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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.

Mortgage News: 2020 changed the homeownership game, and its effects are still being felt as we head into the new year.

Refinancing may help you save money and give you access to your home equity. Here are the pros and cons of refinancing, and scenarios when it makes sense.

Consolidate high-interest debt with a cash-out refinance from Better Mortgage.

Where's the best place to get a mortgage: a big bank, local lender, or direct lender? Here are the differences and how to determine which one’s right for you.

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

Many people are involved in the process of buying a home. You can expect to talk to everyone from a real estate agent to a loan consultant, and more.

The Closing Disclosure is a standard form that lays out the final details of your mortgage. Here is a guide to understanding your Closing Disclosure.

Second mortgages can be used to pay off debts, but they do come with risks. Learn about HELOCs, home equity loans, and piggyback loans in this new Better Mortgage article.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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?

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.

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.