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The Closing Disclosure is a standard form that lays out the final details of your mortgage. Here is a guide to understanding your Closing Disclosure.

Mortgage News: The Federal Reserve intends to keep interest rates near zero in an effort to speed economic recovery.

Learn how to read a mortgage rate table—a powerful comparison tool to help you choose the best home loan for your needs—in this new article from Better Mortgage.

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.

Mortgage News: Vacation destinations nationwide are turning into "Zoom towns" as remote workers flee cities and move there in waves

More than half of homebuyers with children in school shop by school district. Here's what to know about the impact that can have.

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.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are vital to the mortgage industry, but what do they do and how do they help?

There are so many reasons why a cash-out refinance might make sense for you and your household. Learn how to make a cash-out refi work for you.

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...

Learn about mortgage pre-approvals, why they’re important, and what documents you need to get started. Get an edge in your home search with a pre-approval

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

Thinking of refinancing? You might want to start off the refinance process by asking your loan officer these 5 important questions.

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.

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.

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

How often can you refinance your home loan? While there’s no limit, there are some things to keep in mind. Here’s what you should know before refinancing, again.

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.