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Is Now the Right Time to Refinance? These 4 Scenarios Say It Might Be
Whether you’re looking to lower your monthly payment, free up cash, or adjust your loan term, refinancing can still be a smart way to align your mortgage with your current goals.
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Tips for Buying a New Home With Confidence
Follow these 8 tips for advice on purchasing your new home, from getting pre-approved for a home loan to choosing the right home and everything in between. - A couple in their home working with a contractorHome
How Does a HELOC Work?
Need help navigating through scams this holiday season? Here are 6 tips to help keep you aware of the seasonal patterns of fraud. - Couple speaking to a mortgage expertHome
Home Buying Tips Straight From the Experts
5 insider tips from mortgage officers. Find out what advice they would give you about buying a house. And find out why it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. - A nice houseHome
Here's What Your Home's Equity Can Be Used For
What can you do with the equity in your home? Find out how to use it, which is better, and how to qualify for either. - Couple asking questionsHome
Top Questions to Ask Before Buying a House
Before you even start hunting for your dream house, there are important questions you need to get the answers to. What are the tax implications of buying a home? What if I don’t have a down payment? Can I actually afford to own a home? - Couple refinancing their home for projectsHome
Are Mortgage Refinances or Home Equity Loans Better?
One of the biggest advantages to owning your home is the ability to tap into the equity you build, or the amount of your house that you’ve paid off. When you need to access that equity as cash, though, you’re faced with a couple of options. - Couple doing home improvements with their home equity loanHome
What is a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit?
If you own your own home, you’ve likely heard about the concept of building equity, and with it a herd of questions: what is equity? How does equity work? How does it benefit me? Our article will sort through some of the information around home equity loans and home equity lines of credit to help you understand them and whether they are a good solution for you. - Couple discussing home equity loan versus home equity line of creditHome
Home Equity Loans vs. Home Equity Lines of Credit
One of the first steps in applying for a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit (HELOC) is determining which is better for you. It requires a little research, but choosing the home equity product that is best is simply a matter of determining which has the options that suit your individual needs. Our article will compare Home Equity Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit for you, helping you identify the advantages and disadvantages of each. Then you can assess the pros and cons of each, and measure them against your plans, budget and requirements