Resources

Each season has its pros and cons: We’ll help you identify your best time of the year to buy a house based on how you prioritize price, choice, and timing....

Learn what a closing package is, why it matters, and how it finalizes your home purchase so you can confidently navigate the last step of the mortgage process.

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.

Wondering about the home appraisal process? Learn what it is, it’s importance, how to get prepared for a home appraisal, and how to make the most of yours.

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.

Learn how to budget for your monthly mortgage payment with expert tips to manage finances, reduce stress, and stay in control of your homeownership costs.

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.

Your mortgage application comes down to three key numbers. Learn why they matter and how understanding them can help you make smarter home buying decisions.

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

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

Your homebuying team is crucial in helping you make a winning offer on your dream home. Here's how to assemble the right homebuying team.

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.

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

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.

We launched Better Mortgage because the mortgage industry is broken. That's why we're making homebuying smarter, faster, and better from beginning to end.