About Rabekah Henderson

Rabekah Henderson

Contributing Writer, New American Funding

Rabekah Henderson is a writer covering all things homes and housing. She's written for publications like USA Today, Real Simple, The Spruce, and US News & World Report. She lives in Raleigh, NC.

Rabekah Henderson Articles

A couple meeting with a real estate agent in a fancy kitchen.

Homeowners
December 11, 2024

What First-Time Homeowners Need to Know About Their Property

After you purchase your first home, it’s hard to know what to do first. This is what first-time homeowners need to know.

Woman and man looking at documents and laptop computer

Homeowners
October 30, 2024

What You Need to Know About FHA Streamline Refinances

One of the nice things about FHA loans is that they come with a unique refinancing option, the FHA streamline refinance, which can cost less than other options.

A man in work clothes crouches in the grass beside a home looking down at a tablet in his hands

Homebuyers
October 18, 2024

Homebuyers Beware: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Home Inspections

Home inspections can seem like one more hurdle in what can be a complicated (and expensive) closing period before the sale goes through. But they shouldn’t be skipped as many potential problems may not be visible to the naked eye.

Cash-out refinances may help homeowners pay for home improvements and unexpected expenses.

Homeowners
October 15, 2024

What Is a Cash-Out Refinance Loan—And Is It Right for You?

A cash-out refinance allows the homeowner to access the equity they’ve built up in their home and use those funds how they choose.

Home improvement loans can help homeowners to afford expensive renovations.

Homeowners
October 1, 2024

Eager to Update Your Home? These Home Improvement Loans May Help

Homeowners may be able to use home improvement loans to fund kitchen and bathroom renovations, landscape overhauls, and whole-house updates.

Homebuyers
August 30, 2024

What to Consider Before Buying a Rental Property

Long-term rental properties can make a lot of financial sense: You build equity while a tenant covers the monthly mortgage payment on the property. So, what should would-be investors consider before purchasing their first rental property?

couple sitting down the floor sorrounded by moving boxes

Homebuyers
August 16, 2024

Found the Right Home? How Homebuyers Can Make an Irresistible Offer That Sellers (Hopefully) Can't Resist

Homes are still in short supply in today’s housing market—which means competition for homes can be fierce. So, what makes an offer stand out to home sellers?

A Black man carries a smiling Black woman across the threshold of a new home

Homebuyers
July 29, 2024

6 Tips for Homebuyers Trying to Snag a Lower Mortgage Rate

The typical down payment for first-time buyers is just 8%, according to the National Association of Realtors. But making a higher down payment can lead to substantial savings both in the near term and down the road.