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Explore AI mortgage lending, its challenges, risk management, and how AI is transforming the industry with automation, fraud detection, and AI-powered brokers.

Can you refinance a HELOC? Learn how to lower interest rates, reduce payments, and explore refinancing options or alternatives to manage your home equity loan.

Wondering if you can get a fixed-rate HELOC? Learn how fixed-rate HELOCs work, their pros and cons, and explore alternatives to secure stable payments.

Explore how to refinance a jumbo loan effectively. Learn the best timing, key requirements, pros and cons, and how it impacts your mortgage and finances.

Learn how HELOC tax deductions can save you money. Explore rules, benefits, and decide if it's worth it. Compare scenarios with and without a deduction advantage.

Discover how to get rid of PMI and save on mortgage payments. Explore actionable strategies, cancellation criteria, and decide if removing PMI is worth it.

Check the FHFA Conforming Loan limit increase for 2025 and how it could impact homebuyers, lenders, and the housing market. Stay updated on new mortgage limits.

VA IRRRL guide covering eligibility, benefits, and rates explained in detail. Find out how veterans can lower their mortgage payments and secure better terms today.

Explore the pros and cons of using a builder's lender and learn how to avoid potential traps. Get expert tips on navigating incentives and securing the best mortgage deals. Essential...

Explore common types of title vesting in real estate, including sole ownership, joint tenancy, tenancy in common, community property, and more. Understand the pros, cons, and ideal scenarios for each...

Explore the best rates for home equity loans and understand the qualifications needed to secure one. Learn the difference between a Home Equity Loan (HEL) and a Home Equity Line...

FHA Streamlines offer a more streamlined process compared to a conventional refinance, with fewer requirements and faster processing.

Find out why Better Mortgage is a great option for buying a home and get a free home affordability estimate in as little as 3 minutes — with no impact...

What is a HELOC? It’s a way to turn your home equity into cash by tapping into your property’s value. That cash acts like a revolving line of credit that...

A Home Equity Line of Credit is a versatile financial tool that allows homeowners to tap into the equity built in their homes to fund renovations and upgrades.

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.

Wondering how to buy a condo? Discover key tips and what to look for when buying a condo for the first time, plus how to navigate the buying process with...

Thinking about using an online lender to buy or refinance your home? Get pre-approved for a mortgage online quickly and easily with Better Mortgage, on your schedule and on your...

Every real estate transaction comes with fees, no matter how you pay. Learn what is included in closing costs, when they’re due, and what they all mean.