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Explore Pennymac's Learning Center for tips on mortgage rates, interest rates, home buying, refinancing & real estate. Stay informed to make smarter decisions.

Mortgage Basics

Start Smart: Your Plain-English Guide to Mortgage Terms, Processes, and Confidence.

Home Ownership

Master Your Home: Essential Tips and Expert Guidance for Every Homeowner's Journey.

Refinance

Refinance Smarter: Discover How to Save Big or Unlock Cash From Your Home's Value.

Home Equity

Leverage Your Wealth: Strategies for Building, Accessing, and Maximizing Your Home Equity.

Loan Types

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Expert Analysis on Loan Types, Rates, and Market Trends.

What Home Affordability Calculators Don’t Tell You

Learn about the hidden and unexpected costs that can make a huge difference in how much house you can afford with your salary.

November 28, 2017

What Home Affordability Calculators Don’t Tell You

Learn about the hidden and unexpected costs that can make a huge difference in how much house you can afford with your salary.

November 28, 2017

Veterans Coming Home: Challenges of Reintegration

For veterans returning home, finding a home and a job can be incredibly difficult. Learn more about these challenges and how they can be overcome.

November 28, 2017

A Short Sale of Your Home: Is it the Right Choice?

If you need to get out from under your mortgage, a short sale might be the answer. Learn how short sales can be preferable alternatives to foreclosure.

November 27, 2017

Do I Need a Rental Property Management Company?

Learn what to look for in a property management company from expert realtors, investors, and real estate industry leaders.

October 9, 2017

When and How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Learn about the critical financial decisions you need to make before choosing an early mortgage payoff, and four methods for making it happen.

September 19, 2017

The Facts About Mortgage Insurance

Get the facts about mortgage insurance and learn how MI can help you secure a home loan and how it might affect your monthly mortgage payment.

September 6, 2017

Title Company Roles in the Homebuying Process

Learn about the crucial role a title company plays in the process of buying a home, why lenders require a title company’s services, and how they protect you.

August 31, 2017

Home Buying for Retirees

Learn from real estate and financial planning experts about buying a home in retirement, and decide if it’s the right choice based on your assets and goals.

August 31, 2017