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Using Home Equity

Are You Ready for Home Equity? The Checklist You Need

Your home is more than just a place to live, it’s also a valuable financial asset. Over time, as you pay down your mortgage and property values increase, you build equity in your home. This equity can be a powerful tool to help you achieve financial goals. ...Read More

What's the Difference Between a HELOC and a Home Equity Loan?

Two of the most common options for borrowing money against the value of your home are the HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) and a Home Equity Loan. In fact, you may not even see them as two separate options. But there are some key differences between them. Let's take a look at those differences, and when you may want to consider one over the other. ...Read More

Using a HELOC to Build Wealth: 5 Simple Strategies

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) provides a ready source of borrowing at a rate lower than many other forms of debt. While a HELOC is great for covering ongoing day-to-day expenses, when used wisely it can also be a powerful tool that can help you build long-term wealth. ...Read More

5 Home Renovation Projects to Boost Your Property Value

Your home is your biggest asset — it’s an investment that you live in! That means any upgrades or remodeling you do to make your home a more comfortable, practical, and attractive place to live is usually a good idea, but some projects add more to your property’s value than others. ...Read More

Here are the 3 Best Ways to Spend Your Home Equity Loan (HELOC)

A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, allows you to borrow against the available equity in your home giving you the financial space for larger expenses, or the ability to consolidate high-interest debt on other loans. With the potential for lower interest rates, HELOCs can be a great alternative to credit cards. But what’s the best use of this line of credit? ...Read More

Get More from Your Home with a HELOC

Did you know that you can get more from your home than just happy memories? You may qualify for a special kind of home loan called a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). ...Read More