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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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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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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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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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4-minute read
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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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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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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The lady is a saddle tramp
After a bad divorce, a middle-aged woman gets on her horse and rides away from home, hoping to come back a different version of herself.
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5-minute read
What are non-agency mortgage backed securities (MBS) and should I invest in them?
Looking for a way to invest in real estate without taking on the management of property? Learn about passive investment through agency and non-agency MBS.
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What is procuring cause in real estate?
Procuring cause guarantees the real estate agent who completes a home purchase receives commission. Learn more about procuring cause and how to avoid disputes.
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One thread at a time
In this episode: two stories of women who use sewing to overcome mental health challenges and accomplish greatness — on the moon and on Earth.
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The city I live in
A tale of two LAs: A young girl who flees home and finds belonging through music she loves; and a man who yearns to reunite with love by leaving his home city.
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Mortgage data shows American migration patterns
A study by Rocket Mortgage analyzed loan application data to find American migration patterns by city, state, and region of the US.
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What is ownership interest in a property?
Ownership interest in a property refers to the real estate rights that one or multiple owners hold. Learn more about the various types of ownership interest.
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Moving out of the living room
Ismael Chamu faced homelessness all his life. Little did he know that finding permanent housing would unravel his psychological fears instead of ending them.
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The principal
When Michael Atkins’s daughter was born, he vowed to support his family and be the father he didn’t have growing up. This meant swallowing his pride and taking a school custodian job, when what he really wanted to do was to be a teacher’s aide.
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VA loan down payment requirements
VA loans have different down payment terms compared to other types of mortgage loans. Use this guide to learn about the requirements for VA loan down payments.
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