Resources

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.

Inspired by his own homebuying frustrations, Vishal Garg founded Better to reinvent mortgages with a seamless, faster, and customer-focused online experience.

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....

Find out what makes Better a different kind of online mortgage lender. Our innovative technology, honest rates, and friendly humans are just the beginning.

Wondering about the home appraisal process? Learn what it is, it’s importance, how to get prepared for a home appraisal, and how to make the most of yours.

If you’re interested in a no-cost refinance, there are two ways to do it: Taking lender credits & rolling in your closing costs. Here we explore both.

Where's the best place to get a mortgage: a big bank, local lender, or direct lender? Here are the differences and how to determine which one’s right for you.

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

Learn how to budget for your monthly mortgage payment with expert tips to manage finances, reduce stress, and stay in control of your homeownership costs.

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.

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.

Your mortgage application comes down to three key numbers. Learn why they matter and how understanding them can help you make smarter home buying decisions.

Learn the key homeownership lessons from a Better intern: insights that combine real estate expertise with early career development and first-time buyer tips.

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.

The CARES Act makes it easier for those affected by COVID-19 to put their mortgage into forbearance—but a refinance might be a better option.

Better Settlement Service’s comprehensive guide to the title fees and closing costs associated with buying or refinancing a home.

Learn how a CEMA New York loan helps reduce mortgage tax costs when refinancing, how it works, and whether it's the right option for your home loan needs.

More than half of homebuyers with children in school shop by school district. Here's what to know about the impact that can have.

Every homebuyer should be asking these questions to their mortgage lender.