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Looking for mortgage advice? This guide breaks down rates, refinancing, and top FAQs to help you choose the best loan and timing for your home financing goals.

Buying a home for the first time doesn’t have to be complicated. Formalize your budget, shop smart, and navigate the process with these pro tips.

The real estate market is showing no signs of slowing, as homebuyers begin to feel the fatigue of multiple-offer scenarios and all-out bidding wars.

If you’re refinancing a mortgage, locking your interest rate now can help you save money in the long run. Here’s how to decide if you should lock your rate today.

Buying a house out of state can be seamless with the right prep. Learn how to find an agent, compare homes, and close without setting foot in the state.

Refinancing can help homeowners save money, but the process can be complex. Here's how Better simplifies it and what you can expect from start to finish.

Learn about 14 different types of home styles, from ranch to Victorian, and discover which features, layouts, and designs best match your lifestyle and needs.

Looking for a house that truly fits your needs? Don't rely on a gut feeling. Get tips from a Better Real Estate Agent on how to know if a house...

Get ahead of your house hunt with considerations for choosing your location and our house hunting checklist.

The real estate market continues its hot start to 2021 with larger mortgage down payments and an increase in jumbo loan activity.

Inspired by his own homebuying frustrations, Vishal Garg founded Better to reinvent mortgages with a seamless, faster, and customer-focused online experience.

HomeReady vs FHA loans: See how an affordable home financing program that offers low down payment options like HomeReady stacks up against FHA loans.

Mortgage News: A majority of buyers are making offers on properties they haven’t seen in person, and the trend may continue even after pandemic risks subside.

Each season has its pros and cons: We’ll help you identify your best time of the year to buy a house based on how you prioritize price, choice, and timing....

Understanding the tax benefits of owning a home could save you money on your mortgage. See how to qualify for mortgage tax deductions.

Mortgage application denied? Discover common reasons for denial and expert tips to strengthen your next application and boost your chances of getting approved.

What is earnest money? It's a cash deposit that happens early in the home purchase process. Homebuyers can use it to get a leg up in competitive markets. Learn more.

Learn how a loan estimate reveals real mortgage costs, compares lenders, and highlights fees you can control. Explore its sections and compare offers clearly.

In the socially distanced world of 2020, Better helped 88,100+ new clients navigate their homeownership journey with ease, confidence, and a ton of savings.

Learn what the underwriting process timeline looks like, what underwriters review, common approval conditions, and how Better helps speed up the process.