Homebuying

To celebrate National Intern Day, a former Better.com intern will walk first-time homebuyers through homeownership lessons he learned during his internship.

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.

Rent-to-own is an alternative to buying a home outright. For those who might not qualify for a traditional mortgage, rent-to-own offers a path to ownership.

Gifts letters are common in financing the down payment for a home. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of using gift funds towards your mortgage.

See what you’ll miss if you buy a house without an agent, when DIY can work for you, and everything you need to know about how to buy a house...

Online mortgage calculators may not be as reliable as you think. Find out how to get a Better idea of how much house you can really afford.

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender might ask for your tax returns. Here's why they’re requested and how they can affect your mortgage application.

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

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you’ll want to start preparing to take out a mortgage well before you apply. Here’s a guide to getting yourself ready.

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

In his latest post, Better Mortgage Chief Economist explains why falling house prices can be a good thing for homebuyers — and why the rent-price ratio (aka rental yield) is...

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.

Struggling to get your dream home in a competitive market? These tips can help you make an offer that truly stands out to sellers.

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

Historical data tells us that for most borrowers in the last 25 years, paying points has been a bad decision.

Many first-time home buyers may find themselves asking, “How long does it take to buy a home?” This Better Mortgage timeline will give you a good idea of what to...

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.

When you’re trying to determine whether it’s a smarter choice for you to rent or buy your home, you need to consider what is involved with renting vs. buying.

A look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 3/23/20 covering the Fed’s actions to drop mortgage rates, making home equity more accessible.