Finance for Homeowners

Paying for home improvements is the most popular reason people apply for a HELOC. Yet there are a myriad of ways to use a home equity line of credit. (Unsure what a home equity line of credit is? Read our post on what a HELOC is and how it works.) Let’s take a look at […]

A ‘lien’ can seem like one of the scarier words, and concepts, in the financial world, but what is a property lien exactly? Chances are, that’s not the only question you have about liens. You likely also want to know how a lien works, whether it’s something you need to worry about when borrowing, if […]

Using the equity in your home to pay for substantial renovations on your property or consolidate debt could be a great option for many homeowners. How you access this equity, however, depends on your specific financial situation and needs. To help you make the right decision, we’re discussing home equity loan vs. line of credit […]

If you’ve been a homeowner for a number of years, you may have built up some equity in your property. Now, you may be able to use that equity in your home to open up a home equity line of credit as a means of paying for renovations, debt consolidation or big-ticket items. But before […]

Today we are excited to announce the release of our new eBook, 4 Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), which is now available to download by clicking this link: 4 Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) eBook. Created to address confusion around HELOCs, this free resource covers […]

Ever wondered how to apply for a HELOC online? HELOC stands for a home equity line of credit, and it works much like a credit card with a credit limit based on the equity you’ve built up in your home and other information from your credit profile. A HELOC is secured by your home. A […]