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.

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.

An appraisal is only valid for a short time, depending on the type of loan you choose. Learn how long an appraisal is good for and how the market affects it. 

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.

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.

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.

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!

Let’s remember the ways in which Black women have transcended systemic barriers in the past and found ways to build wealth through homeownership and use every resource available to us to keep breaking new ground.

The secondary mortgage market is an area where financial institutions and investors buy and sell mortgages. Learn how it may affect your home loan.

One thing that catches a lot of first-time home buyers off guard? Closing costs. In this episode, we’re going to explain what closing costs are and what exactly you’re paying for at signing.

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Wondering whether a single-purpose reverse mortgage may be right for you? Learn what it is and what the pros and cons of a single-purpose reverse mortgage are.

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.

Non-allowable fees for a VA loan are costs that a buyer isn't responsible for paying. Learn what fees in a VA loan are non-allowable and why that is.

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

Real estate comparables, or “comps,” are similar homes in the same neighborhood or somewhere nearby. Learn who uses real estate comps and how to find them.