Mortgage Articles & Resources
Let our mortgage articles help you understand both our services and home loans in general. Rate is dedicated to placing you and your needs at the center of everything we do, and that includes sharing our wisdom and expertise. Explore our collection of mortgage articles and let us know how we can help you navigate your home-buying journey.
Buying a Home

A non-QM loan is one that is not required to meet agency-standard documentation requirements and allows more borrowers to own a home. See what a non-QM loan is, how it works & who qualifies.
Mortgage Process & Options

The timing of buying and selling doesn’t always perfectly align. See how a leaseback can come in handy and the best way to navigate your way around the contract.
Owning a Home

Do you have questions about reverse mortgages or HECM? Get the facts on common myths and misconceptions & learn more about tapping into your home’s equity.
Mortgage News

Buyers seeking homes will likely discover more on the market at the start of 2025 in a trend continuing for over a year, and while homes might take a bit longer to sell than they have recently, they are still moving faster than they were before the 2020 pandemic.