Featured Resources
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#RealEstateReset: How One Woman Broke The Chains of Domestic Violence And Financial Abuse To Became A Homeowner
Digging Deep And Building A Lasting Foundation For Wealth, Happiness And Prosperity
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#RealEstateReset: Stacey Tisdale Shares How The Government Used Real Estate To Separate Blacks And Whites, Along With Her Personal Story Of Racial Isolation
The gap between Black and white homeownership is at its highest level in 50 years, with segregation and separation still abounding.
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#RealEstateReset: How Gloria Steinem Is Using Her Home To Create A Safe Space For Women
Feminist icon shares the role homeownership plays in her past, present and future
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The Emotion Behind Buying A House
Ready to buy a house – and feeling about a dozen emotions all at once? Here’s what you need to know about feeling emotion during the home-buying process.
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96% Of Americans Make Homeownership Harder Than Necessary – Do You?
Recent survey results show that getting a mortgage is likely easier than most Americans think, at least in some way. Here’s what you need to qualify.
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How Mortgage Insurance Works
You might be required to pay mortgage insurance, and this episode of The Red Desk explains how it’s calculated, how much you might pay, and how long you’re required to have it.
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How To Get A Low Interest Rate
When it comes to buying a home, interest rates are everything. But how are they determined, and how can you find the best one for you? In this episode of The Red Desk, our host is going to pick apart interest rate calculations and share tips for how to lower yours.
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How To Save For A Down Payment
The first step toward homeownership is saving for your down payment. Did you know your down payment is the first bit of equity you gain, and the larger the payment you make, the better your chance is for a lower interest rate?
We've got more deep-dive facts on down payments, and you can crunch some example numbers with our Rocket Mortgage Calculator to help determine how much home you can really afford.
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How Long Is An Appraisal Good For?
An appraisal is only valid for a short time, depending on the type of loan you choose. Learn how long an appraisal is good for and how the market affects it.
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Mortgage Payoff Statement: Everything You Need To Know
A mortgage payoff statement can be a useful piece of documentation for some borrowers to request. Learn about what a payoff statement is and how it works.
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Rocket Mortgage® And Detroit Housing Network Help Detroiters Achieve Homeownership Readiness
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[Women’s History Month] How Black Women Have Been Undeterred In Their Determination To Become Homeowners - A Reminder of the Resilience Within Us All
Let’s remember the ways in which Black women have transcended systemic barriers in the past and found ways to build wealth through homeownership and use every resource available to us to keep breaking new ground.
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Rocket Moneyâ„ Simplifies Managing Your Finances
We’re excited to welcome Rocket Money to the Rocket family. Read on to learn about this excellent personal finance app and a special offer for our clients!
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What Is The Secondary Mortgage Market And How Does It Work?
The secondary mortgage market is an area where financial institutions and investors buy and sell mortgages. Learn how it may affect your home loan.
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Why You Shouldn’t Pay Your Mortgage With Bank Bill Pay
Using bank bill pay for your mortgage can create problems. Learn about the risks involved and why you may want to start using an alternative payment option.
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Rocket Companies Affiliate Disclosure
Rocket Companies has financial partnerships with other merchants to provide customers with the best possible service options.
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Closing Costs
One thing that catches a lot of first-time home buyers off guard? Closing costs. In this episode, we’re going to explain what closing costs are and what exactly you’re paying for at signing.
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Single-Purpose Reverse Mortgages: What You Need To Know
Wondering whether a single-purpose reverse mortgage may be right for you? Learn what it is and what the pros and cons of a single-purpose reverse mortgage are.
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