Mortgage Articles & Resources
Let our mortgage articles help you understand both our services and home loans in general. Guaranteed 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
On average, it takes between 30 and 45 to close on a house, but that timeline has been shrinking. See what goes into this timeline & how to close on your house ASAP.
Mortgage Process & Options
If you’ve decided that now is the time to buy (you smart cookie) your monthly payments could get you a lot more home.
Owning a Home
Sadly, you must pay capital gains on home sales. See the capital gains tax rate near you, how they work, who pays it, if there are exemptions and more.
Refinance
Historically, refinances take between 30 and 45 days, but the refinance timeline is shrinking. See why it takes that long to refinance & what you can expect from the refinance process.
