What is an appraisal?

Learn who Fannie Mae is and how they support affordable homeownership by buying loans, creating mortgage-backed securities, and keeping mortgage rates stable. Read more

What is a prepayment penalty? Learn why some lenders charge fees for paying a mortgage early and how Better Mortgage lets you avoid these penalties entirely. Read more

Learn about what a disbursement is and the meaning of a disbursement date in the context of Direct Loan Actual Disbursements. Read more