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Home. Made. Podcast By Rocket Mortgage®

Home Buying

January 10, 2022

Home. Made. is a new, original podcast from Rocket Mortgage® hosted by Stephanie Foo. It starts with a simple concept: Inside every home, there’s a story.

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Mortgage Preapprovals Vs. Prequalifications: Which Should You Get?

Home Buying - 5-minute read

Victoria Araj - December 20, 2021

Not sure of the difference between mortgage prequalification and preapproval? Find out everything you need to know right here.

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VA Loans: Rates, Eligibility Requirements And More

Loan Types - 11-minute read

Victoria Araj - January 06, 2022

A VA loan is a unique lending option for qualified veterans and service members. We'll walk you through VA loan requirements, rates and how VA home loans work.

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How Much House Can I Afford? How To Assess Your Finances And Calculate What To Spend

Home Buying - 10-minute read

Miranda Crace - January 06, 2022

Home buyers often wonder how much house they can afford. Learn more and use our home affordability calculator here.

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Purchase Season Starts To Hit Its Stride

Home Buying - 5-minute read

Kevin Graham - November 10, 2021

We’ve been in a shutdown for a while now, but there are signs that interest in home buying is as strong as ever. Read on to get a leg up on the market.

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Homeowners Insurance Binder: What Is It, And When Do You Need One?

Home Buying - 4-minute read

Sa El - January 14, 2022

A homeowners insurance binder is temporary proof of coverage until an official policy is issued. Learn why an insurance binder is needed and how to get one.

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