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
Your principal payment is money going toward your original loan amount, while interest goes toward the lender. See everything you need to know about principal and interest.
Mortgage Process & Options
A land contract is a contract to purchase land or real estate. See what a land contract for homes entails, what you need to know & if a land contract makes sense for you.
Owning a Home
Property hazard insurance protects homes from natural events. See hazard insurance costs, what it covers, how you get it & if it’s required for a mortgage.
Refinance
A no-closing-cost refinance moves closing costs into your monthly payments. See if a no-closing-cost mortgage makes sense for you with our no-closing-refinance guide.
