Latest blog posts about Home Equity

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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 EquityShould you use home equity to take a vacation?

  If you’re thinking about a vacation and wanting to do something smarter than add to your high-interest credit card balance, is home equity a smart way to go?

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  June 13, 2019
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  Home EquityHow to protect and grow your home equity

  During periods of economic instability, increasing home equity may be impossible and your attention may turn to simply maintaining the equity you've gained.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  May 3, 2019
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  Home EquityIs your home an asset or a liability?

  The home is the largest purchase that most people will ever make. Understanding if it's an asset or a liability can change how you approach planning for your future.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  April 23, 2019