Deciding Where To Live

First-time buyers often make mistakes when looking at homes, but this doesn’t have to be you. Learn how to avoid common first-time home buyer mistakes.

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.

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.