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Looking to buy your first home? Discover how buying your first home with Better Mortgage can simplify the process with low rates and expert, tailored support.

Discover how we modernized our cottage using home equity by leveraging built-up value to fund upgrades that boosted comfort, style, and resale potential.

There is a range of tax deductions homebuyers or homeowners can use to lower their tax bill. Learn which tax breaks apply to your and what tax forms to use.

Discover the essential HELOC requirements for loan approval on our blog. Get the details you need to secure your loan.

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.

The spring market comes with low inventory and intense competition, but buyers can win by being prepared to move fast.

A veteran and her wife find a lender and put an offer on their dream home 7 hours after seeing it—the rest is history.

Here are the counties where mortgage payments have jumped the most in the past 2 years.

Want to buy a home for the first time? More affordable homes are hitting the market now, giving first-time buyers more choices and a better shot at ownership.

Can you still buy a home if you have student loan debt? Turns out you have some options. Here’s what you should know about getting a mortgage.

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.

Choosing the right neighborhood is one of the most important (and difficult) parts of buying a house. Here are some tips to help you make that decision.

Learn about 14 different types of home styles, from ranch to Victorian, and discover which features, layouts, and designs best match your lifestyle and needs.

Learn what the underwriting process timeline looks like, what underwriters review, common approval conditions, and how Better helps speed up the process.

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.

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.

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

Thinking about refinancing your mortgage? Learn when to refinance, the benefits, and key factors to help you decide if now is truly the right time for you.

Chances are you want to get a good deal on your mortgage. This post is all about breaking down mortgage rates and costs, so you can be a savvy shopper.