Homebuying

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.

Discover conventional loan requirements, how they compare to FHA and VA loans, and find out if this type of mortgage is the right fit for your situation.

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

Better has officially gone public! Explore 10 pivotal milestones that defined our mission to transform the mortgage process and make homeownership accessible.

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.

Two ways that refinancing can benefit homeowners going through a divorce

Use our home appraisal checklist to maximize your property’s value, whether buying, selling, or refinancing. Prepare for success with expert tips and guidance.

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

Down payments and closing costs can make homeownership a struggle for many first-time buyers. Luckily, Texans have a number of assistance programs that can help.

Working with the right real estate agent can give you an enormous advantage as a homebuyer. See the best strategies for how to find a realtor, including key questions to...

Here are 15 common homebuying questions to consider when looking for a lender.

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

A veteran and her wife find a lender and put an offer on their dream home 7 hours after seeing it—the rest is history.

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

Conventional loans offer plenty of perks. But which is best? Our overview of different types of conventional loans will help you pick the best one for you.

Better analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to determine how homeownership rates have changed over the past 25 years.

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.

Have a lower credit score and down payment? An FHA loan can help you buy a home. See how to qualify, first-time homebuyer benefits, and steps to get it done.

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.