Mortgage fraud occurs when someone lies or omits information to get loan approval or favorable loan conditions. Learn about different types of mortgage fraud.

How much does 1% save on a 30-year mortgage? It may seem like nothing, but it adds up. Learn how your interest rate impacts the total cost of your mortgage. 

Looking for digital options to close on your new house? Learn about the different types of eClosings available to you and Rocket Mortgage^®

Are you preparing to buy a house but are unsure how much income should go to your loan payment? Learn what percentage of income is needed for mortgage approval.

Real estate partnerships allow investors to pool their money to purchase, develop or lease real estate. Explore the pros and cons of real estate partnerships.

A home appraisal is an important part of many mortgage refinances. Use our refinance appraisal checklist to prepare and increase your chances of a good result.

Home equity is the value of the portion of your home you own. Discover the multiple ways to tap into that equity and how to calculate it.

Land contracts are a form of seller financing where the seller holds title while the buyer makes payments. Learn how they work and whether it’s right for you.

If you’ve been house hunting, you might have wondered what “pending” means on a real estate listing. Read on to decode this real estate listing status.

Are you considering refinancing your second home to secure a lower mortgage rate? Learn about the process and requirements of a second home refinance.

Cost segregation is a method of tax planning that can help real estate owners increase their cash flow. Learn about cost segregation studies and how they work.

Interested in a home equity loan, but unsure your credit score is high enough? Learn the minimum credit score for a home equity loan and other requirements.

Thinking of refinancing a second mortgage? Check out our guide to learn about the qualifications you’ll need to meet in order to refinance a second mortgage.

Interested in purchasing a manufactured home? Uncover the average manufactured home cost and learn about the factors that influence manufactured home prices.

A VA IRRRL may be the best option for you if you want lower monthly payments. Read our article to learn more about VA streamline refinance and how it works.

How do you build a manufactured home? Does it mean less quality or longevity versus a standard-built home? Learn how they're made and if they're right for you.

As a teenager, Ling Pai had barely settled into her new home, in a new country, when she learned she was losing her sight.

Jazzmyn Cramer and Chris Phillips arrived in Chama, New Mexico, with plans to build a home together. But in a flash, everything changed. Suddenly, Jazzmyn found herself alone, broke, and in a town where she knew no one.