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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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Get answers to your questions about escrow accounts - what is an escrow account, how does it work, and whether escrow for taxes and insurance is necessary.

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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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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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Two ways that refinancing can benefit homeowners going through a divorce

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about Handling your mortgage during a divorce

Finding a mortgage is hard when you can’t prove your income. Learn how you can still make homeownership happen with asset based, or non-QM loan.

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about What Are Non-QM Loans, aka Asset-Based Loans?

Shopping for a mortgage with multiple lenders can save you big time. Learn how to look before you lock and save on monthly mortgage payments and interest.

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about Look Twice (or Thrice) Before Locking in a Mortgage Rate

Discover the nuances of buying a second home versus an investment property and which option may be best for your goals.

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about Second home vs Investment Property: What's the difference?

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.

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about 5 First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs in Texas

Our Texas homebuying guide explains loan requirements, financial benefits, and the buying process. Learn how to buy a house in Texas here.

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about What a First-Time Homebuyer in Texas Should Know

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...

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

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about How do I find a lender? Answers to 15 common homebuying questions

Here are the metros with the biggest jump between list and sales prices from 2021 to today.

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about Metros with the biggest jump between list and sale prices

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

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about Finding Home: Sandra

A newly married couple buys a home to put down roots near family and connect with their community.

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about Finding Home: Mateo and Ale

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.

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about Finding Home: Shaina and Tessa

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.

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about Which Loan Fits Your Needs? Types of Conventional Loans: An Overview

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.

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

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about How homeownership rates 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.

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about 6 loans for buying a house with low income
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