Finance for Homeowners How to Get a HELOC with a Co-Applicant While some may think that equity guarantees you access to a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, it does not mean you qualify... Taylor RohwedderJanuary 13, 2021
Finance for Homeowners Retirement Strategies: 3 Ways to Use a HELOC During Retirement You should consult your tax advisor and/or attorney to understand the tax and legal implications of the strategies and financial products in this article. Taylor RohwedderDecember 21, 2020
Finance for Homeowners Refinancing Your Mortgage: The Best Time to Take Advantage of Low Refinance Rates For many homeowners, low-interest rates mean one thing: it’s time to think about refinancing your mortgage. Taylor RohwedderNovember 25, 2020
Finance for Homeowners The Best Home Improvements to Increase Value Here’s a look at eight opportunities to use HELOC home improvement funds with the ultimate goal of increasing property value. Sarah CainOctober 29, 2020
Finance for Homeowners HELOC vs. Second Mortgage: What’s the Difference? It’s a common question, what’s the difference between a HELOC vs a second mortgage? The short answer is, not a whole lot aside from... Sarah CainOctober 15, 2020
Finance for Homeowners How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be? Tough situations tend to raise many complicated questions, one of the questions you might be asking yourself is about the size of your emergency... Sarah CainOctober 13, 2020
Finance for Homeowners Is a HELOC the Best Way to Finance Home Improvements? There are a number of ways to pay for your next home renovation project, but if you’re a homeowner who’s accrued equity, the best... Elizabeth DyerSeptember 1, 2020
Finance for Homeowners How to Use Home Equity for Debt Consolidation It’s important to remember that by using your home equity for debt consolidation, you’ll be taking out a second mortgage. This means any missed... Elizabeth DyerAugust 28, 2020
Finance for Homeowners How to get a HELOC During COVID-19 COVID-19 has drastically changed our lives in many ways — from jobs to finances — and now it’s impacting how to get a HELOC. ... Sarah CainAugust 25, 2020
Finance for Homeowners What is Home Equity? Here’s Everything You Need to Know. Being a homeowner can offer many benefits, including the ability to build home equity. But exactly what is home equity and why is it... Elizabeth DyerJuly 31, 2020
Finance for Homeowners Is a HELOC a Good Idea? Great Ways to Use a HELOC During COVID-19 COVID-19 has hit the world and our economy hard. But there’s one industry that has remained virtually unharmed: the housing market. Believe it or... Stephanie MorganJuly 24, 2020
Finance for Homeowners What Is a HELOC and How Does It Work? As a homeowner, you may be wondering: What is a HELOC? Find out everything you need to know about Home Equity Lines of Credit... Sarah CainJuly 14, 2020