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Renting vs. Buying a Home

Is it better to buy or rent a house? Use the rent vs buy calculator from Bethpage to find out which option is best for y...

The Best Time to Buy A House

Real estate markets and prices vary season-to-season. Learn how timing your home purchase can save you money on your mor...

Refinance Your Mortgage

What does it mean to refinance your home or refinance your mortgage? Learn more about refinancing options with Bethpage ...

New Homeowner Expenses

There are many expenses associated with buying a home like down payments, mortgages, and closing costs. Learn how to man...

Common Mortgage Terms

The mortgage process is complex and can be intimidating, especially for first-timers. Become more comfortable with this ...

Preparing For Homeownership

Thinking about buying a home? Learn more about home buying steps, getting a mortgage loan, and how to budget for a house...

Mortgage FAQs

We have answered some of our members’ most frequently asked questions about mortgages and how to get started with buyi...

How to Get a Mortgage

Lenders consider many factors when deciding whether or not to approve a mortgage and how much to approve you for.