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Loan Types - 2-MINUTE READ

Lauren Nowacki - Feb 23, 2023

FHA Announces Lower Mortgage Insurance Premiums For FHA Loans

Learn more about the FHA reducing Mortgage Insurance Premiums and how it affects you.

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Real Estate - 3-MINUTE READ

Miranda Crace - Feb 23, 2023

Participation Mortgage: An Explanation

Developing a commercial real estate project? You’ll need multiple lenders to spread the risk. Learn how participation mortgages can finance large deals.
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News - 6-MINUTE READ

Stacey Tisdale - Feb 22, 2023

#RealEstateReset: Stacey Tisdale Shares How The Government Used Real Estate To Separate Blacks And Whites, Along With Her Personal Story Of Racial Isolation

The gap between Black and white homeownership is at its highest level in 50 years, with segregation and separation still abounding.

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News - 5-MINUTE READ

Stacey Tisdale - Feb 22, 2023

#RealEstateReset: How One Woman Broke The Chains of Domestic Violence And Financial Abuse To Became A Homeowner

Digging Deep And Building A Lasting Foundation For Wealth, Happiness And Prosperity

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News - 4-MINUTE READ

Stacey Tisdale - Feb 22, 2023

#RealEstateReset: How Gloria Steinem Is Using Her Home To Create A Safe Space For Women

Feminist icon shares the role homeownership plays in her past, present and future

A young couple standing in front of their new home, symbolizing homeownership and a new chapter in life.

Home Buying - 9-MINUTE READ

Victoria Araj - Feb 22, 2023

The Emotion Behind Buying A House

Ready to buy a house – and feeling about a dozen emotions all at once? Here’s what you need to know about feeling emotion during the home-buying process.

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News - 6-MINUTE READ

Victoria Araj - Feb 20, 2023

96% Of Americans Make Homeownership Harder Than Necessary – Do You?

Recent survey results show that getting a mortgage is likely easier than most Americans think, at least in some way. Here’s what you need to qualify.

How to Save for a Down Payment in Activity Video

Home Buying - 5-MINUTE READ

Feb 19, 2023

How To Save For A Down Payment

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.

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Home Buying - 3-MINUTE READ

Katie Ziraldo - Feb 19, 2023

How Long Is An Appraisal Good For?

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. 

Low-Interest Rate in Activity Video

Mortgage Basics - 10-MINUTE READ

Feb 19, 2023

How To Get A Low Interest Rate

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.

Mortgage Insurance in Activity Video

Mortgage Basics - 6-MINUTE READ

Feb 19, 2023

How Mortgage Insurance Works

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.

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Mortgage Basics - 4-MINUTE READ

Ashley Kilroy - Feb 18, 2023

Mortgage Payoff Statement: Everything You Need To Know

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.

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Home Buying - 4-MINUTE READ

Kevin Graham - Feb 17, 2023

Rocket Mortgage® And Detroit Housing Network Help Detroiters Achieve Homeownership Readiness

Rocket Mortgage and the Detroit Housing Network have a shared commitment to housing stability and vibrant, resilient Detroit neighborhoods. We are proud to partner to support your homeownership journey!
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Mortgage Basics - 3-MINUTE READ

Rachel Burris - Feb 17, 2023

Why You Shouldn’t Pay Your Mortgage With Bank Bill Pay

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.

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Home Buying - 5-MINUTE READ

Stacey Tisdale - Feb 17, 2023

[Women’s History Month] How Black Women Have Been Undeterred In Their Determination To Become Homeowners - A Reminder of the Resilience Within Us All

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.

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Mortgage Basics - 3-MINUTE READ

Kevin Graham - Feb 17, 2023

Rocket Money℠ Simplifies Managing Your Finances

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!

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Real Estate - 5-MINUTE READ

Patrick Chism - Feb 17, 2023

What Is The Secondary Mortgage Market And How Does It Work?

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

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Home Buying - 1-MINUTE READ

Feb 16, 2023

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