Resources

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.

Learn about FHA condo approval requirements for buyers, including eligibility rules, documentation needed, and how to find FHA-approved condominium projects.

Inspired by his own homebuying frustrations, Vishal Garg founded Better to reinvent mortgages with a seamless, faster, and customer-focused online experience.

Buying an investment property may be a great way to diversify your finances. Learn about investment property loans and other tips.

Buying a house? Learn how your property type—primary residence, second home, or investment property—affects your mortgage rates, including investment property mortgage rates vs primary residence.

If you’re applying for a mortgage or refinancing, you’ll need to “lock” your rate during the loan process. Here’s a breakdown of what exactly that means.

Learn how to navigate buying a new construction home—from the home loan process, through assembling your team, and how you can avoid predatory lenders.

Go from planning to closing with the complete home buying checklist—most of which can now be completed online with the help of Better.

Discover what affects a home appraisal for refinance, including how cleanliness and other factors may influence its value. Learn what appraisers look for and how to prepare your home.

Learn how a CEMA New York loan helps reduce mortgage tax costs when refinancing, how it works, and whether it's the right option for your home loan needs.

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.

Every homebuyer should be asking these questions to their mortgage lender.

Thinking of buying a home soon? Explore options & compare the pros and cons of renting vs. owning to see what fits your lifestyle, budget, and long-term plans.

2019 was a great year for Better Mortgage and our homeowners. Here’s a look at what we did this year and a sneak peek at where we hope to go...

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

There’s no secret sauce to setting your mortgage price, just these key variables.

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.

In 2018, we simplified homeownership, helped thousands save time, money, and stress, expanded to 35 states, and built momentum for an even better 2019.

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.