere are feeling the impact of rising rents, but would-be home buyers can be especially restricted by a rent increase as they try to save. The post How to Save for a Home When All Your Money Is Going Toward Rent appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

When Should I Lock in My Mortgage Rate?

There are times when locking in a mortgage rate at loan application or appraisal could be worthwhile. The post When Should I Lock in My Mortgage Rate? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

With the Clock Ticking on Tax Breaks, Is It Black Friday for Homes?

The clock is ticking on low rates and tax breaks that have made home buying particularly enticing this past year. The post With the Clock Ticking on Tax Breaks, Is It Black Friday for Homes? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

3 Things Home Buyers Need to Know About Mortgage Interest

Mortgage interest is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it's a tax-deductible expense, but it is also, by and large, the heaviest cost of homeownership. The post 3 Things Home Buyers Need to Know About Mortgage Interest appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

5 Speedy Ways to Come Up With a Down Payment

There are plenty of ways to amass a sizable down payment fast. We explain five tactics, along with their pros and cons. The post 5 Speedy Ways to Come Up With a Down Payment appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.