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During the mortgage process, you'll go through various levels of approval from beginning to end. Learn more about pre-approval, verified approval, and conditional approval for buyers.

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about How to get a mortgage approval: Pre-approval, verified approval, and conditional approval

Becoming a publicly listed company is a monumental occasion for Better as we continue our journey to make the homeownership process cheaper, faster, and easier for all. These are 10 milestones...

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Protect your new home with safety measures designed to combat the risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, flooding, and burglary.

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Newlyweds take the plunge on their first home with Better’s Cash Offer program.

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about Finding Home: Dorian and Leah

Why wait, save, and pay rent to your landlord when you could be paying off your own home. See why smaller down payments can unlock the door to homeownership.

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about When a 3%, 5%, or 10% conventional loan down payment is smarter

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With most lenders, pre-approval is free, doesn’t hurt your credit, and doesn’t commit you to a loan. Learn more and get started with our pre-approval guide.

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about How much does it cost to get pre-approved?

Looking to buy a property that makes money for you? Learn the minimum qualification requirements to get pre-approved for a mortgage on an investment property.

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about How to get pre-approval for an investment property

Learn what pre-approval is, how to get the best possible results, and—most importantly—why it’s essential for a smooth home buying process.

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about How to get pre-approved for a mortgage

Learn all about what a debt to income ratio (DTI) is, what your DTI should be, and why it matters when taking out a home mortgage.

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about What is a good debt to income ratio for a home loan?

The fight against LGBTQ+ housing discrimination has turned a corner. Learn your rights with the Better.com infographic on LGBTQ+ homeownership.

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There is a range of tax deductions homebuyers or homeowners can use to lower their tax bill. Learn which tax breaks apply to your and what tax forms to use.

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about How does buying a house affect taxes

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.

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about Buying a house out of state

We’ll show you how to budget for a mortgage payment so that you can break down your monthly payment, examine your monthly budget, and assess how much you can afford....

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about How to budget for your monthly mortgage payment

Home inspections give buyers peace of mind before closing on a home. Here’s a checklist and tips to help you prep for this process.

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about The essential home inspection checklist for homebuyers

A title company ensures your legal ownership of your home before you can buy or refinance. Find out what to expect from the title and settlement services process.

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about Title and settlement services: A step-by-step walkthrough

Two ways that refinancing can benefit homeowners going through a divorce

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about Handling your mortgage during a divorce

Your utility bills can eat up a large chunk of your monthly budget, but there are a number of ways you can cut costs. Check out our tips for saving....

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about How to Save Money on Utilities

Moving into a new home? Make sure you’re not overlooking any steps of our New Homeowner Checklist so you can start enjoying your new place as soon as possible.

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about New Homeowner Checklist: 5 Essential Things to Do When Moving In

Feeling out of place after a move? Learn how to make a new town feel like home by meeting neighbors, exploring shops, and giving new adventures a try.

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