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From first step to fully funded

Discover how leveraging equity works and the seamless journey to cash in hand.

Older adult painting a red front door outside a home

From first step to fully funded

Discover how leveraging equity works and the seamless journey to cash in hand.

Person sanding a wooden surface indoors with a cat nearby
Older adult painting a red front door outside a home

From first step to fully funded

Discover how leveraging equity works and the seamless journey to cash in hand.

Person sanding a wooden surface indoors with a cat nearby
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Equity timeline

This example shows a typical experience for Home Equity Loans or cash-out refinances. Individual timelines may vary.

Day 1
Day 1 - 2
Day 2 - 7
Day 7 - 12
Day 12 - 22
Day 22 - 27
Day 27 - 30

Find an option that matches your budget, timeline, and payment style.

What to expect

Answer a few questions about your goals, income, and assets.

Once you find the perfect fit, complete a simple online application in minutes.

What to expect

The process takes about 10 minutes and you can tap in an expert anytime.

Verify income and home details by submitting the typical required documentation.

What to expect

Upload a few requested documents like pay stubs, W-2s, and bank statements. If you’re applying for a cash-out refinance, you may be asked for current mortgage statement/payoff details.

We’ll confirm your home’s value using market data or let you know if an appraisal is needed.

What to expect

Appraisals are scheduled in about 48 hours and reports arrive a few days later.

Confirm the final details and schedule a closing date that’s convenient for you.

What to expect

Provide any final documents and confirm your loan terms before closing. This may include updated statements or asset verification. Cash-out refinances include a final mortgage payoff review.

Sign the final paperwork and you’re all set!

What to expect

A virtual closing takes about 30 minutes and we make the process simple & easy. You'll receive a Closing Disclosure in advance with your final terms and costs.

Cash will be disbursed via wire deposit to your bank account or via paper check.

What to expect

Funds arrive within 1–3 business days following your closing.

Day 1

Compare loan offers

Find an option that matches your budget, timeline, and payment style.

What to expect

Answer a few questions about your goals, income, and assets.

Day 1 - 2

Start your application

Once you find the perfect fit, complete a simple online application in minutes.

What to expect

The process takes about 10 minutes and you can tap in an expert anytime.

Day 2 - 7

Share documents

Verify income and home details by submitting the typical required documentation.

What to expect

Upload a few requested documents like pay stubs, W-2s, and bank statements. If you’re applying for a cash-out refinance, you may be asked for current mortgage statement/payoff details.

Day 7 - 12

Confirm your home's value

We’ll confirm your home’s value using market data or let you know if an appraisal is needed.

What to expect

Appraisals are scheduled in about 48 hours and reports arrive a few days later.

Day 12 - 22

Final review and approval

Confirm the final details and schedule a closing date that’s convenient for you.

What to expect

Provide any final documents and confirm your loan terms before closing. This may include updated statements or asset verification. Cash-out refinances include a final mortgage payoff review.

Day 22 - 27

Closing day

Sign the final paperwork and you’re all set!

What to expect

A virtual closing takes about 30 minutes and we make the process simple & easy. You'll receive a Closing Disclosure in advance with your final terms and costs.

Day 27 - 30

Get funded!

Cash will be disbursed via wire deposit to your bank account or via paper check.

What to expect

Funds arrive within 1–3 business days following your closing.

Featured solution

Upgrade your home.
Keep your rate.

You could update your space, consolidate debt, and more without losing your low mortgage rate.

Featured solution

Turn your mortgage into opportunity

With a cash-out refinance, Rocket Mortgage® clients were able to consolidate debt and get a financial fresh start.

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"It’s an exhilarating feeling to have my debt paid off and make upgrades to my home. Rocket helped me every step of the way.”

- Valerie

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“Rocket Mortgage made the impossible come true. I never thought I could qualify, pay off my debt, and get cash back.”

- L. Lapoint

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