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Newlyweds take the plunge on their first home with Better’s Cash Offer program.
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Newlyweds take the plunge on their first home with Better’s Cash Offer program.
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Conventional loans offer plenty of perks. But which is best? Our overview of different types of conventional loans will help you pick the best one for you.
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Try this refinance calculator to understand how much you could save if you refinance your mortgage.
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Builders are ramping up to meet homebuyer demand, and the fresh inventory could help cool off rising new home prices.
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Wondering “How much does it cost to refinance?” Here’s your guide to the short- and long-term costs of refinancing your mortgage.
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Want to use the equity you’ve built up in your home? Here’s an intro to cash-out refinances, including when you might (or might not) want to consider one.
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Better compiled a list of 15 events and milestones in the history of the American mortgage system, using information from news articles, encyclopedias, and historical literature.
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Better analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to determine how homeownership rates have changed over the past 25 years.
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With mortgage rates on the rise and suburban competition heating up, discover smart strategies to navigate today’s dynamic and fast-moving housing market.
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Refinancing your mortgage? Here’s a breakdown on the refinance appraisal process, associated costs, and what to do if your appraisal comes back lower or higher than expected.
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Buying a home isn’t impossible for low income families. In fact, there are loans designed to help. Learn which ones to look for in our low income loan guide.
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Have a lower credit score and down payment? An FHA loan can help you buy a home. See how to qualify, first-time homebuyer benefits, and steps to get it done.
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Here are the counties where mortgage payments have jumped the most in the past 2 years.
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A conventional loan refinance can help you save money on your overall mortgage costs. See how to refinance a government-funded mortgage to a conventional loan.
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Conventional loans are the most common mortgage type in the US. Here we explain what makes them different from other mortgage options and how to get one.
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Can I use a 401 (k) to buy a house without regrets? Learn how it works, what it costs, and whether this strategy fits your homebuying goals and timeline.
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You can now borrow roughly $100,000 more in a conforming loan. The move should help buyers keep up with rising home prices.
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A doctor and single parent, forced to downsize after divorce, navigates debt and damaged credit to provide a safe home for her family.
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The weather’s cooling down, but the market is still hot. As bidding-wars ease off and more sellers list, this could be the right time to buy if you want a...
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Why wait, save, and pay rent to your landlord when you could be paying off your own home. See why smaller down payments can unlock the door to homeownership.
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