Latest blog posts about Tools And Guides

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  Tools And Guides How do I pay off my mortgage in 10 years?

  Many homeowners don't realize the potential benefits of paying off their mortgage early, including the financial freedom a mortgage-free house represents. Here are our tips to help you pay off your mortgage in as little as 10 years.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  October 7, 2019
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  Tools And Guides Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

  Fall is the time of year to ensure that your house is ready for cold weather and to prepare your property for the freezing temperatures ahead. This fall-maintenance checklist will help you ready your home for the coming winter.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  October 1, 2019
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  Home Equity How 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 Equity 4 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 Equity 3 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 Equity How 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.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  July 11, 2019
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  Home Improvement Summer 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