A lien gives a lender or creditor the ability to claim a property to pay off a debt. Learn how they work and about other types of property debt.

Escrow fees ensure a secure exchange of funds between buyer, seller, lender and other parties. Read on to learn what they cost and who pays for them.

Are you looking to finally pay off your mortgage? Congratulations on the achievement! Here’s how you do it.

Mortgage fraud impacts every aspect of the home buying process. We’ll go over common mortgage scams and how you can avoid or spot them.

Looking to find liens on a property you want to buy? Discover how title searches and combing through county records can help.

What’s the impact on home buyers and sellers when the federal funds rate drops? Learn how a Fed rate drop impacts interest rates and home loans.

Getting a mortgage with a new job or in between jobs can be challenging, but not impossible. Learn how to approach the mortgage process with confidence.

In real estate, “contingent” refers to conditions that must be met for a sale to proceed as planned. Learn how contingencies protect potential ho...

Need a little extra help covering your down payment or closing costs? A program like Fannie Mae's Community Seconds might be able to help.

Wondering if maternity leave affects your ability to get a mortgage? Learn what to expect when applying for a home loan while on maternity or parental leave.

With a Rocket Mortgage escrow account, we’ll make your property tax and homeowners insurance payments easier to manage. Learn more about our escrow ser...

Buydowns are methods used by buyers and sellers to lower interest rates in the early years of a new mortgage. Find out if a buydown is right for you.

A mortgage contingency is a clause that sets up certain conditions for a real estate transaction. Learn how this can protect both home buyers and home.

Until recently, LIBOR was a longstanding benchmark interest rate for adjustable-rate mortgages and other loans. Learn about LIBOR and its replacement.

Some buyers are able to skip the appraisal process when purchasing their home. Learn more about appraisal waivers and their benefits with our complete guide.

A desktop appraisal is a property valuation that is completed remotely by a professional appraiser. Find out whether a desktop appraisal is right for you.

Rolling your student loans into a mortgage can make it easier to manage your finances. Learn your options for reducing or consolidating student debt.

An abstract of title shows all legal documentation associated with a property. Learn why an abstract of title is important in real estate.