Learn

Young couple sitting on couch in sunny living room reading over their mortgage preapproval paperwork.

Featured story 9-MINUTE READ

How to get a mortgage preapproval

Home buying

Learn everything you need to know about buying a home.

Loan types

Understand the different loan types to figure out which ones might be right for you.

Mortgage basics

Learn about general mortgage topics and terms.

Refinancing

Understand the ins and outs of refinancing.

Real estate

Find a real estate agent, unlock investing insights and learn more about home types

Home. Made. Podcast

Discover the meaning of home in America on Home. Made. Podcast

News

Get timely updates on the world of mortgages and housing

Featured resources

A mother adjusts her child’s shoe while she sits on a trampoline.

9-minute read

Raising kids in 2026: What parents really want in a hometown

When deciding where to raise a family, Americans look for safe, affordable communities to live in. See the top places in the U.S. to raise your kids in 2026....

Happy family with two toddlers playing on the landscaped front lawn of new home.

7-minute read

Adjustable mortgage rates: A guide to your first reset

Adjustable mortgage rates can affect the monthly payment and interest costs. Learn what happens when your ARM adjusts and how to prepare for your first reset.

Mother kissing baby on cheek at home on couch.

8-minute read

What is a home equity loan? A complete guide

A home equity loan is a second mortgage that allows you to use your home as collateral to borrow a lump sum. Read this complete guide to home equity loans.

Loan officer reviewing mortgage paperwork with smiling couple.

6-minute read

Is a mortgage secured or unsecured debt?

A mortgage is typically secured because your home serves as collateral. Learn how secured vs. unsecured debt works, what happens if you miss payments, and more.

A football at the forefront of a stadium with bright lights on in the background.

8-minute read

Where the top 2026 NFL Draft prospects grew up and what their hometowns reveal

See where top 2026 NFL Draft prospects are from, where they went to high school, and how their hometowns helped shape their path to the pros.

Elderly couple looking at paperwork in the kitchen and smiling.

7-minute read

5/1 vs. 7/6 vs. 10/6 adjustable-rate loans: A guide

When buying a home with an adjustable-rate loan, the reset schedule will affect your budget. Learn how 5/1, 7/6, and 10/6 ARMs differ and which might suit you.

Take the first step toward the right mortgage

Apply online for expert recommendations with real interest rates and payments

I want to buy a home

I’d like to refinance

Nationstar Mortgage LLC (d/b/a Mr. Cooper) and Rocket Mortgage, LLC are separate companies uniting under the same parent organization.