A variety of parties are involved when it comes to acquiring a mortgage and buying a home. Learn about the key players in a real estate transaction.

Conventional loans are a traditional mortgage option. Learn what a conventional home loan is, how it works and common lender requirements in our guide.

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 will affect your ability to get a mortgage? Learn what to expect when applying for a home loan while on maternity leave.

If you’re buying a home, you’ll need to know how mortgage interest will work with the loan you choose. Learn the basics of mortgage interest and why it matters.

Self-service options enable you to take action on your loan on your schedule. Learn more about these self-service options, available anytime with no wait.

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

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.

For homeowners dealing with financial hardship, relief options include forbearance and deferment. Learn more about mortgage forbearance versus deferment.

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

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.

A mortgage recast is when you make a lump-sum payment toward your principal balance to reduce your monthly payments. Learn how mortgage recasting works.

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.

Wondering what you can expect for your monthly mortgage payments? Learn about the average mortgage payment and the factors that affect it.

Knowing the difference between appraised value vs. market value is key when purchasing a home. Learn more about the role each plays in real estate transactions.

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.

With many financing options available, home buyers should be savvy when picking a mortgage lender. Learn how to choose a mortgage lender that will work for you.