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Welcome to Home Loan U!

The free educational series from Quicken Loans, created to help you make the most of your home, and home financing, at every stage of life. Think of these easy-to-use guides as your study guides for some of life's most important tests like looking for your first home, building your credit, or protecting your identity.

• How to Get a Home Loan

  • First Time Home Buyer

    Want to know how to find the home that's right for you? Are you feeling uneasy about stepping into the housing market? The Home Loan U Guide To Buying Your First Home can give you the knowledge you need to step into the market with confidence. Read on for the know-how you need to find a great real estate agent, get the right mortgage program and achieve your financial goals.

  • Smart Home Buyer

    Want to be one of the best home buyers on the market? Learn how to make sellers love you with The Home Loan U Guide to Becoming a Smart Home Buyer. You'll learn the important advantages of becoming a Smart Home Buyer plus get expert advice about mortgages, the home buying process and achieving your financial goals. Read on for your fast-track to the top of your home buying class.

  • Refinance

    How do you know if it's time to refinance? And what are your options? The Home Loan U Guide to Refinancing can help. Here, you'll not only learn the important advantages of refinancing, but you'll soak up expert information on your options, case studies, and more. So what are you waiting for? Get the refi knowledge you need to achieve your financial goals right here.

  • Mortgage Rates

    Whether you are buying a home or applying for a credit card, interest rates impact our daily lives in many ways. The Home Loan U Guide to Mortgage Rates provides a detailed explanation of not only mortgage rates, but also how your amortization works, how mortgage payments are calculated, and how much you pay with different interest rates. While most people have numerous types of loans, it’s important to know exactly how your loan and interest payments work - to be on your way to financial success.

• Life Events

  • Loss

    The loss of a loved one is an extremely difficult time, both emotionally and financially. The Home Loan U Guide to Managing Your Finances After Loss of a Loved One will help you consider the financial resources you may need during this time. Read on to learn about managing funeral and other related expenses, protecting your home and family, maximizing your cash flow, and planning for the future.

  • Divorce

    You and your spouse have built a combined financial history. You have most likely co-signed legal documents concerning major purchases, mortgages and car loans. Now, as you legally separate your finances, we want to help you make sure you have the credit, resources and financial tools you'll need to move forward. With The Home Loan U Guide to Managing Your Divorce you get the know-how you need to make a smooth transition.

• Handling Your Personal Information

  • Privacy

    With a growing number of identity theft cases, everyone needs a crash course in how to protect your private information. The Home Loan U Guide to Protecting Your Privacy can teach you how to avoid identity theft by stopping thieves in their tracks. We'll help you achieve your financial goals, by making sure you're in the know before anyone else.

  • Credit

    Report Cards are in! Just when you thought report cards were a thing of the past, along comes your Credit Report—don't worry. With The Home Loan U Guide to Managing Your Credit you can get your crash course in everything you need to know about credit: including how to get good credit, repair bruised credit, and how to keep your credit score top notch.