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Loan modification: Defined and explained

A loan modification changes the terms of your existing loan to bring you current by adding past-due payments back to the balance. Understand how it works.

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Escrow holdback: How it can help you close on time

Your lender can demand a repair if an appraisal reveals a problem with the home you’re buying. Learn how an escrow holdback can keep your closing day o...

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What is the MERS System for mortgages?

The MERS System is an online registry that tracks a mortgage loans servicing rights and ownership interests. Learn more about t...

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Paying off your mortgage? Get your quote by phone

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

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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 ser...

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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 st...

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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 closin...

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What is loss mitigation?

Loss mitigation is the process in which borrowers and lenders work to create a plan to avoid foreclosure. Learn more about loss mitigation options here.

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Impound accounts explained: Why your lender holds funds

Some mortgage servicers arrange impound accounts to collect fees from home buyers. But how do they work, and do they benefit you? Keep reading to find out.

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Take your mortgage management mobile with our Rocket Mortgage® app

Our Rocket Mortgage® mobile app is the best way to manage your existing mortgage and handle the application process on the go. Check out the f...

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What is escrow?

In this episode, we're going in-depth on everything you need to know about this critical, yet confusing, part of the home buying process -- what escrow...

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