The alienation clause, or due-on-sale clause, requires all mortgage payments be made at the time of sale. Learn how it impacts borrowers and real estate.

An appraisal contingency can give home buyers peace of mind about a home's purchase price. Learn how appraisal contingencies work and when to use one.

Freddie Mac BorrowSmart^® Accessâ„  offers a credit toward the down payment or closing costs of qualified buyers in certain areas. Read on...

A par rate is a rate charged to a borrower based on DTI and other factors. It doesn’t include discount points or other adjustments. Read on to learn mo...

Ready for a $450,000 mortgage to buy a home? Read our guide to understand the costs and requirements that come with taking out a $450,000 loan.

Interested in shortening the life of your mortgage loan? Consider how a mortgage curtailment could benefit you in reducing your debt.

Follow these quick tips if you have no choice but to go “all in” on both a mortgage loan and a business loan at once.

What is a good debt-to-income ratio and why does it matter when getting a mortgage loan? Explore the details to help get the best loan terms possible.

Learn how to use our mortgage calculator to determine your monthly mortgage payments, including PMI, taxes, insurance, down payment, interest rate and more.<...

Looking for digital options to close on your new house? Learn about the different types of eClosings available to you and Rocket Mortgage^®

If you’re a prospective home buyer, looking at interest rates vs. home price can help you decide your budget. Get familiar with what these metrics can ...

The Fed rate hikes have raised mortgage interest rates in 2022. See how higher Fed interest rates affect home buyers and sellers and what borrowers can do ne...

Freddie Mac is a government-sponsored agency charged with keeping mortgage markets liquid. Learn more about FHLMC – and how it impacts home buyers and ...

A Verified Approval allows you to confidently make an offer knowing that your financing is rock solid. Read on for details!

Fee simple refers to a landowner’s absolute ownership of real property. Read our article to learn about how fee simple determines real estate or land o...

The power of sale allows a lender to sell a home – without judicial review – if a borrower defaults on a mortgage. Learn more about how the power...

The CARES Act provides mortgage forbearance and other relief to those suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on for updates on the CARES A...

Did you know your mortgage interest and insurance payments may be tax deductible? Read on to better understand what’s in your 1098 mortgage interest st...