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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.

How often can you refinance a mortgage, understand common seasoning rules, costs, pros and cons, and how to decide if refinancing again is truly worth it.

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.

If you’re applying for a mortgage or refinancing, you’ll need to “lock” your rate during the loan process. Here’s a breakdown of what exactly that means.

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.

Learn how a CEMA New York loan helps reduce mortgage tax costs when refinancing, how it works, and whether it's the right option for your home loan needs.

Amidst a record drop in consumer confidence, and low returns on traditionally safe investments, the Fed moves to make more credit available to consumers.

If you’re juggling several different debts, consolidating them into one monthly payment might be your best bet to avoid high interest rates and complicated payment schedules.

Wondering what title insurance is and why it’s required? Learn how title insurance can protect you from issues that may have occurred in the past that could affect your ownership...

If you share our values and have the skills to help us make homeownership simpler, faster, and more accessible for everyone, we’d love to have you on our team.

In 2018, we simplified homeownership, helped thousands save time, money, and stress, expanded to 35 states, and built momentum for an even better 2019.

Real estate PMI, or private mortgage insurance, is required for low down payment mortgage loans. Learn about how real estate PMI can impact your mortgage costs.

Here’s how you can put down roots and buy a house without having to give up your dreams of traveling the world.

At Better Mortgage, we give them the best mortgage price possible. So how do we make money?

Want to save thousands a year? Refinancing could be the way. Here's everything you need to know.

Buying a home is the biggest financial transaction most people will make. To help you prepare for it, this post is all about knowing your mortgage numbers.

From job changes to pay structures, your employment income can play a major role in your mortgage application. Here’s what you need to know.

Most mortgage lenders won’t count RSU compensation as part of your income, but Better Mortgage will. Here’s how our underwriters handle RSUs.

Don’t take the bait. Here’s a guide to being a better rate shopper and a primer on rates, credits, and “no closing cost” loans.