Organize Your Priorities From fixer-uppers to new construction, it’s time to see what the market has to offer Check Out Homes in Person Once you have a checklist of everything you want in a home, it’s time to start touring properties

You are required to have enough insurance to cover the lower of either the replacement cost of the home or the remaining principal balance on your loan. Example: If your unpaid principal balance (UPB) is $80,000 but the replacement cost is $120,000, you need to carry a minimum insu...

Payoffs must be made via certified funds—wire transfer, money order, or cashier’s check. Please do not send personal checks, certified personal checks, or cash. Your payoff quote statement will include all of the information you need about our receiving bank for wires. Note: We sugge...

When viewing a home, be thorough. Test AC & Heating systems, outlets, showers & toilets, and all appliances. Don’t forget to check on warranties. Take notes of repairs or upgrades you’ll have to consider if you decide to buy the home. Here are 6 common house-hunting priorities: 1...

What Is a Pre-Approval? It’s a letter from a lender that indicates the type and amount of loan you may qualify for. It gives you a solid idea of how much you qualify for to help you target a specific price range when home shopping. Mr. Cooper offers a simple, fast, and free Pre-A...

Here are some of the most common closing costs: The money you put in an escrow account each month is used to pay property taxes and insurance related to your property. Some lenders may require you to escrow depending on the circumstances of your mortgage. If you have an escrow accoun...

Each loan option is made up of 3 elements: 1. Loan Term. This represents how long you have to repay your loan. The most common loan terms are 30 years and 15 years, but there may be other durations depending on your loan type and other factors.

Real estate agents act as your personal representative, helping look out for your best interests, finding homes that meet your criteria, helping you make and evaluate offers, and even negotiating on your behalf. We recommend spending time to make sure you find the right one. Here...

Learn how a home equity loan works, how to compare it with a HELOC, and what factors affect the interest rate and tax deduction. Find out the pros and cons of this type of consumer debt and use the calculator to estimate your monthly payments.

We’ll send you an Escrow Review Statement that explains the results of the escrow analysis. Your statement will inform you whether your monthly payment is going up or going down in the year ahead, based on this year’s tax and insurance payments.