Hilton, Delta Ally With RE Award Firm

Hilton HHonors and Delta Air Lines have announced partnerships with Awards for Mortgage and Real Estate, a company that offers rewards for mortgage- and relocation-related expenditures.The alliance with HHonors, a Hilton guest reward program, will offer members residing in the United States a chance to earn more than 500,000 bonus points on a typical home by taking advantage of mortgage, real estate, and van line services, Hilton said. HHonors members can earn 6,500 points for each $10,000 of a home purchase/sale price; 3,250 points for each $10,000 financed or refinanced on a home or borrowed as a home equity loan; and 2,500 points for each $1,000 paid on van line moving services. The partnership with Delta will enable its SkyMiles members to earn 3,000 miles for each $10,000 of a home purchase/sale price; 1,300 miles for each $10,000 financed or refinanced on a home or borrowed as a home equity loan; and 1,000 miles for each $1,000 paid on van line moving services. Hilton and Delta cited Chase Home Finance, CitiMortgage, and Wachovia as participating lenders.