Resources

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

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

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.

Struggling to get your dream home in a competitive market? These tips can help you make an offer that truly stands out to sellers.

Learn how to lower debt to income ratio for mortgage approval. Understand what affects your DTI ratio, why it matters, and how to qualify for better rates.

What's the best way to get a mortgage? At Better Mortgage, we’ve created an online mortgage experience, so getting financing for a home is completely transparent.

Considering a 5% down payment for your mortgage? We're here to help demystify the low down payment mortgage.

While traditional fixed rate mortgages have the same rate for the entire life of the loan (typically 15, 20, or 30 years), adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) are a bit different.

Your loan estimate is a summary of the terms and costs associated with your loan. Learn how to read and understand it with confidence.

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

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.