Resources

Explore our detailed home buying process timeline to understand each step from pre-approval to closing and learn how to move forward with confidence.

Want to use an online lender to buy or refinance your home? Get pre-approved for a mortgage online easily with Better Mortgage, on your schedule and terms.

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

In the socially distanced world of 2020, Better helped 88,100+ new clients navigate their homeownership journey with ease, confidence, and a ton of savings.

Learn what the underwriting process timeline looks like, what underwriters review, common approval conditions, and how Better helps speed up the process.

Many different types of mortgage loans exist, including fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, jumbo, FHA, and more, each with advantages for different homebuyers.

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.

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 the key difference between mortgage APR and interest rate, and how each affects the true cost of your loan, monthly payments, and overall home financing.

Learn the key homeownership lessons from a Better intern: insights that combine real estate expertise with early career development and first-time buyer tips.

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.

Understand how interested party contributions can impact your loan, LTV ratio, and closing costs. Get clear information on what to watch for before you close.

The CARES Act makes it easier for those affected by COVID-19 to put their mortgage into forbearance—but a refinance might be a better option.

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.

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.