Resources

Many people are involved in the process of buying a home. You can expect to talk to everyone from a real estate agent to a loan consultant, and more.

Many different types of mortgage loans exist, including fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, jumbo, FHA, and more, each with advantages for different homebuyers.

We’ll show you how to budget for a mortgage payment so that you can break down your monthly payment, examine your monthly budget, and assess how much you can afford....

The Closing Disclosure is a standard form that lays out the final details of your mortgage. Here is a guide to understanding your Closing Disclosure.

Mortgage News: The Federal Reserve intends to keep interest rates near zero in an effort to speed economic recovery.

Learn how to read a mortgage rate table—a powerful comparison tool to help you choose the best home loan for your needs—in this new article from Better Mortgage.

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.

Mortgage News: Vacation destinations nationwide are turning into "Zoom towns" as remote workers flee cities and move there in waves

When financing looks questionable, mortgage contingencies come into play. Find out how Better can provide assurances with funding.

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg has been interested in tech and lending for years. Here’s how he zeroed in on mortgages and made it easier for people to buy a home.

Buying a house? Learn how your property type—primary residence, second home, or investment property—affects your mortgage rates, including investment property mortgage rates vs primary residence.

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.

If you’re applying for a mortgage or refinancing, you’ll need to “lock” your rate during the loan process. Here’s a breakdown of what exactly that means.

Learn the key difference between mortgage APR and interest rate, and how each affects the true cost of your loan, monthly payments, and overall home financing.

When you’re 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.

Learn the key homeownership lessons from a Better intern: insights that combine real estate expertise with early career development and first-time buyer tips.

Learn how to navigate buying a new construction home—from the home loan process, through assembling your team, and how you can avoid predatory lenders.

Go from planning to closing with the complete home buying checklist—most of which can now be completed online with the help of Better.

Understand how interested party contributions can impact your loan, LTV ratio, and closing costs. Get clear information on what to watch for before you close.

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.