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Mortgage Insurance in Activity Video

6-minute read

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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Low-Interest Rate in Activity Video

10-minute read

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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4-minute read

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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An African American mother working on finances with her daughter, likely depicting financial education or planning.

3-minute read

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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3-minute read

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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4-minute read

Primary mortgage market explained

Not sure what the primary mortgage market is? Check out our guide to learn all about the primary mortgage market and how to navigate it successfully.

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A women possibly calculating her taxes or finances.

7-minute read

The difference between forbearance and foreclosure

The words may sound the same, but there’s a difference between forbearance and foreclosure. Here’s what you need to know.

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What is Escrow in Activity Video

8-minute read

The red desk: What is escrow?

In this episode, we're going in-depth on everything you need to know about this critical, yet confusing, part of the home buying process -- what escrow is and how it works.

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What is Escrow (alternate image) in Activity Video

8-minute read

What is escrow?

In this episode, we're going in-depth on everything you need to know about this critical, yet confusing, part of the home buying process -- what escrow is and how it works.

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Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification in Activity Video

7-minute read

Preapproval vs. prequalification: Which one gets you a home?

Preapproval and prequalification often get confused, but only one really matters when it comes to getting the house you want. In this episode of The Red Desk, we’re explaining the difference between prequalification and preapproval, and how they'll show you h...

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