How to use a gift letter for your mortgage
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.
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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.
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Better Mortgage's Head of Capital Markets explains what he wishes he had known about ARMs when he bought his first home.
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See what youâll 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...
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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.
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When you apply for a mortgage, your lender might ask for your tax returns. Here's why theyâre requested and how they can affect your mortgage application.
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More than half of homebuyers with children in school shop by school district. Here's what to know about the impact that can have.
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If youâre a first-time homebuyer, youâll want to start preparing to take out a mortgage well before you apply. Hereâs a guide to getting yourself ready.
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Thereâs no secret sauce to setting your mortgage price, just these key variables.
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In his latest post, Better Mortgage Chief Economist explains why falling house prices can be a good thing for homebuyers â and why the rent-price ratio (aka rental yield) is...
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Buying a home with a significant other, family member, or close friend? Hereâs how to decide whether or not to include them on the mortgage.
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Struggling to get your dream home in a competitive market? These tips can help you make an offer that truly stands out to sellers.
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Considering a 5% down payment for your mortgage? We're here to help demystify the low down payment mortgage.
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Historical data tells us that for most borrowers in the last 25 years, paying points has been a bad decision.
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Many first-time home buyers may find themselves asking, âHow long does it take to buy a home?â This Better Mortgage timeline will give you a good idea of what to...
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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.
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When youâre trying to determine whether itâs a smarter choice for you to rent or buy your home, you need to consider what is involved with renting vs. buying.
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A look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 3/23/20 covering the Fedâs actions to drop mortgage rates, making home equity more accessible.
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Even with Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns driving record-low interest rates, mortgage rates continue to fluctuate. Hereâs a detailed breakdown of why.
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Getting ready to apply for your first mortgage? Make sure you know what to expect. Hereâs a step-by-step breakdown of the entire mortgage process from start to finish.
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Learn what mortgage lenders are looking for when evaluating a loan application â and what first-time homebuyers can do to meet their requirements.
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