Homebuying

Struggling to get your dream home in a competitive market? These tips can help you make an offer that truly stands out to sellers.

From job changes to pay structures, your employment income can play a major role in your mortgage application. Here’s what you need to know.

A high Debt to Income Ratio (DTI) is the #1 reason mortgage applications get rejected. Learn how your DTI can affect your mortgage and how to lower it.

Most mortgage lenders won’t count RSU compensation as part of your income, but Better Mortgage will. Here’s how our underwriters handle RSUs.

What's the best way to get a mortgage? At Better Mortgage, we’ve created an online mortgage experience, so getting financing for a home is completely transparent.

Considering a 5% down payment for your mortgage? We're here to help demystify the low down payment mortgage.

Better Mortgage's Head of Capital Markets explains what he wishes he had known about ARMs when he bought his first home.

While traditional fixed rate mortgages have the same rate for the entire life of the loan (typically 15, 20, or 30 years), adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) are a bit different.

Your loan estimate is a summary of the terms and costs associated with your loan. Learn how to read and understand it with confidence.

Historical data tells us that for most borrowers in the last 25 years, paying points has been a bad decision.

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

Explore our detailed home buying process timeline to understand each step from pre-approval to closing and learn how to move forward with confidence.

Thinking of buying a vacation home? Find out the requirements the property must meet to be eligible for a second mortgage.

Learn all about what a debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is, what a good debt-to-income ratio looks like, and why it matters when taking out a home mortgage.