Preapproval vs. Prequalification: Which One Gets You A Home?

Making an offer on a house should be exciting, not nerve-wracking. In this episode, we’re going to walk through the five most essential steps to make an offer on a home: the pre-approval process, drafting an offer letter, contingencies, what to expect during negotiations, and how your real estate agent can help.

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.

Inspections verify the safety and integrity of a buyer’s future home. Here’s a buyer’s home inspection checklist with all the key information you’ll need.