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As with all financial decisions, refinancing your mortgage is deeply personal. Rising interest rates should not get in the way of your unique financial goals.

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about Should you consider refinancing with rising interest rates?

Want to refinance your mortgage fast? This article shares the experiences of two borrowers who closed their loans with Better Mortgage in under 21 days.

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about Can I refinance my mortgage in 3 weeks?

Here we answer the most common mortgage questions for new home loans and refinancing. This is the mortgage advice you need to make the best decision for you.

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about Mortgage advice lenders don’t (usually) tell you

If you’re refinancing a mortgage, locking your interest rate now can help you save money in the long run. Here’s how to decide if you should lock your rate today.

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about Should I lock my refinance mortgage rate today?

Refinancing can help homeowners save money, but it’s a complicated process. Here’s how it works at Better Mortgage and what you can expect from start to finish.

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about What to expect for your refinance process timeline

A home’s value is important when buying, selling, or refinancing. Learn why it matters and 10 factors that have a significant impact on how much a home’s worth.

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about 10 factors that impact your home property value

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

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about FHA vs. HomeReady: Breaking down different affordable loan options

We anticipate housing supply to pick up slowly, strong housing demand, and mortgage rates to increase. Deep dive into our housing market predictions for 2021.

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about Better’s 2021 housing market predictions

Better mortgages aren't “one-size-fits-all." Learn how to find a mortgage that fits your goals and budget with insights from founder and CEO Vishal Garg.

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about How to find the mortgage loan that’s right for you

If you’ve been declined for a mortgage, don’t worry. Here are the most common reasons mortgage applications get rejected and how to avoid loan denial next time.

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about Mortgage application denied? Here’s what you can do.

Closing day comes with a lot of paperwork. Understanding what closing documents to expect in the closing package and their purposes can help put your mind at ease.

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about What is in a closing package?

Loan Estimates are standardized forms that feature a detailed breakdown of loan fees and terms. Homebuyers can use them to compare different lending options.

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about Loan estimates 101: How to review them and compare mortgage lenders

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.

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about The Year of the Home: 2020 in Review

Refinancing may help you save money and give you access to your home equity. Here are the pros and cons of refinancing, and scenarios when it makes sense.

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about The pros and cons of refinancing

Consolidate high-interest debt with a cash-out refinance from Better Mortgage.

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about A guide to cash-out refi: using your home to consolidate high-interest debt

Peek behind the curtain at Better Mortgage for insight into the underwriting process for mortgages, what underwriters look for when approving a loan, and more.

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about A guide to the underwriting process

Find out what makes Better a different kind of online mortgage lender. Our innovative technology, honest rates, and friendly humans are just the beginning.

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about What Makes Better, Better

If you’re interested in a no cost refinance, there are two ways you can pull it off: taking lender credits or rolling in your closing costs. Let’s explore both.

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about What's a no-closing-cost refinance and is there a catch?

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.

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about When and why would I need a second mortgage?

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.

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about Refinance or forbearance: which is right for you?
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