News & Insights

The Federal Reserve just announced a hike in interest rates. So far, it hasn’t dramatically raised mortgage rates.

Meet a couple who landed their dream home with high-speed help from Better Mortgage. Plus, the renovations that boost your home value and a tip for winning with cash.

Builders are ramping up to meet homebuyer demand, and the fresh inventory could help cool off rising new home prices.

Suburban homebuyers have surged 42.1%. If you own a home, the chances of selling quickly and at a premium price are good. See how you can make your next move.

You can now borrow roughly $100,000 more in a conforming loan. The move should help buyers keep up with rising home prices.

A new announcement from the Federal Reserve could mean the end of low rates—but that may not be bad news for buyers and homeowners.

Home prices continue to rise, but the holiday season could spell opportunity for some. See multiple ways first-time buyers can get a competitive edge.

Homebuyers are paying more at closing than they did in 2020, but choosing the right lender and loan options can help you save on a new home.

Closing costs are going up around the country, but choosing the right lender can help you save more on a new loan.

To help buyers keep up with record high home prices, the FHFA is raising the limit on conforming loans—and it could help you save on a home.

Rates are still low on the market, and nearly half the homeowners who refinanced have saved over $3,500 a year.

With property values rising, today’s homeowners are in a good position to refinance with new terms that remove private mortgage insurance.

Appraisals have a big impact on your ability to buy a home, but can come with some personal bias. Find out how to make sure your appraisal runs smoothly.

Homeowner credit scores are at their highest in 15 years, and with new Fannie Mae rules, they could go further on a refinance application.

Agents who invest in connecting with first-time homebuyers and single borrowers may see increased success in netting clients.

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

Rates are still at September 2020 lows, and a new survey shows that homeowners who refinanced in the last year have saved hundreds per month.

Rent is climbing in major cities while mortgage rates are still low, creating more opportunities for buyers to save money on a starter home.

Extra cash from short-term rentals could help homeowners qualify for more loan options when they refinance.

RefiPossible is a loan option designed for those who may not qualify for a conventional refinance, or missed the 2020 refinance wave.