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  Mortgage Refinance Mortgage refinance guide

  Refinancing a mortgage can free up money for homeowners in a couple of ways, either by reducing their monthly payments or by substituting a new mortgage in an amount higher than that of the original mortgage.

  

  Nicole Beaulieu, CTO  article author

  February 26, 2020
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  Home Equity 5 reasons HELOCs are a better option than personal loans

  The most common options that the average person has for borrowing money are credit cards and personal loans, but homeowners have an additional possibility. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a particularly popular way to finance major expenses such as a home renovation.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  February 18, 2020
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  Home Equity Is a HELOC more ideal than a personal loan for credit score purposes?

  Much of the traditional advice for obtaining a loan still applies, including making payments on time,  applying only for credit that you actually need, and minimizing your credit card balances.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  February 13, 2020
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  Home Improvement HELOCs vs. Personal loans for home improvement

  Deciding how to finance expensive home improvements often comes down to a choice between a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and a personal loan. According to HomeAdvisor the average cost of a new deck is about $7K, while a complete kitchen renovation can cost $10K-$30K. Most homeowners require some type of loan to make these types of improvements.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  February 12, 2020
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  Home Equity 8 tips for getting the best HELOC rate

  A home equity line of credit (HELOC) provides homeowners with an unsecured line of credit that they can draw on up to the amount approved by the lender. In that respect, a HELOC is similar to a conventional credit card.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  January 29, 2020
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  Home Improvement Best loans for homeowners who want to do home improvement

  Home improvements not only improve the quality of your home but also the quality of your life. They also can increase the value of your home.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  January 28, 2020
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  Mortgage Refinance 9 things to do before you refinance your mortgage

  The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that refinances comprised a significant portion of mortgage applications during the last half of 2019.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  January 13, 2020