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Learn the pros and cons of a cash out refinance to help you decide if the financial move is right for you.

With a cash out refinance, you take out a new mortgage for more money than you owe on your current loan. The difference is paid to you in cash.

Home prices are up, interest rates are up, which also means credit card rates are up. Learn how a cash-out refi can help you lower costs and save on interest....

Discover how single women are flexing their homebuying power, find out the best week to list your home if you’re looking to sell, and why Phoenix, AZ is so hot.

A newly married couple buys a home to put down roots near family and connect with their community.

Meet a couple who landed their dream home with high-speed help from Better Mortgage. Plus, the renovations that boost your home value and a tip for winning with cash.

Builders are ramping up to meet homebuyer demand, and the fresh inventory could help cool off rising new home prices.

Better compiled a list of 15 events and milestones in the history of the American mortgage system, using information from news articles, encyclopedias, and historical literature.

Buying a home isn’t impossible for low income families. In fact, there are loans designed to help. Learn which ones to look for in our low income loan guide.

A guide to navigating first time homebuyer loans, grants, and programs to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

Try this interactive amortization calculator to find the amortization schedule for any fixed-rate mortgage.

A lot goes into making an offer on a home. Here are the 6 steps—from determining your price to sealing the deal.

Home prices continue to rise, but the holiday season could spell opportunity for some. See multiple ways first-time buyers can get a competitive edge.

Homebuyers are paying more at closing than they did in 2020, but choosing the right lender and loan options can help you save on a new home.

Closing costs are going up around the country, but choosing the right lender can help you save more on a new loan.

Use mortgage points to buy down your interest rate when purchasing or refinancing a home. Learn how it lowers interest rates and saves you money over time.

To help buyers keep up with record high home prices, the FHFA is raising the limit on conforming loans—and it could help you save on a home.

Rates are still low on the market, and nearly half the homeowners who refinanced have saved over $3,500 a year.

See example scenarios of points and in action, to better understand how to make decisions with your own mortgage.

Homeowner credit scores are at their highest in 15 years, and with new Fannie Mae rules, they could go further on a refinance application.