Homebuying

A recently divorced single mom uses Better’s Cash Offer to get a home for her family lightning quick.

A newly married couple buys a home to put down roots near family and connect with their community.

A veteran and her wife find a lender and put an offer on their dream home 7 hours after seeing it—the rest is history.

Newlyweds take the plunge on their first home with Better’s Cash Offer program.

Conventional loans offer plenty of perks. But which is best? Our overview of different types of conventional loans will help you pick the best one for you.

Better compiled a list of 15 events and milestones in the history of the American mortgage system, using information from news articles, encyclopedias, and historical literature.

Better analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to determine how homeownership rates have changed over the past 25 years.

Buying a home isn’t impossible for low income families. In fact, there are loans designed to help. Learn which ones to look for in our low income loan guide.

Yes, you can use money in a 401(k) account to buy a house. But should you? Learn whether it makes sense to use your 401(k) for a down payment and...

Can you still buy a home if you have student loan debt? Turns out you have some options. Here’s what you should know about getting a mortgage.

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.

Have a lower credit score and down payment? An FHA loan can help you buy a home. See how to qualify, first-time homebuyer benefits, and steps to get it done.

Here are the counties where mortgage payments have jumped the most in the past 2 years.

Conventional loans are the most common mortgage type in the US. Here we explain what makes them different from other mortgage options and how to get one.

A doctor and single parent, forced to downsize after divorce, navigates debt and damaged credit to provide a safe home for her family.

Why wait, save, and pay rent to your landlord when you could be paying off your own home. See why smaller down payments can unlock the door to homeownership.

Ready to buy your first home? Here’s how much you’ll need for a down payment, and how to budget for it appropriately.

When the phrase “master bedroom” first came into use, the homebuying industry heavily favored white, cisgendered men.

A guide to navigating first time homebuyer loans, grants, and programs to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

Try this interactive amortization calculator to find the amortization schedule for any fixed-rate mortgage.