Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rent-to-own is an alternative to buying a home outright. For those who might not qualify for a traditional mortgage, rent-to-own offers a path to ownership.

Gifts letters are common in financing the down payment for a home. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of using gift funds towards your mortgage.

Better Settlement Service’s comprehensive guide to the title fees and closing costs associated with buying or refinancing a 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.

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...

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.