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Private mortgage: What you should know before you borrow
Considering applying for a private mortgage to finance your next home purchase? Weigh the pros and cons before borrowing outside of a traditional loan.
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How to take out equity from your home and save money monthly
Home equity loans, HELOCs, and cash-out refinances let you use your home equity. Learn how to draw on your home equity and understand your equity loan options.
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What is a silent second mortgage?
Using a “silent” second mortgage to cover your down payment is illegal. Learn what assistance programs you can use instead with our complete fina...
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How to recognize a reverse mortgage scam
Reverse mortgages are complicated and difficult to understand, which is why you need to be alert to potential scams. Learn how to avoid reverse mortgage fraud.
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How to finance an Airbnb rental: A guide for investors
You can get an Airbnb loan to buy houses to use as short-term rentals. Learn how you can use income from Airbnb rentals to get a mortgage.
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What are jumbo loans and how do they work?
A jumbo loan is a mortgage that exceeds current conforming mortgage limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Learn more about how jumbo loans work.
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How to apply for a home equity line of credit (HELOC)
Review the basic requirements for a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and check out step-by-step instructions on how to apply for one.
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Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) explained: Definition and requirements
A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage is a government-insured loan that allows seniors to convert their home equity into cash. See if a HECM is right for you.
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Opening new doors to homeownership with a Jumbo Smart loan
Our Jumbo Smart loan simplifies the process of qualifying for a jumbo mortgage. Read on for details!
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Fixed-rate HELOCs: What they are and how they work
Lenders sometimes offer HELOC borrowers a choice between fixed-rate HELOCs and variable-rate HELOCs. Learn how fixed-rate options work and how to choose.
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Secured Overnight Financing Rate defined and explained
What is SOFR, and how does it affect your mortgage interest rate? Learn more about how lenders use the Secured Overnight Financing Rate to set interest rates.
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New York CEMA loans: Everything you need to know
If you’re refinancing a home in New York state, a CEMA loan may save you thousands of dollars in mortgage taxes. Learn more about CEMA loans and how th...
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Seller financing: How it works, pros, cons, and is it a good idea?
Seller financing is a type of real estate agreement that allows the buyer to pay the seller in installments. Learn more about how seller financing works.
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What is an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?
Adjustable-rate mortgages offer low introductory interest rates that change over the life of a loan – with limits. Find out whether an ARM is right for yo...
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What is a 20-year mortgage, and should you consider one?
A 20-year fixed mortgage is a loan with payments over a 20-year term. Learn how these mortgages compare to other loans and see Rocket Mortgage’s current r...
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Cash-out refinance vs. home equity loans
Cash-out refinance or home equity loan? Both can help you achieve your financial goals. Learn how they differ and see which loan option is right for you.
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Home equity loans for debt consolidation
Using a home equity loan for debt consolidation can reduce the interest you’ll pay. Uncover several pros and cons of using home equity to consolidate debt...
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Fixed-rate mortgage benefits and options
A fixed-rate mortgage has an interest rate that never changes. Learn more about how these loans work and how they compare with adjustable-rate mortgages.
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