Resources

See how to buy a house without a real estate agent; weigh what you’ll miss, when DIY works, and the essential steps and safeguards to navigate the purchase.

Better has officially gone public! Explore 10 pivotal milestones that defined our mission to transform the mortgage process and make homeownership accessible.

Two ways that refinancing can benefit homeowners going through a divorce

Life insurance requires an understanding of different policies and coverage needs. Better Cover can make the process of getting coverage quick and simple.

Term life insurance protects your loved ones if your death occurs during a set coverage period and can be a low-cost way to protect your family financially.

Explore top first-time home buyer programs in Texas, including grants, loans, and tax credits to help you save on your first home purchase and closing costs.

Inflation-savvy budgets, spruced up sales strategies, and utility cost-cutters

Check out recent lending reforms, ask before you sell, and fireproof your property

Hitting homebuyer stride, going low in listing limbo, and beating buyer’s remorse

Learn the pros and cons of a cash out refinance to help you decide if the financial move is right for you.

With a cash out refinance, you take out a new mortgage for more money than you owe on your current loan. The difference is paid to you in cash.

Discover how single women are flexing their homebuying power, find out the best week to list your home if you’re looking to sell, and why Phoenix, AZ is so hot.

A recently divorced single mom uses Better’s Cash Offer to get a home for her family lightning quick.

A newly married couple buys a home to put down roots near family and connect with their community.

Meet a couple who landed their dream home with high-speed help from Better Mortgage. Plus, the renovations that boost your home value and a tip for winning with cash.

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.

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.

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.

A guide to navigating first time homebuyer loans, grants, and programs to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

Try this interactive amortization calculator to find the amortization schedule for any fixed-rate mortgage.