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VA IRRRL guide covering eligibility, benefits, and rates explained in detail. Find out how veterans can lower their mortgage payments and secure better terms today.

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Explore the essentials of buying an Airbnb investment property with Better.com. Learn about market research, property types, financing options, and the pros and cons of Airbnb investments. Get expert tips...

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Conventional mortgages are the most popular loan for homebuyers and refinancers alike. Here are the conventional loan requirements you need to know before applying.

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Two ways that refinancing can benefit homeowners going through a divorce

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

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Your utility bills can eat up a large chunk of your monthly budget, but there are a number of ways you can cut costs. Check out our tips for saving....

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Moving into a new home? Make sure you’re not overlooking any steps of our New Homeowner Checklist so you can start enjoying your new place as soon as possible.

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If you’re interested in a rate-and-term refinance, then you have a few options. Here's what you need to know about your no cash out and limited cash out refinance options.

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about No Cash Out Refinance vs. Limited Cash Out Refinance: What You Need to Know Before Getting Started

Learn the pros and cons of a cash out refinance to help you decide if the financial move is right for you.

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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.

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

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Should you refinance your mortgage? From lowering your monthly payments to getting cash-out, here are some ways you may benefit from refinancing.

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People refinance to reach many different goals, but here are some of the more common ones.

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Conventional loans offer plenty of perks. But which is best? Our overview of different types of conventional loans will help you pick the best one for you.

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

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Wondering “How much does it cost to refinance?” Here’s your guide to the short- and long-term costs of refinancing your mortgage.

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Want to use the equity you’ve built up in your home? Here’s an intro to cash-out refinances, including when you might (or might not) want to consider one.

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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.

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Better analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to determine how homeownership rates have changed over the past 25 years.

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