Resources

Considering a mortgage refinance? These 5 tips can help you make the refinance journey as smooth and successful as possible.

Mortgages can be confusing, even if you’ve gotten one before. Here’s a breakdown of all the costs that come with getting a mortgage.

Whether you’re buying or refinancing a home, mortgage rates can seem confusing. Here’s a quick overview to help you shop rates with confidence.

Struggling to get your dream home in a competitive market? These tips can help you make an offer that truly stands out to sellers.

From job changes to pay structures, your employment income can play a major role in your mortgage application. Here’s what you need to know.

A high Debt to Income Ratio (DTI) is the #1 reason mortgage applications get rejected. Learn how your DTI can affect your mortgage and how to lower it.

Most mortgage lenders won’t count RSU compensation as part of your income, but Better Mortgage will. Here’s how our underwriters handle RSUs.

Don’t take the bait. Here’s a guide to being a better rate shopper and a primer on rates, credits, and “no closing cost” loans.

What's the best way to get a mortgage? At Better Mortgage, we’ve created an online mortgage experience, so getting financing for a home is completely transparent.

Considering a 5% down payment for your mortgage? We're here to help demystify the low down payment mortgage.

Better Mortgage's Head of Capital Markets explains what he wishes he had known about ARMs when he bought his first home.

While traditional fixed rate mortgages have the same rate for the entire life of the loan (typically 15, 20, or 30 years), adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) are a bit different.

Your loan estimate is a summary of the terms and costs associated with your loan. Learn how to read and understand it with confidence.

Historical data tells us that for most borrowers in the last 25 years, paying points has been a bad decision.

We launched Better Mortgage because the mortgage industry is broken. That's why we're making homebuying smarter, faster, and better from beginning to end.

Touring homes is an exciting part of the home purchase journey. Here’s a guide to help you tick all the (not-so-obvious) boxes to find your dream home.

Discover the nuances of buying a second home versus an investment property and which option may be best for your goals.

Explore our detailed home buying process timeline to understand each step from pre-approval to closing and learn how to move forward with confidence.

Thinking of buying a vacation home? Find out the requirements the property must meet to be eligible for a second mortgage.

Want to access the equity in your home? You have 2 options: taking out a second mortgage or doing a cash-out refinance. Let’s compare the benefits of both.