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Learn how a builder's lender trap could cost you more than you think. Discover smart ways to shop around and avoid common pitfalls in new home financing.

What is an FHA streamline refinance? A fast way to refinance an FHA loan with fewer documents, no appraisal, and a quick closing. See who qualifies now.

A Home Equity Line of Credit is a versatile financial tool that allows homeowners to tap into the equity built in their homes to fund renovations and upgrades.

There is a range of tax deductions homebuyers or homeowners can use to lower their tax bill. Learn which tax breaks apply to your and what tax forms to use.

Discover the essential HELOC requirements for loan approval on our blog. Get the details you need to secure your loan.

Every real estate transaction comes with fees, no matter how you pay. Learn what is included in closing costs, when they’re due, and what they all mean.

When financing looks questionable, mortgage contingencies come into play. Find out how Better can provide assurances with funding.

Explore pre approval, verified approval, and conditional approval stages, what lenders verify at each, and how faster approvals strengthen home bids today.

Get a comprehensive analysis of the 2024 mortgage rates housing market forecast. Explore our blog for insightful predictions and expert analysis.

Looking for a HELOC loan? Get the best rates and terms for your home equity line of credit. Explore our blog for more information.

Learn how title and settlement services help you close on a home, from title searches to insurance, escrow, and signing, plus what to expect at every step.

Protect your new home with safety measures designed to combat the risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, flooding, and burglary.

Whole life provides coverage across your lifespan. It features higher premiums than term life insurance, but the cash value of the policy can increase.

Navigating housing market corrections, thinking like a buyer, and stretching summer into fall

A guide for buy-curious renters, simple staging strats, and water safety musts

Down payments and closing costs can make homeownership a struggle for many first-time buyers. Luckily, Texans have a number of assistance programs that can help.

A lot goes into making an offer on a home. Here are the 6 steps—from determining your price to sealing the deal.

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

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

Explore the essentials of buying an Airbnb investment property with Better.com. Learn about market research, property types, financing options, and the pros and cons of Airbnb investments. Get expert tips...