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Your mortgage refresh starts here

See how refinancing works and what to expect along the way.

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Example shows a typical experience for rate and term or cash-out refinance.
Individual timelines vary.

Day 1
Day 1-2
Day 2-7
Day 7-12
Day 12-22

Tell us what’s on your mortgage wish list and compare real options in minutes.

What to expect

Answer a few questions about your home’s value and current finances.

Once you find the perfect fit, complete a simple online application.

What to expect

You’ll choose a rate and payment that works, and let us know if you need cash.

Share income, asset, and property information for a quick review.

What to expect

Documents can be securely uploaded online, and include things like W-2s, pay stubs, and bank statements.

For this we’ll use market data or let you know if an appraisal’s needed.

What to expect

Appraisals are scheduled in about 48 hours and reports arrive a few days later.

We’ll wrap up the final review, confirm your approval, and find a closing time that fits your schedule.

What to expect

Provide final documents, confirm your terms, and sign your new loan. Cash-out funds will arrive in 1-3 business days following your closing.

Day 1

Find the right fit

Tell us what’s on your mortgage wish list and compare real options in minutes.

What to expect

Answer a few questions about your home’s value and current finances.

Day 1-2

Apply in 10 minutes

Once you find the perfect fit, complete a simple online application.

What to expect

You’ll choose a rate and payment that works, and let us know if you need cash.

Day 2-7

Verify your details

Share income, asset, and property information for a quick review.

What to expect

Documents can be securely uploaded online, and include things like W-2s, pay stubs, and bank statements.

Day 7-12

Confirm home value

For this we’ll use market data or let you know if an appraisal’s needed.

What to expect

Appraisals are scheduled in about 48 hours and reports arrive a few days later.

Day 12-22

Final approval and close

We’ll wrap up the final review, confirm your approval, and find a closing time that fits your schedule.

What to expect

Provide final documents, confirm your terms, and sign your new loan. Cash-out funds will arrive in 1-3 business days following your closing.

Featured solution

Rate & term refinance

You could find peace of mind with a new rate and lower payment.

Featured solution

Cash-out refinance

Put your equity to work and bring cash home.

Featured solution

Home Equity Loan

Turn equity into cash while your mortgage stays put.

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“We refinanced to consolidate debt and move from a 30-year to a 15-year mortgage. The process was quick, easy, and completed in about two weeks.”

- Travis & Dee

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“Cash out refinance - Start to closing 10 days. Incredible! Simple step by step process, Easy to use site with a tracker so you know what’s happening.”

- J. Valle

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“I completed a Home Equity Loan through Rocket. The experience was quick & seamless, I definitely recommend!”

- Rachel

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