What to look for when comparing mortgage rates
Learn how to read a mortgage rate tableâa powerful comparison tool to help you choose the best home loan for your needsâin this new article from Better Mortgage.
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Learn how to read a mortgage rate tableâa powerful comparison tool to help you choose the best home loan for your needsâin this new article from Better Mortgage.
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Second mortgages can be used to pay off debts, but they do come with risks. Learn about HELOCs, home equity loans, and piggyback loans in this new Better Mortgage article.
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Mortgage News: Vacation destinations nationwide are turning into "Zoom towns" as remote workers flee cities and move there in waves
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Buying a house? Learn key differences between primary residence vs investment property and secondary homes and how mortgage rates vary based on property type.
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Thinking of applying for a home loan? Learn the pros and cons of a 15 year vs. 30 year fixed rate mortgage in a new article from Better Mortgage.
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If youâre applying for a mortgage or refinancing, youâll need to âlockâ your rate during the loan process. Hereâs a breakdown of what exactly that means.
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APR and interest rate represent two different things. Learn the difference between mortgage interest rate vs APR and how to determine the true cost of your mortgage.
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When youâre looking to buy or refinance a home, there are 3 major factors that can make or break your mortgage application approval. Find out what they are.
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To celebrate National Intern Day, a former Better.com intern will walk first-time homebuyers through homeownership lessons he learned during his internship.
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Learn how to navigate buying a new construction homeâfrom the home loan process, through assembling your team, and how you can avoid predatory lenders.
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Go from planning to closing with the complete home buying checklistâmost of which can now be completed online with the help of Better.
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Interested party contributions can help, but also complicate closing your mortgage. Know the ins and outs to get the most out of your party contributions.
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Rent-to-own is an alternative to buying a home outright. For those who might not qualify for a traditional mortgage, rent-to-own offers a path to ownership.
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The CARES Act makes it easier for those affected by COVID-19 to put their mortgage into forbearanceâbut a refinance might be a better option.
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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.
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Discover what hurts a home appraisal for refinance and learn how to avoid common mistakes that could lower your home's value during the refinancing process.
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Better Settlement Serviceâs comprehensive guide to the title fees and closing costs associated with buying or refinancing a home.
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Attention, New York homeowners: a CEMA loan can save you thousands in taxes when buying or refinancing property that's already mortgaged in the state.
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Amidst a record drop in consumer confidence, and low returns on traditionally safe investments, the Fed moves to make more credit available to consumers.
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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.
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