Latest blog posts about Home Equity

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  Debt Should you invest only if you’re debt free?

  One of the biggest financial conundrums is whether to invest the extra cash you have at the end of the month into your savings or use it to pay off outstanding debts. The latter can be tempting as unpaid debt accumulates interest charges that only add to the total balance you need to pay off.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  January 25, 2023
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  Home Equity 4 Math Questions Before You Apply for a HELOC

  A Home Equity Line of Credit is a loan you can take out, secured by your home. You can borrow more of your equity even while you're still paying off the mortgage.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  January 18, 2023
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  Home Equity Why a HELOC Makes Financial Sense

  A HELOC is a form of revolving credit that is secured against your home. It works very much like a credit card that allows you to repeatedly borrow money for any purpose at a relatively low-interest rate

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  January 3, 2023
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  Home Equity HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Pros and Cons

  Both home equity loans and HELOCs use your home as collateral. If you default on your payments, the lender will be legally entitled to foreclose on your home. However, there are significant differences between the two.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  December 26, 2022
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  Home Equity 5 things you can pay for with Figure’s HELOC in 2023

  A HELOC can help you use the equity from your home to finance major purchases.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  November 4, 2022
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  Home Improvement Is it better to buy a new house or remodel an existing one?

  Renovating your home may appear easier and more cost-effective than buying a new house, but it isn’t always the right decision and home improvements can also become costly.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  November 2, 2022
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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