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APR and interest rate represent two different things. Learn the difference between mortgage interest rate vs APR and how to determine the true cost of your mortgage.

Mortgage News: With growing demand meeting a dwindling supply of available homes, the housing market could continue its explosion well beyond summer.

To celebrate National Intern Day, a former Better.com intern will walk first-time homebuyers through homeownership lessons he learned during his internship.

Mortgage News: With housing demand on the rise, and looming COVID-19 shutdowns, we’re already seeing a wider adoption of virtual homebuying solutions.

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

Interested party contributions can help, but also complicate closing your mortgage. Know the ins and outs to get the most out of your party contributions.

Mortgage News: As the number of loans that are delinquent or in forbearance climbs back up, historically low mortgage rates may fluctuate.

Mortgage News: Low rates combined with low home prices spell opportunity for young first-time homebuyers flocking to less populated areas.

Better Mortgage News: While good and bad news caused interest rates to fluctuate this week, Federal Reserve actions bode well for low rates through 2022.

Rent-to-own is an alternative to buying a home outright. For those who might not qualify for a traditional mortgage, rent-to-own offers a path to ownership.

Better Mortgage News: With 2.5M jobs recovered in May, welcome news for the economy could mean higher mortgage rates.

The CARES Act makes it easier for those affected by COVID-19 to put their mortgage into forbearance—but a refinance might be a better option.

Better Mortgage News: Increased demand for single family homes in less dense areas could mean higher price tags for first-time homebuyers.

Better Mortgage News: A surprising number of homeowners with mortgages in forbearance are still paying on time.

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.

Better Settlement Service’s comprehensive guide to the title fees and closing costs associated with buying or refinancing a home.

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.

A title company ensures your legal ownership of your home before you can buy or refinance. Find out what to expect from the title and settlement services process.

What’s the difference between fixed and adjustable rate mortgages? What are points and credits? How will your down payment affect your interest rate? We have your answers.

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.