Refinancing

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.

Discover conventional loan requirements, how they compare to FHA and VA loans, and find out if this type of mortgage is the right fit for your situation.

What is an escrow account? Learn how it works, and why it helps protect buyers, sellers, and lenders. Discover the types, rules, and their real estate benefits.

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

Protect your new home with safety measures designed to combat the risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, flooding, and burglary.

Confused about no cash out refinance vs. limited cash out refinance? Discover the benefits, differences, and which option is best for your mortgage strategy.

With a cash out refinance, you take out a new mortgage for more money than you owe on your current loan. The difference is paid to you in cash.

Use this cash out refinance calculator to see how much you could borrow and what the cost of your new monthly payment would be.

Try this refinance calculator to understand how much you could save if you refinance your mortgage.

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.

Refinancing can help homeowners save money, but the process can be complex. Here's how Better simplifies it and what you can expect from start to finish.

HomeReady vs FHA loans: See how an affordable home financing program that offers low down payment options like HomeReady stacks up against FHA loans.

Mortgage application denied? Discover common reasons for denial and expert tips to strengthen your next application and boost your chances of getting approved.

Learn how a loan estimate reveals real mortgage costs, compares lenders, and highlights fees you can control. Explore its sections and compare offers clearly.

In the socially distanced world of 2020, Better helped 88,100+ new clients navigate their homeownership journey with ease, confidence, and a ton of savings.

Second mortgages can be used to pay off debts, but they do come with risks. Learn about HELOCs, home equity loans, and piggyback loans in this new Better Mortgage article.

Discover what affects a home appraisal for refinance, including how cleanliness and other factors may influence its value. Learn what appraisers look for and how to prepare your home.

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender might ask for your tax returns. Here's why they’re requested and how they can affect your mortgage application.

Thinking about refinancing your mortgage? Learn when to refinance, the benefits, and key factors to help you decide if now is truly the right time for you.