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We get it—the refinance process can seem pretty mysterious. Here’s a step-by-step timeline to help you get familiarized with the journey ahead.

Buying a home with a significant other, family member, or close friend? Here’s how to decide whether or not to include them on the mortgage.

Buying a home is the biggest financial transaction most people will make. To help you prepare for it, this post is all about knowing your mortgage numbers.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

How often can you refinance your home loan? While there’s no limit, there are some things to keep in mind. Here’s what you should know before refinancing, again.

See what you’ll miss if you buy a house without an agent, when DIY can work for you, and everything you need to know about how to buy a house...

Learn about mortgage pre-approvals, why they’re important, and what documents you need to get started. Get an edge in your home search with a pre-approval

Many first-time home buyers may find themselves asking, “How long does it take to buy a home?” This Better Mortgage timeline will give you a good idea of what to...

Learn all about what a debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is, what a good debt-to-income ratio looks like, and why it matters when taking out a home mortgage.

Mortgage paperwork can often seem confusing, but this handy guide breaks down exactly what documents you’ll need.

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.

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