Real Estate Financing - Page 23

February 1, 2017

On Jumbo Home Loans, Lower Down Payments for High Earners

Mortgage lenders may loosen down payment requirements for a so-called 'Henry' -- an acronym for 'high earner, not rich yet.' The post On Jumbo Home Loans, Lower Down Payments for High Earners appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Do You Understand Your Mortgage's Fine Print?

When shopping for a mortgage, it's critical to have a general understanding of how points affect your mortgage rate and payments, and ultimately connect to your bottom line. The post Do You Understand Your Mortgage's Fine Print? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

My Mother-in-law Wants to Deed Her House to My Husband -- What Could Go Wrong?

There are reasons not to give an heir your property before you die. The post My Mother-in-law Wants to Deed Her House to My Husband -- What Could Go Wrong? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

7 Ways to Celebrate (Finally) Paying Off Your Mortgage

Mortgage payments do eventually end. And whether it took you 30 years or three, making it to your last payment is worth celebrating! Here are some ideas on what to do to commemorate the occasion. The post 7 Ways to Celebrate (Finally) Paying Off Your Mortgage appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home

You already know that owning a home offers some tax breaks. But what if you own two? Or three? Here's how to reap the rewards of your second home purchase. The post 5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

How to Get the Most Out of Mortgage Rewards

Some lenders offer cash back, points for air travel and other perks to borrowers with affiliated credit cards or bank accounts -- but not all promotions are created equal. The post How to Get the Most Out of Mortgage Rewards appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

4 Credit Tips for Buying a Home

There are a few ways to get your credit score where it needs to be to secure a mortgage. Here are some tips for buying a home. The post 4 Credit Tips for Buying a Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

5 Questions to Ask to Lower Your Mortgage Interest Rate

In order to get the lowest possible interest rate on your mortgage, ask your lender these crucial questions. The post 5 Questions to Ask to Lower Your Mortgage Interest Rate appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Don't Let Mortgage Pre-Approvals Sink Your Credit Score

When you need a mortgage pre-approval, you'll want to shop around. But beware of overshopping -- or your credit score could pay the price. The post Don't Let Mortgage Pre-Approvals Sink Your Credit Score appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Why Your Mortgage Might Be Missing From Your Credit Report

Paying off a home loan properly generally helps you build credit, but there are two instances where your mortgage may be missing from your credit report. The post Why Your Mortgage Might Be Missing From Your Credit Report appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.