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  Home EquityHow a Figure home equity line works

  Figure's Home Equity Line, a type of HELOC, may be a better fit if you need cash for recurring expenses like monthly bills.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  July 25, 2019
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  Home Equity4 of the worst ways to use your HELOC

  You want to be thoughtful with how you utilize your HELOC. Some purchases aren't the best option for this money. No matter what, you should avoid using your HELOC for these four instances.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  July 25, 2019
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  Home Equity3 signs a home equity line is right for you

  You can use the equity you’ve built up in your home to meet your larger financial goals. Home equity refers to the portion of your home that you actually own.

  

  Nicole Beaulieu, CTO  article author

  July 19, 2019
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  Home EquityHow to use a HELOC to add value to your home

  Homeownership is a powerful investment tool. The more value you add to your home, the more you’ll have when you need a bit of extra money. If you’re a homeowner with little cash but a lot of equity, then a home equity line of credit may be the financial tool you need to increase your home’s value.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  July 11, 2019
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  Home ImprovementSummer Home Maintenance Checklist

  Summer is a time to enjoy you home, not work endlessly on it. But there are still a couple things you should check. We have six tasks to get you ready

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  July 1, 2019
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  Tools And GuidesCrazy credit score myths

  While you have access to more credit score information than ever, there's a lot of misinformation and outright mythology floating around, too. Several myths rise to the level of hype and can be scary.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  June 26, 2019
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  Tools And GuidesA guide to credit scores

  Your credit score – three numbers that hold considerable sway over your financial life — is often the first thing...

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  June 25, 2019