Resources

Touring homes is an exciting part of the home purchase journey. Here’s a guide to help you tick all the (not-so-obvious) boxes to find your dream home.

Want to use an online lender to buy or refinance your home? Get pre-approved for a mortgage online easily with Better Mortgage, on your schedule and terms.

Thinking of buying a home soon? Explore options & compare the pros and cons of renting vs. owning to see what fits your lifestyle, budget, and long-term plans.

2019 was a great year for Better Mortgage and our homeowners. Here’s a look at what we did this year and a sneak peek at where we hope to go...

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

If you share our values and have the skills to help us make homeownership simpler, faster, and more accessible for everyone, we’d love to have you on our team.

In 2018, we simplified homeownership, helped thousands save time, money, and stress, expanded to 35 states, and built momentum for an even better 2019.

Real estate PMI, or private mortgage insurance, is required for low down payment mortgage loans. Learn about how real estate PMI can impact your mortgage costs.

Here’s how you can put down roots and buy a house without having to give up your dreams of traveling the world.

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.

At Better Mortgage, we give them the best mortgage price possible. So how do we make money?

Thinking of refinancing? You might want to start off the refinance process by asking your loan officer these 5 important questions.

Buying a home with a significant other, family member, or close friend? Here’s how to decide whether or not to include them on the mortgage.

Buying a home is the biggest financial transaction most people will make. To help you prepare for it, this post is all about knowing your mortgage numbers.

Mortgage paperwork can often seem confusing, but this handy guide breaks down exactly what documents you’ll need.

Considering a mortgage refinance? These 5 tips can help you make the refinance journey as smooth and successful as possible.

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.

Learn how to lower debt to income ratio for mortgage approval. Understand what affects your DTI ratio, why it matters, and how to qualify for better rates.

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

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