Featured resources

7-minute read

How often can you refinance your home?

How often you can refinance your home depends on the loan type and lender rules. Learn about waiting periods, costs, and when refinancing again makes sense.<...

Read more

10-minute read

What is a home warranty?

What is a home warranty? Learn what it covers, what it costs, and how to decide if a plan makes sense before you buy. Read the guide.

Read more

12-minute read

What does a home inspector do? Checklist, costs, and limits

What does a home inspector do? Learn what they check and skip, how to prepare, and what to ask before closing. Read our guide today.

Read more

10-minute read

Home equity loan on an investment property: A guide

Are you considering tapping into the equity of your investment property? Learn about whether a home equity loan on an investment property is right for you.

Read more

9-minute read

15- vs. 20- vs. 30-year mortgage: Which term is best?

Your mortgage term will influence how much you pay in interest, your monthly payment, and more. Compare common loan terms before you apply for financing.

Read more

5-minute read

FHA jumbo loans: What are they?

Learn what qualifies a mortgage as an FHA jumbo loan. Learn more about this loan type and how it is – and isn’t – different from a regular FHA...

Read more

7-minute read

Can you get a home equity loan on a manufactured home?

After getting a home equity loan on a manufactured home, you can renovate your home or consolidate debt. Learn how this type of loan works and what to expect

Read more

7-minute read

What is an escrow shortage?

Learn what an escrow shortage is, why it happens, and how paying it can affect your mortgage payment. Review your repayment options and next steps today.

Read more

12-minute read

Reverse mortgage alternatives: 8 options to consider

Compare reverse mortgage alternatives like home equity loans, cash-out refinances, and downsizing to access cash with confidence. Explore options today.

Read more

14-minute read

Rent-back agreements: What buyers and sellers should know

Rent-back agreements let sellers stay after closing. Learn how they work, costs, risks, lender limits, and how to protect both sides before you sign.

Read more

7-minute read

What is an escrow agent? Role, duties, and examples

What is an escrow agent? Learn more about what escrow agents do in a real estate transaction, who can be an escrow agent, and how the escrow process works.

Read more

15-minute read

Can you buy a house after bankruptcy?

Can you buy a house after bankruptcy? Learn waiting periods by loan type, credit tips and documents to prepare, then get ready to apply with confidence.

Read more

7-minute read

Difference between refinance and purchase appraisal

Preparing for a refinance appraisal or purchase appraisal? Learn the difference between refinance and purchase appraisals, how they work, and your options.

Read more

11-minute read

HELOC alternatives: 8 options to compare before borrowing

Compare HELOC alternatives like home equity loans, cash-out refinances, reverse mortgages, credit cards, and personal loans so you can choose with confidence.

Read more

7-minute read

Proprietary reverse mortgage: What borrowers should know

Learn how a proprietary reverse mortgage works, how it can help owners of high-value homes borrow more money than with an HECM, and this loan’s pros and c...

Read more

6-minute read

Preapproval vs. prequalification: What’s the difference?

Understanding preapproval vs. prequalification affects your offer strength. Discover the key differences, when you need each step, and how to get started.

Read more

16-minute read

Mortgage glossary: Key terms, loan types, and closing costs

Mortgage glossary for you: Common loan types and home loan terminology abound. Devour it all to learn the basics or jump to just what you need.

Read more

14-minute read

VA loan spouse requirements: Rules for spouses and COEs

A spouse or surviving spouse can qualify for a VA loan under certain conditions. Learn the VA loan spouse requirements and other rules for this loan type.

Read more

Take the first step toward the right mortgage

Apply online for expert recommendations with real interest rates and payments