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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.

How often can you refinance a mortgage, understand common seasoning rules, costs, pros and cons, and how to decide if refinancing again is truly worth it.

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

Buying a house out of state can be seamless with the right prep. Learn how to find an agent, compare homes, and close without setting foot in the state.

Learn about 14 different types of home styles, from ranch to Victorian, and discover which features, layouts, and designs best match your lifestyle and needs.

Looking for a house that truly fits your needs? Don't rely on a gut feeling. Get tips from a Better Real Estate Agent on how to know if a house...

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

Learn what a closing package is, why it matters, and how it finalizes your home purchase so you can confidently navigate the last step of the mortgage process.

Mortgage News: 2020 changed the homeownership game, and its effects are still being felt as we head into the new year.

Refinancing may help you save money and give you access to your home equity. Here are the pros and cons of refinancing, and scenarios when it makes sense.

Consolidate high-interest debt with a cash-out refinance from Better Mortgage.

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.

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.

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.

The Closing Disclosure is a standard form that lays out the final details of your mortgage. Here is a guide to understanding your Closing Disclosure.

Second mortgages can be used to pay off debts, but they do come with risks. Learn about HELOCs, home equity loans, and piggyback loans in this new Better Mortgage article.

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.

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

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