Homebuying

Thinking about using an online lender to buy or refinance your home? Getting pre-approved is easy, fast, and completely on your terms.

If you can’t afford to repair or replace what’s most important to you, it’s worth getting insurance. Learn about insurance for homeowners, renters, and pets.

Fun Fact: You can only buy FHA approved condos with an FHA loan. See which condos you can buy, how to get an FHA loan, and what to do if...

Learn the differences between FHA and Conventional loans, and find out which is the best choice for you with our step-by-step guide.

Buying a home is an exciting experience, especially of you are a first-time homebuyer. Allow this handy infographic to guide you along the steps to buying a house.

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

From instant pre-approval letters to eliminating unnecessary costs, here’s how digital lenders make homebuying more convenient, transparent, and speedy.

Mortgages aren’t one-size-fits-all. To help you assess your options, learn all about understanding different home financing options.

Understanding how property taxes work can help you decide which home to buy, what home improvements to make, or uncover tax breaks/credits you could apply for.

Your down payment is the biggest upfront cost of your mortgage. Learn about down payment requirements and other best practices.

From how budgeting really works to whether you should have a real estate agent, asking these questions when buying a house will give you a competitive edge.

Here we answer the most common mortgage questions for new home loans and refinancing. This is the mortgage advice you need to make the best decision for you.

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

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

We anticipate housing supply to pick up slowly, strong housing demand, and mortgage rates to increase. Deep dive into our housing market predictions for 2021.

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.

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.

Conventional mortgages are the most popular loan for homebuyers and refinancers alike. Here are the conventional loan requirements you need to know before applying.

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.