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If you’re thinking of buying a house out of state, this article has all the tips and tools you’ll need to complete your out-of-state home purchase remotely.

Refinancing can help homeowners save money, but it’s a complicated process. Here’s how it works at Better Mortgage and what you can expect from start to finish.

Get ahead of your house hunt with considerations for choosing your location and our house hunting checklist.

The real estate market continues its hot start to 2021 with larger mortgage down payments and an increase in jumbo loan activity.

Mortgage News: With homebuyer demand increasing and inventory on the decline, the number of buyers being outbid for a home has doubled.

HomeReady vs FHA loans: See how an affordable home financing program that offers low down payment options like HomeReady stacks up against FHA loans.

Mortgage News: A majority of buyers are making offers on properties they haven’t seen in person, and the trend may continue even after pandemic risks subside.

Mortgage News: Rates lowered in reaction to new challenges of the pandemic, but the dip is likely temporary as they continue rising.

Real estate trends for 2021 offer Better Real Estate Agents buyer insights, like how to stay engaged in a competitive market and what agents can do next.

Mortgage News: Rates have settled back down this week, but as political and economic changes take place, they’re likely not to lower any further.

What is earnest money? It's a cash deposit that happens early in the home purchase process. Homebuyers can use it to get a leg up in competitive markets. Learn more.

Loan Estimates are standardized forms that feature a detailed breakdown of loan fees and terms. Homebuyers can use them to compare different lending options.

Mortgage News: Even as rates and prices climb, data shows that many cities provide a better deal for buyers than renters.

With 2021 home prices set to rise, savvy buyers can snag a deal while weary homebuyers sit on the sidelines.

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.

In 2021 home sales are likely to continue to climb due to strong demand and low rates.

Peek behind the curtain at Better Mortgage for insight into the underwriting process for mortgages, what underwriters look for when approving a loan, and more.

Find out what makes Better a different kind of online mortgage lender. Our innovative technology, honest rates, and friendly humans are just the beginning.

As young families leave cities, young professionals and empty nesters eye downtown condos. Find the metros where condo prices have dropped the most.

Mortgage News: Rates dropped after Election Day, but they’re unlikely to remain stable for long. Here’s why you should expect rates to swing up and down, whatever the results.