Do you offer loans for investment properties?

Learn if Better offers loans for investment properties and how they differ from primary mortgages, including rates, credit, down payments, and reserves. Read more

Conforming loan vs a conventional: Are they the same thing?

Understand the difference between a conforming loan vs a conventional, including how loan limits, lenders, and jumbo loans factor into your mortgage options. Read more

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Second home vs Investment Property: What's the difference?

Discover the nuances of buying a second home versus an investment property and which option may be best for your goals.

A comprehensive guide to a second home loan

Thinking of buying a vacation home? Find out the requirements the property must meet to be eligible for a second mortgage.

Home Refinance vs Home Equity Loan: Key differences

Want to access the equity in your home? You have 2 options: taking out a second mortgage or doing a cash-out refinance. Let’s compare the benefits of both.

What is a good DTI ratio for a home loan?

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.

Why a no-cost mortgage has historically been the best choice for most borrowers: try our interactive tool

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

What is Better Mortgage?

We launched Better Mortgage because the mortgage industry is broken. That's why we're making homebuying smarter, faster, and better from beginning to end.

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