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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.

Buying a condo comes with plenty of perks, but here’s what you need to consider before committing to this type of home.

Discover conventional loan requirements, how they compare to FHA and VA loans, and find out if this type of mortgage is the right fit for your situation.

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender might ask for your tax returns. Here's why they’re requested and how they can affect your mortgage application.

More than half of homebuyers with children in school shop by school district. Here's what to know about the impact that can have.

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.

Discover how mortgage points and credits affect upfront costs and rates, locate them on your loan estimate, and compare loan expenses confidently and easily.

If you share our values and have the skills to help us make homeownership simpler, faster, and more accessible for everyone, we’d love to have you on our team.

Real estate PMI, or private mortgage insurance, is required for low down payment mortgage loans. Learn about how real estate PMI can impact your mortgage costs.

Here’s how you can put down roots and buy a house without having to give up your dreams of traveling the world.

At Better Mortgage, we give them the best mortgage price possible. So how do we make money?

Thinking of refinancing? You might want to start off the refinance process by asking your loan officer these 5 important questions.

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.

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

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

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.

Learn how to lower debt to income ratio for mortgage approval. Understand what affects your DTI ratio, why it matters, and how to qualify for better rates.

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

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

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