A deed of reconveyance is a document that transfers the property title from the mortgage lender to the borrower. Learn more about how a reconveyance works here.

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Mortgages help people buy homes, allowing millions to achieve a coveted milestone. Explore what a mortgage loan is, how it works and how to get one.

To qualify for some mortgages, your lender may need a letter of your intent to occupy the property. Learn what the letter should include and how to write it.

“Loan term” often refers to how much time it takes a borrower to pay off their mortgage when making regular payments. Learn more about loan term options here.

A property deed is a legal document signifying proof of ownership for a piece of real estate. Learn more about property deeds and why deeds to property matter.

Your Closing Disclosure is an important mortgage document, but it can be difficult to interpret. We broke down the essential components in this complete guide.

The Constant Maturity Treasury rate plays a key role in determining adjustable-rate mortgage interest rates. Learn about the CMT rate and how it impacts your monthly payments.

Home buyers sometimes confuse contingent versus pending. Learn the difference between pending and contingent and what the two statuses mean in real estate.

Trying to decide between using a co-borrower vs. a co-signer for your mortgage loan application? See the key differences between a co-signer and a co-borrower.

When you buy a home with a co-borrower, you typically share ownership of the loan and the home. Let’s explore the pros and cons of having a co-borrower.

Being clear to close on a mortgage means you're almost done with the mortgage process. Learn how to become clear to close and what happens after.

Learn how TRID mortgage guidelines, or “Know Before You Owe” rules, protect borrowers, including what they mean for you during the home buying process.

Defeasance clauses assure buyers that they’ll get the title once they meet all payment conditions. Learn more about the impact of defeasance on your mortgage.

What’s the difference between assessed value and market value? One is the home’s tax-assessed value; the other is what buyers are willing to pay. Learn more.

Basis points are units of measurement that assess percentages. Learn how this financial tool can determine your mortgage cost and its potential monthly changes.

Mortgage insurance protects lenders against default on home loans. Learn more about the different types of mortgage insurance, how much it costs and more.