Homebuying

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.

Want to use an online lender to buy or refinance your home? Get pre-approved for a mortgage online easily with Better Mortgage, on your schedule and terms.

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.

Explore pre approval, verified approval, and conditional approval stages, what lenders verify at each, and how faster approvals strengthen home bids today.

Better has officially gone public! Explore 10 pivotal milestones that defined our mission to transform the mortgage process and make homeownership accessible.

Learn how title and settlement services help you close on a home, from title searches to insurance, escrow, and signing, plus what to expect at every step.

Two ways that refinancing can benefit homeowners going through a divorce

Explore top first-time home buyer programs in Texas, including grants, loans, and tax credits to help you save on your first home purchase and closing costs.

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

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.

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.

Can I use a 401 (k) to buy a house without regrets? Learn how it works, what it costs, and whether this strategy fits your homebuying goals and timeline.

Buying an investment property may be a great way to diversify your finances. Learn about investment property loans and other tips.

Learn how to budget for your monthly mortgage payment with expert tips to manage finances, reduce stress, and stay in control of your homeownership costs.

Learn the key homeownership lessons from a Better intern: insights that combine real estate expertise with early career development and first-time buyer tips.

Go from planning to closing with the complete home buying checklist—most of which can now be completed online with the help of Better.

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.

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

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.