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

Don’t be left out in the cold: 6 reasons why winter is a great time to buy a home

By David Sweet on 11/22/2022

Forget what you’ve always heard about spring and summer being the time to buy a home. Here are six reasons why winter is a great time to buy your home.

Mortgage Process & Options

Rate Reduce: Pay less for the first year (or two) of your mortgage.

By Craig Wales on 11/2/2022

Our Rate Reduce program allows sellers or builders help lower your mortgage rate over the first few years of homeownership.

From the White House to your house? How news in D.C. impacts your homebuying experience.

By Craig Wales on 11/2/2022

Hidden Costs of Buying/Owning a Home

By David Insley on 9/29/2022

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Lock in a low rate before it’s too late!

By Guaranteed Rate on 10/27/2022

Fraud is on the rise. Here’s how to help protect yourself.

By Craig Wales on 10/1/2022

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Owning a Home

Mastering the move

By Kristen Elliot on 7/26/2022

Moving can be a major hassle but with a little upfront planning and organizing, you can make your life a lot easier. From packing hacks to moving apps, see some of our best moving tips.