Homebuying

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

The listing price isn’t the best way to gauge affordability. Look for these hidden costs of buying a home to accurately budget for your mortgage.

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.

Better mortgages aren't “one-size-fits-all." Learn how to find a mortgage that fits your goals and budget with insights from founder and CEO Vishal Garg.

Each season has its pros and cons: We’ll help you identify your best time of the year to buy a house based on how you prioritize price, choice, and timing....

If you’ve been declined for a mortgage, don’t worry. Here are the most common reasons mortgage applications get rejected and how to avoid loan denial next time.

Closing day comes with a lot of paperwork. Understanding what closing documents to expect in the closing package and their purposes can help put your mind at ease.

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.

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.

Renting vs buying a home is a big decision. Learn the pros and cons of each—including upfront costs, monthly costs, and which option may be better in the long run.

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....

To celebrate National Intern Day, a former Better.com intern will walk first-time homebuyers through homeownership lessons he learned during his internship.

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender might ask for your tax returns. Here's why they’re requested and how they can affect your mortgage application.

What’s the difference between fixed and adjustable rate mortgages? What are points and credits? How will your down payment affect your interest rate? We have your answers.

Buying a house is overwhelming, especially for a first-time homebuyer. But with the right preparation, you can take control and avoid the most common homebuying hurdles. We’ll show you how.

Don’t let these common first-time homebuyer myths and misconceptions scare you away from buying your dream home.