Tag Archive for: Mortgage

3 Homeowner Tax Breaks That Ended in 2016—and May Not Come Back

Perhaps you didn’t realize it, but like the average house mouse, or your driver’s registration, many tax breaks have a life span of only one year. Technically, a lot of those tax credits and deductions expired on Dec. 31, 2016—which means…
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Your Credit Score – Understand It!

A Credit Score is a three digit number but this seemingly harmless number is strongly tied to the amount you can borrow. It also influences the terms of borrowing. In order to stay on top of your finances, it is crucial for an individual to…

Understanding Renovation Loans

By Andrew Leff , Vice president, national builder and renovation sales manager Bank of America This past January, Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies released a report titled “The U.S. Housing Stock: Ready for Remodel,”…

New Loan Requirements For Getting A Mortgage

The number of homes purchased with a home loan has been dropping steadily since May, according to RealtyTrac. Instead, cash is king for many reasons. As mortgage rates began creeping up, some homebuyers started opting to purchase with all cash.…