Real Estate Financing - Page 29

January 31, 2017

What Is a Good-Faith Estimate? A Way to Shop for the Best Home Loan

When you apply for a mortgage, within three days you will receive a document known as a good-faith estimate, or GFE. So what is a good-faith estimate? The post What Is a Good-Faith Estimate? A Way to Shop for the Best Home Loan appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

What Is a Loan-to-Value Ratio? It's the Key to Getting a Good Mortgage

If you apply for a mortgage, one factor that will affect your odds of securing financing is your loan-to-value ratio. So what exactly is this ratio? The post What Is a Loan-to-Value Ratio? It's the Key to Getting a Good Mortgage appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

What Is a Hard Money Lender? It's Not as Scary as You Think

Hard money lenders may sound scary, but they fill a legitimate niche in the housing market for quick home loans. So, what is a hard money lender? The post What Is a Hard Money Lender? It's Not as Scary as You Think appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

ARM vs. Fixed Rate: Which Mortgage Is Better?

If you're buying a home, chances are you're weighing the merits of an adjustable-rate mortgage versus fixed-rate mortgage. So what's the difference? The post ARM vs. Fixed Rate: Which Mortgage Is Better? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

Mortgage Declined? Here's What to Do

Getting your application for a mortgage declined doesn't mean you can never buy a home. Here's what to do next. The post Mortgage Declined? Here's What to Do appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

How Down Payment Assistance Can Help You Foot the Bill for a Home

Wondering where you can find down payment assistance? Read on for information on where to look and how much might be available -- you might be surprised! The post How Down Payment Assistance Can Help You Foot the Bill for a Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage? How to Decide

One of the biggest decisions you'll have to make with selecting a mortgage involves weighing the pros and cons of a 15-year and 30-year mortgage. The post 15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage? How to Decide appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

Can I Get a 40-Year Mortgage? You Bet, but It's Not All Good News

Paying for a home is hard -- even if you stretch your mortgage payments out over 30 years. Which might have you wondering: Can I get a 40-year mortgage? The post Can I Get a 40-Year Mortgage? You Bet, but It's Not All Good News appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

6 Surprising Things That Can Sabotage Your Credit Score

Your credit score -- just three little digits -- can make or break your ability to become a homeowner. Make sure you know what behaviors damage it. The post 6 Surprising Things That Can Sabotage Your Credit Score appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

What's the Minimum Credit Score for a Mortgage?

If your credit history is less than stellar, you might be wondering: What's the minimum credit score for a mortgage? The post What's the Minimum Credit Score for a Mortgage? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.