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Better Mortgage News: With 2.5M jobs recovered in May, welcome news for the economy could mean higher mortgage rates.

Better Mortgage News: Increased demand for single family homes in less dense areas could mean higher price tags for first-time homebuyers.

Better Mortgage News: A surprising number of homeowners with mortgages in forbearance are still paying on time.

Gifts letters are common in financing the down payment for a home. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of using gift funds towards your mortgage.

Discover what affects a home appraisal for refinance, including how cleanliness and other factors may influence its value. Learn what appraisers look for and how to prepare your home.

Better Settlement Service’s comprehensive guide to the title fees and closing costs associated with buying or refinancing a home.

Mortgage lenders require you to have homeowners insurance, but what is it? Find out how it works and where you can find the right policy for your home.

Online mortgage calculators may not be as reliable as you think. Find out how to get a Better idea of how much house you can really afford.

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender might ask for your tax returns. Here's why they’re requested and how they can affect your mortgage application.

A look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 4/6/20 and the impact on borrowers.

A look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 3/30/20 covering the impact of the stimulus bill and Fannie Mae’s actions.

Learn about how Better.com is handling the COVID-19 outbreak, and what you can expect with mortgages, in-person appraisals and inspections, and more.

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...

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you’ll want to start preparing to take out a mortgage well before you apply. Here’s a guide to getting yourself ready.

Getting ready to apply for your first mortgage? Make sure you know what to expect. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the entire mortgage process from start to finish.

What’s 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.

2019 was a great year for Better Mortgage and our homeowners. Here’s a look at what we did this year and a sneak peek at where we hope to go...

When looking at a mortgage, paying points means paying more upfront for a lower interest rate. On the other hand, getting credits means paying less at closing in exchange for...

There’s no secret sauce to setting your mortgage price, just these key variables.

In his latest post, Better Mortgage Chief Economist explains why falling house prices can be a good thing for homebuyers — and why the rent-price ratio (aka rental yield) is...