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What is an escrow waiver? Requirements, fees, pros and cons
When you make your mortgage payment, you may be paying extra into escrow for your insurance and taxes. Find out if an escrow waiver is right for you.
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What is MERS for mortgages?
MERS is an online mortgage registration system that tracks a home loan’s servicing rights and ownership interests. Learn more about MERS here.
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Get questions answered and take action with self-service options available 24/7 with no wait
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.
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Making escrow simpler through Rocket Mortgage®
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.
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What is a mortgage reinstatement?
Mortgage reinstatement can be a vital lifeline for borrowers who have missed payments and want to avoid foreclosure. Learn more about how it works here.
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What in the world is an escrow shortage?
Understanding escrow shortages and what causes a negative escrow balance is important for homeowners to know. Read on to learn how to navigate these situations.
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Pay off mortgage or invest: How to make the right choice
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Escrow agent in real estate: What to know
An escrow agent upholds the escrow agreement in a real estate transaction. Read on to learn how this entity protects the property and assets in escrow.
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Guide to Form 1098 mortgage interest statement
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 statement.
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When is your first mortgage payment due?
Your first mortgage payment is always due to your lender within 60 days of your closing date. Get more details about your first mortgage payment after closing.
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Close of escrow: What you need to know
Close of escrow is the point in the real estate transaction when all parties have fulfilled their responsibilities. Read on to learn how close of escrow works.
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The hidden costs of late mortgage payments
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What are mortgage servicing fees and how can you avoid them?
Borrowers can face mortgage servicing fees in certain situations. Discover what mortgage fees to avoid as a homeowner, including late payment and recast fees.
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What are mortgage servicing companies?
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Pros and cons of mortgage forbearance
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Selling mortgages: How it affects you and what to do next
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How to pay your mortgage easily
Making a mortgage payment on time is easier than ever. Read on to see which option fits your needs, from automated monthly payments to paying over the phone.
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Biweekly mortgage payments: Are they a good choice for you?
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