Your timeline for the homebuying process
Many first-time home buyers may find themselves asking, âHow long does it take to buy a home?â This Better Mortgage timeline will give you a good idea of what to...
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Many first-time home buyers may find themselves asking, âHow long does it take to buy a home?â This Better Mortgage timeline will give you a good idea of what to...
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Learn all about what a debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is, what a good debt-to-income ratio looks like, and why it matters when taking out a home mortgage.
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A look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 4/13/20 and the impact on borrowers.
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Every homebuyer should be asking these questions to their mortgage lender.
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If youâre juggling several different debts, consolidating them into one monthly payment might be your best bet to avoid high interest rates and complicated payment schedules.
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When youâre trying to determine whether itâs a smarter choice for you to rent or buy your home, you need to consider what is involved with renting vs. buying.
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A look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 3/23/20 covering the Fedâs actions to drop mortgage rates, making home equity more accessible.
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Even with Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns driving record-low interest rates, mortgage rates continue to fluctuate. Hereâs a detailed breakdown of why.
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Right now is the best time in 50 years to save money on your mortgage. Interest rates have never been this low and by simple virtue of that fact, will...
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Getting ready to apply for your first mortgage? Make sure you know what to expect. Hereâs a step-by-step breakdown of the entire mortgage process from start to finish.
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Learn what mortgage lenders are looking for when evaluating a loan application â and what first-time homebuyers can do to meet their requirements.
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Whatâs the difference between fixed and adjustable rate mortgages? What are points and credits? How will your down payment affect your interest rate? We have your answers.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are vital to the mortgage industry, but what do they do and how do they help?
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Touring homes is an exciting part of the home purchase journey. Hereâs a guide to help you tick all the (not-so-obvious) boxes to find your dream home.
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When financing looks questionable, mortgage contingencies come into play. Find out how Better can provide assurances with funding.
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There are so many reasons why a cash-out refinance might make sense for you and your household. Learn how to make a cash-out refi work for you.
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Wondering what title insurance is and why itâs required? Learn how title insurance can protect you from issues that may have occurred in the past that could affect your ownership...
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We believe in hiring for a mix of hustle, heart, and horsepower. Agnostic of skills or prior experience, if you have the values and abilities to help us make homeownership...
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Making an offer on a home is a tricky move. You donât want to offer too much but you also want to be competitive. While there's no magic formula, here...
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Traditional lenders talk a lot about the relationship between mortgage rates and the Fed raising rates. However, FOMC announcements have little to no bearing on mortgage rate fluctuation.
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