Latest blog posts about Home Equity

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  Home Equity Why your equity is the best cash in your pocket

  Home equity can be a powerful tool when you need access to cash, especially if you know how to use home equity to open access to cash quickly.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  October 5, 2022
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  Home Equity The pros and cons of a home equity line of credit

  Life's big expenses, like home remodeling and home repair, can be, well, big. For people who have equity in their home, a home equity line of credit/home-equity-line (HELOC) can help make these investments manageable. But before you sign up for a HELOC, here are some things to keep in mind:

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  September 30, 2022
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  Home Equity Take advantage of your home equity to consolidate your debt

  When you do the math and consider your options, a HELOC could be a fantastic way to consolidate debt and get a head start on paying it off.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  September 28, 2022
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  Home Equity Keep Your Low Mortgage Rate and Get Cash with All the Equity

  If you refinanced your mortgage in 2020 or 2021, there's good news. This was a historically great time to receive a fixed-rate mortgage on your home and receive favorable terms.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  September 8, 2022
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  Home Equity Using Figure's HELOCs as a Financial Tool for the Future (Rather Than Your Mortgage)

  Why favor a HELOC over a conventional mortgage refinance? A cash-out mortgage refinance can work, but only under extremely favorable conditions. HELOCs, on the other hand, can offer competitive interest rates.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  July 22, 2022
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  Home Equity Why You Should Consider a HELOC Due to Rising Home Values

  A HELOC lets you borrow against the value of your equity without changing the fundamentals of your mortgage.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  July 22, 2022
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  Home Equity Cash-out refinancing and HELOCs are expected to surge in 2022. But are they right for you?

  Demand for home equity-based loans such as cash-out refinancing and home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, soared during the pandemic, and the trend is expected to continue in 2022 and beyond.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  July 8, 2022