Resources

Explore AI mortgage lending, its challenges, risk management, and how AI is transforming the industry with automation, fraud detection, and AI-powered brokers.

Discover how to get rid of PMI and save on mortgage payments. Explore actionable strategies, cancellation criteria, and decide if removing PMI is worth it.

Compare a home equity loan vs a home equity line of credit. Learn the key differences, rates, terms, and how to choose the best option for your financial needs.

Discover the essential HELOC requirements for loan approval on our blog. Get the details you need to secure your loan.

Every real estate transaction comes with fees, no matter how you pay. Learn what is included in closing costs, when they’re due, and what they all mean.

Explore top first-time home buyer programs in Texas, including grants, loans, and tax credits to help you save on your first home purchase and closing costs.

Learn how an adjustable-rate mortgage could work for you, get ready for a fresh wave of inventory, and decide if summer is your time to shine as a seller.

Use this cash out refinance calculator to see how much you could borrow and what the cost of your new monthly payment would be.

A recently divorced single mom uses Better’s Cash Offer to get a home for her family lightning quick.

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.

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.

With mortgage rates on the rise and suburban competition heating up, discover smart strategies to navigate today’s dynamic and fast-moving housing market.

Refinance appraisal higher than expected? Understand the appraisal process, associated costs, and what it means for your refinancing options and mortgage terms.

Conventional loans are the most common mortgage type in the US. Here we explain what makes them different from other mortgage options and how to get one.

Can I use a 401 (k) to buy a house without regrets? Learn how it works, what it costs, and whether this strategy fits your homebuying goals and timeline.

A new announcement from the Federal Reserve could mean the end of low rates—but that may not be bad news for buyers and homeowners.

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.

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.