Learn what a warranty deed is, how it protects home buyers from title claims and liens, and how to get one before closing. Start your next step.

Buying mortgage points can reduce your interest rate, but is it worth the up-front cost? Learn how points work, the break-even point, and compare your option...

Correspondent lending happens when a lender originates and funds a mortgage, but then sells it. Read more about correspondent lending and how it works.

A mortgage rate lock protects your interest rate before closing. Learn how locks work, what they cost, and when to lock. Get started with Rocket Mortgage today.

A Loan Estimate, or a “good faith estimate,” is a document detailing your loan’s terms that helps you compare your mortgage options. Here&r...

Learn what a Closing Disclosure is, how the 3-day rule works and which loan costs to check before closing. Review your form with confidence before you sign.<...

Any misrepresentation of information on a mortgage application is considered mortgage fraud. Here’s how to identify, avoid, and report scams.

How much does title insurance cost? Break down premiums, closing fees, state rules and discounts before you get to closing.

Learn what experts expect regarding mortgage rates, what drives rates, and how to decide whether to buy or refinance now.

Clear to close is an important milestone in the mortgage process. Learn what clear to close means, how it fits into underwriting, and what happens next.

Learn what an underwater mortgage is, how to tell if you have one, and what options may help if you owe more on your mortgage than your home is worth.

Mortgage prequalification gives you an idea of how much house you can afford without hurting your credit. Learn more about the prequalification process.

Learn how blanket mortgages finance multiple properties with one loan, review pros and cons, requirements, and alternatives, and decide if one fits your goals.

Mortgage preapproval helps you set a home budget and strengthen your offer. Learn what you need, how it works and when to apply.

Tiitle defects can create costly problems long after you've completed your home purchase. Learn how title insurance can help protect you and your lender.

A title search examines public records to confirm a property’s rightful, legal owner. Learn how title searches work and what issues they can uncover.

In some states, you’re the owner of your home when you close, in other areas, you’re not. This depends on the defeasance clause in your state.

Learn what a joint mortgage is, how co–borrowers qualify and share responsibility, plus key pros, risks and exit options before you apply with confidence.