Real Estate Financing - Page 30

January 31, 2017

How to Buy a Home Without a 20% Down Payment

Despite what you may have heard, buying a home does not require a 20% down payment. Here are some alternatives, and whether they're right for you. The post How to Buy a Home Without a 20% Down Payment appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

What Is Interest? The Fee That Can Tack Thousands Onto Your Mortgage

You've probably overheard homeowners boast that they nabbed a "great interest rate" on their mortgage. But what exactly is interest? The post What Is Interest? The Fee That Can Tack Thousands Onto Your Mortgage appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

How Much Home Can I Afford? Find That Magic Number Here

Home buyers are smart to ask themselves this question long before they set foot in an open house: How much home can I afford? The post How Much Home Can I Afford? Find That Magic Number Here appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

How to Get a Second Mortgage and Turn Your Home Into an ATM

Looking for a way to free up some cash? One option is to get a second mortgage through a home equity loan or home equity line of credit. Here's what you should know first. The post How to Get a Second Mortgage and Turn Your Home Into an ATM appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

5 Ways to Score a Lower Mortgage Payment

Has your mortgage left you so short on cash you plan to eat rice and beans for the next 30 years? Try these tactics to finagle a lower mortgage payment. The post 5 Ways to Score a Lower Mortgage Payment appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

5 Things to Consider When Shopping for a Refinance Deal (It's Not as Scary as It Sounds!)

It pays to shop around before you refinance. Your current lender might be the best bet, but if you don't look at other options, you could be leaving money on the table. The post 5 Things to Consider When Shopping for a Refinance Deal (It's Not as Scary as It Sounds!) appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

What Is a Home Equity Line of Credit? HELOCs Explained

If you've been looking for a way to get a little money out of your home without actually selling it, you've probably come across something called a Home Equity Line of Credit, or HELOC for short. Clear as mud, right? The post What Is a Home Equity Line of Credit? HELOCs Explained appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

How to Buy a Home With Bad Credit (Yes, You Can)

Here's how to buy a home with bad credit. Yes, it is possible to get a mortgage loan even if your track record of paying off debts isn't stellar. The post How to Buy a Home With Bad Credit (Yes, You Can) appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

How Much Mortgage Can I Get? Home Loan Math Made Simple

Of all the questions you may have when buying a home, one of the biggest that may stump you is this: How much mortgage can I get? The post How Much Mortgage Can I Get? Home Loan Math Made Simple appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

Stop! 5 Things You Should Never Do With Your Down Payment

Do the wrong thing and you may end up in a paperwork nightmare (or worse, being denied a loan altogether). So what's the wrong thing? Glad you asked. The post Stop! 5 Things You Should Never Do With Your Down Payment appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.