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How much home equity loan can you get?
How much home equity loan you can get depends on your home’s value and your mortgage balance. Here’s how to find out exactly how much you can take o...
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Escrow: What is it and how does it work?
Escrow is important to estate transactions, but what is it? Read our deep dive into escrow, how it works and why it matters when buying or selling a home.
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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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How to get out of a mortgage
Knowing how to get out of a mortgage the right way can save you from financial ruin. Read our tips for digging yourself out of your mortgage mess.
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Refinancing your house after divorce: What you need to know
Refinancing after divorce is a good way to divide up property and remove one party’s name from the mortgage. Learn more about post-divorce refinances h...
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Escrow fees: What they cost and who pays them
Escrow fees ensure a secure exchange of funds between buyer, seller, lender and other parties. Read on to learn what they cost and who pays for them.
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Mortgage servicing transferred? Here's what you should know
Have you received word that your mortgage servicing has been transferred? We’ll go over why this happens, what changes,’ and what to expect.
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How to refinance an FHA loan to a conventional loan
Refinancing from an FHA loan to a conventional one offers several benefits. Learn how to refinance from an FHA loan as well as other pros and cons.
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What is negative equity and how does it work?
Learn about negative equity and how it can affect you. Read on to see what you can do if your assets are underwater.
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What is a home equity agreement?
A home equity agreement is a contract that gives homeowners money in exchange for their home equity and future appreciation. Learn more here.
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How to get rid of PMI
PMI can raise your mortgage payment, but you may be able to cancel it once you have 20% equity in your home. Learn how to get rid of PMI and save.
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Step-up in basis defined: How does it work?
If you’re deciding between gifting your home or bequeathing it, you may want to weigh the tax implications first. Learn how a step-up in basis benefits...
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How to buy a mobile or manufactured home
Manufactured homes can be an affordable option for home buyers as traditional home prices rise. Learn about getting a mobile home loan from Rocket Mortgage.
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Loan principal definition and basics
The principal is the amount you borrowed for your loan, while interest is the fee for use of the loan. Learn how each makes up your monthly payment.
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Contingent vs. pending: What's the difference?
Home buyers sometimes confuse contingent versus pending. Learn the difference between pending and contingent and what the two statuses mean in real estate.
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Lock today and save tomorrow with Rate Drop Advantage
Have you been waiting to purchase or refinance thinking rates might drop? With Rate Drop Advantage, you can make the move today and still save in the future!
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Sweat equity in real estate: What is it and how to leverage it
Sweat equity is the official unpaid time and effort an individual puts into a project. Discover how it works to leverage it best.
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How much house can I afford on $80K?
Starting your home buying journey with a salary of $80,000 a year? Find out your mortgage options and how much house you can afford on $80,000.
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