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USDA streamline refinance: Everything you need to know

A USDA Streamline Refinance lets eligible borrowers with little or no home equity refinance when interest rates fall. See the other benefits.

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3-minute read

A guide to the many meanings of homes for heroes

Homes for Heroes refers to cause-related companies that help provide housing to various heroes. Keep reading to understand each company and their mission.

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7-minute read

Where should I live? 12 important factors to consider

From small towns to big cities, there's a perfect place for everyone. We’ve collected 12 factors to help you answer the question, “Where should I live?”

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What is a rambler house? 5 types of ranch-style homes

Are you curious about what a rambler house is and what it has to offer? Read to learn more about the history, characteristics and common types of rambler homes.

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How to listen to Home. Made.

Not sure how to listen to Home. Made. on a podcast player? No problem. Check out our page on how to listen to Home. Made. to learn how to find every episode the moment it goes live.

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What is MAO in real estate?

Maximum allowable offer (MAO) is a way for real estate investors to calculate how much they should offer on a property. Learn more about how MAO works.

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Stephanie Foo: Producer, storyteller and host of the Home. Made. podcast by Rocket Mortgage®

Learn more about the host of the Home. Made. Podcast by Rocket Mortgage^®, Stephanie Foo, producer, storyteller and award-winning journalist.

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5-minute read

Collateralized mortgage obligations: Defined and explained

Collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) are a pool of mortgage loans that are combined and sold as an investment. Learn more about CMOs and how they work.

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5-minute read

Buying a house sight unseen: A step-by-step guide

Buying a house sight unseen is becoming more common. Check out our guide to learn how to buy a house sight unseen, how to make a sight unseen offer and more.

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8-minute read

Breaking a fixed-rate mortgage: Can and should you do it?

There are a number of reasons why a borrower might want to break the loan agreement for their fixed-rate mortgage. Learn about whether this is possible here.

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4-minute read

Opening new doors to homeownership with a Jumbo Smart loan

Our Jumbo Smart loan simplifies the process of qualifying for a jumbo mortgage. Read on for details!

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7-minute read

How to recover after a natural disaster: A guide

Recovering from a natural disaster is a tough process. Read our guide for how to put the pieces back together and recover after disaster strikes.

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4-minute read

Understanding the mortgage payment cycle and your statement

You’ve closed on your mortgage. Congratulations! Now learn about the timing of your payments and what’s included in your statement.

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Electric lady

After being struck by lightning, a woman struggles to recover from her injuries as well as deal with family and friends who question her symptoms.

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6-minute read

What does 'pending' mean in real estate?

If you’ve been house hunting, you might have wondered “what does ‘pending’ mean on a real estate listing?” Read on to discover what this status signifies.

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Mattie and the motorcycle

After a life spent in the church, a Minnesota woman must choose between her faith-based community and her love of motorcycles.

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5-minute read

Natural hazard disclosure report (NHD): What is it and what does it cover?

NHD reports are crucial to buying and selling a home in California. Learn what hazards the report covers and why it’s necessary to provide to buyers.

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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 features!

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