Homebuying

Buying an investment property may be a great way to diversify your finances. Learn about investment property loans and other tips.

Many people are involved in the process of buying a home. You can expect to talk to everyone from a real estate agent to a loan consultant, and more.

Buying a house? Learn how your property type—primary residence, second home, or investment property—affects your mortgage rates, including investment property mortgage rates vs primary residence.

Thinking of applying for a home loan? Learn the pros and cons of a 15 year vs. 30 year fixed rate mortgage in a new article from Better Mortgage.

If you’re applying for a mortgage or refinancing, you’ll need to “lock” your rate during the loan process. Here’s a breakdown of what exactly that means.

Learn how to navigate buying a new construction home—from the home loan process, through assembling your team, and how you can avoid predatory lenders.

Go from planning to closing with the complete home buying checklist—most of which can now be completed online with the help of Better.

Online mortgage calculators may not be as reliable as you think. Find out how to get a Better idea of how much house you can really afford.

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.

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you’ll want to start preparing to take out a mortgage well before you apply. Here’s a guide to getting yourself ready.

Learn what mortgage lenders are looking for when evaluating a loan application — and what first-time homebuyers can do to meet their requirements.

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.

There’s no secret sauce to setting your mortgage price, just these key variables.

Making an offer on a home is a tricky move. You don’t want to offer too much but you also want to be competitive. While there's no magic formula, here...

In his latest post, Better Mortgage Chief Economist explains why falling house prices can be a good thing for homebuyers — and why the rent-price ratio (aka rental yield) is...

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.

Thinking of buying a house in Atlanta? This quick guide to Atlanta neighborhoods will help you find the perfect place to call home.

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

Your homebuying team is crucial in helping you make a winning offer on your dream home. Here's how to assemble the right homebuying team.

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